Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 197: ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN.

Passed one chamber Last action April 10, 2026: Referred to WLA.

Plain-language summary

HCR 197 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred to WLA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic).