STATE BILLHI SB 327ENGROSSED

Relating To Internships.

State of Hawaii

Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Feb 27, 2025
623 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
HI SB 327 · EngrossedFeb 27

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Bill details

Last action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee
Finance

Sponsors

DCDonovan CruzSenator · Democrat · SD-017Primary sponsor
HAHenry AquinoSenator · Democrat · SD-019Primary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
LDLynn DecoiteSenator · Democrat · SD-007Primary sponsor
THTroy HashimotoSenator · Democrat · SD-005Primary sponsor
DKDru KanuhaSenator · Democrat · SD-003Primary sponsor
MKMichelle KidaniSenator · Democrat · SD-018Primary sponsor
DKDonna KimSenator · Democrat · SD-014Primary sponsor
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SMSharon MoriwakiSenator · Democrat · SD-012Primary sponsor
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002Primary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 21, 2025Passed 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, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).House
Mar 21, 2025Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1468) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.House
Mar 18, 2025The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.House
Mar 14, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-18-25 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 4, 2025Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18House
Feb 28, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Feb 27, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 23) in amended form (SD 2).House
Show 12 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2025Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 18, 202548 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25.Senate
Feb 18, 2025Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 686) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 12, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 10, 2025The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 6, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate
Feb 6, 2025Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 53) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate
Jan 29, 2025The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Moriwaki.Senate
Jan 24, 2025The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 21, 2025Referred to LBT, WAM.Senate
Jan 15, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 14, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 12, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 29, 2025 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Private Sector
  • Internships
  • Workforce Development
  • Workers' Compensation Coverage
  • Appropriation

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