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HI HB2468

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that internship experience gained through state internship programs counts toward minimum qualification requirements for Hawaii civil service positions of similar level and scope
  • Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to contract with trade organizations to coordinate internship placements and provide administrative support to employers lacking capacity to participate
  • Sets intern pay at minimum $20.00 per hour, with employers eligible for state reimbursement up to $20.00 per hour to defray training and supervision costs
  • Requires interns to be Hawaii residents, at least 16 years old, enrolled in or graduated from high school or college, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027 to implement both the private sector on-the-job training program and the state internship and workforce development program

Legislative Description

Relating To Internship Programs.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Technology3/12/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Labor & Public Employment2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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