Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 29: 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.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Referred to PSM, JDC.

Plain-language summary

SCR 29 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 10, 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: Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to PSM, JDC.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carol Fukunaga (Democratic); Lorraine Inouye (Democratic); Rachele Lamosao (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.