Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 105: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
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Plain-language summary
SR 105 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3561) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
- One Day Notice 04-09-26.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDU.
- Offered.