HB1770Introduced in the House
Relating To School Bus Drivers.
Introduced by Jeanne Kapela, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Where it stands
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to EDN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 26-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LAB.
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Woodson excused (1).
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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