Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 56: URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 56 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2025): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 718).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| 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
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 718).
- Resolution adopted in final form.
- Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2091), recommending adoption.
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kahaloa, Kusch, Lowen, Perruso; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.
- Resolution scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 04-11-25 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 28
- Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 454).
- Reported from EIG/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1438) with recommendation of adoption.
- One Day Notice 04-02-25.
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