HB 2344 HD1 SD2 CD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Education; Public School Realignment and Closure Commission; Reports; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2344
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee EDU, WAM
House enrolled 2026-05-07
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended school consolidations, realignments, and closures. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Sponsor
Kyle T. Yamashita
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-07 Status enrolled
2026-05-07 Latest Action Transmitted to Governor.
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