Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiVetoed
SB 3262: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Donna Kim
SB 3262 status: Vetoed — Vetoed on 07/15/2026 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369) (updated Jul 15, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill alters the process for hiring the Executive Director of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) by requiring the board to submit three nominees to the Board of Education, which must then appoint one, subject to Senate confirmation.
Who is affected
The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, the Board of Education, and the Senate appointment process.
Requirements and enforcement
The HTSB must present three candidates; the Board of Education must select from that list; the Senate must provide advice and consent.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Effective upon approval (Vetoed).
Potential benefits
Introduces legislative oversight to the selection of executive leadership and ensures the selecting board has a defined set of options.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for political influence, administrative delays, and increased bureaucratic complexity in recruitment.
What is still unknown
The extent to which the Senate will exercise its advice and consent power to reject qualified, non-partisan candidates.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Establishes a structured nomination process
- Ensures the Board of Education has a pool of three qualified candidates
- Standardizes the selection of the HTSB Executive Director
Risks
- Limits HTSB autonomy in selecting their own leadership
- May lead to administrative delays in filling the vacancy
- Potential for political disagreement during the Senate confirmation process
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Adds Senate advice and consent as a check and balance
- Increases transparency by requiring a formal nomination list
- Clarifies the process for termination for cause
Risks
- Potential for legislative overreach into board personnel decisions
- Risk of partisan interference in professional staff appointments
- Increases the complexity of personnel administration
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
Official bill text or data from LegiScan.
Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The requirement for Senate 'advice and consent' creates a potential for recurring vacancies if political consensus on nominees is not reached.
Analysis scope
Source metadata indicates the bill was vetoed; therefore, it has no current legal effect.
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed on 07/15/2026 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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