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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2872: RELATING TO RETIRED EDUCATION EMPLOYEES.

In committee 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

SB 2872 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RETIRED EDUCATION EMPLOYEES. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Reported from EDU/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2220) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Repeals the requirement that retirants rehired as teachers or administrators serve in a teacher shortage area identified by the Department of Education. Requires retirants rehired after 6/30/2026 as teachers or administrators in Department or charter schools to be paid the entry level salary for the teacher or administrator position as negotiated in the collective bargaining unit contract. Prohibits retirants rehired after 6/30/2026 from receiving additional employment benefits. Requires the DOE to adopt rules. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donna KimPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Troy HashimotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
Angus McKelveyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4

“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. Reported from EDU/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2220) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
  5. The committee(s) on EDU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  6. Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.
  7. Passed First Reading.
  8. Introduced.

Sources

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