Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 563: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 563 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 1:45PM in conference room 229.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
- House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Holt Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kusch, Souza.
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