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HI SCR151
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brenton Awa
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AI Summary
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Requests the Thirty-Fourth Legislature (2027) to amend internal rules of both the Senate and House of Representatives to eliminate the "with reservations" voting option
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Under current rules, a "with reservations" vote counts as a favorable/aye vote in both chambers, allowing legislators to support bills while signaling partial disapproval
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Hawaii is the only state legislature in the nation that permits "with reservations" as a formal voting option
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The resolution argues this voting method allows legislators to avoid recording clear stances on issues and straddle both sides of policy debates
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Directs the Senate and House Chief Clerks to send copies of this resolution to all newly elected legislators and the 12 continuing Senate members after the 2026 general election
Legislative Description
Requesting The Thirty-fourth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Its Internal Rules To Eliminate The Formal Vote Option Of "with Reservations".
Voting
Last Action
Referred to JDC.
3/19/2026