RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB 2674 authorizes the University of Hawaii to conduct business-related activities (such as student-run ventures or research commercialization) directly tied to educational programs. It specifically allows the university to engage in enterprise activities that support student learning and academic goals. This bill affects the University of Hawaii system by expanding its ability to operate such initiatives under state authorization. The measure focuses on enabling educational opportunities through practical, hands-on business engagement, without changing broader university governance or funding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Kidani
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
P
Troy Hashimoto
DDemocratic
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