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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 837: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.

In committee 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 837 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.

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Official summary

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

Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lorraine InouyePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Angus McKelveyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Sharon MoriwakiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Dru KanuhaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Troy HashimotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
Mike GabbardCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Glenn WakaiCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate15

“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. Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.
  2. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  3. Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.
  4. Passed First Reading.
  5. Introduced.

Sources

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