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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 904: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Passed both chambers Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 904 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), 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.

Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Justin WoodsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Chris ToddPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
  2. House Conferee(s) discharged.
  3. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  4. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
  5. House Conferees Appointed: Woodson, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza.
  6. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 559).
  7. House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
  8. Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  9. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 555) in amended form (SD 1).
  10. Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1489) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
  11. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
  12. 48 Hrs. Notice 04-03-25.

Showing 12 most recent of 28 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source