House concurrent resolution · 2026

HCR 151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.

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Progress

2 days from first to latest action, across 2 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 16
Referred to committee
Mar 18
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Hawaii State Legislature.

Referred to LAB, ECD, referral sheet 19 Labor
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Offered
Mar 16, 2026 · House

Authors

In committee

Labor
House
Referred Mar 18, 2026 · never reported

Topics

Economic Diversification Remote Work Workforce Retention

Bill text

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