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HI HB2489

HI HB2489
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

AI Summary

This bill aims to address a shortage of qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters in Hawaii by appropriating $140,000 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish 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, and to provide the necessary personnel and administrative resources to launch and sustain these programs, with the act taking effect on July 1, 3000.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (12)

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 Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). (on 02/17/2026)

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