HCR 31 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII.

This bill recognizes 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hawaii, aligning with a United Nations designation. It directly affects ranchers, land managers, and agricultural organizations across the state by formally acknowledging the economic, social, and ecological importance of rangelands. The resolution encourages state agencies and the University of Hawaii to promote education and research on rangeland management while recommending policies that conserve rangelands and protect ranchers' livelihoods. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to state and local officials including the Governor, the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the University of Hawaii, and county mayors.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Resolution adopted in final form.

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3924) with recommendation of adoption.

upper

Apr 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite.

upper

Apr 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Chang.

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA/AEN.

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 540).

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1900-26), recommending adoption.

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to AGR, referral sheet 18

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced

Offered

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

To be offered.

lower

14 primary · 0 co-sponsors