Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 559: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 559 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.