Hawaii SR186: Requesting the Auditor to Conduct a Comprehensive Performance and Fiscal Audit of the Governance Structure and Administrative Leadership of the Department of Education.

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

THE SENATE S.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D. STATE OF HAWAII SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING, CLASSIFYING, AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM POSITIONS, AND ITS SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENTS. WHEREAS, the Department of Education is one of the largest public agencies in the State and is responsible for the education of the State's public school children; and WHEREAS, personnel costs represent a significant portion of the Department's budget, and decisions regarding the establishment of administrative and program positions have long-term fiscal and operational implications; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Education is vested with authority to organize and manage the Department, including the establishment and classification of positions, and to supervise Complex Area Superintendents, who are responsible for the oversight and performance of schools within their respective regions; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has a responsibility to provide governance and oversight for the Department, including review and approval of certain organizational structures and positions, and to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to evaluate leadership performance across the Department; and WHEREAS, ensuring that the creation of positions and the supervision and evaluation of leadership are transparent, consistent, and aligned with legislative intent is essential to maintaining public trust and accountability; and WHEREAS, questions …

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Sponsors

• Donna Kim (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Samantha DeCorte (R, 22)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
• Glenn Wakai (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
2. April 9, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
3. April 8, 2026: One Day Notice 04-09-26.
4. April 8, 2026: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3563) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
5. April 6, 2026: 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.
6. April 2, 2026: The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
7. April 1, 2026: Re-Referred to EDU.
8. March 19, 2026: Referred to EDU, WAM.
9. March 16, 2026: Offered.

Votes

• EDU: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 6, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR186?

SR186 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting the Auditor to Conduct a Comprehensive Performance and Fiscal Audit of the Governance Structure and Administrative Leadership of the Department of Education.

What is the status of SR186?

Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SR186?

Donna Kim (D, 14), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR186?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=186&year=2026