SCR 56
  • Introduced
    Mar 10, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
    Apr 20, 2026
  • Became Law
SCR 56
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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Senate • Apr 21, 2026: Resolution adopted in final form.
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Mar 31, 2026, Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 4

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 1

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    Mar 31, 2026, Senate
    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
    YES: 5
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Apr 16, 2026, House
      The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
      YES: 5
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 5

      NO: 0

        EXCUSED: 1

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        Apr 20, 2026, House
        Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
        YES: 48
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 3
        YES: 48

        NO: 0

          EXCUSED: 3

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          • Apr 21, 2026 | Senate
            • Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 788).
            • Resolution adopted in final form.
          • Apr 20, 2026 | House
            • Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2233-26), recommending adoption.
            • Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
            • Transmitted to Senate.
          • Apr 17, 2026 | House
            • Re-referred to LAB, referral sheet 29
          • Apr 16, 2026 | House
            • The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett.
          • Apr 13, 2026 | House
            • Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
          • Apr 10, 2026 | House
            • Referred to LAB, PBS, referral sheet 27
          • Apr 08, 2026 | House
            • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 430).
          • Apr 08, 2026 | Senate
            • Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
          • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
            • Reported from EIG/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3454) with recommendation of adoption.
            • One Day Notice 04-08-26.
          • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
            • The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
          • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
            • The committee(s) on EIG/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
          • Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
            • Referred to EIG/PSM.
          • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
            • Offered.
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