HB 1065: Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Repeal
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-13
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-15: Act 056, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. (SD1)
Requires stipend funds repaid by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Amends section 302L-9(e), HRS, to require stipend funds repaid by a stipend recipient pursuant to section 302L-9(d), HRS, to be deposited into the early learning special fund established pursuant to section 302L-5, HRS. Repeals section 302L-10, HRS.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(e)
[Stipend] Beginning on July 1, 2023, stipend funds repaid
by a stipend recipient pursuant to subsection (d) shall be deposited into [Hawaii
early childhood educator] the early learning special fund established pursuant to
section [302L-10.] 302L-5."
SECTION 2. Section 302L-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["[§302L-10] Hawaii early
childhood educator special fund. There
is established within the state treasury the Hawaii early childhood educator
special fund, to be administered by the office, into which shall be deposited
all moneys received by the office pursuant to section 302L-9(e). Moneys in the fund shall be used for the
Hawaii early childhood educator stipend program established pursuant to section
302L-9."]
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Repeal
Description:
Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1065 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(e)
[Stipend] Beginning on July 1, 2023, stipend funds repaid
by a stipend recipient pursuant to subsection (d) shall be deposited into [Hawaii
early childhood educator] the early learning special fund established pursuant to
section [302L-10.] 302L-5."
SECTION 2. Section 302L-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["[§302L-10] Hawaii early childhood educator special
fund. There is established
within the state treasury the Hawaii early childhood educator special fund, to
be administered by the office, into which shall be deposited all moneys
received by the office pursuant to section 302L-9(e). Moneys in the fund shall be used for the
Hawaii early childhood educator stipend program established pursuant to section
302L-9."]
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund
Description:
Requires stipend funds repaid by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1065 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(e)
[Stipend] Beginning on July 1, 2023, stipend funds repaid
by a stipend recipient pursuant to subsection (d) shall be deposited into [Hawaii
early childhood educator] the early learning special fund established pursuant to
section [302L-10.] 302L-5."
SECTION 2. Section 302L-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
["[§302L-10] Hawaii early childhood educator special
fund. There is established
within the state treasury the Hawaii early childhood educator special fund, to
be administered by the office, into which shall be deposited all moneys
received by the office pursuant to section 302L-9(e). Moneys in the fund shall be used for the
Hawaii early childhood educator stipend program established pursuant to section
302L-9."]
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund
Description:
Amends section 302L-9(e), HRS, to require stipend funds repaid by a stipend recipient pursuant to section 302L-9(d), HRS, to be deposited into the early learning special fund established pursuant to section 302L-5, HRS. Repeals section 302L-10, HRS.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| May 15, 2025 | Act 056, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
| May 15, 2025 | Act 056, 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 794). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | House agrees to Senate amendment(s). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Reconsideration of action taken on 04-10-25. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 724) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1772) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1086) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to EDU, WAM. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 67). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 858), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-20-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 756) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 21, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Early Learning Board | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Executive Office on Early Learning | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1772
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1065
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to amend statutory language related to the early childhood educator special fund.
More specifically, the measure:
(1) Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the early learning special fund; and
(2) Repeals the early childhood educator special fund.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Early Learning Board, Executive Office on Early Learning, and one individual.
Your Committee finds that this housekeeping measure will provide needed clarity about the deposit of any funds repaid by participants in the Hawaii Early Educator Stipend Program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1086
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1065
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Require stipend funds repaid by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund; and
(2) Repeal the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Executive Office on Early Learning and Early Learning Board.
Your Committee finds that the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program provides financial support to applicants in the form of stipends for the costs associated with coursework to become a qualified childhood educator. Repaid stipend funds were initially deposited into the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund established by Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021 (Act 210). However, Act 210 mandated that the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund be repealed on June 30, 2023, making the fund obsolete. Accordingly, this measure redirects funds repaid to the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to ensure continued support of prospective early childhood educators.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making it effective upon its approval.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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________________________________ MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 858
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1065
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND,"
begs leave to report as follows:
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 756
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1065
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 1065 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, mandated the abolishment and repeal of the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. This measure will redirect the funds that would have been deposited into the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund into the Early Learning Special Fund.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1065, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1065, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2025 | HB1065_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | HB1065_HD1_TESTIMONY_EDU_03-10-25_.PDF |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HB1065_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_.PDF |
| Feb 13, 2025 | HB1065_TESTIMONY_EDN-ECD_02-13-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
55SEC
House Standing Committee on Education
55SEC
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology
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