Senate concurrent resolution · 2026
SCR 139
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.
Progress
57 days from first to latest action, across 20 recorded actions.
Filed
Mar 16
Referred to committee
Mar 19
Heard in committee
Mar 27
Reported from committee
Mar 27
Passed first chamber
Apr 8
Passed second chamber
Apr 27
Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.
Record votes
Each dot is one member, grouped by how they voted.
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
Senate · Mar 27, 2026
Passed 3–0
3 Yea
0 Nay
2 Absent / not voting
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
House · Apr 16, 2026
Passed 6–0
6 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent / not voting
Reconsider: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN.
House · Apr 20, 2026
Passed 48–0
48 Yea
0 Nay
3 Absent / not voting
Adopted.
House · Apr 27, 2026
Passed 50–0
50 Yea
0 Nay
1 Absent / not voting
Full history
Every action recorded by Hawaii State Legislature.
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
May 12, 2026 · Senate
Resolution adopted in final form.
Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 857).
Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Transmitted to Senate.
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Reconsideration of action taken on 04-20-26.
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Re-referred to LAB, referral sheet 34 Labor
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). Finance
Apr 20, 2026 · House
Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2197-26), recommending referral to FIN.
Apr 20, 2026 · House
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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. Labor
Apr 16, 2026 · House
Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27 Labor
Apr 10, 2026 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 435).
Apr 8, 2026 · House
Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
One Day Notice 04-08-26.
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3437) with recommendation of adoption.
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Fevella. Labor and Technology
Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-27-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Referred to LBT. Labor and Technology
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Offered.
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Authors
In committee
- Labor and Technology
Senate
Referred Mar 19, 2026 · heard Mar 27, 2026 · reported after 8 days
- Labor
House
Referred Apr 10, 2026 · heard Apr 16, 2026 · reported after 6 days
- Finance
House
Referred Apr 20, 2026 · never reported
Topics
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| Bill | Author | Progress | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1859RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | Jackson SayamaD | Passed first chamber | Did not pass | Mar 10, 2026Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
| SB 2588RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | Sharon MoriwakiD | Referred to committee | Did not pass | Jan 28, 2026Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |