All Roll Calls
Yes: 40 • No: 1
HawaiiSB 28752025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Sponsored By: Donna Mercado Kim (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
J-1 Visa ProgramHawaii Teacher Standards BoardVisiting International Educator PermitEDN, CPC
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donna Mercado Kim
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Kurt Fevella
Republican • Senate
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Democratic • Senate
Karl Rhoads
Democratic • Senate
III Richards
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pass First Reading
3/12/2026HouseReferred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/10/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 312) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026HouseReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2946) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/6/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
2/27/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SenateReported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2341) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/18/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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.
1/30/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2875_SD1
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