Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 183: 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 one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1961-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 183 is a 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 9, 2026): Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1961-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

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