STAND. CON. REP. NO.
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR 1~ ,2025
RE: S.C.R. No. 63
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty—Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 63
entitled:
“SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of
Labor and Industrial Relations to study the establishment of a
Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Your Committee finds that there is often a societal emphasis
on college degrees and white-collar careers, overshadowing the
value of skilled trades. Your Committee further finds that a
Hawaii—based program like the Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a
historic competition to recognize and revitalize traditional
craftsmanship in France, would elevate the importance and prestige
of trades, promote career paths that do not require a traditional
four-year degree, and highlight the wide range of opportunities
within the skilled labor market. Your Committee believes that the
Program would shift public perception of vocational and skilled
trades by presenting them as prestigious and valuable career paths
and encourage young people to pursue these fields.
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As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Labor that is attached to this report, your Committee
concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 63 and
recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Labor,
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 State of Hawaii
House of Representatives
The Thirty-third Legislature (4-)Cft 2t~ ~3
Record of Votes of the Committee on Labor
BilllResolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
SCR 63 LAB, FIN ‘i--u— ~
C The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Ø’ Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
LAB Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. SAYAMA, Jackson D. (C)
2. LEE, Mike (VC) 0
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3. GARRETT, Andrew Takuya
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4. KAPELA, Jeanne
5. KONG, Sam Satoru
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6. REYES ODA, Julie
TOTAL (6) c
The recommendation is: /Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
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Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature:
Distribution: Original (White) — Commit ee Duplicate ( ellow) Chief Clerk’s Office
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