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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes that certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs are eligible for internal recruitment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill, relating to workforce development, amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 76 by adding a new section that makes interns eligible for internal recruitment within state departments or agencies if they have completed at least 480 hours of work experience through a state-funded internship or workforce development program. Internal recruitment refers to the process of filling job vacancies with existing employees within an organization. This provision aims to provide a pathway for individuals who have gained valuable experience through state programs to transition into permanent employment within the state government. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2335&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2335_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2335_HD1_HSCR481-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2335_HD1_HSCR481-26_.pdf |
| HB2335_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2335_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2335_.HTM |
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