• Mahalo Message from Senator Galuteria
• State Launches New Website
• Senate Organizes Quickly
• Official Red Cross First Aid App
• Legislative Session Jobs Posting
Click here to read the November 2012 Legislative Update
• Kupuna Power Comes to Waikiki and Ala Moana
• Message from Senator Galuteria
• Young Constituent Shares Her Experience as Senator Galuteria's Intern
• Our New Homeless Coordinator
• State Legislature's Website Wins Prestigious Award
• 19th Annual Children and Youth Day
• Important Dates To Remember
Click here to read the September 2012 Legislative Update
United States Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye become the first two people to sign a petition affirming the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people and expressing support for a restoration of Native Hawaiian self-governance. (Screenshot from video 'Kana'iolowalu petition signed in Washington' by the Office of Senator Akaka.)
Click here to view the video on YouTube.
• End of Session Message from Senator Brickwood Galuteria
• "Senate Stayed the Course"
• "2012 Supplemental State Budget"
• "Over $105 Million for Senate District 12"
Click here to read the May 2012 Legislative Update
The Hawaii State Senate officially adjourned the 2012 Legislative Session today, voting to pass more than 70 measures. Today marks Sine Die, the 60th day of the 26th Legislature and the last day for the Senate and House to take final votes on bills agreed to by the House and Senate.
During Final Reading, Legislators vote on final versions of bills before them. If the bills pass both houses, the bills are sent to the Governor for consideration.
The last day for the Governor to give notice to the Legislature on bills he plans to veto will occur on the 35th day after adjournment. Any bill on which notice is not given will become law.
After the Legislature adjourns, the Governor has 45 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) to consider bills presented to the Governor less than ten days before adjournment. The Legislature may convene at or before noon on the 45th day in a special session to amend a returned bill to meet the Governor's objection.
To view a complete list of measures passed today by the Senate, click here.
On May 1, 2012 the Hawaii State Senate voted to pass more than 100 measures, ahead of Thursday, the last day of the 2012 Legislative Session. Today marked the 59th day of the 26th Legislature and the Senate and House are taking final votes on bills agreed to by House and Senate conference committees over the past several days.
During Final Reading, Legislators vote on final versions of bills before them. If the bills pass both houses, the bills are sent to the Governor for consideration. Several dozen fiscal bills are scheduled for final vote on Thursday, May 3, the 60th and final day of the 26th Legislative Session.
To view a complete list of measures passed today by the Senate, click here.
On April 10, 2012 the Hawaii State Senate voted to pass more than 200 measures, ahead of Thursday's Second Crossover deadline. To view a complete list of measures passed today by the Senate, click here.