HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Jeanne Kapela, Chair |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Andrew Takuya Garrett |
Rep. Jackson D. Sayama |
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Rep. Mike Lee |
Rep. Julie Reyes Oda |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
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TIME: |
9:45 am |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator positions and arts integration specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds.
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CAA, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST. Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
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CAA, JHA, FIN
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG. Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a substantial interest of the association or corporation.
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CAA, CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Authorizes the issuance of special number license plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol.
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CAA, PBS, FIN |
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.
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________________________________________ Rep. Jeanne Kapela Chair |