Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 580
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Ihara (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for certain development, planning, and construction projects for prekindergarten, preschool, and child care facilities, as well as workforce housing. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Exclude School Facilities Authority Board workgroups and subcommittees from the Sunshine Law, except as it relates to permitted interactions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
Re-Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.