Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 181: AFFIRMING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF SECTION 302A-1116, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, IS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE SUBSTANTIVELY TEMPORARY POSITIONS ONLY.

Passed both chambers Last action April 24, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

Plain-language summary

HCR 181 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AFFIRMING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF SECTION 302A-1116, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, IS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE SUBSTANTIVELY TEMPORARY POSITIONS ONLY. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Trish La Chica (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); and 13 more.