Bill
SCR 148
Non-binding Hawaii resolution backs a Pearl Harbor floating drydock to expand Navy repair capacity and local jobs, aiming to influence federal decisions; no funding authorized.
SCR 148 Summary — Hawaii, Regular Session 2025
Overview
- Type: Concurrent resolution (SCR)
- Title: STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR
- Purpose: Express strong legislative support for constructing a floating drydock at Pearl Harbor to service submarines and surface vessels, and to transmit copies of the resolution to key federal officials and Hawaii’s congressional delegation.
- Sponsor: Senator INOUYE (primary)
- Companion: HCR 133 / SR119
What the bill says (purpose and intent)
- The resolution asserts that Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard is vital to maintaining the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet and that a floating drydock would expand the shipyard’s repair, overhaul, and modernization capacity.
- It argues that a new floating drydock would strengthen national defense by increasing capacity to service submarines and surface ships.
- It highlights economic benefits for Hawaii, including high-paying jobs, investment attraction, and workforce development within Hawaii’s maritime and defense sectors.
- It references prior state action: Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, which authorized special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pearl Harbor Floating Drydock, LLC for a purpose-built drydock, though those bonds were never issued due to higher-than-estimated costs.
- The resolution emphasizes alignment with U.S. Navy strategic objectives and Hawaii’s role as a Navy hub in the Pacific.
Key provisions and changes
- Formal declaration of strong legislative support for the construction of a floating drydock at Pearl Harbor.
- A request/communication directive: certified copies of the resolution to:
- President of the United States
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of the Navy
- Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
- Hawaii’s congressional delegation
- No authorization of funding or establishment of new state programs; the resolution is symbolic and strategic in nature.
Who is affected
- Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet (potentially increased maintenance capacity).
- Hawaii’s economy and workforce in maritime/defense sectors (potential job creation, investment, and training opportunities).
- Hawaii’s broader defense community and related industries (contractors, suppliers, and workforce development efforts).
- Federal decision-makers and program planners (as the resolution seeks to influence federal consideration and support).
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduced: March 7, 2025
- Referred to: PBS (Places on the calendar), referral sheet 28
- Related committee action: Passed out of the PSM committee with a recommendation of adoption (March 24, 2025); reported and adopted by PSM (April 1–2, 2025)
- Senate action: Received from Senate (April 2, 2025); report and resolution adopted; transmitted to House (April 2, 2025)
- Status: Referred to PBS in the House, currently progressing through standard concurrent-resolution procedure
- Related bills: HCR 133 / SR119 (companion)
Bottom line
SCR 148 is a non-binding, state-level expression of strong support for constructing a floating drydock at Pearl Harbor. It aims to inform and influence federal decision-makers while signaling potential economic and strategic benefits for Hawaii. It does not authorize funding but reinforces statewide backing for the project and directs copies of the resolution to key national and local policymakers.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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