Hawaii SCR100: Establishing and Structuring a Nonprofit Organization Recognized by the State to Support Sanctuaries and Other Conservation-related Initiatives for Endangered and Other Species.

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D. STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES. WHEREAS, numerous species in the State are on the brink of extinction, in particular many indigenous birds found nowhere else in the world, and while the State has made progress in addressing the myriad causes contributing to extinction, existing efforts must be supplemented to prevent further loss of biodiversity; and WHEREAS, numerous successful sanctuary models around the world rely on flexible quasi-government partnerships that generate substantial revenue for conservation efforts; provide critical habitat for endangered and other species; and serve as educational centers for local communities, schools, and visitors; and WHEREAS, given its significantly greater number of endangered species compared to most other states, the State is uniquely positioned to become a national center for endangered species research, education, and protection; and WHEREAS, establishing sanctuaries in the State similar to those that have proven successful elsewhere can raise revenue; advance the State's position as the premier place for endangered species work; and create pathways for local education, jobs, investment, and research; and WHEREAS, successful models for the establishment and operation of specialized endangered species sanctuaries efficiently supplement broader government-run efforts and …

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Sponsors

• Chris Lee (D, 25) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
2. May 1, 2026: Resolution adopted in final form.
3. May 1, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 884).
4. April 30, 2026: Transmitted to Senate.
5. April 30, 2026: Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (7) and none excused (0).
6. April 30, 2026: Reconsideration of action taken on 04-20-26.
7. April 30, 2026: Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 38
8. April 20, 2026: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
9. April 20, 2026: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2189-26), recommending referral to FIN.
10. April 16, 2026: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.

Votes

• Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (7) and none excused (0) (April 30, 2026): 44 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woo (April 20, 2026): 44 yea, 4 nay, passed
• WAL: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 16, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
• WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 8, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• AEN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 8, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR100?

SCR100 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing and Structuring a Nonprofit Organization Recognized by the State to Support Sanctuaries and Other Conservation-related Initiatives for Endangered and Other Species.

What is the status of SCR100?

Passed both chambers as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR100?

Chris Lee (D, 25).

Where is the official record for SCR100?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2026