HB2573 • 2026

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Agriculture

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Sponsor: HOLT, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA
Last action: 2026-02-06
Official status: 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).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
DAB; LCC; DHRD; DLE; Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program; Report 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.

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HD1

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Plain English: HB2573 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.

HB2573 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B.
NO.
2573 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .

Bill History

2026-02-06 H
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).
2026-02-06 H
Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 40-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HED.
2026-02-04 H
The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-02-02 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-02 H
Referred to AGR, HED, FIN, referral sheet 6
2026-01-28 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
DAB; LCC; DHRD; DLE; Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program; Report
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)

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HB2573

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2573

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to workforce development
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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(a)
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There is established within the department of
agriculture and biosecurity, in collaboration with the university of Hawaii's
Leeward community college and the department of human resources development, a
five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program to
equip interested students with the necessary entry-level knowledge, skill set,
expertise, and advancement potential in the field of agriculture and
biosecurity.

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(b)
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The agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program
shall:

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(1)
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Develop
a curriculum of a broad spectrum of topics relevant to agriculture and
biosecurity;

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(2)
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Provide
practical, hands-on training and work opportunities that allow students to gain
real-world experience in the agriculture and biosecurity sector; provided that the
training and provision of work opportunities shall not interfere with the existing
operations of the department of agriculture and biosecurity; and

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(3)
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Encourage
additional training and credential attainment by offering increased
compensation to participants who transition into biosecurity employment.

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(c)
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The
department of agriculture and biosecurity, in collaboration with the university
of Hawaii's Leeward community college and the department of human resources
development, shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations on the
agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program, including any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of 2031.

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SECTION 2.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval and shall be repealed on June
30, 2031.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DAB; LCC;
DHRD; Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program; Report

Description:

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 and the Department of Human Resources
Development.
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Requires a report to the
Legislature.
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Sunsets 6/30/2031.

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