Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 620: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 620 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| 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
- 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 will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 2:50PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 4:40PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:35PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:55PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 6:20PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:30PM in conference room 229.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kidani Chair; Kim Co-Chair; Kanuha, DeCorte.
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