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SB1631Introduced in the Senate

Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Les Ihara, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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