Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 9: REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.

Passed one chamber Last action May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SR 9 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic).