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SB 1624

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

Hawaii's SB 1624 relating to University of Hawaii operations was deferred by committee and carried over to 2026 session without advancement.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1624

Legislative bill overview

SB 1624 is a Hawaii bill relating to the University of Hawaii that was introduced by Senator Sharon Moriwaki. The bill passed first reading in March 2025 but was deferred by the Higher Education Committee and ultimately carried over to the 2026 legislative session without being enacted.

Why is this important

University of Hawaii legislation can affect tuition policies, funding allocations, institutional governance, or academic programs that impact thousands of students and the state's higher education system. The bill's deferral suggests either the need for further refinement or lower priority relative to competing legislative priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Insufficient legislative detail: The bill summary provided does not specify the actual substantive provisions, making it impossible to identify specific areas of disagreement without reviewing the full text
  • Committee deferral: The HED committee's decision to defer suggests potential concerns about the proposal's readiness, feasibility, or merit that were not fully resolved
  • Carryover status: Moving to 2026 indicates the bill did not gain sufficient momentum in the 2025 session, which could reflect mixed support or competing priorities in the legislature

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

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