StateHawaii

SB 3262: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Donna KimVetoed

SB 3262 status: Vetoed — Vetoed on 07/15/2026 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369) (updated Jul 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 35/100

Bill summary

Official

Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1)

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • increased legislative oversight of HTSB leadership
  • formalized nomination process for executive director

Risks

  • potential for political delay in appointments
  • increased administrative friction between HTSB and BOE
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Governor's veto suggests significant disagreement regarding the appropriate administrative independence of the HTSB.

Limitation

Full impact of the appointment shift depends on political dynamics between the Senate, BOE, and HTSB.

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Where it stands

Vetoed on 07/15/2026 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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