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: |
Friday, February 6, 2026 |
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TIME: |
9:30 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 EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools program.
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CAA, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. Increases the ceiling of the works of art special fund. Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's public art and collections. Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state foundation on culture and the arts.
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CAA, FIN |
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RELATING TO PERFORMING ARTS. Establishes a performing arts ticket surcharge on the sale of certain performing arts tickets for an event held in the State.
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CAA, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ARTS. Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position.
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CAA, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
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CAA, FIN |
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RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY. Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "love My Library Day" in the State.
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CAA, JHA |
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________________________________________ Rep. Jeanne Kapela Chair |