SCR 22 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.

This is a Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 22), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Ahuʻena Heiau, a historically significant Hawaiian temple site. The resolution affirms the heiau's role in Hawaiian spiritual, political, and cultural history, particularly as Kamehameha the Great's center for governance and leadership instruction. It expresses appreciation to the community, cultural practitioners, and organizations involved in the 1975-1977 restoration effort. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the site's importance.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026

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SCR22 → SCR22_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

This revision updates the bill's metadata to reflect its status as Senate District 1 (SD1) legislation, changing the sponsor from Noah Holck to Gregory LaMontagne and adjusting associated dates and template numbers. The substantive text regarding the historical significance of Ahuʻena Heiau was reformatted for clarity, with minor phrasing adjustments to improve flow and consistency in describing the site's history and reconstruction efforts.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged as it continues to address the historical and cultural significance of Ahuʻena Heiau; the revision primarily involves administrative updates and text formatting.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill title and sponsor information to reflect new legislative status (SD1) and new sponsor (Gregory LaMontagne).

Adjusted metadata fields including bill numbers, dates, and template revision identifiers to match the new version.

Reformatted the 'Whereas' clauses to improve readability and consistency in describing the historical context of Ahuʻena Heiau.

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 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA 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. 2207-26), recommending referral to JHA.

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, JHA, referral sheet 27

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 444) 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. 3540) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.

upper

Mar 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

Offered.

upper

3 primary · 1 co-sponsor