Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2614: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2614 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: KIDANI, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): Act 240, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- Act 240, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).
- Act 240, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-10-26 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 05-01-26.
- One Day Notice 05-01-26
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 804).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 517).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).
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