HB 327: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.

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

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that offering childcare services for public employees can significantly enhance workforce development and recruitment by attracting a broader pool of talent, improving retention through increased job satisfaction, and boosting productivity by reducing absenteeism and enabling employees to focus better on their work.  Additionally, it fosters economic security for families and contributes to community development, making it a valuable investment for public employers.

     The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the office of the governor to establish a state childcare facility for state employees and their children.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of a state childcare facility for state employees and their children ages two and younger; provided that the office of the governor may contract for services with providers and nonprofits, including the university of Hawaii.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of the governor for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

Office of the Governor; Childcare; Future Caucus; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to state childcare.

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

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that offering childcare services for public employees can significantly enhance workforce development and recruitment by attracting a broader pool of talent, improving retention through increased job satisfaction, and boosting productivity by reducing absenteeism and enabling employees to focus better on their work.  Additionally, it fosters economic security for families and contributes to community development, making it a valuable investment for public employers.

     The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the office of the governor to establish a state childcare facility for state employees and their children.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of a state childcare facility for state employees and their children ages two and below; provided that the office of the governor may contract for services with providers and nonprofits, including the university of Hawaii.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of the governor for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

Report Title:

Office of the Governor; Childcare; Future Caucus; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds to the office of the governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  416

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 327

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Human Services & Homelessness, to which was referred H.B. No. 327 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Public Defender and one individual.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Human Services and Executive Office on Early Learning.

     Your Committee finds that providing childcare services for public employees can strengthen workforce development by attracting a broader talent pool, improving retention, and increasing productivity by reducing absenteeism.  Access to reliable childcare also enhances economic security for families and supports overall community well-being.  This measure would provide a critical resource for state employees, allowing many of them to balance work and family responsibilities more effectively.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and

     (2)  Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services & Homelessness that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 327, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 327, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Human Services & Homelessness,