Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 94: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1839-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 94 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1839-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Marten (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 11 more.