Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 53: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMWIDE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETION AUDIT.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 53 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMWIDE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETION AUDIT. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
- Adopted as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hussey, Kong, Quinlan excused (3).
- Resolution adopted in final form.
- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).
- One (1) day notice, Friday, 05-08-26.
- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 748) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3904) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
- One Day Notice 04-24-26.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-20-26 1:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Re-Referred to EDU.
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