SR 193 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2026, SUBSEQUENT TO ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.

This Senate resolution authorizes the Senate President to manage unfinished legislative tasks after the 2026 session ends. It grants the President power to spend remaining funds, hire temporary staff, approve official records, and run authorized committees until January 20, 2027. The measure also allows the Vice President to handle duties assigned by Senate rules during this interim period. Essentially, it provides legal authority for the Senate leadership to wrap up official business between legislative sessions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 8, 2026
Introduced
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May 8, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dru Kanuha
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