RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
What it does: Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1) (official summary)
Question before the chamber: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote approved the conference committee's compromise version of SB 3253, which has the State recognize the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit established under Senate Resolution 94, with the designation 'State of Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary'. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 3 · No 1 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes.
The full roll (4)
Yes 3
No 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.