Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 97: SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 18

Plain-language summary

HCR 97 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 18.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); and 4 more.