HB 2416: UH; MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM; STUDY; UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: House
Latest Version Date: 2026-03-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-23: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

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Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, 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 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing