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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to allow qualified personnel in the Hawaii National Guard, including enlisted members, warrant officers, and company grade officers (ranks 0-1 through 0-3), to receive tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii, provided they are state residents and funds are available. The Adjutant General, who oversees the program, is authorized to expand its scope to include graduate studies, which was not previously covered. This change aims to provide further educational opportunities for members of the Hawaii National Guard.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1751&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB1751_HD1_HSCR403-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1751_HD1_HSCR403-26_.pdf |
| HB1751_HD1_TESTIMONY_HED_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1751_HD1_TESTIMONY_HED_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1751_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1751_HD1_HSCR1-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1751_HD1_HSCR1-26_.pdf |
| HB1751_TESTIMONY_PBS_01-30-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1751_TESTIMONY_PBS_01-30-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1751_.HTM |
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