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HI SB56

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a State Employee Child Care Center Pilot Program with two child care centers on Oahu—one in or near the state capitol building and one in Kapolei—for children of state employees
  • Eligible children include those with a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or legal guardian who is a full-time state employee, appointed or elected officer, legislator, justice, or judge
  • Child care centers must operate full-time on weekdays, opening at least 30 minutes before and closing at least 30 minutes after the regular workday
  • Appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Accounting and General Services
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, and repeals on June 30, 2030

Legislative Description

Relating To Child Care.

DAGS

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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