Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 36: ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.

Passed both chambers Last action April 23, 2026: Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Plain-language summary

HCR 36 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 10, 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 OKAYAMA, JAPAN. Primary sponsor: Kyle Yamashita (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kyle Yamashita (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Mark Hashem (Democratic); and 10 more. 1 co-sponsor.