States / Hawaii / HB 2398

HB 2398 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO LIBRARIES.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Clarifies that the Board of Education, through the State Librarian, has exclusive authority over the development, use, support, and improvement and maintenance of public library system facilities. Allows the Board of Education to authorize the State Librarian to exercise exclusive control of certain land for development or expansion purposes, subject to legislative appropriation. Requires the Department of Education to expeditiously cooperate with the State Librarian and Hawaii State Public Library System to effectuate any project authorized by the Board of Education on certain lands.

Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Last action
Jan 27, 2026 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
77 · High