Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 200: RE-ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TO EXAMINE THE STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL CONVICTION OF A FORMER REPRESENTATIVE IN CONNECTION WITH A BRIBERY SCANDAL, AND TO RECOMMEND REFORMS.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 19

Plain-language summary

HR 200 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RE-ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT TO EXAMINE THE STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL CONVICTION OF A FORMER REPRESENTATIVE IN CONNECTION WITH A BRIBERY SCANDAL, AND TO RECOMMEND REFORMS. Primary sponsor: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Elle Cochran (Republican); Joe Gedeon (Republican); and 2 more.