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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to establish bachelor's degree programs in education and in agricultural science at Leeward Community College; to fund two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $750,000 for the establishment of two new bachelor's degree programs at Leeward Community College: a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Science. The funding is intended to address a shortage of educators in Hawaii by allowing students to complete their education degrees at the community college level, and to foster agricultural expertise for the state's future sustainability. The appropriation also covers two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to support these new programs, along with necessary supplies and equipment, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (9)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 16 (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2802_SD1_SSCR2765_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2802_SD1_SSCR2765_.pdf |
| SB2802_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2802_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2802_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2802_SD1_SSCR2584_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2802_SD1_SSCR2584_.pdf |
| SB2802_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2802_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2802_.HTM |
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