SB 294

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2026.

DOE; UH; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-294
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HHS/EDU, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-01-21
Education Healthcare Labor / Employment Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses.

Sponsor
Joy A. San Buenaventura
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-21 Status in_committee
2026-01-21 Latest Action Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.
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