Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 646: RELATING TO SAFETY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 646 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), AQUINO. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“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/PSM, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.