SB 3050 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.

Summary

Requires Honolulu Community College, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB3050 → SB3050_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to change the bill version from the original introduction to the first Senate committee reading (SD1). The substantive text of the bill remains largely the same, but the effective date was significantly delayed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050. Additionally, minor formatting and word choice adjustments were made throughout the document to align with Senate drafting standards.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability remains unchanged; it still directs Honolulu Community College to study a maritime youth apprenticeship pathway.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2050, delaying the implementation of the study and plan by over two decades.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and header information were updated to reflect the 'SD1' version, changing the sponsor name and revision numbers.

Minor wording changes were made, such as changing 'moneys' to 'funds' and 'program' to 'pathway program' in specific sections.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2585) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDU has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to EDU, WAM.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors