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This bill requires the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to identify state-owned buildings that could accommodate child care centers and take steps to establish these centers. Specifically, DAGS must submit a report to the Legislature by late 2025 listing suitable buildings, and then proceed to establish and administer child care centers in those locations. The department must procure a licensed child care provider to operate these centers through a competitive bidding process. The bill also amends existing law to mandate that beginning January 1, 2026, all bids for state building construction and major renovation projects must include a designated area for a child care center. The definition of "state-owned building" excludes leased buildings and educational facilities. The goal appears to be increasing access to child care for state employees and potentially the broader community by utilizing existing state infrastructure. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval and aims to address child care accessibility by proactively creating spaces for child care centers in state-owned buildings.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2026