Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2202: 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
SB 2202 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): 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.
Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.