Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3155: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes priority consideration for full-time employment in state departments or agencies for certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs by granting them eligibility for internal recruitment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrioritizes state employment for workforce program participants, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 767: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.

Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds University of Hawaii's educational programs (Maunakea Scholars, Internships) through appropriations for salaries, stipends, and operational costs, directly supporting higher education workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, directly supporting employment initiatives through salary/appropriations for positions and stipends.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Workforce Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2158: RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out-of-state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides loan repayment and scholarships for veterinarians, supporting workforce development in a specific profession within labor/employment context.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 714: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for health care workforce training, increasing state budget allocation for public education and health services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds health care certification programs in public high schools and nurse assistant education programs, directly advancing educational opportunities in K-12 settings.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds health care workforce training programs, expanding certified nurse assistant pathways to LPN licensure, directly advancing healthcare workforce development through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds healthcare workforce training programs, enabling career advancement for workers like nurse assistants, directly supporting employment standards and worker development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2020: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 2020 allocates state funds to support the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program. The bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system by providing financial resources for this specific program, which focuses on training and developing a skilled workforce in space science and engineering fields. Its key provision is the appropriation of moneys to the designated program, with no other substantive policy changes or mechanisms outlined in the abstract. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction and first reading.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH astronomy workforce program, directly funding a public education initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to UH's workforce development program in space science/engineering, directly supporting higher education initiatives and STEM workforce training.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds UH's Space Science Workforce Development Program, directly supporting employment standards through skilled worker training and program-specific funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education Workforce Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1233: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state internship program to address workforce shortages and enhance job training, aligning with workforce development goals in employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1211: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

HB 1211 would establish a state-run internship and workforce development program within the Department of Human Resources Development. The program aims to connect job seekers with training and work opportunities through state agencies. It directly affects state workforce offices and individuals seeking career advancement. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and is currently pending committee review for the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes state-run workforce program connecting job seekers to training/work opportunities, directly advancing employment standards through skill development and job placement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2212: RELATING TO A WORKFORCE BUILDER TAX CREDIT.

Establishes an income tax credit for eligible employers who employ qualified interns or apprentices. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in coordination with the Department of Taxation, to report to the Legislature on the tax credit. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes income tax credit for employers, appropriates funds for workforce program, aligns with tax incentive and funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes tax credit for employers hiring interns/apprentices, promoting workforce development and job opportunities within labor & employment framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1503: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for workforce training, public-private partnerships, and recruitment to develop local labor force, directly advancing employment standards and economic diversification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 162: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates paid workforce development fellowship program with preference for local applicants, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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