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SCR 5

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature requests Labor Department study on feasibility of creating a state workforce excellence award recognition program.

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Bill Summary · SCR 5

Legislative bill overview

SCR 5 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a feasibility study on creating a "Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program." The study would examine whether such a program could be implemented, what it would cost, and how it might operate to recognize and incentivize workforce excellence in the state.

Why is this important

Workforce recognition programs can influence employee retention, productivity, and job satisfaction—factors that affect Hawaii's economy and competitiveness. The feasibility study would determine whether investing in such an initiative makes financial and operational sense for the state, potentially informing future economic development policy and employer engagement strategies.

Potential points of contention

  • Program Design Ambiguity: The resolution doesn't specify what "excellence" means or which workforce sectors would be included, making the study scope unclear and potentially unfocused
  • Cost-Benefit Questions: Stakeholders may debate whether state resources should fund an award program versus direct workforce training, wage support, or other economic initiatives
  • Private vs. Public Role: Business groups might question whether government should lead recognition efforts when private industry awards and chambers of commerce already exist

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

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