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HB 485

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Muraoka

Hawaii HB 485 is an education-related bill referred to multiple committees that was carried over to 2026 for further consideration after initial introduction.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 485

Legislative bill overview

HB 485 is a Hawaii education bill introduced by Representative Chris Muraoka that has been referred to the Education and Judiciary/Hawaiian Affairs committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session after passing first reading, indicating it did not complete the legislative process in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific language, it's difficult to assess real-world impact. However, bills referred to both Education and Hawaiian Affairs committees typically address education policy while potentially involving Native Hawaiian considerations or cultural education provisions.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions remain unclear from the available information, making it difficult to identify genuine areas of disagreement
  • Multi-committee referral suggests potential overlap or complexity that different stakeholder groups may interpret differently
  • The carryover to 2026 may indicate unresolved concerns during the initial consideration phase

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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