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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds to address a shortage of qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters in Hawaii by establishing a bachelor's degree program in ASL interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, with a future plan to develop a master's degree program for interpreter training, aiming to create a clear academic and career path for residents to become skilled ASL interpreters.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2412_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2412_SD1_SSCR2350_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2412_SD1_SSCR2350_.pdf |
| SB2412_TESTIMONY_EDU-HHS_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2412_TESTIMONY_EDU-HHS_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2412_.HTM |
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