Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2836: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2836 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS. Primary sponsor: Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a 5-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Donna Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.