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HI SB2231
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
- Expands Hawaii's State Internship and Workforce Development Program to include the legislative and judicial branches in addition to executive branch agencies
- Limits internship placements to 10-11 months of full-time work experience at state agencies with significant workforce shortages
- Establishes eligibility requirements including bachelor's degree by September 1, minimum age of 20, work authorization, and excludes certain visa holders (F and J classifications)
- Requires applicants to submit an online application, personal statement on public service commitment, resume, and three professional/academic references, with preference given to those with Hawaii connections
- Appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2026-2027, effective January 1, 2077
Legislative Description
Relating To Workforce Development.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Labor and Technology1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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