HR 189: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, associate, certificate, and other existing DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-02
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-04-03: Resolution adopted in final form.)
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In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, associate, certificate, and other existing DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
requesting the University of Hawaii Community CollegeS to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within THEIR RESPECTIVE region of service.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, associate, certificate, and other existing DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, aligning academic programs with current and emerging job opportunities in each region will benefit students, local employers, and the overall economic growth of the State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's, associate, certificate, and other existing degree programs or pathways that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in developing the list, the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to evaluate the regional economic drivers and their respective areas of strength and align programming accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to collaborate with local industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure these programs are designed in accordance with current labor market data and the specific economic needs of each region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii, Vice President for Community Colleges of the University of Hawaii, and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii Maui College.
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the State's economic vitality depends on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of key regional industries, including tourism and hospitality, agriculture, marine research, renewable energy, and health care; and
WHEREAS, each of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges plays a vital role in providing accessible, regionally‑relevant higher education that supports local economic development; and
WHEREAS, aligning academic programs with current and emerging job opportunities in each region will benefit students, local employers, and the overall economic growth of the State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in developing the list, the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to evaluate the regional economic drivers and their respective areas of strength and align programming accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to collaborate with local industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure these programs are designed in accordance with current labor market data and the specific economic needs of each region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii, Vice President for Community Colleges of the University of Hawaii, and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii Maui College.
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
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H.R. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
requesting the University of Hawaii Community CollegeS to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within THEIR RESPECTIVE region of service.
WHEREAS, the State's economic vitality depends on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of key regional industries, including tourism and hospitality, agriculture, marine research, renewable energy, and health care; and
WHEREAS, each of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges plays a vital role in providing accessible, regionally‑relevant higher education that supports local economic development; and
WHEREAS, aligning academic programs with current and emerging job opportunities in each region will benefit students, local employers, and the overall economic growth of the State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges are requested to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in developing the list, the University of Hawaii Community Colleges are requested to evaluate the regional economic drivers and their respective areas of strength and align programming accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the University of Hawaii Community Colleges are requested to collaborate with local industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure these programs are designed in accordance with current labor market data and the specific economic needs of each region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii and Vice President for Community Colleges of the University of Hawaii.
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University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
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| Apr 3, 2025 | Resolution adopted in final form. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Adopted as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson excused (2). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1789) as amended in HD 2, recommending adoption. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kong; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Reyes Oda. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 04-01-25 9:30AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LAB as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1576) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to LAB. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Sayama. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:15PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Referred to HED, LAB, referral sheet 22 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Offered |
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| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Labor |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1789
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.R. No. 189
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred H.R. No. 189, H.D. 1, entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.
Your Committee finds that the State's economic vitality depends on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of key regional industries, including tourism and hospitality, agriculture, marine research, renewable energy, and health care. Your Committee also finds that each of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges plays a vital role in providing accessible, regionally-relevant higher education that supports local economic development. Aligning academic programs with current and emerging job opportunities in each region will benefit students, local employers, and the overall economic growth of the State.
Your Committee notes that focusing exclusively on Bachelors degree programs may limit the flexibility to offer academic pathways that anticipate future workforce trends.
Accordingly, your Committee has amended this measure by including associate's degrees, certificates, and other existing pathways in the development of the comprehensive list pursuant to this measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 189, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.R. No. 189, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor,
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____________________________ JACKSON D. SAYAMA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1576
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.R. No. 189
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 Higher Education, to which was referred H.R. No. 189 entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System and University of Hawaii Professional Assembly.
Your Committee finds that the Hawaii's economic vitality depends on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of key regional industries. Your Committee further finds that each of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges play a vital role in providing accessible, regionally‑relevant higher education that supports local economic development. Your Committee believes that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges can best support the economic needs within their respective region of service by developing a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, including the University of Hawaii Maui College, are requested to develop a comprehensive list of Bachelor's degree programs that directly align with job opportunities and industry needs within their respective region of service;
(2) Directing a certified copy of this measure to the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii Maui College;
(3) Amending its title in accordance with its amended purpose; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 189, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Labor in the form attached hereto as H.R. No. 189, H.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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____________________________ ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2025 | HR189_HD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_04-01-25_.PDF |
| Mar 19, 2025 | HR189_TESTIMONY_HED_03-19-25_.PDF |
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