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HI SB 3334

died on adjournment

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 3334 pass?

No. HI SB 3334 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

What is HI SB 3334 about?

Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education. Defines "superintendent-level position". Requires the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each complex area superintendent every 2 years. Appropriates moneys for 2 Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Who sponsors HI SB 3334?

KIM is the primary sponsor of HI SB 3334.

Description

Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education. Defines "superintendent-level position". Requires the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each complex area superintendent every 2 years. Appropriates moneys for 2 Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Introduced
2026-01-30
Latest action
2026-03-23 — This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • KIMprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-23

    This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-24-26 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  2. 2026-03-20

    Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  3. 2026-03-12

    Pass First Reading

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  4. 2026-03-12

    Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-03-10

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Keohokalole, Lamosao, Richards. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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  6. 2026-03-10

    Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 405) in amended form (SD 2).

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  7. 2026-03-06

    Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3006) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

  8. 2026-03-06

    48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.

  9. 2026-03-05

    The 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, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Kidani, Richards, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

    committee-passage-favorable

  10. 2026-03-04

    The committee(s) on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-05-26 12:03PM; CR 211 & Videoconference.

  11. 2026-03-03

    The committee on WAM will reconsider its previous decision on 03-02-26 and will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  12. 2026-03-02

    The 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, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Inouye, Kidani, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  13. 2026-02-27

    The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  14. 2026-02-25

    The committee on WAM deferred the measure.

    deferral

  15. 2026-02-23

    The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  16. 2026-02-19

    Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2477) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

  17. 2026-02-19

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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  18. 2026-02-13

    The 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.

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  19. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

  20. 2026-02-04

    Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.

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  21. 2026-02-02

    Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.

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  22. 2026-01-30

    Introduced.

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  23. 2026-01-30

    Passed First Reading.

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Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-13 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Kim: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • DeCorte: yes
    • Fukunaga: not voting
    • Hashimoto: not voting

  • Reconsider: The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-03-02 · pass · 13-0

    Member-level votes (14)
    • Dela Cruz: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Kim: yes
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Fevella: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • Richards: yes

  • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-03-05 · pass · 13-0

    Member-level votes (14)
    • Dela Cruz: yes
    • Moriwaki: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Kim: yes
    • Lee: yes
    • C: yes
    • Wakai: yes
    • Elefante: yes
    • Kidani: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Fevella: yes

  • Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    2026-03-10 · pass · 25-0

    Member-level votes (8)
    • Elefante: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Ihara: yes
    • Inouye: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • Richards: yes

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3334&year=2026

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