Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 621: 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 621 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), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 339) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.