Hawaii SB3007: Relating to Culture and Arts.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to culture and arts.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that culture, arts, and history are essential pillars of Hawaii's identity and are vital to building vibrant, resilient, and connected communities. The State has long supported these efforts through the state foundation on culture and the arts, which plays an important role in promoting the arts and expanding access for residents statewide. The legislature further finds that jurisdictions around the world have advanced innovative, place-based strategies that integrate culture, arts, and history into planning, infrastructure, and community development, resulting in stronger public spaces, increased economic activity, and more dynamic and inclusive communities. The legislature also finds that Hawaii can build upon its existing foundation by expanding its capacity to support creative community development, foster cross-sector 2026-2567 SB3007 GDI SMA.docx linniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii Page S.B. NO. C.D. collaboration, and advance projects that meaningfully integrate culture and the arts into the fabric of everyday life. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish the office of community culture, arts, and innovation as a sister entity to the state foundation on culture and the arts to broaden and strengthen the State's creative portfolio. The office shall identify and advance best practices; support state agencies and community partners in implementing innovative, place-based strategies; and prioritize projects that enhance public spaces, …

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Sponsors

• Chris Lee (D, 25) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Act 174, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).
2. June 26, 2026: Act 174, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 212-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative (May 6, 2026): 44 yea, 6 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (8) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 43 yea, 8 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB3007?

SB3007 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Culture and Arts.

What does SB3007 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to culture and arts.

What is the status of SB3007?

Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 174, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276). (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3007?

Chris Lee (D, 25).

Where is the official record for SB3007?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007&year=2026