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SB 666

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

University of Hawaii bill amended in committee and referred to budget review; details of specific provisions not disclosed in legislative history.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 666

Legislative bill overview

SB 666 relates to the University of Hawaii but the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill advanced through the Hawaiian Senate's Higher Education & Research (HRE) committee with amendments and was referred to the Ways and Means (WAM) committee before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

University of Hawaii legislation typically affects tuition, student services, faculty compensation, facility funding, or research programs that impact thousands of students and the state's higher education capacity. The bill's carryover to 2026 suggests either unresolved fiscal concerns (WAM handles budget matters) or substantive disagreements requiring further negotiation.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill passed HRE with amendments (SD 1), indicating compromise was necessary; the specific amendments could represent trade-offs between stakeholder interests
  • Referral to WAM suggests potential budget implications that required additional fiscal scrutiny before passage
  • The carryover to 2026 indicates the measure was not finalized in the 2025 session, potentially due to competing budget priorities or unresolved policy disputes

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

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