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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clarifies that the Board of Education, through the State Librarian, has exclusive authority over the development, use, support, and improvement and maintenance of public library system facilities. Allows the Board of Education to authorize the State Librarian to exercise exclusive control of certain land for development or expansion purposes, subject to legislative appropriation. Requires the Department of Education to expeditiously cooperate with the State Librarian and Hawaii State Public Library System to effectuate any project authorized by the Board of Education on certain lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the Board of Education, acting through the State Librarian, has sole authority over the development, use, support, improvement, and maintenance of public library facilities, excluding school libraries. It allows the Board to grant the State Librarian exclusive control over specific land for library development or expansion, provided the legislature appropriates the necessary funds. Furthermore, the Department of Education is required to promptly collaborate with the State Librarian and the Hawaii State Public Library System to carry out any projects approved by the Board on these designated lands.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (16)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to EDU, WAM. (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2398_HD1_HSCR952-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2398_HD1_HSCR952-26_.pdf |
| HB2398_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2398_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2398_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2398_HD1_HSCR493-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2398_HD1_HSCR493-26_.pdf |
| HB2398_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2398_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2398_.HTM |
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