Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 54: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
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Plain-language summary
SCR 54 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Donna Kim (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2025): Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).
- Resolution adopted in final form.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-21-25; agree to House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House Amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Adoption on 04-24-25.
- One Day Notice 04-24-25
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 870).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 774).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2133), recommending adoption.
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Cochran, Garrett, Ichiyama, Perruso, Quinlan excused (7).
- Transmitted to Senate.
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