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SB 20

RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lorraine Inouye

Hawaii establishes Green Jobs Youth Corps to employ and train young people in environmental sectors while building workforce skills and climate resilience capacity.

Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 20

Legislative bill overview

SB 20 establishes a Green Jobs Youth Corps program in Hawaii designed to provide employment, training, and environmental education opportunities for young people. The bill creates a structured initiative that combines job placement with skill development in green sectors, with state support for program administration and participant services.

Why is this important

Youth unemployment and underemployment remain persistent challenges, particularly in Hawaii where economic opportunities can be geographically limited. This program addresses workforce development while simultaneously advancing environmental sustainability goals—connecting two policy priorities that benefit both individual participants and state objectives for climate resilience and economic transition.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms and costs: The bill's fiscal impact remains unclear from the limited information available; questions likely center on whether state appropriations are sufficient and how program sustainability will be ensured beyond initial funding cycles
  • Program eligibility and scope: Debates may arise over age ranges, geographic coverage, income thresholds, and whether the program adequately serves underrepresented communities or focuses too narrowly on certain regions
  • Job quality and wages: Concerns could emerge regarding whether positions offer competitive compensation, genuine skill development, and realistic pathways to permanent employment versus temporary subsidized work

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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