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SB 666

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

SB 666 advances University of Hawaii legislation through Hawaii Senate with committee amendments; awaits Ways and Means budgetary review.

Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 310) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 666

Legislative bill overview

SB 666 relates to the University of Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative actions provided. The bill has advanced through the Hawaii Senate's Higher Education & Research (HRE) committee with a recommendation for passage and amendments, and is currently referred to the Ways and Means (WAM) committee for budgetary review.

Why is this important

University of Hawaii legislation typically affects funding, governance, tuition, programs, or operational policies that impact thousands of students, faculty, and the broader Hawaii community. The bill's progression through both HRE and WAM suggests it has both policy and fiscal implications requiring scrutiny.

Potential points of contention

  • Without access to the full bill text or amendment details (SD 1), the specific provisions generating debate remain unclear
  • The referral to WAM indicates potential fiscal impact concerns that lawmakers are evaluating
  • Bipartisan sponsorship suggests either broad consensus or compromise language that may mask underlying policy disagreements

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

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