SB2909Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Permitting.
Introduced by Glenn Wakai, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds.
Where it stands
Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.
January 30, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.
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