Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 197: ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 197 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred to WLA.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to WLA.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 456).
- Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1659-26), recommending adoption.
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Tam.
- Resolution scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-27-26 9:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 19
- Offered