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Committee passes arts mapping task force and several recognitions and observances
Summary
The Committee on Culture and the Arts passed HCR 162/HR 152 to create an arts data and mapping task force and voted to adopt several additional resolutions and recognitions — including Good Neighbor Day, March for Water Month (amended to designate March perpetually), a nomination to the Aloha Order of Merit, and endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve.
The House Committee on Culture and the Arts on March 25 voted to pass a package of resolutions and recognitions, including creating an arts data and mapping task force and approving several symbolic observances and nominations.
HCR 162 and HR 152, which request the establishment of an arts data and mapping task force to survey arts entities and develop a statewide GIS database, were supported by Rick Blangiardi of DBEDT's Creative Industries Division and by OPSD. Blangiardi told the committee he supports HCR 162 and HR 152 and expects subject-matter experts to provide additional input. Arthur Buton appeared on behalf of Mary Alice Evans (OPSD) and said OPSD stands on its written testimony in support.
The committee also took up several shorter measures. HCR 57 / HR 53, recognizing Sept. 28 as Hawaii Good Neighbor Day, was adopted with technical amendments for clarity and style. HCR 19 / HR 20, designating March for Water Month, was amended so the measure designates the month of March (rather than only March 2026) as "March for Water Month in Hawaii"; Pico Bukowski of Plumbers and Fitters Local 675 described a recent statewide outreach tour and said proponents would welcome an amendment to make the designation perpetual. HCR 101 / HR 93, nominating John D. Waihee III for induction into the Aloha Order of Merit, was passed with minor technical amendments. HCR 106 / HR 98, endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, was passed as is; Dolan Eversole of the University of Hawaii said he has worked on the Save the Waves application and stood on written testimony in support.
All listed recommendations were adopted in committee votes; the clerk noted that Representatives Lee and Razolta were excused for the remainder of the hearing. Chair Capella thanked members for their work and adjourned the committee, noting this was the committee's last hearing for the 2026 legislative session.
