Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 610: 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 610 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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/CPN.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.