Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: WOODSON
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Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
Feb 10, 2026
Summary
The bill allocates money from the state’s general fund to the Department of Education and the State Public Charter School Commission so they can give a one‑time $5,000 cash award to teachers honored by the legislature each year. It aims to reward excellence in teaching, leadership and service and to help retain high‑quality educators in Hawaii.
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