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  1. HB 2418 RELATING TO EDUCATION. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KILA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  2. HB 2415 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KILA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  3. HB 2438 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KAPELA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  4. HB 2416 RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KILA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  5. HB 2436 RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KAPELA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  6. HB 2417 RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KILA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  7. HB 2437 RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION. 2026-05-27
    Sponsor: KAPELA (D) Bill Pending introduction.
  8. SCR 94 ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: WAKAI (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2206-26), recommending referral to WAL.
  9. SCR 100 CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2189-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  10. GM 612 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEELEN PARK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3850) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  11. SCR 200 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KIM (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2210-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  12. SCR 96 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: WAKAI (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2218-26), recommending referral to CPC.
  13. SCR 99 CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2208-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  14. SCR 20 STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KANUHA (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2186-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  15. SCR 194 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KIM (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2231-26), recommending adoption.
  16. SCR 201 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KIM (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2209-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  17. SCR 196 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KIM (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2234-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.
  18. SCR 177 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: MCKELVEY (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2198-26), recommending referral to WAL.
  19. SCR 164 PRIORITIZING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2200-26), recommending referral to CPC.
  20. SCR 184 REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: RHOADS (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2221-26), recommending referral to JHA.
  21. SCR 203 URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALIZED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SIMILAR SERVICE COOPERATIVE WOULD PROVIDE IMPROVED SUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KIM (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2216-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  22. SCR 162 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. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: GABBARD (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2212-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  23. SCR 165 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2205-26), recommending referral to WAL.
  24. GM 510 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, FAITH TUIPULOTU, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3841) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  25. SCR 140 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: FEVELLA (R) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN/HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2223-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  26. GM 680 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL FAYE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3846) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  27. GM 613 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA HOBSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3850) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  28. GM 620 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL IMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3848) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  29. SCR 118 URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KEOHOKALOLE (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2202-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  30. SCR 78 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KOUCHI (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2215-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  31. GM 682 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA UYEHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3849) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  32. SCR 160 URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' HOMELESS PROGRAMS OFFICE, STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A HOUSING LADDER PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GRADUATE INTO UNSUBSIDIZED HOUSING. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: DELA CRUZ (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2184-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  33. SCR 112 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: DELA CRUZ (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from HED/EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2228-26), recommending adoption.
  34. GM 619 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLAIRE TAMAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3848) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  35. GM 616 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, EN YOUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3846) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  36. SCR 39 ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: GABBARD (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2193-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  37. SCR 181 URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: MCKELVEY (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2225-26), recommending adoption.
  38. SCR 79 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LAMOSAO (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from WAL/PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2224-26), recommending adoption.
  39. SCR 93 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: SAN BUENAVENTURA (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2183-26), recommending referral to JHA.
  40. SCR 172 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2220-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  41. SCR 114 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: DELA CRUZ (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2211-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  42. GM 615 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW LYUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3844) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  43. GM 618 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL KAWACHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3848) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  44. SCR 166 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN JUDGMENTS, CONSIDERATIONS, AND DECISIONS WHEN MAKING ANY DETERMINATION RELATING TO A GENERATIONAL ENERGY COMMITMENT FOR THE STATE. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: LEE Concurrent Resolution Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2219-26), recommending referral to CPC.
  45. GM 607 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAYSON WATTS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3849) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  46. GM 511 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARRY PURDY III, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3847) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  47. SCR 130 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: GABBARD (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2213-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending refer...
  48. SCR 32 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: KANUHA (D) Concurrent Resolution Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2187-26), recommending referral to FIN.
  49. GM 676 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE KAWANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3847) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.
  50. GM 606 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID HINAZUMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. 2026-04-20
    Sponsor: governor Proclamation Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3849) with recommendation to Advise and Consent.

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