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SB 2228 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Summary
Establishes the Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program within the University of Hawaii system of community colleges. Establishes the Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for marine trade training program, providing tax relief which alignates with supporting tax policy initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Marine Trade Training Program and tax credit within UH community colleges, expanding educational access and funding for vocational training.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kurt Fevella
Kurt Fevella
RRepublican
HI
20
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9
Co
Photo of Tim Richards
Tim Richards
DDemocratic
HI
4