Hawaii HR139: Requesting the Comptroller to Establish a Working Group to Discuss and Draft Plans for a Global War on Terror Memorial on the Grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol.

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H R N THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 STATE OF HAWAII U HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND DRAFT PLANS FOR A GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. WHEREAS, since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, members of the United States Armed Forces have participated in the Global War on Terror, including operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, in defense of the United States and to promote global security; and WHEREAS, the people of Hawaii have a long tradition of military service, and the military remains a significant part of the State's communities, with tens of thousands of active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and veterans residing in Hawaii; and WHEREAS, according to estimates, more than three thousand five hundred members of the Hawaii National Guard alone have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror, with a high percentage of these Guard personnel mobilized for overseas service since 2001; and WHEREAS, Hawaii is home to a substantial veteran population approximately 21.8 percent of Hawaii's living veterans --- reported having enlisted in or after September 2001, indicating service during the Global War on Terror era reflecting the -- contribution of Hawaii's servicemembers to post-9/11 conflicts worldwide; …

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Sponsors

• Ikaika Olds (D, 23) · primary sponsor
• Terez Amato (D, 11)
• Diamond Garcia (R, 42)
• Gedeon, Joe (R, 18)
• Darius Kila (D, 44)
• Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
• Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
• Elijah Pierick (R, 39)
• Julie Reyes Oda (R, 40)
• Garner Shimizu (R, 32)
• Adrian Tam (D, 24)
• Shirley Ann Templo (D, 30)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2. March 27, 2026: Resolution re-scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-31-26 10:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3. March 27, 2026: Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-31-26 9:30AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
4. March 18, 2026: Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19
5. March 16, 2026: Offered

Common questions

What is HR139?

HR139 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting the Comptroller to Establish a Working Group to Discuss and Draft Plans for a Global War on Terror Memorial on the Grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol.

What is the status of HR139?

Failed as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HR139?

Ikaika Olds (D, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR139?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2026