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HI SCR6

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education to open public school recreational facilities (pools, gyms, fields) for public use during non-peak hours and non-school days
  • Addresses inequitable access to recreational amenities, noting that 29% of U.S. residents do not live within walkable distance of a recreational facility as of 2021
  • Cites that 87% of people surveyed want local and state governments to ensure equitable access to park and recreation amenities
  • Notes that Hawaii Administrative Rules (chapter 39) already require public school facilities to be available for public use when not interfering with school operations, but currently require a 10-day advance application
  • Part of the Hawaii Association of Counties legislative package, aimed at reducing barriers to physical activities for rural and low-income communities

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

DOE

Last Action

Referred to EDU.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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