Hawaii SR46: Establishing a Sister-state Relationship Between the State of Hawaii, United States of America, and the Prefecture of Okayama, Japan.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution or by enacting session law to that effect; and SR LRB 26-0143-1.docx Hllllllllllillllllllllll Page 3 S.R. NO.

From the introduced text:

a concurrent resolution or by enacting session law to that effect; and SR LRB 26-0143-1.docx Hllllllllllillllllllllll Page 3 S.R. NO. WHEREAS, a relationship between Hawaii and Okayama will strengthen institutional collaboration, economic opportunity, and cultural exchanges for the benefit of residents, businesses, students, and communities in both regions; and WHEREAS, a relationship between Hawaii and Okayama is expected to expand economic and trade opportunities for local businesses; strengthen sustainable tourism; support workforce development; enhance food security and agricultural innovation; and deepen cultural understanding; and WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii is actively seeking to expand its international ties and has an abiding interest in developing goodwill, friendship, and economic relations between the people of Hawaii and the people of many nations; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission has reviewed the Hawaii-Okayama sister-state application and recommended that a sister-state relationship be established between Hawaii and Okayama; and WHEREAS, this body believes that a sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Okayama will be highly beneficial in expanding tourism, strengthening cultural bonds, and advancing common goals of international peace and cooperation; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that a sister-state relationship between the State of Hawaii, United States of Tkmerica, and the Prefecture of Okayama, Japan, is …

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Sponsors

• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Carol Fukunaga (D, 11)
• Lorraine Inouye (D, 1)
• Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
• Les Ihara (D, 10)
• Glenn Wakai (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
2. April 9, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted.
3. April 8, 2026: One Day Notice 04-09-26.
4. April 8, 2026: Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3587) with recommendation of adoption.
5. April 8, 2026: 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, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
6. April 2, 2026: The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
7. March 19, 2026: Referred to WLA.
8. March 10, 2026: Offered.

Votes

• WLA: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR46?

SR46 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishing a Sister-state Relationship Between the State of Hawaii, United States of America, and the Prefecture of Okayama, Japan.

What does SR46 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution or by enacting session law to that effect; and SR LRB 26-0143-1.docx Hllllllllllillllllllllll Page 3 S.R. NO.

What is the status of SR46?

Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SR46?

Troy Hashimoto (D, 5), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR46?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2026