Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 408: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 408 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.