SCR 112
  • Introduced
    Mar 16, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
    Apr 20, 2026
  • Became Law
SCR 112
Hawaii Senate Bill
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
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Senate • Apr 21, 2026: Resolution adopted in final form.
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Apr 06, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 1

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    Apr 16, 2026, House
    The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
    YES: 8
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 2
    YES: 8

    NO: 0

      EXCUSED: 2

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      Apr 16, 2026, House
      The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 2
      YES: 8

      NO: 0

        EXCUSED: 2

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        Apr 20, 2026, House
        Adopted with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
        YES: 48
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 3
        YES: 48

        NO: 0

          EXCUSED: 3

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          • Apr 21, 2026 | Senate
            • Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 795).
            • Resolution adopted in final form.
          • Apr 20, 2026 | House
            • Reported from HED/EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2228-26), recommending adoption.
            • Adopted with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
            • Transmitted to Senate.
          • Apr 16, 2026 | House
            • The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
            • The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
          • Apr 14, 2026 | House
            • Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED/EDN on Thursday, 04-16-26 3:18PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
          • Apr 10, 2026 | House
            • Referred to HED/EDN, referral sheet 28
          • Apr 09, 2026 | House
            • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 479) in amended form (SD 1).
          • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
            • Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
          • Apr 08, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3560) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
            • One Day Notice 04-09-26.
          • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
          • Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
            • Referred to EDU.
          • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
            • Offered.
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