Bill

HR 216

INFORMING THE SENATE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Ichiyama and 1 co-sponsor

The Hawaii House declares it is ready to adjourn sine die, signaling the end of its 2026 session unless reconvened.

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Bill Summary · HR 216

To inform the Senate and the Governor that the Hawaii House of Representatives is ready to adjourn sine die (without setting a specific date to reconvene). The resolution communicates the House’s readiness to conclude its business for the Regular Session of 2026.

Declares, on the official record, that the House stands ready to adjourn sine die.
Requires that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to:
- The President of the Senate
- The Governor

This is a formal procedural resolution typically used at the end of a legislative session to signal completion of the House’s business unless a reconvening is needed.
The action history shows the resolution was adopted in final form on May 8, 2026, with all voting records as:
- Aye: none
- Nay: none
- Excused: two Representatives (Hussey, Kong)
- With no reservations recorded against adoption
The resolution was offered on May 8, 2026, and carries the standard practice of notifying the other branches of government of the House’s adjournment status.

Legislative process and officials:
- Senate President (to be informed of adjournment status)
- Governor (to be informed of adjournment status)
The resolution itself does not alter laws or funding; it serves as an official adjournment communication.

Clarifies the end of the House’s formal session activities for 2026.
Aids coordination with the Senate and Executive Branch by notifying them that no further House actions are anticipated unless a special session is called or reconvened.
May influence timelines for any pending legislation, conference committee work, or post-session follow-ups, depending on whether a special session is convened later.

The text indicates the House offers the resolution in May 2026, aligning with the typical end-of-session adjournment practice.
The resolution is concise and procedural, with no substantive policy changes proposed.

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