STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2205-26

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2026

RE: S.C.R. No. 165

S.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 165, S.D. 1, entitled:

"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to designate the month of March as March4Water Month in the State.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

Your Committee finds that water is an essential resource for sustaining life, protecting public health, and ensuring economic prosperity in the State, yet significant challenges remain in maintaining safe and reliable water systems. Aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, coupled with a substantial national funding gap and affordability barriers, underscore the urgent need for continued investment and public awareness. This measure designates March as March4Water Month, providing a platform to promote water conservation, education, and infrastructure investment while encouraging community engagement to ensure a sustainable future for Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 165, S.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Water & Land.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,

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JEANNE KAPELA, Chair