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HI HB2335

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Interns who complete at least 480 hours of work experience through a state-funded internship or workforce development program within a state department or agency become eligible for internal recruitment within that same department or agency

  • Amends Chapter 76 of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to Part I governing civil service employment

  • Creates a pathway for state interns to transition to permanent government positions by qualifying for internal job postings rather than competing through external recruitment processes

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the legislature intends to determine actual implementation timing)

Legislative Description

Relating To Workforce Development.

Workforce Development

Last Action

Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Technology3/10/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Labor & Public Employment2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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