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SCR 99

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES.

2026 Regular Session

Establishes a working group to study and propose creating a state-recognized nonprofit to support arts and culture engagement in Hawaii.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 855).
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Bill Summary · SCR 99

Summary of SCR 99 (Session 2026) – Hawaii

Title

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES

Purpose and Intent

  • SCR 99 proposes the creation of a working group to study and establish a nonprofit organization that would be recognized by the State of Hawaii.
  • The overarching goal is to support arts and culture engagement and related initiatives within the state, presumably by creating a formal nonprofit vehicle to coordinate funding, programs, and outreach.

Key Provisions (as referenced by the resolution)

  • Establishment of a working group tasked with exploring the feasibility, structure, governance, and potential roles of a state-recognized nonprofit focused on arts and culture engagement.
  • The working group would likely consider:
    • Purpose and mission alignment with state cultural goals
    • Governance structure (board composition, accountability)
    • Funding mechanisms and sustainability (grants, public-private partnerships, donations)
    • Programmatic scope (arts education, community engagement, cultural events, support for artists and cultural organizations)
    • Administrative considerations (operational model, oversight, reporting)
    • Relationship with state agencies and any statutory or regulatory implications
  • Development of recommendations for establishing the nonprofit, including timeline, implementation steps, and any legislative or executive actions required.

Note: The text provided does not include the full bill language. The above reflects typical components of a resolution that seeks to convene a working group to study and propose the creation of a state-recognized nonprofit for arts and culture.

Affected Parties

  • State government and relevant state agencies involved in arts, culture, and community development.
  • Arts and cultural organizations, artists, educators, and community members seeking greater cultural engagement.
  • Potential donors, sponsors, and private-sector partners interested in supporting state cultural initiatives.
  • The general public, which would benefit from enhanced arts and culture programming and access.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution was referred to the relevant committees and has undergone multiple readings and amendments:
    • Re-referred to CAA (Committee on Culture, Arts, and International Affairs) and FIN (Finance) with movement through the legislative pipeline.
    • Reported from CAA with recommendation to refer to FIN.
    • Endorsed and amended in committee proceedings (including SD 1 amendments in Senate; then transmitted to the House with amendments).
    • Passed through committees in both chambers with votes recorded (some members voting aye, with reservations or no votes noted in certain steps).
  • Current status indicates continued consideration within the Hawaii Legislature, with a path through committee recommendations and potential floor action.
  • The structure suggests a temporary working group would be convened to deliver a proposal (and potentially legislative language) outlining the nonprofit’s establishment and operation.

Potential Impact

  • If enacted following the working group’s recommendations, Hawaii could establish a state-recognized nonprofit dedicated to arts and culture engagement.
  • Potential benefits include:
    • Coordinated support for cultural programs and events
    • Increased visibility and fundraising capacity for arts initiatives
    • Strengthened partnerships between government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector
    • Enhanced access to arts and culture for communities across Hawaii
  • Administrative and fiscal considerations would hinge on the working group’s findings, including funding sources, governance requirements, and statutory authority.

If you’d like, I can include a hypothetical outline of the working group’s possible composition, estimated timeline for implementation, and likely eligibility criteria for the nonprofit, based on common practice in similar legislative efforts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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