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HCR 179

URGING THE ʻAHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW ITS ADOPTED RULES OF PRACTICE, FULFILL ITS STATUTORY DUTIES, ESTABLISH POLICIES TO ASSURE CONSISTENT STANDARDS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY; AND CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 2 co-sponsors

Resolution urges ʻAha Moku Advisory Committee to comply with rules and sunshine laws, review its director, and requests state auditor conduct comprehensive performance and financial audit.

House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
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Bill Summary · HCR 179

Legislative bill overview

HCR 179 is a resolution urging the ʻAha Moku Advisory Committee—a state body focused on traditional Hawaiian resource management—to comply with its established rules, fulfill statutory obligations, follow Hawaii's Sunshine Law (open meetings requirements), conduct a performance review of its executive director, and establish accountability standards. The resolution also requests that Hawaii's Office of the Auditor perform a comprehensive performance and financial audit of the committee.

Why is this important

The ʻAha Moku Advisory Committee manages significant responsibilities related to Hawaiian resource stewardship and cultural practices. If the committee is not operating transparently or meeting statutory requirements, it undermines public trust, accountability, and the effectiveness of Hawaiian resource management. An audit could reveal financial mismanagement or operational inefficiencies that waste public resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Governance vs. autonomy: The resolution may be seen as legislative micromanagement of an advisory body, raising questions about appropriate oversight boundaries versus committee independence
  • Sunshine Law compliance specifics: The bill doesn't detail alleged violations, so it's unclear whether this addresses a systemic problem or isolated incidents, and what enforcement mechanisms will follow
  • Audit scope and cost: A comprehensive financial and performance audit requires significant resources; stakeholders may debate whether the audit's value justifies its expense, especially if specific problems aren't yet documented

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

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