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HI SB2542

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Closed or closing public school facilities must be considered for housing development for Department of Education employees when the department decides to close a school
  • Employee housing eligibility excludes superintendents, deputy superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, and vice-principals
  • Department of Education must identify and inventory unused public school facilities and grounds suitable for employee housing development
  • Housing consideration is added as a priority use alongside existing uses such as charter schools and early learning programs
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Relating To Housing.

Department of Education

Last Action

Referred to EDU, WAM.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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