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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, Department of Human Resources Development, and Department of Law Enforcement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in partnership with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, the Department of Human Resources Development, and the Department of Law Enforcement, to develop the agriculture and biosecurity workforce. The program aims to provide students with entry-level knowledge, skills, and potential for advancement in these fields by creating a relevant curriculum, offering hands-on training and work experience without disrupting current departmental operations, and incentivizing participants who pursue further training and credentials with increased compensation upon transitioning into biosecurity employment. The collaborating departments are required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2031, and the pilot program is set to conclude on June 30, 2031, with the act taking effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education
Sponsors (18)
David Alcos (R)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2573&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2573_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2573_HD1_HSCR40-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2573_HD1_HSCR40-26_.pdf |
| HB2573_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2573_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2573_.HTM |
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