Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2588: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2588 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.