Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HCR106: Endorsing Waikiki as a World Surfing Reserve.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. WHEREAS, Waikiki was a hub for Native Hawaiian surfers, such as Duke Kahanamoku, who helped to introduce and spread the sport of surfing to the rest of the world, and is often referred to today as the birthplace of the sport; and WHEREAS, surfing at Waikiki and throughout the rest of the State has a meaning beyond just that of a sport; wave-riding and surfboard-crafting were and continue to be cultural artforms that preserve Native Hawaiian heritage and promote values of respect for and connection with the environment; and WHEREAS, Waikiki is already considered a world-renowned surf zone, home to multiple annual surf competitions and more than a dozen popular surf breaks that offer a wide variety of waves for surfers of all skill levels year-round; and WHEREAS, Waikiki is also located at the base of an ecologically rich watershed that supports important natural resources and is home to multiple protected species, including the Green Sea Turtle and the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal; and WHEREAS, Waikiki is simultaneously the State's largest tourist destination, contributing millions of dollars to state GDP year over year through direct, indirect, and induced impacts, with surfing being one of the main attractions; and WHEREAS, there is …
Sponsors
- Sean Quinlan (D, 47) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Della Belatti (D, 26)
- Cory Chun (D, 35)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Jeanne Kapela (D, 5)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
- Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted in final form.
- : Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 730).
- : Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- : One Day Notice 04-23-26.
- : Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3880) 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 WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- : Referred to WLA.
- : Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 560).
- : Transmitted to Senate.
Votes
- WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 17, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1) (April 9, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- WAL: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL 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, UNAMENDED (March 25, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Counties
Common questions
- What is HCR106?
- HCR106 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Endorsing Waikiki as a World Surfing Reserve.
- What is the status of HCR106?
- Passed both chambers as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted in final form. (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR106?
- Sean Quinlan (D, 47), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR106?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2026
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