RELATING TO THE ARTS.

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Sponsor: KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI
Last action: 2026-03-30
Official status: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date of July 1, 3000 is likely an error in the bill text.

Creating a Task Force to Map Arts Data

This bill establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education (MADE) task force to conduct a study, develop a comprehensive statewide database and GIS map of arts entities and programs, and submit reports to the Legislature.

What This Bill Does

Establishes the MADE task force to design and conduct a survey of schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts or arts education.
Develops a comprehensive statewide database of arts entities and programs that is publicly accessible.
Creates a geographic information system map showing where arts activities are happening across Hawaii.
Identifies barriers to access and underserved areas for arts education.

Who It Names or Affects

Nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, and government agencies involved in arts programs.
People interested in accessing information about arts activities across Hawaii.

Terms To Know

Task Force: A group of people appointed to study a specific issue or problem and make recommendations.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Map: A map that uses computer technology to show information about places, often including layers of data related to different topics like arts programs.

Limits and Unknowns

The task force will sunset upon submission of the final report.
Effective date is set for July 1, 3000 (likely a placeholder or error).

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: This amendment establishes a task force to create a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and map of arts entities and programs in Hawaii.

Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education (MADE) Task Force with specific members including representatives from various arts organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Requires the task force to conduct a survey of arts-related activities across public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Hawaii.
Directs the task force to develop and maintain a statewide database and GIS map of arts entities and programs, identify barriers to access, and make recommendations for ongoing data collection.

The amendment specifies an effective date of July 1, 3000, which seems incorrect or symbolic and may need clarification.
Details on how the task force will measure success or evaluate the impact of their work are not provided in the text.

HD2

Hawaii published version HD2

Plain English: This amendment establishes a task force to create a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and map of arts entities and programs in Hawaii.

Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education (MADE) Task Force with specific members including representatives from various arts organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Requires the task force to conduct a survey of arts-related activities across public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Hawaii.
Directs the task force to develop and maintain a statewide database and GIS map of arts entities and programs, identify barriers to access, and make recommendations for ongoing data collection.

The amendment specifies an effective date of July 1, 3000, which seems incorrect or symbolic and may need clarification.
Details on how the task force will be funded are not provided in the amendment text.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: This amendment establishes a task force to create a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and programs in Hawaii.

Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education (MADE) Task Force with specific members from various organizations involved in arts education.
Requires the MADE Task Force to conduct a survey of arts-related activities across public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses.
Directs the task force to develop and maintain a statewide database and GIS map of arts entities and programs, identify barriers to access, and make recommendations for ongoing data collection.

The amendment specifies an effective date of July 1, 3000, which seems unusual and may be a placeholder or error.
Details on how the task force will operate day-to-day are not provided in this text.

Bill History

2026-03-30 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-03-30 S
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3252) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-03-16 S
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-12 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-03-12 S
Referred to WLA, WAM.
2026-03-12 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-03-12 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 361).
2026-03-10 H
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-03-06 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1022-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-26 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-24 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-06 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-02-06 H
Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 35-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-02-04 H
The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-01-30 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-01-28 H
Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 4
2026-01-26 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-23 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force; Reports
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Current Bill Text

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HB2117

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2117

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to the Arts
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
1.
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The legislature finds that arts
programs play a critical role in supporting student learning, cultural
preservation, community well-being, workforce development, and the State's
creative economy.
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Arts education and
programming are delivered across a wide range of settings, including public and
private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private
businesses.

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The
legislature further finds that while certain counties have developed robust
geographic information system databases and mapping tools to support planning
and public access to information, those tools are limited in geographic scope
and do not comprehensively capture statewide data relating to arts education or
the creative economy.
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The State lacks a
centralized, comprehensive, and publicly accessible statewide database that
identifies the availability, geographic distribution, and scope of arts
programs and services across all counties.
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The absence of this information makes it
difficult for nonprofit administrators, business leaders, philanthropists,
lawmakers, educators, and grant makers to identify gaps in access, coordinate
services, and make informed decisions regarding policy, funding, and program
development.

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The
legislature further finds that advances in geographic information systems and
open data platforms provide an opportunity to collect, organize, and present
arts data in a manner that is transparent, accessible, and useful to
communities statewide.

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The
purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:

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(1)
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Conduct a statewide survey of schools,
municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in
arts and arts education; and

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(2)
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Develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible
statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and
programs.

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SECTION 2.
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(a) There is established an arts data and
mapping task force, to be known as the mapping of arts data for education task
force, or the MADE task force.
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The task
force shall consist of the following members or their designees:

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(1)
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The president and chief executive officer of
the Hawaii Youth Symphony, who shall serve as the chairperson of the task
force;

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(2)
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The executive director of the Hawaii Arts
Alliance;

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(3)
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The arts and culture program director of the
Hawaii Community Foundation;

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(4)
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The chair of the senate standing committee
with primary jurisdiction over transportation, culture, and the arts;

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(5)
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The chair of the house standing committee with
primary jurisdiction over culture and arts;

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(6)
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The Hawaii statewide geographical information
systems program manager;

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(7)
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A representative from the Hawaii Data
Collaborative;

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(8)
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A representative from the state foundation on
culture and the arts;

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(9)
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A representative from the department of
education; and

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(10)
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An alumni or student from the Hawaii Youth
Symphony.

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(b)
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The task force shall:

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(1)
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Design and conduct a statewide survey of
public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and
private businesses engaged in arts or arts education;

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(2)
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Identify the types of programs, services,
populations served, and geographic distribution of arts activities statewide;

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(3)
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Develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide
database of arts entities and programs;

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(4)
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Create a publicly accessible geographic
information system map of the data collected pursuant to this section;

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(5)
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Identify barriers to access and underserved
areas; and

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(6)
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Make recommendations regarding the ongoing
collection, maintenance, and public dissemination of arts data.

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(c)
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The mapping of arts data for education task
force shall be responsible for developing a statewide dataset that supports
equitable access to arts education.
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The
dataset shall be descriptive in nature and designed to identify the
availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities in
Hawaii.
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The dataset shall not measure
the quality, outcomes, or effectiveness of any program, service, or entity
included in the database.

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(d)
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The mapping of arts data for education task
force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of
2027.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Arts; Art
Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force

Description:

Establishes
the
Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and
develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic
information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts
education.

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