Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 202: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 202 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred to HED, JHA, referral sheet 28.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 28
- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 513) in amended form (SD 1).
- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Keohokalole.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from EDU/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3606) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
- One Day Notice 04-09-26.
- The committee(s) on EDU/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDU/HWN.
- Offered.