Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3238: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3238 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. Primary sponsor: Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), LEE, C.. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Act 179, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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
- Act 179, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).
- Act 179, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Miyake, Amato, Kapela, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 209-26).
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