HCR 19 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN HAWAII.

This bill designates March 2026 as March4Water Month in Hawaii to raise awareness about water conservation and infrastructure. It directly affects state residents, local government officials, and water utility managers by encouraging participation in educational programs and events. The resolution partners with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675 to highlight the importance of sustainable water management and infrastructure investment. Certified copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor, health director, county mayors, and water supply managers across the state.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR19 → HCR19_HD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) to a House Bill (HB) with a new number (HD1), indicating it has moved to the Senate for consideration. The text was reformatted to use spelled-out numbers instead of numerals, and the title was slightly expanded for clarity. The substantive policy content regarding the designation of March 2026 as 'March4Water Month' remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope has not changed; it still designates March 2026 as March4Water Month in Hawaii. The change from HCR to HD1 reflects a procedural shift in the legislative process rather than a change in the law's effect.

TECHNICAL

The bill type changed from a Concurrent Resolution (HCR) to a House Bill (HD1), indicating it is now pending Senate action.

Numerical values in the text were changed from digits (e.g., '2,600', '2026') to written words (e.g., 'two thousand six hundred', 'two thousand twenty-six') to meet formal legislative style requirements.

The bill title was slightly expanded to explicitly state 'OF MARCH' for grammatical clarity.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Resolution adopted in final form.

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3879) with recommendation of adoption.

upper

Apr 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Chang.

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA.

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 537).

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1842-26), recommending adoption.

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Perruso excused (2).

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1576-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL.

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M..

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to CAA, WAL, referral sheet 15

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced

Offered

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

To be offered.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors