All Roll Calls
Yes: 40 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 25492025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Sponsored By: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Requires the Department of Education to hire a new contractor or contractors with the Governor's approval if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted route for five or more consecutive instructional days. Requires the DOE to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a contracted route without an approved justification. Specifies that the assessed penalties be deposited into the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires all requests for proposals issued and contracts executed by the DOE for student transportation services to specifically reference certain new provisions. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Kurt Fevella
Republican • Senate
Lorraine R. Inouye
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Glenn Wakai
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pass First Reading
3/10/2026HouseReferred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 63) in amended form (SD 1).
3/6/2026HouseReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2772) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/5/2026SenateOne Day Notice 03-06-26.
3/5/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/2/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/25/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SenateReported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2331) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/18/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto.
2/13/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/10/2026SenateReferred to EDU, WAM.
1/28/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2549_SD1
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