Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 42: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.

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

Plain-language summary

HCR 42 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); and 13 more.