Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HCR101: Establishing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Formally Recognizing the Hawaiian Language as an Official Language of the State, Strengthening Protections for Natural and Cultural Resources, and Increasing Government Ethics and Accountability, Demonstrating His Commitment to the Betterment of All the People of the State; and.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~ IN THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D. STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHE'E III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III made history as the first Native Hawaiian to be elected as Governor of any state in the United States, serving as the fourth Governor of the State from 1986 to 1994; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III's election as Governor was nationally and internationally significant, representing a milestone for Native Hawaiian leadership and inspiring indigenous peoples across the United States and beyond; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III distinguished himself nationally and internationally by working closely with presidents, governors, and foreign leaders and elevating the State's role as a bridge between the United States and Asia Pacific region; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III was chosen by his fellow governors to serve as the Chair of the Democratic Governors Association in 1992, placing a governor from the State in a prominent national leadership role and reflecting the respect and confidence of his peers during a pivotal election year; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III also served as Chair of the Education Commission of the States, through which he helped shape national education policy and strengthen public education systems across the country while advocating for strong federal state …
Sponsors
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Della Belatti (D, 26)
- Cory Chun (D, 35)
- Diamond Garcia (R, 42)
- Gedeon, Joe (R, 18)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Kim Iwamoto (D, 25)
- Jeanne Kapela (D, 5)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted in final form.
- : Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 750).
- : Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- : One Day Notice 04-24-26.
- : Reported from HWN/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3906) with recommendation of adoption.
- : The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Chang.
- : The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lamosao, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, Ihara.
- : The committee(s) on HWN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- : Referred to HWN/WLA.
- : Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 452).
Votes
- WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 17, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HWN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 17, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Perruso excused (2) (March 31, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CAA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 25, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Medicaid
Common questions
- What is HCR101?
- HCR101 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Formally Recognizing the Hawaiian Language as an Official Language of the State, Strengthening Protections for Natural and Cultural Resources, and Increasing Government Ethics and Accountability, Demonstrating His Commitment to the Betterment of All the People of the State; and.
- What is the status of HCR101?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted in final form. (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR101?
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR101?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2026
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