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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3334: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Passed one chamber 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 3334 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

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Official summary

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

Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education. Defines "superintendent-level position". Requires the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each complex area superintendent every 2 years. Appropriates moneys for 2 Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donna KimPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14

“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. This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Pass First Reading
  4. Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17
  5. Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Keohokalole, Lamosao, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  6. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 405) in amended form (SD 2).
  7. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3006) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
  8. 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
  9. The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Kidani, Richards, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  10. The committee(s) on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-05-26 12:03PM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
  11. The committee on WAM will reconsider its previous decision on 03-02-26 and will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
  12. The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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Sources

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