RELATING TO THE ARTS.

Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Voted 2/12/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

5 yea·0 nay·2 other

Chris Lee
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Mike Lee
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Sam Kong
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Jeanné Kapela
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Andrew Garrett
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Julie Reyes Oda
State Representative · Republican · HI
ABSENT
Jackson Sayama
State Representative · Democratic · HI
ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

2/12/2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
2/12/2026Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 246-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/6/2026The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M.; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama, Reyes Oda.
2/3/2026Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Friday, 02-06-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/2/2026Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 6
1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.