HB 2158: UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-05-01
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-09: Act 120, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the University of Hawaii system to create and maintain a public, systemwide online dashboard to give students and their families clear, comparable information about academic programs. The dashboard must include program-level details like total cost of attendance, median time to degree, retention and completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes such as employment and median earnings. The university must protect student privacy, report to state lawmakers on the dashboard's rollout, and use the data in program review and planning.
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Requires the University of Hawaii System to develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. Requires the dashboard to include and maintain relevant information needed for students and their families for academic decision-making. Requires a preliminary report on 12/1/2026. Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning 12/1/2027. Requires a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. Sunsets 6/30/31. (CD1)
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Requires the UH system to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the UH system to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the university of Hawaii system is experiencing sustained enrollment declines, demographic shifts, workforce shortages, and increasing fiscal pressures and this is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution, that requires careful stewardship of public higher education resources.
The legislature further finds that informed institutional planning and rightsizing require transparent, consistent, and comparable data on academic programs, including student demand, completion, cost, and post-graduation outcomes. While the university of Hawaii conducts internal program reviews, the availability and consistency of program-level data across campuses varies and is not readily accessible to students, policymakers, or the public.
The legislature also finds that students and their families increasingly require clear, accessible, and comparable information to make informed decisions regarding educational pathways, including the total cost of attendance, time to completion, and expected post-graduation outcomes.
The purpose of this Act is to improve transparency and data availability primarily to support students and their families in making informed decisions regarding educational pathways and outcomes, while also supporting evidence-based institutional planning, program review, and rightsizing of the university of Hawaii system, and respecting the constitutional authority of the board of regents over internal structure, management, and operation of the university.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I, subpart A, to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§304A- Program level transparency; dashboard; reports. (a) The university of Hawaii shall develop a systemwide data inventory and implementation plan for a publicly accessible online dashboard intended primarily to provide students and their families with clear, comparable, and actionable information regarding academic programs, including cost, time to completion, and post-completion outcomes.
(b) No later than December 1, 2026, the university of Hawaii shall submit to the legislature a preliminary report that includes:
(1) A comprehensive inventory of existing data elements available across all campuses;
(2) Identification of gaps in data collection and data infrastructure;
(3) Standardized definitions for key data elements;
(4) A phased implementation roadmap for the development of the dashboard, including timelines, methodologies, and priorities; and
(5) A proposed list of data elements to be included in the dashboard.
(c) Based on the implementation roadmap developed pursuant to subsection (b), the university of Hawaii shall develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. The dashboard shall be designed with students and their families as the primary audience and shall prioritize clarity, usability, and relevance to decision-making.
(d) The dashboard shall include data elements as determined by the university of Hawaii pursuant to subsection (b)(5), which may include:
(1) Total cost of attendance over time;
(2) Median time to degree or completion;
(3) Student retention and completion rates;
(4) Post-completion outcomes, including employment status, median earnings, and enrollment in further education; and
(5) Any other information deemed relevant to student decision-making.
(e) The university of Hawaii may include additional program-level data elements to support institutional planning and policymaking purposes, including but not limited to cost, capacity, and instructional metrics; provided that the inclusion of such information does not detract from the primary student-facing purpose of the dashboard.
(f) All data reported pursuant to this section shall be presented in a manner that protects student privacy and complies with applicable state and federal laws.
(g) No later than December 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the university of Hawaii shall submit a report to the legislature that includes:
(1) Progress on the implementation and operation of the dashboard;
(2) Any updates to data definitions or methodologies;
(3) Systemwide trends in enrollment, completion, and post-completion outcomes; and
(4) How data is being used to inform institutional planning and decision-making, including but not limited to decisions to continue, redesign, consolidate, suspend, or terminate academic programs.
(h) The university of Hawaii shall submit a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. The supplementary report shall include findings assessing the relevance, effectiveness, and alignment of the dashboard with its intended purpose, as well as any proposed legislation.
(i) The university of Hawaii shall incorporate the data developed pursuant to this section into the board of regents' existing academic program review, planning, and prioritization processes."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that this Act shall be repealed on June 30, 2031.
Report Title:
UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
Description:
Requires the University of Hawaii System to develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. Requires the dashboard to include and maintain relevant information needed for students and their families for academic decision-making. Requires a preliminary report on 12/1/2026. Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning 12/1/2027. Requires a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. Sunsets 6/30/31. (CD1)
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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the university of Hawaii system is experiencing sustained enrollment declines, demographic shifts, workforce shortages, and increasing fiscal pressures and this is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution, that requires careful stewardship of public higher education resources.
The legislature further finds that informed institutional planning and rightsizing require transparent, consistent, and comparable data on academic programs, including student demand, completion, cost, and post-graduation outcomes. While the university of Hawaii conducts internal program reviews, the availability and consistency of program-level data across campuses varies and is not readily accessible to students, policymakers, or the public.
The purpose of this Act is to improve transparency and data availability to support evidence-based institutional planning, program review, and rightsizing of the university of Hawaii system, while respecting the constitutional authority of the board of regents over internal structure, management, and operation of the university.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I, subpart A, to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§304A- Program level transparency; requirements; dashboard. (a) The university of Hawaii shall annually collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered systemwide, including but not limited to data in the following categories:
(1) Student demand and production, including:
(A) Number of declared majors or participants;
(B) Enrollment headcount and student credit hours; and
(C) Number of degrees or certificates awarded, reported as five-year trend data;
(2) Student success, including:
(A) Retention within the program;
(B) Completion rates; and
(C) Median time to degree award or completion;
(3) Cost and capacity, including:
(A) Instructional cost per student credit hour;
(B) Instructional cost per degree or certificate awarded;
(C) The number of full-time equivalent faculty assigned to the program; and
(D) Average class size and course section fill rates; and
(4) Post-completion outcomes, including where available:
(A) Employment status and median earnings;
(B) Enrollment in further education;
(C) Licensure or certification pass rates, if applicable; and
(D) Transfer outcomes for community college programs.
(b) All data shall be reported in a manner that protects student privacy and complies with applicable state and federal law.
(c) The university of Hawaii shall maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard that presents the program-level data required under subsection (a). The online dashboard shall:
(1) Allow users to search and compare programs by campus, degree level, and field of study;
(2) Include historical trend data where available; and
(3) Provide downloadable datasets for public use.
(d) The university of Hawaii shall incorporate the program-level data published pursuant to subsection (a) into the board of regents existing academic program review, planning, and prioritization processes.
(e) Beginning December 31, 2026, the university of Hawaii shall submit an annual report to the legislature regarding:
(1) Systemwide trends in enrollment, degree completion, cost, and outcomes;
(2) The number of academic programs undergoing program review;
(3) General categories of actions taken or planned as a result of program review; and
(4) How data informed institutional decision-making, including but not limited to decisions to continue, redesign, consolidate, suspend, or terminate academic programs.
The report shall focus on systemwide planning and transparency and shall not identify individual students or personnel."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 31, 2055.
Report Title:
UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
Description:
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (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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H.B. NO. |
2158 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the university of Hawaii system is experiencing sustained enrollment declines, demographic shifts, workforce shortages, and increasing fiscal pressures and this is a matter of statewide concern that requires careful stewardship of public higher education resources.
The legislature further finds that informed institutional planning and right-sizing require transparent, consistent, and comparable data on academic programs, including student demand, completion, cost, and post-graduation outcomes. While the university of Hawaii conducts internal program reviews, the availability and consistency of program-level data across campuses varies and is not readily accessible to students, policymakers, or the public.
The purpose of this Act is to improve transparency and data availability to support evidence-based institutional planning, program review, and right-sizing of the university of Hawaii system, while respecting the constitutional authority of the board of regents over internal structure, management, and operation of the university.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I subpart A to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§304A- Program level transparency; requirements; dashboard. (a) The university of Hawaii shall annually collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered systemwide, including but not limited to the following categories:
(1) Student demand and production, including:
(A) Number of declared majors or participants;
(B) Enrollment headcount and student credit hours; and
(C) Number of degrees or certificates awarded, reported as five-year trend data;
(2) Student success, including:
(A) Retention within the program;
(B) Completion rates; and
(C) Median time to degree award or completion;
(3) Cost and capacity, including:
(A) Instructional cost per student credit hour;
(B) Instructional cost per degree or certificate awarded;
(C) Faculty full-time equivalent assigned to the program; and
(D) Average class size and course section fill rates; and
(4) Post-completion outcomes, including where available:
(A) Employment status and median earnings;
(B) Enrollment in further education;
(C) Licensure or certification pass rates, if applicable; and
(D) Transfer outcomes for community college programs.
(b) All data shall be reported in a manner that protects student privacy and complies with applicable state and federal law.
(c) The university of Hawaii shall maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard that presents the program-level data required under subsection (a). The online dashboard shall:
(1) Allow users to search and compare programs by campus, degree level, and field of study;
(2) Include historical trend data where available; and
(3) Provide downloadable datasets for public use.
(d) The university of Hawaii shall incorporate the program-level data published pursuant to subsection (a) into the board of regents existing academic program review, planning, and prioritization processes.
(e) Beginning December 31, 2026, the university of Hawaii shall submit an annual report to the legislature regarding:
(1) Systemwide trends in enrollment, degree completion, cost, and outcomes;
(2) The number of academic programs undergoing program review;
(3) General categories of actions taken or planned as a result of program review; and
(4) How data informed institutional decision-making, including but not limited to decisions to continue, redesign, consolidate, suspend, or terminate academic programs.
The report shall focus on systemwide planning and transparency and shall not identify individual students or personnel."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
UH; Program Level Transparency; Report
Description:
Requires the UH system to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report. 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. |
2158 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the university of hawaii.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the university of Hawaii system is experiencing sustained enrollment declines, demographic shifts, workforce shortages, and increasing fiscal pressures and this is a matter of statewide concern that requires careful stewardship of public higher education resources.
The legislature further finds that informed institutional planning and right-sizing require transparent, consistent, and comparable data on academic programs, including student demand, completion, cost, and post-graduation outcomes. While the university of Hawaii conducts internal program reviews, the availability and consistency of program-level data across campuses varies and is not readily accessible to students, policymakers, or the public.
The purpose of this Act is to improve transparency and data availability to support evidence-based institutional planning, program review, and right-sizing of the university of Hawaii system, while respecting the constitutional authority of the board of regents over internal structure, management, and operation of the university.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I subpart A to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§304A- Program level transparency; requirements; dashboard. (a) The university of Hawaii shall annually collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered systemwide, including but not limited to the following categories:
(1) Student demand and production, including:
(A) Number of declared majors or participants;
(B) Enrollment headcount and student credit hours; and
(C) Number of degrees or certificates awarded, reported as five-year trend data;
(2) Student success, including:
(A) Retention within the program;
(B) Completion rates; and
(C) Median time to degree award or completion;
(3) Cost and capacity, including:
(A) Instructional cost per student credit hour;
(B) Instructional cost per degree or certificate awarded;
(C) Faculty full-time equivalent assigned to the program; and
(D) Average class size and course section fill rates; and
(4) Post-completion outcomes, including where available:
(A) Employment status and median earnings;
(B) Enrollment in further education;
(C) Licensure or certification pass rates, if applicable; and
(D) Transfer outcomes for community college programs.
(b) All data shall be reported in a manner that protects student privacy and complies with applicable state and federal law.
(c) The university of Hawaii shall maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard that presents the program-level data required under subsection (a). The online dashboard shall:
(1) Allow users to search and compare programs by campus, degree level, and field of study;
(2) Include historical trend data where available; and
(3) Provide downloadable datasets for public use.
(d) The university of Hawaii shall incorporate the program-level data published pursuant to subsection (a) into the board of regents existing academic program review, planning, and prioritization processes.
(e) Beginning December 31, 2026, the university of Hawaii shall submit an annual report to the legislature regarding:
(1) Systemwide trends in enrollment, degree completion, cost, and outcomes;
(2) The number of academic programs undergoing program review;
(3) General categories of actions taken or planned as a result of program review; and
(4) How data informed institutional decision-making, including but not limited to decisions to continue, redesign, consolidate, suspend, or terminate academic programs.
The report shall focus on systemwide planning and transparency and shall not identify individual students or personnel."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
UH; Program Level Transparency; Report
Description:
Requires the UH system to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report.
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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| Jun 9, 2026 | Act 120, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Act 120, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| May 7, 2026 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 6, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| May 1, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26 |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 116-26). |
| May 1, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 116-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 30, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:10PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 3:10PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 3:00PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 2:40PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725). |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kidani Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Souza. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 546) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-10-26. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3653) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 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, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-06-26 10:32AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3140) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 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, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to EDU, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 85). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 804-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 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, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 299-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Friday, 02-06-26 2:05PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 6, 2026 | 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 17, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
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| University of Hawaiʻi System | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 804-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2158
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2158, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to require the University of Hawaii to:
(1) Collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered;
(2) Maintain a publicly accessible online dashboard with program-level data; and
(3) Beginning December 31, 2026, submit an annual report to the Legislature.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
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. 2158, 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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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 299-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2158
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 2158 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Your Committee finds that the University of Hawaii System is experiencing sustained enrollment declines, shifts in demographics, workforce shortages, and increasing fiscal pressures. This measure will improve transparency and provide critical data to support evidence-based planning, program review, and right-sizing of the University.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2158, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2158, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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____________________________ ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 5, 2026 | HB2158_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-06-26_.PDF |
| Mar 16, 2026 | HB2158_HD1_TESTIMONY_EDU_03-16-26_.PDF |
| Mar 3, 2026 | HB2158_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-02-26_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2026 | HB2158_TESTIMONY_HED_02-06-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
51SEC
Conference Committee
2MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
12MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
35SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Education
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
49SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
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