URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INCLUDE DEDICATED DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHEN DESIGNING STATE BUILDINGS THAT WILL EMPLOY OR HOUSE TWO HUNDRED FIFTY OR MORE PERSONS.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that urges state departments and agencies in Hawaii to include dedicated day care facilities for both children and adults when designing state buildings that will employ or house 250 or more people. The measure aims to address Hawaii's high childcare costs and severe provider shortages by encouraging state facilities to integrate care spaces, potentially through partnerships with licensed providers. It also directs state agencies to consider integrating these spaces during facility planning and capital improvement projects when feasible. The resolution does not mandate construction or funding but instead serves as a policy recommendation to state officials.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to HSH/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19
lower
Mar 16, 2026
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Perruso
DDemocratic
P
Della Belatti
DDemocratic
P
Joe Gedeon
RRepublican
P
Kim Coco Iwamoto
DDemocratic
P
Terez Amato
DDemocratic
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