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SR1
Senate Rule 16; Standing Committees; Amendments; Adoption
AMENDING RULE 16 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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1/21/2026- Adopted. |
KANUHA, AWA |
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SR2
Senate Rule 16; Standing Committees; Paragraph (12) Amendment; Adoption
AMENDING RULE 16 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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1/22/2026- Adopted. |
KANUHA, AWA |
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SR3
Hawaii Association of Counties Package; DOE; Public Recreation Facilities; Public Access
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
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2/13/2026- Referred to EDU. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU |
HR2, SCR6 |
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SR4
Legislative Investigative Committee; Improper Campaign Influence
URGING THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF A 2022 CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT FROM AN UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL TO AN “INFLUENTIAL LEGISLATOR” FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING AN EXISTING POLITICAL CAMPAIGN, AND TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF STATE LAW, STATE ETHICS CODE, AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROVISIONS.
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1/28/2026- Offered. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA |
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SR5
Tax Deductions; Equity; Homeowners
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE OWNER-OCCUPANTS WITH COMPARABLY EQUIVALENT TAX DEDUCTIONS AFFORDED TO BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP.
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2/13/2026- Referred to EIG/JDC. |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE |
EIG/JDC |
SCR12 |
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SR6
Performance Audit; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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2/13/2026- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM |
SCR13 |
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SR7
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act; Hospitals; Reproductive Services; Abortion Services
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Fevella). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS |
HR5, SCR7 |
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SR8
Transgender Service Members; Hawaiʻi National Guard
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD FROM DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL POLICY AND PERMIT QUALIFIED TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE.
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2/13/2026- Referred to PSM. |
RHOADS |
PSM |
HR3, SCR10 |
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SR9
Federal Equality Act; Sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RHOADS |
EIG/JDC |
HR4, SCR11 |
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SR10
Kupuna Caucus; Counties; Building Permit Applications; Expedited Processing; Residence Modifications; Older Adults; Persons with Disabilities
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
EIG/HHS |
HR7, SCR8 |
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SR11
Kupuna Caucus; Counties; Property Tax Freeze; Kupuna Property Owners
URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE |
EIG |
HR6, SCR9 |
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SR12
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Auditor; Audit; Commercial Leases
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' COMMERCIAL LEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, REVENUE OPTIMIZATION, AND RENT COLLECTION PROCEDURES.
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2/13/2026- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE |
HWN, WAM |
SCR14 |
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SR13
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Auditor; Audit; Undivided Leases; Project Leases; Paper Leases
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS’ PAPER LEASE SYSTEM.
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2/13/2026- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
HWN, WAM |
SCR15 |
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SR14
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Auditor; Audit; Act 279, Session Laws of 2022; Act 125, Session Laws of 2024
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
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2/13/2026- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
HWN, WAM |
SCR16 |
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SR15
Department of Education; Hawaiian Studies Curriculum
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MANDATE THE TEACHING OF PRE-1959 HAWAIIAN HISTORY FROM AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN SCHOOL YEAR 2027-2028, ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS WHERE SOCIAL STUDIES IS TAUGHT.
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2/13/2026- Referred to EDU/HWN. |
DECORTE |
EDU/HWN |
SCR17 |
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SR16 SD1
DLNR; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Student Coral Stewardship Program; Coral Reefs; Sunscreen; Public Education; Reports
REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A FRAMEWORK FOR A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
WLA |
HR15, SCR19 |
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SR17 SD1
County of Hawaii; North Kona; Kealakehe Regional Park Project
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG |
SCR20 |
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SR18 SD1
Volcano; HHSC East Hawaii; Rural Health Clinic; Feasibility Study
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS |
SCR21 |
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SR19 SD1
Ahuʻena Heiau; Historic Preservation; Commemoration
RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
WLA |
SCR22 |
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SR20 SD1
Iran; Middle East; Operation Epic Fury; Ceasefire
URGING AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE AND AN END TO HOSTILITIES IN IRAN.
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4/28/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Fevella). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPN |
SCR23 |
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SR21
Governor; West Coast Health Alliance
SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S DECISION TO JOIN THE WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE TO GUIDE PUBLIC HEALTH DECISIONS.
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3/30/2026- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/EIG |
SCR24 |
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SR22
Pohakuloa Training Area; Public Trust Land; Condemnation
OPPOSING CONDEMNATION OR THREATS OF CONDEMNATION BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CONTROL OF POHAKULOA AND ANY STATE LAND.
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3/31/2026- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
PSM/EIG, JDC |
SCR25 |
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SR23 SD1
Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission; Cultural Practices; Gift Restrictions; Reporting Requirements
URGING THE HAWAIʻI STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE AND AFFIRM THE EXEMPTION OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND CUSTOMARY GIFTS FROM GIFT RESTRICTIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER CHAPTER 84, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN |
HR106, SCR26 |
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SR24 SD1
Maui; Maui Health; Medical Residency; Report
URGING MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A FULL-TIME MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
HHS |
HR163, SCR27 |
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SR25
UH; DCCA; State Agencies; Hawaii Administrative Rules; Comprehensive Review and Update; Law Students; Externships
URGING STATE AGENCIES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS TO ASSIST IN THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
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4/17/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
GVO/EDU |
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SR26
Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HR183, SCR29 |
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SR27
DOT; DOE; School Bus Drivers; Commercial Driver's License; Workforce Pipeline
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
TRS |
SCR31 |
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SR28
DLNR; DAR; UH; MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE; PLAN; REPORT
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WLA |
SCR32 |
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SR29 SD1
Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group; Establishment; Statewide Mattress Stewardship Program
ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
HHS/AEN |
HR184, SCR39 |
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SR30
Disposable Bodyboards; Prohibition; County of Hawaii; City and County of Honolulu; Ban
URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
AEN |
SCR40 |
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SR31 SD1
Food Production; Food Insecurity; Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy
REQUESTING CERTAIN STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES, IN COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
GVO/AEN |
HR136, SCR41 |
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SR32
DOE; BOE; Artificial Intelligence Literacy; Curricula Plans and Programs
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY CURRICULA PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR USE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/LBT. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Wakai |
EDU/LBT |
SCR33 |
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SR33
B&F; Sovereign Wealth-Fund; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF CREATING A STATE-OWNED SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
WAM |
SCR34 |
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SR34
Health Insurance; Autism; Age Limit; Maximum Coverage Benefit; Repeal
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM AND FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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3/30/2026- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHANG, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
SCR35 |
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SR35
Department of Human Services; Foster Parents; Independent Office of the Child Advocate; Costs; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
CHANG, INOUYE, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR36 |
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SR36
DAGS; Office of the State Architect; State Architect; State Construction Projects; Design Approvals; Design Review; Study; Costs and Benefits
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT.
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3/31/2026- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG, Wakai |
GVO |
SCR37 |
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SR37
DOH; Community Water Fluoridation; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF REQUIRING WATER SUPPLIERS IN THE STATE TO ADJUST FLUORIDE LEVELS IN THEIR WATER SYSTEMS TO MEET THE OPTIMAL FLUORIDE LEVEL FOR COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
CHANG |
HHS |
HR30, SCR38 |
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SR38
DBEDT; Mezzanine Loans; Housing Development; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MEZZANINE LOANS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDT/HOU. |
CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT/HOU |
SCR3 |
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SR39
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; State Sponsorship
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDT. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
EDT |
SCR2 |
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SR40
DOH; Water Fluoridation; Counties; Public Water Supply; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WATER FLUORIDATION WORKING GROUP.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
CHANG |
HHS |
SCR1 |
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SR41
AG; Youth Digital Safety; Platform Accountability; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A YOUTH DIGITAL SAFETY AND PLATFORM ACCOUNTABILITY WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED ABUSE IN THE STATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATORY SAFEGUARDS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to GVO/LBT. |
CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/LBT |
SCR42 |
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SR42
DOE; DOH; Safe Spaces for Students; Telehealth; Mental Health; Public Schools; Mental Health Professionals; Middle Schools; High Schools; Study
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST AND BENEFITS OF HIRING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OF DISTRIBUTING GUIDELINES ON TELEHEALTH SAFE SPACES.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY |
EDU/HHS |
SCR43 |
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SR43
BOE; DOE; DOH; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Hawaii State Youth Commission; Statewide Peer Counselor Program; Schools; Loneliness; Youth; Students
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party), RICHARDS, Ihara, Kanuha, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU/HHS |
HR94, SCR44 |
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SR44 SD1
Department of Health; Mifepristone; 3-Year Supply; Stockpile
SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 4 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella, Gabbard). |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party), INOUYE, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HHS |
HR37, SCR45 |
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SR45
Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Predevelopment Costs; Government Affordable Housing Projects
SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THROUGH INTERIM LOANS TO EXPEDITE THE DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
HOU |
HR75, SCR46 |
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SR46
Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission; Okayama Prefecture, Japan
ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, Ihara, Wakai |
WLA |
SCR47 |
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SR47
Counties; Affordable Housing Programs; Affordable Housing Credits; Perpetual Duration
DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
HOU/EIG |
HR36, SCR48 |
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SR48
DBEDT; DAB; UH; ADC; Study; Hawaii Food Manufacturing Strengths and Strategic Markets; Hawaii Food and Product Innovation Network; Local Goods; Hawaii-Grown; Locally Produced; Logistics; Supply Chain; Feedback Loop; Entrepreneurs; Small Business
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDT. |
HASHIMOTO, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, LEE, C., RICHARDS, Wakai |
EDT |
HR23, SCR49 |
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SR49 SD1
Health Insurance; Affordable Care Act; Hawaii Health Plan Working Group
ESTABLISHING THE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN AND RECOMMEND A BASIC, AFFORDABLE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE TO EVERY RESIDENT OF THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/CPN |
HR29, SCR50 |
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SR50
DOE; Hawaiian Language; Graduation Requirement
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ONE YEAR OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HWN/EDU. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HWN/EDU |
SCR52 |
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SR51
Disability; Attorney General; Impaired; Modernize Language; Hawaii Revised Statutes
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS.
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4/6/2026- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC/HHS |
HR10, SCR53 |
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SR52
State Fire Marshal; Hydrogen; Fire Safety; Expert; Trainings
REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
PSM |
SCR54 |
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SR53
Water Safety; Drowning; Hawaii Water Safety Coalition; Hawaii Water Safety Plan
SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
WAKAI, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
PSM |
HR147, SCR55 |
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SR54
Open Water Lifeguards; First Responders; Recognition
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EIG/PSM |
SCR56 |
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SR55 SD1
Hawaii; Taiwan; United States; International Relations; International Participation; Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
WLA |
SCR57 |
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SR56 SD1
DLNR; DOBOR; DOCARE; Parking; Enforcement; Violations; Signage; Intended Users; Towing; Regulations; Fees; Penalties; Small Boat Harbors
URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MORIWAKI |
WLA |
SCR58 |
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SR57 SD1
Department of Health; Disability and Communication Access Board; Deaf; Hard of Hearing; Deaf-Blind; Americans with Disabilities Act; Effective Communication
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kanuha |
HHS |
HR61, SCR63 |
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SR58 SD1
United States Congress; Cannabis; Controlled Substances Act
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE CLEARING DEFENDANTS' RECORDS OF CANNABIS OFFENSES, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 5 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Elefante, Fevella, Inouye, Moriwaki). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
HR130, SCR64 |
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SR59
Governor's Senior Advisor on Mental Health; and the Justice System; Hawaii State Hospital; Civil Commitments; Recidivism; Report
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL FOR CERTAIN MENTALLY ILL- CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS/PSM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HHS/PSM |
HR32, SCR65 |
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SR60
DOH; DHS; DOE; Office of Wellness and Resilience; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; FASD; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; State-Based Coordination
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO LEAD THE STATEWIDE COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS |
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SR61
DOT; Driver Education Program; Administrative Rules; Update
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT, UPDATE, AND COMPLETE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 25‑06.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to TRS. |
HASHIMOTO |
TRS |
HR63, SCR66 |
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SR62
DOT; DLNR; Small Boat Harbors; Transfer
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COORDINATE THE TRANSFER OF SMALL BOAT HARBORS BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO ESTABLISH A MANAGEMENT TEAM TO DEVELOP TRANSITION PLANS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WLA/TRS. |
HASHIMOTO |
WLA/TRS |
HR62, SCR67 |
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SR63 SD1
DLNR; HHFDC; HCDA; East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development Project; Parcel Transfers
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER PARCELS THAT MAKE UP THE EAST KAPOLEI TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
WLA/HOU |
HR77, SCR68 |
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SR64
Auditor; Performance Audit; Hawaii State Building Code Council; Governor's Housing Team; Department of Accounting and General Services; Counties
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
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3/31/2026- Report adopted, referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
PSM, WAM |
HR164, SCR69 |
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SR65
DOE; Public Education; School Meals; Free
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
RICHARDS, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EDU |
SCR70 |
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SR66
Property Damage; Chickens; Ungulates; Felids; Penalties; Study; Report
URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 4 (Senator(s) Inouye, Keohokalole, McKelvey, San Buenaventura). |
RICHARDS, Wakai |
AEN |
SCR71 |
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SR67
DLNR; Agriculture; Conservation District; Right to Farm; Sugarcane Lands; Exemption; Permit
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXEMPT ANY AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE PRACTICING DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE ON FORMER SUGARCANE LANDS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM ANY REQUIREMENT FOR A PERMIT OR SIGHT PLAN APPROVAL GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WLA. |
RICHARDS, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
WLA |
SCR73 |
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SR68
Auditor; No-Bid Contracts; Emergency Proclamations; States of Emergency; Emergency Procurements; State and County Agencies; Report
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025.
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4/8/2026- Adopted. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM |
SCR74 |
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SR69 SD1
DOH; DHS; DOE; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; FASD; Report
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO LEAD A COORDINATED INTERDEPARTMENTAL EFFORT TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN THE STATE, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION TO ENSURE THE COORDINATION OF SUPPORT SERVICES.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MORIWAKI |
HHS |
SCR75 |
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SR70
Department of Transportation; Department of Law Enforcement; State Highway Police
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A STATE HIGHWAY POLICE FORCE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to TRS/PSM. |
ELEFANTE |
TRS/PSM |
HR119, SCR80 |
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SR71 SD1
Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women; Office of the Legislative Reference Bureau; Department of the Attorney General; Image-Based Sexual Abuse; Protections; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
JDC |
HR85, SCR81 |
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SR72
DOE; Swimming; Primary and Secondary Education Levels; Swimming Course
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kanuha, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR82 |
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SR73
City and County of Honolulu; Lithium-ion Batteries; Facility; Discard; H-POWER
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
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(S)
4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EIG/AEN |
SCR83 |
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SR74
OPSD; HCDA; HHFDC; City and County of Honolulu; Assessment; Maximum Infrastructure Capacity; Transit-Oriented Development Areas
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to EDT/WLA. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT/WLA |
HR107, SCR84 |
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SR75
DHRD; Civil Service Positions; Classification and Compensation Systems; Comprehensive Review; Final Report; Collaboration; State Departments, Agencies, and Labor Organizations; High Vacancy Rates; Difficult-to-Fill Positions; Act 180 (2025)
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
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(S)
4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
LBT |
HR104, SCR85 |
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SR76 SD1
Governor's Office; DHRD; Hiring and Recruitment Functions; Civil Service Positions; Vacancies; Report
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DECENTRALIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S HIRING AND RECRUITMENT FUNCTIONS TO STATE DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE TRAINING OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT THEIR HIRING AND RECRUITMENT FUNCTIONS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
LBT |
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SR77 SD1
Bi-level Lighting Systems; Energy; State Buildings and Facilities; New Construction
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
GVO |
HR34, SCR86 |
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SR78
DOE; OHE; K-12; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Immersion Programs
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE HAWAIIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/HWN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
EDU/HWN |
HR24 |
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SR79
DOH; Automated External Defibrillators; Training Programs; State Buildings
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
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(S)
4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/HHS |
HR84, SCR87 |
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SR80
Department of Transportation; Utility Poles and Lines; Infrastructure; Comprehensive Statewide Plan
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to TRS/CPN. |
LAMOSAO |
TRS/CPN |
HR117, SCR77 |
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SR81
United States Navy; Octocoral; Invasive Species; Pearl Harbor; Shoreline; Maintenance
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
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(S)
4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
LAMOSAO, ELEFANTE, Wakai |
PSM/EIG |
HR72, SCR79 |
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SR82 SD1
DOE; Menstrual Cycle; Menstrual Education
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KOUCHI |
EDU |
HR110, SCR78 |
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SR83
DCR; County Police Departments; County Prosecutors; Coordinated Data Entry System; Incarcerated Individuals; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED DATA ENTRY SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION AND COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND PROSECUTORS TO TRACK THE STATUS OF DETAINEES INCARCERATED IN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
PSM, JDC |
SCR88 |
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SR84 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Advisory Committee; Native Hawaiian Practitioners; Alternative Models; Rehabilitation; Restorative Justice; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU.
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(S)
4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
FUKUNAGA |
PSM/HWN |
SCR89 |
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SR85
County Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours
REQUESTING THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
EIG/HHS |
HR73, SCR90 |
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SR86
City and County of Honolulu; Bicycle Lanes; Parking; Safety; Oahu Vision Zero Action Plan
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF BICYCLE LANES AND ON-STREET PARKING STALLS TO ALIGN WITH THE FLOW OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON ONE-WAY STREETS.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to EIG/TRS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG/TRS |
SCR91 |
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SR87
Counties; Transportation; Road Design; Pedestrian Safety; Safe System Approach; Safe Streets and Roads for All
URGING THE COUNTIES TO INTEGRATE THE SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH INTO ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN, ESPECIALLY WHEN REDUCING OR ELIMINATING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to EIG/TRS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG/TRS |
HR48, SCR92 |
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SR88
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Coordinated Support and Stabilization Pathway
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HWN/HHS |
HR115, SCR93 |
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SR89
Waikiki; World Surfing Reserve
ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
WAKAI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
WLA |
HR98, SCR94 |
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SR90 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Large Data Centers; Working Group
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey |
EIG/AEN |
HR196, SCR95 |
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SR91 SD1
HERA; PUC; Electric Grid; Reports; Energy
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
WAKAI, CHANG |
CPN |
HR193, SCR96 |
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SR92
DOH; DCCA; Executive Office on Aging; Disability and Communication Access Board; Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Accessibility; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
WAKAI, CHANG, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
HHS |
HR172, SCR97 |
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SR93 SD1
Working Group; Culture and the Arts; SFCA; Reports
CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
SCR99 |
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SR94 SD1
BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report
CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA/AEN |
SCR100 |
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SR95
BOE; DOT; DOE; Electric Transportation; School Bus Services; Student Transportation
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES.
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(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
EDU |
HR134, SCR101 |
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SR96
Tree Canopy; Public Schools
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE ACROSS PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE WIDE.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to WLA/EDU. |
LEE, C. |
WLA/EDU |
HR83, SCR102 |
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SR97 SD1
DLNR; Task Force; State Parks; Branding and Narratives
URGING THE DIVISION OF STATE PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE STATE PARKS, AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BRANDING AND NARRATIVES FOR PARKS, LANDMARKS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
SCR103 |
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SR98
DLNR; Pali Lanes; Redevelopment; Public Acquisition
URGING APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES TO REDEVELOP THE PALI LANES PROPERTY TO PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE AND PROVIDE FOR MEANINGFUL RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY-SERVING USES THAT BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF KAILUA AND WINDWARD OAHU.
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(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on WLA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
SCR104 |
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SR99 SD1
DOE; Voter Registration; Voter Preregistration; High Schoolers
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO STUDENTS ON HOW TO PREREGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE REACHING VOTING AGE.
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(S)
4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
EDU/JDC |
HR26, SCR105 |
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SR100
Air Pollution; Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles; Public Health
RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES AND THE RISKS THAT TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION POSES TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE AND AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION TO CLEANER TRANSPORTATION CHOICES.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to AEN/TRS. |
LEE, C. |
AEN/TRS |
HR191, SCR106 |
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SR101 SD1
City and County of Honolulu; Housing Pattern Book; Streamlined Permitting
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
EIG/HOU |
HR90, SCR107 |
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SR102 SD1
Mail-Order Pharmacy; Study; Insurance Commissioner
URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF EXPANDING THE USE OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY IN THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HR55, SCR109 |
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SR103 SD1
Department of Transportation; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Working Group; Warehouse and Logistics Facilities; Ports; Harbors; Airports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kim, Wakai |
TRS/HOU |
HR118, SCR110 |
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SR104
Auditor; No-Bid Contracts; Emergency Proclamations; States of Emergency; Emergency Procurements; State and County Agencies; Report
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025.
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3/24/2026- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVO, WAM |
SCR111 |
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SR105 SD1
UH; DOE; Literacy; Educator Preparation Programs; Teacher Licensure
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR112 |
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SR106
DOE; DAB; ADC; USDA; Farm-To-School; Regional Kitchens; Local Food Procurement; Alignment; Federal Grants; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING FARM-TO-SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION, LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, REGIONAL KITCHEN ALIGNMENT, AND FEDERAL FARM-TO-SCHOOL GRANT PARTICIPATION.
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4/6/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, LEE, C., Kim, Wakai |
EDU |
HR100, SCR113 |
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SR107 SD1
DOE; Audits; Internal Audit Office
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIM, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR114 |
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SR108
Secretary of State; Chief Election Officer; Elections; Oversight
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO REPLACE THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ELECTED BY VOTERS, TO OVERSEE ELECTIONS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
SCR115 |
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SR109
Chief Election Officer; Governor; Interim Appointment; Vacancy
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO TEMPORARILY SERVE AS THE ACTING CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY.
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3/19/2026- Referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
SCR116 |
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SR110
Governor; Aloha Order of Merit; Former Governor John D. Waiheʻe III; Nomination
NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HWN/WLA |
HR93, SCR117 |
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SR111 SD1
Climate Change; Impacts; Insurance; Cost Recovery; Study; Working Group
URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.
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4/6/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN |
HR137, SCR118 |
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SR112 SD1
Center for Nursing; Health Care Facilities; Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratio; Compilation; Repository
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND SUBSPECIALTIES ACROSS ALL HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND TO MAINTAIN A REPOSITORY FOR THIS INFORMATION.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS |
HR97, SCR119 |
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SR113
Dog Attacks; Livestock; Penalties
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INCREASE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR DOG ATTACKS ON LIVESTOCK.
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3/19/2026- Referred to AEN/PSM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
AEN/PSM |
SCR121 |
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SR114
State Agencies; Due Process; Public Proceedings; Fiscal Accountability; Reports
REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE THE AFFECTED PERSON WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE TAKING ANY FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS A PROTECTED LIBERTY OR PROPERTY INTEREST.
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3/31/2026- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO |
SCR122 |
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SR115
DLNR; DAB; Land Transfer
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER FEE SIMPLE TITLE OWNERSHIP OF PARCELS OF LAND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WLA/AEN. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD |
WLA/AEN |
SCR123 |
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SR116
BLNR; UH; MKSOA; Mauna Kea Lands; Astronomical Observatories; Lease; Subleases; Extension
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS THE LEASES AND SUBLEASES ON MAUNA KEA LANDS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WLA. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WLA |
SCR124 |
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SR117
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Hazard Assessment; Hazard Mitigation; Dam Liability Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR ASSESSMENT PROCESS THE POSSESSION OR ACTIVE SEEKING OF DAM LIABILITY INSURANCE BY PRIVATE DAM OWNERS.
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4/8/2026- The committee on WLA deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
WLA |
SCR125 |
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SR118
ADC; North Kohala; Agriculture; Agricultural Development;
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (3) 5-3-7:15.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
SCR126 |
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SR119
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program; Maui; Kauai
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EXPAND THE AGRICULTURAL ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND MAUI.
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3/19/2026- Referred to PSM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
PSM |
SCR127 |
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SR120
DHHL; Financial Literacy; Credit Readiness; Homeownership Programs
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HWN. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HWN |
HR116, SCR128 |
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SR121
Governor; BLNR; OPSD; Counties; Tree Canopy; Urban Heat Island Effects
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AEN |
HR95, SCR129 |
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SR122
Department of Education; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Farmer-to-Institution Coordination Plan
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU/AEN |
HR86, SCR130 |
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SR123
DOH; Public Health Guidance; Radiofrequency Exposure; Statewide Measurements
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND PERIODICALLY UPDATE PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY EXPOSURE FROM CELLULAR TOWERS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
GABBARD |
HHS |
SCR131 |
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SR124
City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension Project
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
GABBARD |
EIG/TRS |
HR149, SCR132 |
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SR125
DLNR; DAB; Commercial Octopus Aquaculture; Environmental Protection
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL OCTOPUS AQUACULTURE.
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4/8/2026- The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Inouye; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte. |
GABBARD |
WLA/AEN |
SCR133 |
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SR126
DOE; UH; CTAHR; Position; Secondary Agricultural Education Program; FFA; Funding
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PROGRAM.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
GABBARD |
EDU |
HR71, SCR134 |
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SR127
Department of Education; Farm-To-School; Local Food Procurement; Working Group
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 26-08 REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/AEN. |
GABBARD |
EDU/AEN |
HR185, SCR135 |
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SR128
DOH; Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Labeling; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE LABELING IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE IF THE LABELING IS ACCURATE AND NON-DECEPTIVE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
GABBARD |
HHS |
HR195, SCR136 |
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SR129
United States Department of Defense; Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REASSESS PRIOR DETERMINATIONS AND CLOSURE DECISIONS UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT IN LIGHT OF EVOLVING SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND RECENT FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE DESIGNATIONS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to PSM/EIG. |
GABBARD |
PSM/EIG |
HR190, SCR137 |
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SR130
Department of Transportation; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Capital Improvement Planning; Working Group
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO COORDINATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING TO REDUCE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS DEVELOPMENTS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to TRS/HWN. |
GABBARD |
TRS/HWN |
HR120, SCR138 |
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SR131
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; State Unified Plan; Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
ELEFANTE |
LBT |
HR92, SCR139 |
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SR132 SD1
Department of Education; Mental Health Related Absences
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SCR140 |
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SR133
Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill; Water Quality Monitoring
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE WATER QUALITY AND CONTAMINATION TESTING RESULTS FOR WAIMANALO GULCH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
FEVELLA |
HHS |
SCR141 |
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SR134 SD1
Dust Monitoring Stations; Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUST MONITORING STATIONS IN AND AROUND WAIMANALO GULCH TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
FEVELLA |
HHS/AEN |
SCR142 |
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SR135
Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant; Name Change
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO A NON-HAWAIIAN NAME.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EIG/HWN. |
FEVELLA |
EIG/HWN |
SCR143 |
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SR136
United States Department of State; Country Reports on Human Rights Practices; Format and Content
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO RESTORE THE PRIOR FORMAT, ORGANIZATION, AND SUBSTANTIVE COMPLETENESS OF THE COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
RHOADS, INOUYE |
EIG, JDC |
SCR144 |
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SR137
Department of Transportation; Task Force; Demerit System
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE STATE SHOULD IMPLEMENT A DEMERIT POINT SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RHOADS |
TRS |
SCR145 |
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SR138 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Civil Service; Job Descriptions; Job Classifications
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
LBT |
SCR146 |
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SR139
Federal Government; Funding; State Adult Corrections Officers
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM |
SCR147 |
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SR140
DOE; School Meals; Carcinogens
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Chang |
EDU |
HR76, SCR148 |
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SR141
Medical Cannabis; Exemption; Federal Controlled Substances Act
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXEMPTION FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES.
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3/31/2026- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
AWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SCR150 |
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SR142
Thirty-Fourth Legislature; Voting; With Reservations
REQUESTING THE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AMEND ITS INTERNAL RULES TO ELIMINATE THE FORMAL VOTE OPTION OF "WITH RESERVATIONS".
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3/19/2026- Referred to JDC. |
AWA |
JDC |
SCR151 |
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SR143
Haleakalā; AMOS STAR Facility; U.S. Air Force
URGING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO CEASE PLANS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAUI OPTICAL AND SUPERCOMPUTING SITE SMALL TELESCOPE ADVANCED RESEARCH FACILITY ATOP HALEAKALĀ.
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3/19/2026- Referred to PSM/EIG. |
AWA |
PSM/EIG |
SCR152 |
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SR144
Educational Psychology, Stipend Program; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DOCTORAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY STIPEND AGREEMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH AND FUND APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITIONS CONSISTENT WITH CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
AWA, MCKELVEY |
EDU/HHS |
SCR153 |
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SR145 SD1
DOE Financial Literacy Requirement; Curriculum; Taxes
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADD TAX INSTRUCTION TO ITS FINANCIAL LITERACY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
AWA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
EDU |
SCR154 |
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SR146
Vehicle Weight Tax; Military Exemption; Honolulu County
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES, TO STUDY THE FISCAL AND POLICY IMPACT OF THE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX EXEMPTION.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
AWA |
EIG, WAM |
SCR155 |
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SR147
Active-Duty Military Base Allowance for Housing; Impact Study
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL HOUSING ALLOWANCES ON RENTAL MARKET CONDITIONS IN HAWAII.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to HOU/EDT. |
AWA, GABBARD, Chang |
HOU/EDT |
SCR157 |
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SR148
Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit; Governor; Education; School Choice; Scholarships
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RECONSIDER HIS DECISION NOT TO ALLOW HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL EDUCATION FREEDOM TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to EDU/WAM. |
AWA |
EDU/WAM |
HR68, SCR158 |
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SR149
Annual Report; State Public Trust and Constitutional Obligations
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON LITIGATION INVOLVING NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY RIGHTS AND THE STATE’S PUBLIC TRUST OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLES XI AND XII OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
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(S)
3/19/2026- Referred to JDC/HWN. |
AWA |
JDC/HWN |
SCR156 |
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SR150 SD1
DBEDT; DLNR; City and County of Honolulu; Waikiki Beach; Restoration; Guiding Principles
URGING THE ADOPTION OF SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE RESTORATION OF WAIKIKI BEACHES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MORIWAKI |
WLA |
SCR159 |
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SR151
DHS; HPHA; HHFDC; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Housing Assistance; Housing Ladder
URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' HOMELESS PROGRAMS OFFICE, STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A HOUSING LADDER PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GRADUATE INTO UNSUBSIDIZED HOUSING.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
DELA CRUZ |
HOU/HHS |
SCR160 |
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SR152
DOE; Working Group; Climate Literacy Seal Framework; Public Schools
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE LITERACY SEAL OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
WAKAI, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura |
EDU |
HR186, SCR161 |
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SR153 SD1
Kaiapuni Education; Shared Decision-making Committee; Department of Education; Kapolei
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
GABBARD |
EDU/HWN |
HR171, SCR162 |
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SR154 SD1
Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly; Membership
REAFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER LEGISLATURE IN THE PACIFIC INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, RICHARDS |
WLA |
HR165, SCR163 |
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SR155 SD1
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Influence; Stability
PRIORITIZING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye. Noes, 0 (none). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
SCR164 |
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SR156 SD1
March4Water Month; Designated
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
HR20, SCR165 |
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SR157 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Liquefied Natural Gas; Cost Approval
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN JUDGMENTS, CONSIDERATIONS, AND DECISIONS WHEN MAKING ANY DETERMINATION RELATING TO A GENERATIONAL ENERGY COMMITMENT FOR THE STATE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
CPN |
HR197, SCR166 |
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SR158
DOH; LRB; LGBTQIA+; QTPI+; Comprehensive Survey; Māhū; Report
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST AND SCOPE OF A COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE SURVEY OF MĀHŪ, LGBTQIA+, AND QTPI+ COMMUNITIES IN HAWAII.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
SCR167 |
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SR159
OPSD; Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
LEE, C. |
WLA/AEN |
HR148, SCR168 |
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SR160 SD1
Yamagata Prefecture; Sister-State
ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
HR187, SCR169 |
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SR161 SD1
Aotearoa New Zealand; Biosecurity; Conservation; Endangered Species; Partnership
ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND TO ADVANCE BIOSECURITY, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND OTHER ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
WLA |
SCR170 |
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SR162
Mental Health; Emerging Therapies; Task Force; Reports
URGING THE CONVENING OF A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGING THERAPIES TASK FORCE TO PREPARE THE STATE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF BREAKTHROUGH THERAPIES AND TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND CLINICAL TRIALS, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND TREATMENT CAPACITY IN THE STATE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
SCR171 |
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SR163 SD1
PUC; HSEO; Study; Reports
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
CPN |
HR194, SCR172 |
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SR164
Campaign Spending Commission; Finance; Enforcement; Audits; Training
URGING THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY AND WITHIN ITS POWER TO ENSURE CANDIDATE COMMITTEES' FULL COMPLIANCE WITH STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO |
JDC |
SCR174 |
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SR165
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Civil Rights; Anti-Discrimination; Algorithmic Decision Making; Automated Decision Making; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RHOADS, CHANG, RICHARDS |
JDC |
HR182, SCR184 |
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SR166
Department of Taxation; Comprehensive Analysis; Corporate Income Reporting
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE INCOME REPORTING STRUCTURES, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OF FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY INCOME, TO INFORM LONG-TERM FISCAL PLANNING.
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3/19/2026- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
WAM |
HR179, SCR185 |
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SR167
Hawaii Health Authority; Reactivation; Single-Payer Health Care System
SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN. |
RHOADS, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/CPN |
HR87, SCR186 |
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SR168
University of Hawaii; Assembly and Student Protest
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDU. |
RHOADS, Inouye |
EDU |
HR89, SCR187 |
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SR169
Universal Periodic Review; United Nations; Human Rights
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ALL CYCLES OF THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW BY THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, WHERE APPLICABLE TO THE STATE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EIG/JDC. |
RHOADS |
EIG/JDC |
SCR188 |
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SR170
Health Maintenance Organizations; Reimbursement; Health Care Claims; Clean Claims
REQUESTING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE TO ADHERE TO AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ISSUING TIMELY REIMBURSEMENTS OF HEALTH CARE CLAIMS PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S CLEAN CLAIMS STATUTE.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN |
HR129, SCR175 |
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SR171
PUC; Major Energy Projects; Community Meetings
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.
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3/19/2026- Referred to CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN |
SCR176 |
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SR172
DAGS; County Permitting Departments; State Projects; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.
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4/8/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
GVO |
SCR177 |
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SR173
Procurement; State; County; Contractor Payment Public Website; DAGS; Public Works Division
URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES FOR ITS EFFORTS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
GVO/EIG |
HR35, SCR178 |
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SR174
Maui County; Fire Code; Fire Hazards; Brush Clearance; Fuel Breaks; Roadside Vegetation Clearing; Emergency Access
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
PSM/EIG |
HR133, SCR179 |
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SR175
State Agencies; Maui County; Fire Hazard Removal; Report
URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
PSM |
HR132, SCR180 |
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SR176
County of Maui; County of Kauai; Ordinances; Wildfire Hazards; Wildland-Urban Interface
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO |
PSM/EIG |
HR128, SCR181 |
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SR177
DOH; United States Department of Defense; Tripler Army Medical Center; Hawaii Trauma System; Trauma Care; Emergency Medical Services; Military-Civilian Partnership; Report
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE HAWAII TRAUMA SYSTEM.
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4/7/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM/EIG |
SCR182 |
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SR178
DOH; DHS; DOE; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Coordinated Plan
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED PLAN TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to HHS/EDU. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHS/EDU |
HR131, SCR183 |
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SR179
Ukraine; Russia; Military Aid; Humanitarian Relief
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONGRESS TO SUPPLY UKRAINE WITH THE WEAPONS NEEDED TO FULLY DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST RUSSIAN ATTACKS AND RETAKE ITS TERRITORY AS RECOGNIZED BY INTERNATIONAL LAW.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). |
RHOADS, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
EIG/WLA |
SCR189 |
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SR180
Jeffrey Epstein Investigations; Records; Release; President of the United States; Congress
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EIG/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG/JDC |
HR41, SCR191 |
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SR181
Hawaii Genuine Progress Indicator Report; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Annual Report
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL HAWAII GENUINE PROGRESS INDICATOR REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONVENING OF EACH REGULAR SESSION, BEGINNING WITH THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2027.
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3/19/2026- Referred to EDT. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
EDT |
HR181, SCR192 |
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SR182
Trusts; Chapter 554G, Hawaii Revised Statutes; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO EVALUATE REGISTRATION, REPORTING, AND TRANSPARENCY MECHANISMS FOR TRUSTS FORMED UNDER CHAPTER 554G, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND OTHER LARGE PRIVATE TRUSTS.
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4/7/2026- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPN |
HR180, SCR193 |
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SR183 SD1
Competitive Cheerleading; Title IX
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU |
HR38, SCR194 |
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SR184 SD1
DOE; Common Bell Schedule; Department Schools; Instructional Minutes
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR196 |
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SR185 SD1
DOE; Auditor; CIP; Audits; Report
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
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4/14/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR197 |
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SR186 SD1
DOE; Performance; CAS; Positions; Audit
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING, CLASSIFYING, AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM POSITIONS, AND ITS SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENTS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, CHANG, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR198 |
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SR187 SD1
DOE; CIP; R&M; Complex Areas; Accountability Framework; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK IN THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS THAT IMPROVES RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MONITORING ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, DECORTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR199 |
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SR188
DOE; National Education Association; Micro-Credential; Pilot Program; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KIM, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EDU |
SCR200 |
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SR189 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Job Order Contracting; Future Schools Now; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, DECORTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EDU/GVO |
SCR201 |
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SR190 SD1
UH; Olelo Hawaii Language Pathway; Niihau Dialect
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
EDU/HWN |
HR114, SCR202 |
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SR191
State Public Charter School Commission; DOE; Public Charter School Working Group; Report
URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALIZED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SIMILAR SERVICE COOPERATIVE WOULD PROVIDE IMPROVED SUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KIM, HASHIMOTO |
EDU |
SCR203 |
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SR192
BOE; DOE; Financial Literacy; Graduation Requirements; Standalone Course
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.
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4/9/2026- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KIM, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, RICHARDS |
EDU |
SCR195 |
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SR193
Completion of Work of the Thirty-Third Legislature
REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, SUBSEQUENT TO ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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5/8/2026- Adopted. |
KANUHA |
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SR194
Returning All Bills, Concurrent Resolutions, & Resolutions to Clerk's Desk
RETURNING ALL BILLS, CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS, AND RESOLUTIONS TO THE CLERK'S DESK.
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5/8/2026- Adopted. |
KANUHA |
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SR195
Adjourn Sine Die
INFORMING THE HOUSE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE SENATE IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.
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5/8/2026- Adopted. |
KANUHA |
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