Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SR110: Establishing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Formally Recognizing the Hawaiian Language as an Official Language of the State, Strengthening Protections for Natural and Cultural Resources, and Increasing Government Ethics and Accountability, Demonstrating His Commitment to the Betterment of All the People of the State; and.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
THE SENATE S.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 STATE OF HAWAII MAR 1 6 2026 SENATE RESOLUTION NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHE'E III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III made history as the first Native Hawaiian to be elected as Governor of any state in the United States, serving as the fourth Governor of the State from 1986 to 1994; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e Ill's election as Governor was nationally and internationally significant, representing a milestone for Native Hawaiian leadership and inspiring indigenous peoples across the United States and beyond; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III distinguished himself nationally and internationally by working closely with presidents, governors, and foreign leaders, and elevating the State's role as a bridge between the United States and the AsiaPacific region; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III was chosen by his fellow governors to serve as the Chair of the Democratic Governors Association in 1992, placing a governor from the State in a prominent national leadership role and reflecting the respect and confidence of his peers during a pivotal election year; and WHEREAS, John D. Waihe'e III also served as Chair of the Education Commission of the States, through which he helped shape national education policy and strengthen public education systems across the country while advocating for strong federalstate …
Sponsors
- Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Carol Fukunaga (D, 11)
- Mike Gabbard (D, 21)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
- Les Ihara (D, 10)
- Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Report and Resolution Adopted.
- : One Day Notice 04-09-26.
- : Reported from HWN/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3575) with recommendation of adoption.
- : The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.
- : The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.
- : The committee(s) on HWN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- : Referred to HWN/WLA.
- : Offered.
Votes
- WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HWN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Medicaid
Common questions
- What is SR110?
- SR110 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Formally Recognizing the Hawaiian Language as an Official Language of the State, Strengthening Protections for Natural and Cultural Resources, and Increasing Government Ethics and Accountability, Demonstrating His Commitment to the Betterment of All the People of the State; and.
- What is the status of SR110?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Report and Resolution Adopted. (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR110?
- Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR110?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2026
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