SCR100 • 2026

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES.

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Sponsor: LEE, C.
Last action: 2026-05-01
Official status: Resolution adopted in final form.
Effective date: Not listed

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CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES.

What This Bill Does

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES.
BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report

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SD1

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Plain English: SCR100 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.

SCR100 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.
NO.
100 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO establish A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED and other SPECIES .

Bill History

2026-05-01 S
Resolution adopted in final form.
2026-05-01 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 884).
2026-04-30 H
Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-30 H
Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (7) and none excused (0).
2026-04-30 H
Reconsideration of action taken on 04-20-26.
2026-04-30 H
Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 38
2026-04-20 H
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
2026-04-20 H
Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2189-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2026-04-16 H
The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.
2026-04-13 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-10 H
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28
2026-04-09 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 473) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3592) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
2026-04-08 S
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., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCorte.
2026-04-08 S
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-31 S
The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to WLA/AEN.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES.
BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report

Current Bill Text

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SCR100

THE SENATE

S.C.R. NO.

100

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING
AND STRUCTURING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT
SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED and other
SPECIES
.

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WHEREAS, numerous
species in the State are on the brink of extinction, in particular many
indigenous birds found nowhere else in the world, and while the State has made
progress in addressing the myriad causes contributing to extinction, existing
efforts must be supplemented to prevent further loss of biodiversity; and

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WHEREAS, numerous
successful sanctuary models around the world rely on flexible quasi-government
partnerships that generate substantial revenue for conservation efforts;
provide critical habitat for endangered and other species; and serve as
educational centers for local communities, schools, and visitors; and

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WHEREAS, given
its significantly greater number of endangered species compared to most other
states, the State is uniquely positioned to become a national center for
endangered species research, education, and protection; and

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WHEREAS, establishing
sanctuaries in the State similar to those that have proven successful elsewhere
can raise revenue; advance the State's position as the premier place for
endangered species work; and create pathways for local education, jobs,
investment, and research; and

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WHEREAS, successful
models for the establishment and operation of specialized endangered species
sanctuaries efficiently supplement broader government-run efforts and programs,
as many quasi-government sanctuary models provide more flexibility and
adaptability for fundraising, management, innovation, and community engagement;
now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that a working
group is convened to develop recommendations for establishing and structuring a
nonprofit organization recognized by the State to support sanctuaries and other
conservation-related initiatives for endangered and other species; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the working group is requested to be chaired jointly by the
Chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives Standing Committees with
jurisdiction over water and land; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the membership of the working group is requested to consist of
the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources or the Chairperson�s
designee, Director of the Land Use Commission, and other members or subject
matter experts invited by the Chairs of the working group; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the working group is requested to:

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(1)
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Identify successful models for sanctuaries and
conservation-related nonprofit organizations in other jurisdictions;

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(2)
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Examine governance structures and partnership
models used by those organizations; and

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(3)
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Develop and establish the structure,
governance, and operational framework of a nonprofit organization as may be
appropriate to support sanctuaries and other conservation-related initiatives in
the State for endangered and other species from within and outside the State as
may be most beneficial; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the working group is requested to submit a report of its findings
and activities, along with any recommendations, to the Legislature no later
than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Sessions of 2027 and
2028; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the
Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of the Land
Use Commission.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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BLNR;
Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered
Species; Report