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HI SB663
HI SB663Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions.
AI Summary
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Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2026 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2025 |
| SB663_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB663_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB663_.HTM |
| SB663_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB663_TESTIMONY_HRE_01-30-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB663_.HTM |
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