SB2706

Relating To Workforce Development.

Chamber Passed·3/6/26

Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program in Hawaii.

The bill establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. This program, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College and the Department of Human Resources Development, aims to equip students with entry-level knowledge, skills, and expertise in agriculture and biosecurity. The program will develop a curriculum covering relevant topics, provide practical training and work opportunities, and encourage additional training.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 12–0 · Mar 6
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 1

9:15 AM

Conference Committee Meeting

May 1

12:45 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

May 1

Senate

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:45 PM; Conference Room 325.

May 1

Senate

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.

Apr 30

Senate

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 325.