SB2158: Relating To Veterinarians.
Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, With Amendments
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Committee decisionWhat this measure contains
Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out-of-state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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- Introduced· Jan 15, 2026 · Official original ↗
- Amended· Feb 17, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
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Recorded decision and member tally
Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, With Amendments
This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.
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Source outcome: passed.
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Absent / excused
- 0
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Read the source vote record ↗Members listed for this decision
| Member | Source district | Source party | Recorded vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Ihara | SD-010 | D | Yea |
| Kurt Fevella | SD-020 | R | Yea |
| Sharon Moriwaki | SD-012 | D | Yea |
| Rachele Fernandez Lamosao | SD-019 | D | Yea |
| Brandon Elefante | SD-016 | D | Yea |
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