Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 426
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- KANUHA (Democratic)
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HRE/EDU, WAM. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HRE/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HRE/EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 524) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.