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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish geographically based capital improvement project districts for the localized management of deferred maintenance. Transfers all deferred maintenance functions, funds, and vacant facilities development branch positions from the Department of Education to the School Facilities Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill transfers the responsibility for managing deferred maintenance, which refers to repairs and maintenance on school buildings that have been delayed past their scheduled time, from the Department of Education to the School Facilities Authority, a specialized agency focused on school facilities. To achieve this, the School Facilities Authority will establish geographically based capital improvement project districts, essentially creating localized areas for managing these maintenance projects, with the goal of improving efficiency and responsiveness by making decisions closer to the schools they serve. The bill also transfers all related functions, vacant positions from the Department of Education's facilities development branch, and any associated funds to the School Facilities Authority, and appropriates funds to support these changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (13)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Kyle Yamashita (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2345&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2345_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2345_HD1_HSCR489-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2345_HD1_HSCR489-26_.pdf |
| HB2345_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2345_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2345_.HTM |
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