Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1460
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KILA (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- CHUN (Democratic)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- TARNAS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at a central Oahu elementary school and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.