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HB 940

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kirstin Kahaloa and 4 co-sponsors

HB 940 modifies University of Hawaii at Hilo operations or policy; passed education committee with amendments but was delayed to 2026 session for further consideration.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 940

Legislative bill overview

HB 940 relates to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill passed the House Education Committee with amendments in January 2025 but was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, meaning it did not advance to final passage in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a significant public institution serving Hawaii's Big Island, and legislation affecting it can impact higher education access, funding, operations, or policy for thousands of students and the surrounding community. The bill's ultimate fate and provisions will determine whether changes occur at this campus.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions remain unclear from the public record, making it difficult to identify what stakeholders opposed or supported
  • The narrow voting margin (11 ayes with one representative voting no and one excused) suggests some disagreement in the education committee
  • Referral to the Finance Committee indicates fiscal implications that may have influenced further consideration or delays

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

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