Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 193: REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.

Passed both chambers Last action April 24, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Plain-language summary

HCR 193 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amy Perruso (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 2 more.