HR 98 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.

This House Resolution formally endorses Waikiki as a World Surfing Reserve, recognizing the area's historical significance as the birthplace of surfing and its cultural importance to Native Hawaiian heritage. The resolution highlights Waikiki's unique combination of world-class surf breaks, ecological value, and economic impact as a major tourist destination, while noting threats like climate change and pollution. It directs copies of the resolution to local government officials and community leaders to encourage further protection efforts for the area's surfing ecosystem and natural resources.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution adopted in final form.
lower
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. 1843-26), 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 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. 1577-26), recommending referral to WAL.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to CAA, WAL, referral sheet 19
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Offered
lower
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