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Labor & Employment (Licensing)

Every labor & employment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
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2026 Regular Session
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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2393: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM.

Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to reduce occupational licensing barriers to increase access to gainful employment, aligning with advancing employment opportunities while maintaining consumer protection.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Tags Licensing
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3114: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.

Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRaises prevailing wage exemption threshold, reducing wage coverage for small public works projects and weakening wage protections for workers.85% confidence
Tags Licensing