Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 865: 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 865 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Sam Kong (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic), WARD. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Sam Kong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.