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SB 2658

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Troy Hashimoto and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill SB 2658 advances University of Hawaii reforms through Education and Ways and Means committees; public hearing scheduled February 9, 2026.

The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · SB 2658

Legislative bill overview

SB 2658 is a Hawaii state bill relating to the University of Hawaii that is currently in early legislative stages. The bill has passed first reading and been referred to the Education (EDU) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees, with a public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2026.

Why is this important

The referral to both Education and Ways and Means committees suggests this bill likely involves funding, budget allocations, or structural changes to the University of Hawaii system. As Hawaii's primary public university system, changes here affect educational access, workforce development, and state economic competitiveness for residents and the broader economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: WAM referral indicates fiscal impact; lawmakers may debate whether proposed changes are adequately funded or represent unfunded mandates
  • Scope of changes: Without bill text details, the nature of proposed reforms (governance, academic programs, administrative restructuring) remains unclear and could generate different stakeholder concerns
  • Stakeholder impact: Faculty, students, administrators, and taxpayers may have competing interests regarding any proposed changes to operations or resource allocation

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

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