STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1842-26

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2026

RE: H.C.R. No. 19

H.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 Water & Land, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 19, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to designate, in partnership with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675, the month of March as March4Water Month in Hawaii.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

Your Committee finds that the month of March provides a unique opportunity to align local efforts with global movements, such as World Plumbing Day on March 11 and World Water Day on March 22, to highlight the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide. Your Committee further finds that March4Water Month serves as a platform for communities to raise awareness about water conservation, access to safe drinking water, and the importance of investing in infrastructure.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 19, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,

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MARK J. HASHEM, Chair