HB 2117: Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force; Reports
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-25
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-30: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.)
Introduced
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First Chamber
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Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that arts programs play a critical role in supporting student learning, cultural preservation, community well-being, workforce development, and the State's creative economy. Arts education and programming are delivered across a wide range of settings, including public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses.
The legislature further finds that while certain counties have developed robust geographic information system databases and mapping tools to support planning and public access to information, those tools are limited in geographic scope and do not comprehensively capture statewide data relating to arts education or the creative economy. The State lacks a centralized, comprehensive, and publicly accessible statewide database that identifies the availability, geographic distribution, and scope of arts programs and services across all counties. The absence of this information makes it difficult for nonprofit administrators, business leaders, philanthropists, lawmakers, educators, and grant makers to identify gaps in access, coordinate services, and make informed decisions regarding policy, funding, and program development.
The legislature further finds that advances in geographic information systems and open data platforms provide an opportunity to collect, organize, and present arts data in a manner that is transparent, accessible, and useful to communities statewide.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:
(1) Conduct a statewide survey of schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts and arts education; and
(2) Develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and programs.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established an arts data and mapping task force, to be known as the mapping of arts data for education task force, or the MADE task force. The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees, who shall be invited by the chairperson to participate:
(1) The president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, who shall be invited to serve as the chairperson of the task force;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii Arts Alliance;
(3) The arts and culture program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation;
(4) The chair of the senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(5) The chair of the house standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(6) The Hawaii statewide geographical information systems program manager;
(7) A representative from the Hawaii Data Collaborative;
(8) A representative from the state foundation on culture and the arts;
(9) A representative from the department of education;
(10) An alum or student from the Hawaii Youth Symphony;
(11) A representative from the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools;
(12) A representative from the state public charter school commission; and
(13) A representative of a neighbor island arts education program.
(b) The task force shall:
(1) Design and conduct a statewide survey of public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts or arts education;
(2) Identify the types of programs, services, populations served, and geographic distribution of arts activities statewide;
(3) Develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide database of arts entities and programs;
(4) Create a publicly accessible geographic information system map of the data collected pursuant to this section;
(5) Identify barriers to access and underserved areas; and
(6) Make recommendations regarding the ongoing collection, maintenance, and public dissemination of arts data.
(c) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall be responsible for developing a statewide dataset that supports equitable access to arts education. The dataset shall be descriptive in nature and designed to identify the availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities in the State. The dataset shall not measure the quality, outcomes, or effectiveness of any program, service, or entity included in the database.
(d) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall submit an interim report of its findings related to music and dance to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027. The task force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, on the arts in general and arts education programming to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2029 and shall thereafter be dissolved.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force; Reports
Description:
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
2117 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that arts programs play a critical role in supporting student learning, cultural preservation, community well-being, workforce development, and the State's creative economy. Arts education and programming are delivered across a wide range of settings, including public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses.
The legislature further finds that while certain counties have developed robust geographic information system databases and mapping tools to support planning and public access to information, those tools are limited in geographic scope and do not comprehensively capture statewide data relating to arts education or the creative economy. The State lacks a centralized, comprehensive, and publicly accessible statewide database that identifies the availability, geographic distribution, and scope of arts programs and services across all counties. The absence of this information makes it difficult for nonprofit administrators, business leaders, philanthropists, lawmakers, educators, and grant makers to identify gaps in access, coordinate services, and make informed decisions regarding policy, funding, and program development.
The legislature further finds that advances in geographic information systems and open data platforms provide an opportunity to collect, organize, and present arts data in a manner that is transparent, accessible, and useful to communities statewide.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:
(1) Conduct a statewide survey of schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts and arts education; and
(2) Develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and programs.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established an arts data and mapping task force, to be known as the mapping of arts data for education task force, or the MADE task force. The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees, who shall be invited by the chairperson to participate:
(1) The president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, who shall be invited to serve as the chairperson of the task force;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii Arts Alliance;
(3) The arts and culture program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation;
(4) The chair of the senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(5) The chair of the house standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(6) The Hawaii statewide geographical information systems program manager;
(7) A representative from the Hawaii Data Collaborative;
(8) A representative from the state foundation on culture and the arts;
(9) A representative from the department of education;
(10) An alumni or student from the Hawaii Youth Symphony;
(11) A representative from the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools;
(12) A representative from the state public charter school commission; and
(13) A representative of a neighbor island arts education program.
(b) The task force shall:
(1) Design and conduct a statewide survey of public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts or arts education;
(2) Identify the types of programs, services, populations served, and geographic distribution of arts activities statewide;
(3) Develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide database of arts entities and programs;
(4) Create a publicly accessible geographic information system map of the data collected pursuant to this section;
(5) Identify barriers to access and underserved areas; and
(6) Make recommendations regarding the ongoing collection, maintenance, and public dissemination of arts data.
(c) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall be responsible for developing a statewide dataset that supports equitable access to arts education. The dataset shall be descriptive in nature and designed to identify the availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities in Hawaii. The dataset shall not measure the quality, outcomes, or effectiveness of any program, service, or entity included in the database.
(d) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall submit an interim report of its findings related to music and dance to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027. The task force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, on the arts in general and arts education programming to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2029.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force
Description:
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
2117 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that arts programs play a critical role in supporting student learning, cultural preservation, community well-being, workforce development, and the State's creative economy. Arts education and programming are delivered across a wide range of settings, including public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses.
The legislature further finds that while certain counties have developed robust geographic information system databases and mapping tools to support planning and public access to information, those tools are limited in geographic scope and do not comprehensively capture statewide data relating to arts education or the creative economy. The State lacks a centralized, comprehensive, and publicly accessible statewide database that identifies the availability, geographic distribution, and scope of arts programs and services across all counties. The absence of this information makes it difficult for nonprofit administrators, business leaders, philanthropists, lawmakers, educators, and grant makers to identify gaps in access, coordinate services, and make informed decisions regarding policy, funding, and program development.
The legislature further finds that advances in geographic information systems and open data platforms provide an opportunity to collect, organize, and present arts data in a manner that is transparent, accessible, and useful to communities statewide.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:
(1) Conduct a statewide survey of schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts and arts education; and
(2) Develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and programs.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established an arts data and mapping task force, to be known as the mapping of arts data for education task force, or the MADE task force. The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, who shall serve as the chairperson of the task force;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii Arts Alliance;
(3) The arts and culture program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation;
(4) The chair of the senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(5) The chair of the house standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts;
(6) The Hawaii statewide geographical information systems program manager;
(7) A representative from the Hawaii Data Collaborative;
(8) A representative from the state foundation on culture and the arts;
(9) A representative from the department of education;
(10) An alumni or student from the Hawaii Youth Symphony;
(11) A representative from the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools;
(12) A representative from the state public charter school commission; and
(13) A representative of a neighbor island arts education program.
(b) The task force shall:
(1) Design and conduct a statewide survey of public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts or arts education;
(2) Identify the types of programs, services, populations served, and geographic distribution of arts activities statewide;
(3) Develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide database of arts entities and programs;
(4) Create a publicly accessible geographic information system map of the data collected pursuant to this section;
(5) Identify barriers to access and underserved areas; and
(6) Make recommendations regarding the ongoing collection, maintenance, and public dissemination of arts data.
(c) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall be responsible for developing a statewide dataset that supports equitable access to arts education. The dataset shall be descriptive in nature and designed to identify the availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities in Hawaii. The dataset shall not measure the quality, outcomes, or effectiveness of any program, service, or entity included in the database.
(d) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall submit an interim report of its findings related to music and dance to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027. The task force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, on the arts in general and arts education programming to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2029.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force
Description:
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2117 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the Arts.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that arts programs play a critical role in supporting student learning, cultural preservation, community well-being, workforce development, and the State's creative economy. Arts education and programming are delivered across a wide range of settings, including public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses.
The legislature further finds that while certain counties have developed robust geographic information system databases and mapping tools to support planning and public access to information, those tools are limited in geographic scope and do not comprehensively capture statewide data relating to arts education or the creative economy. The State lacks a centralized, comprehensive, and publicly accessible statewide database that identifies the availability, geographic distribution, and scope of arts programs and services across all counties. The absence of this information makes it difficult for nonprofit administrators, business leaders, philanthropists, lawmakers, educators, and grant makers to identify gaps in access, coordinate services, and make informed decisions regarding policy, funding, and program development.
The legislature further finds that advances in geographic information systems and open data platforms provide an opportunity to collect, organize, and present arts data in a manner that is transparent, accessible, and useful to communities statewide.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:
(1) Conduct a statewide survey of schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts and arts education; and
(2) Develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system map of arts entities and programs.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established an arts data and mapping task force, to be known as the mapping of arts data for education task force, or the MADE task force. The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
(1) The president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, who shall serve as the chairperson of the task force;
(2) The executive director of the Hawaii Arts Alliance;
(3) The arts and culture program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation;
(4) The chair of the senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over transportation, culture, and the arts;
(5) The chair of the house standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and arts;
(6) The Hawaii statewide geographical information systems program manager;
(7) A representative from the Hawaii Data Collaborative;
(8) A representative from the state foundation on culture and the arts;
(9) A representative from the department of education; and
(10) An alumni or student from the Hawaii Youth Symphony.
(b) The task force shall:
(1) Design and conduct a statewide survey of public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses engaged in arts or arts education;
(2) Identify the types of programs, services, populations served, and geographic distribution of arts activities statewide;
(3) Develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide database of arts entities and programs;
(4) Create a publicly accessible geographic information system map of the data collected pursuant to this section;
(5) Identify barriers to access and underserved areas; and
(6) Make recommendations regarding the ongoing collection, maintenance, and public dissemination of arts data.
(c) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall be responsible for developing a statewide dataset that supports equitable access to arts education. The dataset shall be descriptive in nature and designed to identify the availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities in Hawaii. The dataset shall not measure the quality, outcomes, or effectiveness of any program, service, or entity included in the database.
(d) The mapping of arts data for education task force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force
Description:
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3252) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to WLA, WAM. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 361). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1022-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 35-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 4, 2026 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 'Ohina Labs | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Ballet Hawaii | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Chamber Music Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| Chamber Music Hawai‘i | *** Support | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (Creative Industries Division) | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Department of Education | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hana Hou Music Program | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Concert Society | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Community Foundation | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony (alumna and board member) | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hawai‘i Data Collaborative | *** Support | Feb 26, 2026 |
| HULI PAC | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Le Jardin Academy | ** Support | |
| Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Pacific Academy of Music | ** Support | |
| Pacific Music Institute | *** Support | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Simon Leadership Group | *** Support | Feb 3, 2026 |
| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts | ** Support | |
| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts | *** Support | Mar 16, 2026 |
| University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa | *** Support | Feb 3, 2026 |
| University of Hawaiʻi–Mānoa, College of Education | *** Support | Feb 3, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1022-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2117
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2117, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Education; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony; Hawaiʻi Community Foundation; Le Jardin Academy; Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra; Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance; Pacific Academy of Music; Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative; and numerous individuals.
Your Committee has amended this measure by clarifying that the various representatives, including the chairperson, of the task force shall be invited, rather than required, to serve on the task force.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2117, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2117, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 35-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2117
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 2117 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Education; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony; Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance; ʻOhina Labs; Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative; Chamber Music Hawaiʻi; Hana Hou Music Program; Hawaiʻi Community Foundation; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Your Committee finds that while arts education and programming are offered through a variety of public, nonprofit, and private entities across the State, there is currently no centralized and comprehensive way to assess where and how those programs are delivered. The absence of accessible statewide data hinders the ability of educators, lawmakers, and community organizations to identify service gaps, coordinate efforts, and develop informed strategies to support equitable access to the arts. This measure addresses these issues by establishing the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a statewide survey and create a publicly accessible database and geographic information system map of arts programs, thereby supporting data-driven planning and investment in Hawaii's creative and educational sectors.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Adding members to the task force that represent independent and public charter schools and neighbor island arts education programs;
(2) Requiring the task force to submit an interim and final report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2029, respectively;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider including an appropriation for the task force to perform its duties.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2117, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2117, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,
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____________________________ JEANNE KAPELA, Chair |
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| Mar 16, 2026 | HB2117_HD2_TESTIMONY_WLA_03-16-26_.PDF |
| Feb 26, 2026 | HB2117_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_.PDF |
| Feb 3, 2026 | HB2117_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-04-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
40SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
10MIN
House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts
1MIN
