SB 3262: HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-29
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-07-15: Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill changes how the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board's executive director is chosen by requiring the teacher board to submit three nominees to the Board of Education and the Board of Education to pick the director from that list. The Board of Education's choice must be approved by the State Senate (advice and consent), and the teacher board can seek to terminate the director for cause but must send any termination recommendation to the Board of Education for approval.
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Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1)
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The board may employ an executive director
for a term of up to four years, who shall be appointed by the board of education,
with the advice and consent of the senate, and without regard to chapters
76 and 89; provided that the board of education shall appoint the executive
director from a list of three nominees submitted by the board [shall
submit a nominee] to the board of education [for approval or disapproval];
provided further that if the senate fails to confirm the nominee [is
disapproved], the board of education shall submit another nominee to
the [board of education] senate for [approval or disapproval.]
advice and consent.
The board may terminate the executive director's contract for cause; provided that the board shall submit the recommendation for termination to the board of education for approval or disapproval."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
Description:
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (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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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The board may employ an executive director
for a term of up to four years, who shall be appointed by the board of education,
with the advice and consent of the senate, and without regard to chapters
76 and 89; provided that the board of education shall appoint the executive
director from a list of three nominees submitted by the board [shall
submit a nominee] to the board of education [for approval or disapproval];
provided further that if the senate fails to confirm the nominee [is
disapproved], the board of education shall submit another nominee to
the [board of education] senate for [approval or disapproval.]
advice and consent.
The board may terminate the executive director's contract for cause; provided that the board shall submit the recommendation for termination to the board of education for approval or disapproval."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
Description:
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. 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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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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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 EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The board may employ an executive director
for a term of up to four years, who shall be appointed by the board of education,
with the advice and consent of the senate, and without regard to chapters
76 and 89; provided that the board of education shall appoint the executive
director from a list of three nominees submitted by the board [shall
submit a nominee] to the board of education [for approval or disapproval];
provided further that if the senate fails to confirm the nominee [is
disapproved], the board of education shall submit another nominee to
the [board of education] senate for [approval or disapproval.]
advice and consent.
The board may terminate the executive director's contract for cause; provided that the board shall submit the recommendation for termination to the board of education for approval or disapproval."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on March 22, 2075.
Report Title:
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
Description:
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 3/22/2075. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The board may employ an executive director
for a term of up to four years, who shall be appointed by the board of education,
with the advice and consent of the senate, and without regard to chapters
76 and 89; provided that the board of education shall appoint the executive
director from a list of three nominees submitted by the board [shall
submit a nominee] to the board of education [for approval or disapproval];
provided further that if the senate fails to confirm the nominee [is disapproved],
the board of education shall submit another nominee to the [board of
education] senate for [approval or disapproval.] advice
and consent.
The board may terminate the executive director's contract for cause; provided that the board shall submit the recommendation for termination to the board of education for approval or disapproval."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
Description:
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
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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| Jul 15, 2026 | Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Vetoed on 07/15/2026 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1264) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Notice of Intent to veto dated 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264) |
| May 8, 2026 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| 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; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Garrett, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Hussey, Iwamoto, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Poepoe, Ratcliffe, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (17) 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. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 72-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 72-26). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Tarnas, La Chica, Olds, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 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, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 4:45 PM; Conference Room 229. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 3:00PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-26 2:55PM; Conference Room 229. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839). |
| Apr 24, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Woodson, Tarnas Co-Chairs; La Chica, Olds, Muraoka. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718). |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 771). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Reyes Oda voting no (4) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deferred one day 04-14-26. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-10-26. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1827-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1383-26), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Muraoka; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 03-19-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 396) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3077) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 25, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2577) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | The 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, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to EDU, JDC. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced. |
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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 14, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2026 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2026 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate 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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| Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association | *** Support | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board | ** Against | |
| Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board | *** Against | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) | *** Against | Mar 18, 2026 |
| HSTA Leeward Chapter | *** Support | Apr 2, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3077
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3262
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 3262 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Require that the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education; and
(2) Require the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Board of Education.
Your Committee finds that a critical component of the State's educational environment is the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, which is mandated to establish teaching licensing and certification standards. Your Committee believes that a robust oversight mechanism for the appointment of the Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board is necessary to the future of education throughout the State. This measure will promote a collaborative approach to the appointment of the Executive Director to support students, quality instruction, and educators throughout the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of March 22, 2075, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3262, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 3262, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2577
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3262
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 3262 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Require that the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education; and
(2) Require the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Board of Education.
Your Committee finds that robust oversight in the selection
process of the Executive Director of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board is essential for the future of the teaching profession in the State. As the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board plays a critical role in the educational ecosystem, directly impacting all teachers statewide as well as new and upcoming educators entering the field, the Board's decisions on licensing and standards set the foundation for the quality of instruction in the State's classrooms. By ensuring that the Executive Director is thoroughly vetted by the Senate, this measure will ensure that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board is led by a highly qualified professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards for the State's educators.
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 S.B. No. 3262 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 2, 2026 | SB3262_SD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_04-02-26_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2026 | SB3262_SD1_TESTIMONY_EDN_03-19-26_.PDF |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SB3262_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-05-26_.PDF |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SB3262_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-18-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Conference Committee
3MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
5MIN
House Standing Committee on Education
20SEC
House Standing Committee on Education
35SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):
