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HI SR169

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Hawaii Senate expresses support for implementing recommendations from all four cycles of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) that are applicable to the state.

  • The United States is scheduled for its next UPR before the UN Human Rights Council in November 2026, following previous reviews in 2010, 2015, and 2020.

  • The resolution promotes a culture of human rights based on UN Charter principles and encourages participation in UN processes related to human rights, sustainable development, and climate protection.

  • UPR recommendations are linked to the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for local implementation.

  • Certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the UN Secretary-General, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.

United Nations

Last Action

Referred to EIG/JDC.

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/19/2026

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