Hawaii SB2228 establishes a marine trade training apprenticeship program within the community college system to support recreational marine vessel.

Hawaii SB2228 creates a marine trade training apprenticeship program within the community college system, focusing on welding, pipe fitting, and electrical systems of marine vessels. The program aims to promote the growth of recreational marine vessel manufacturing and U.S. military ship maintenance firms. Employers participating in the program or supporting it can qualify for a tax credit. The tax credit is equal to the qualified expenses of the taxpayer, up to a maximum amount, and can be carried over to subsequent taxable years if unused.

Hawaii SB2228 establishes a marine trade training apprenticeship program within the community college system to support recreational marine vessel.

Hawaii SB2228 creates a marine trade training apprenticeship program within the community college system, focusing on welding, pipe fitting, and electrical systems of marine vessels. The program aims to promote the growth of recreational marine vessel manufacturing and U.S. military ship maintenance firms. Employers participating in the program or supporting it can qualify for a tax credit. The tax credit is equal to the qualified expenses of the taxpayer, up to a maximum amount, and can be carried over to subsequent taxable years if unused.