Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 147: REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.

Passed one chamber Last action April 17, 2026: Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2175-26), recommending referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

SCR 147 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2175-26), recommending referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karl Rhoads (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Mike Gabbard (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic); and 1 more.