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SB1268Introduced in the Senate

Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.

IntroducedSenate Education

Introduced by Lorraine Inouye, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HRE/EDT, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.

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