Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 89: SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 89 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 18.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 HED, JHA, referral sheet 18
- Offered
- To be offered.