SCR165 • 2026

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

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Sponsor: LEE, C.
Last action: 2026-04-28
Official status: Resolution adopted in final form.
Effective date: Not listed

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

What This Bill Does

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.
March4Water Month; Designated

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Plain English: SCR165 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.

SCR165 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.
NO.
165 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION designating the month of march as march4water month in the state .

Bill History

2026-04-28 S
Resolution adopted in final form.
2026-04-28 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 859).
2026-04-27 H
Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-27 H
Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-04-27 H
Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2261-26), recommending adoption.
2026-04-23 H
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.
2026-04-20 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 04-23-26 10:00AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-20 H
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).
2026-04-20 H
Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2205-26), recommending referral to WAL.
2026-04-17 H
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.
2026-04-15 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by CAA on Friday, 04-17-26 11:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-10 H
Referred to CAA, WAL, referral sheet 28
2026-04-09 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 494) 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 (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3578) 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: 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.
2026-04-02 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to WLA.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.
March4Water Month; Designated

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SCR165

THE SENATE

S.C.R. NO.

165

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

designating the month of march 2026 as march4water month
in hawaii
.

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WHEREAS, water
is an essential resource for sustaining life, promoting public health, and
ensuring economic prosperity in Hawaii; and

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WHEREAS, aging
infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater faces a national
funding and upgrade gap of over $1,200,000,000,000 in the coming two decades,
necessitating sustained investment to protect municipalities from environmental
stresses; and

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WHEREAS, an
estimated 2,200,000 Americans lack access to running water, indoor plumbing, or
wastewater service, and as many as 12,100,000 to 19,200,000 households in the
United States currently lack affordable access to water services, imposing a
substantial burden on low-income families; and

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WHEREAS, Hawaii
employs approximately 2,600 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters,
representing a vital segment of the State's skilled workforce dedicated to
maintaining the infrastructure necessary for clean water and sanitation; and

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WHEREAS, the
month of March provides a unique opportunity to align local efforts with global
movements, such as World Plumbing Day on March 11 and World Water Day on March
22, to highlight the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide;
and

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WHEREAS, the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - the global
authority responsible for the Uniform Plumbing Code, which serves as the basis
for safe plumbing systems in Hawaii - established March4Water Month in 2023 to
advocate for secure and sustainable water systems through technical standards
and policy work, and is preparing to mark its centennial in 2026; and

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WHEREAS, March4Water
Month serves as a platform for communities to raise awareness about water
conservation, access to safe drinking water, and the importance of investing in
infrastructure; 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 in
partnership with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675, March 2026 is designated as March4Water
Month in Hawaii; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this body encourages all Hawaii residents to participate in
activities and programs that promote awareness, education, and actions
prioritizing water as a vital resource for the State's future; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the
Governor; Director of Health; Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu; Mayors
of the Counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; Manager and Chief Engineer of the
Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu; Director of the
Department of Water Supply of the County of Maui; Manager-Chief Engineer of the
Department of Water Supply of the County of Hawaii; and Manager and Chief
Engineer of the Department of Water of the County of Kauai.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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March4Water
Month; Designated