Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Permitting; Permitting Workforce Pipeline; Hiring; Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Counties; Appropriation
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-10 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-10 | Latest Action | Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1546 HD1 SD1 | DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1576 HD1 SD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1615 HD2 SD1 | HTDC; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Consultant; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1616 HD1 SD1 | Agricultural Parks; Disposition; Commercial Activity; Swine; Swine Products | in_committee |
| HB 1711 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price | in_committee |
| HB 1715 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Permanently Affordable For-Sale Housing; Resale Restrictions; Criteria | in_committee |
| HB 1727 HD1 SD1 | HHFDC; Department of Budget and Finance; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Reserved Funds; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1732 HD2 SD1 | HHFDC; Counties; Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions | in_committee |