SCR 165 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates March 2026 as March4Water Month in Hawaii to raise awareness about water conservation and infrastructure investment. The resolution aligns with global water observances and partners with plumbing and water industry organizations to encourage public participation in water-related education and advocacy activities. It directs copies of the resolution to state and county officials responsible for water management and encourages residents to support water resource initiatives.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to broaden its applicability from the State of Hawaii to the entire State, removing specific references to Hawaii's geography and local entities. The text was also updated to replace the specific month of 'March 2026' with the generic term 'March,' making the designation permanent for the month rather than a one-time event for a specific year. These changes ensure the resolution applies broadly to all residents and aligns with the ongoing centennial celebration of the relevant industry organization.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from applying only to the State of Hawaii to applying to the State generally, and the timeline changed from a specific one-time designation in March 2026 to a recurring designation for the month of March.

SCOPE

Changed references from 'Hawaii' to 'the State' to broaden applicability to all residents and entities within the state jurisdiction.

Removed a clause specifically citing Hawaii's employment of plumbers and pipefitters, replacing it with a general statement about the State's workforce.

Deleted specific references to the County of Hawaii and the County of Kauai, removing local government entities from the list of addressed parties.

TIMELINE

Replaced the specific date 'March 2026' with the generic term 'March,' changing the designation from a single-year event to a recurring annual observance.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Resolution adopted in final form.

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 859).

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2261-26), recommending adoption.

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Ichiyama.

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2205-26), recommending referral to WAL.

lower

Apr 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett.

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to CAA, WAL, referral sheet 28

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 494) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3578) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA.

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors