Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3123: RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3123 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Act 002, 03/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions or school-conditioned enrollment at private educational institutions where no tuition or other monetary consideration is required or paid by the recipient are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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 002, 03/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).
- Act 002, on 03/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).
- Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 448).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1322-26), recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Passed Second Reading; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Lowen, Perruso, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Sayama, Cochran.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15
- Pass First Reading
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
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