Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 294: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE 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 294 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HHS/EDU/HRE, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.