Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 151: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to LAB, ECD, referral sheet 19

Plain-language summary

HCR 151 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Joe Gedeon (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to LAB, ECD, referral sheet 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Gedeon (Republican); Elle Cochran (Republican); Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Elijah Pierick (Republican); and 2 more.