Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2706: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2706 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: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:45 PM; Conference Room 325.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a five-year Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College and the Department of Human Resources Development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:45 PM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 11:00AM; Conference Room 325.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Garrett, Kusch Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; Kim, Richards Co-Chairs; Awa.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 693).
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