Education (Higher Education)

passed both · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2416: RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.

Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for a Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Program at Honolulu Community College, expanding educational access and workforce development opportunities for youth 16-24, directly supporting education through new program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 1952: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds capital improvements for University of Hawaii's agricultural research station, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and research capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2339: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital projects, providing dedicated funding mechanism for public infrastructure without general tax increases, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes revenue bonds for University of Hawaii capital projects, funding infrastructure for higher education. Directly supports institutional resources through bond financing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Higher Education

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2519: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes block appropriations and increases fiscal flexibility for the University of Hawaii. Establishes a University of Hawaii Budget Stabilization Fund, authorizes limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, and implements performance‑based funding metrics. Requires annual fiscal and performance reporting to the Legislature and provides a transition framework for the move to block budgeting. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes UH Budget Stabilization Fund, performance-based funding, and fiscal flexibility to improve state budget management and accountability per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes block appropriations, UH Budget Stabilization Fund, and performance-based funding to enhance fiscal flexibility and stability for higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1748: RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish a nutrition and metabolic health curriculum for medical students at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires new nutrition/metabolic health curriculum for medical students, strengthening higher education curriculum standards in medical training.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nutrition/metabolic health curriculum for medical students at JABSOM, directly enhancing provider training to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2557: RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Requires the University of Hawaii System to implement a financial literacy program offered at all campuses at no cost to students. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for UH financial literacy program, directly increasing budget allocation for educational services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates free financial literacy program at UH campuses with appropriated funds, enhancing student access and educational offerings in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1596: RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes a Basic Needs Pilot Program at a single campus of the University of Hawaii system. Authorizes the establishment of a Housing Stability Pilot Project at that campus. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for UH Basic Needs and Housing Stability Pilot, directly supporting student access and stability in higher education.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a Housing Stability Pilot Project at UH campus and appropriates funds, directly funding student housing stability programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1604: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for faculty/staff housing at Kauai Community College, supporting educator retention and institutional stability in higher education.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for workforce housing development at UH Kauai Community College, directly advancing affordable housing for staff and faculty.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce housing for faculty/staff at UH Kauai, directly supporting employee housing stability and retention per bill's 'Workforce Housing' subject.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Teachers Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2020: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 2020 allocates state funds to support the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program. The bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system by providing financial resources for this specific program, which focuses on training and developing a skilled workforce in space science and engineering fields. Its key provision is the appropriation of moneys to the designated program, with no other substantive policy changes or mechanisms outlined in the abstract. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction and first reading.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH astronomy workforce program, directly funding a public education initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to UH's workforce development program in space science/engineering, directly supporting higher education initiatives and STEM workforce training.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds UH's Space Science Workforce Development Program, directly supporting employment standards through skilled worker training and program-specific funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3158: RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.

Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends Hawaii Promise to allow grants/scholarships for living expenses, reducing financial barriers and supporting student success per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allows student aid to cover housing costs, reducing financial barriers for housing affordability under the Hawaii Promise Program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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