Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HR53: Recognizing September Twenty-eighth as Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~ IN THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D. STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER TWENTY-EIGHTH AS HAWAII GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY. WHEREAS, Good Neighbor Day was created in the early 1970s by Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana; and WHEREAS, in 1978, United States President Jimmy Carter issued Proclamation 4601, recognizing September twenty-fourth as National Good Neighbor Day; and WHEREAS, in 2003, National Good Neighbor Day was changed from the fourth Sunday in September to September twenty-eighth; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this special day was to reverse the epidemic of loneliness in the country; and WHEREAS, strong social organization and community ties are associated with lower crime rates in neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, a Good Neighbor initiative is built on asset-based community development principles; and WHEREAS, the bonds of the nation and world are built through cohesive families and communities; and WHEREAS, community development is driven by the existing gifts of the community, which are often hidden and need to be uncovered; and WHEREAS, the assets already found in the community mobilize people to come together to build on their gifts; and WHEREAS, everyone in a community has something to offer, and all are needed and valued; and 2026--2768 HR53 HD1 HMSO H.R~. ~ ~D.1 WHEREAS, an intentional effort to build and nourish relationships is the core of asset-based community …
Sponsors
- Lauren Matsumoto (R, 38) · primary sponsor
- David Alcos (R, 41)
- Diamond Garcia (R, 42)
- Gedeon, Joe (R, 18)
- Christopher Muraoka (R, 45)
- Elijah Pierick (R, 39)
- Julie Reyes Oda (R, 40)
- Garner Shimizu (R, 32)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted in final form.
- : Adopted as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Perruso excused (2).
- : Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1581-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.
- : The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Sayama; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M., Reyes Oda.
- : Resolution scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 03-25-26 10:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- : Referred to CAA, referral sheet 18
- : Offered
- : To be offered.
Votes
- 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): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR53?
- HR53 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing September Twenty-eighth as Hawaii Good Neighbor Day.
- What is the status of HR53?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted in final form. (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR53?
- Lauren Matsumoto (R, 38), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR53?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2026
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