HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Chris Todd, Chair

Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Daisy Hartsfield

Rep. Dee Morikawa

Rep. Ikaika Hussey

Rep. Amy A. Perruso

Rep. Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy

Rep. Shirley Ann Templo

Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita

Rep. Matthias Kusch

Rep. David Alcos III

Rep. Mike Lee

Rep. Joe Gedeon

Rep. Tyson K. Miyake

Rep. Julie Reyes Oda

 

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

TIME:

10:05 a.m.

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A G E N D A

 

The following measures were previously heard by subject matter committees. No public testimony wil be accepted

 

HCR 66 / HR 60

(HSCR1643-26) /

(HSCR1642-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAX STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS ON THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

 

ECD, FIN

HCR 189 / HR 179

(HSCR1635-26) /

(HSCR1634-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

ECD, FIN

HCR 191 / HR 181

(HSCR1637-26) /

(HSCR1636-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

ECD, FIN

HCR 11, HD1 / HR 14, HD1

(HSCR1765-26) /

(HSCR1764-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 118, HD1 / HR 110, HD1

(HSCR1767-26) /

(HSCR1766-26)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 181, HD1 / HR 171, HD1

(HSCR1769-26) /

(HSCR1768-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 194 / HR 184

(HSCR1627-26) /

(HSCR1626-26)

Status / Status

ESTABLISHING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

 

 

EEP, FIN

HCR 206, HD1 / HR 196, HD1

(HSCR1617-26) /

(HSCR1616-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

EEP, FIN

HCR 110 / HR 102

(HSCR1568-26) /

(HSCR1567-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.

 

 

HED, FIN

HCR 111 / HR 103

(HSCR1570-26) /

(HSCR1569-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES.

 

 

HED, FIN

HCR 35

(HSCR1598-26)

Status

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 105, HD1 / HR 97, HD1

(HSCR1594-26) /

(HSCR1593-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND SUBSPECIALITIES ACROSS ALL HEALTH CARE SETTINGS, AND TO MAINTAIN A REPOSITORY FOR THIS INFORMATION.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 83 / HR 75

(HSCR1709-26) /

(HSCR1708-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

HSG, FIN

HCR 182 / HR 172

(HSCR1707-26) /

(HSCR1706-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

HSG, FIN

HCR 93, HD1 / HR 85, HD1

(HSCR1759-26) /

(HSCR1758-26)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PREVENTION, INTERVENTIONS, AND PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.

 

 

JHA, FIN

HCR 193, HD1 / HR 183, HD1

(HSCR1757-26) /

(HSCR1756-26)

Status / Status

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.

 

 

JHA, FIN

HCR 117 / HR 109

(HSCR1605-26) /

(HSCR1604-26)

Status / Status

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN.

 

 

PBS, FIN

HCR 62, HD1 / HR 56, HD1

(HSCR1676-26) /

(HSCR1675-26)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT ALTERNATIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT METHODS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 14

(HSCR1314-26)

Status

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR EXISTING DRAINAGE PURPOSES, AND FOR USE, OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

 

WAL, FIN

HCR 178, HD1 / HR 168, HD1

(HSCR1741-26) /

(HSCR1740-26)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE ISSUING A SET-ASIDE TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI THROUGH AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC TRUST WATER RESOURCES IN EAST MAUI.

 

 

WAL, FIN

 

As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.

 

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Rep. Chris Todd

Chair