Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānāwai Kanakolu Kūmālua
THE SENATE
OF THE
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
STATE OF HAWAI'I
‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2023
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
Lā Kanahākumamākolu
FORTY-THIRD DAY
3 ‘Apelila 2023 - Po‘akahi - Hola 11:30 A.M.
April 3, 2023-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.
Papahana O Ka Lā
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Kāhea Papa Inoa
ROLL CALL
‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa
INTRODUCTIONS
Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR: No(s). 673, 1104-1110
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Informing the Senate that on 03-31-2023, the Governor has withdrawn MORRIS ATTA, Gubernatorial Nominee as the Deputy to the Chairperson, Department of Agriculture, from consideration by the Senate (GM525). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB90 (ACT 004). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB93 (ACT 005). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB99 (ACT 006). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB130 HD1 (ACT 007). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB137 HD1 (ACT 008). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB140 (ACT 009). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 31, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB142 (ACT 010). |
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Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale
HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS: No(s). 512-522
Informing the Senate that on March 31, 2023, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bills:
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"RELATING TO PARENTAGE."(Judiciary Package; Uniform Parentage Act) |
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"RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS."(Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Campaign Contributions; Prohibitions) |
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"RELATING TO DISABILITY AWARENESS."(Disability Awareness Month; October) |
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"RELATING TO FORFEITURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 804-51, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES."(Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance) |
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"RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT."(Uniform Controlled Substances Act) |
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Informing the Senate that on March 31, 2023, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:
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"URGING THE COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS THAT ENSURE CAR SHARING SERVICES AND OPERATIONS DO NOT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND CHARACTER OF RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS."(Car Sharing Services; Counties; Regulation) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF WIDENING THE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE BETWEEN MAILE WAY AND OAHU AVENUE."(Transportation; City and County of Honolulu; Department of Transportation Services; University Avenue; Manoa Valley; Feasibility Study) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN ALL-WAY CROSSWALK ALONG THE CROSS-STREETS OF KAHUALII STREET, WAIPIO POINT ACCESS ROAD, AND FARRINGTON HIGHWAY."(Department of Transportation; All-way Crosswalk; Kahualii Street; Waipio Point Access Road; Farrington Highway) |
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"URGING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE STATE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM TO ALL APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RETAIL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE."(Double Up Food Bucks Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; Funding) |
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"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE."(Reproductive Care Workforce; JABSOM) |
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"URGING MICROSOFT TO CONSIDER BUILDING A DATA CENTER IN HAWAII."(Microsoft; Data Centers) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND OTHER TRAFFIC CALMING STRUCTURES ON ALA AOLANI STREET IN MOANALUA VALLEY AND OTHER SURROUNDING STREETS DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO DETER SPEEDING."(Traffic; Moanalua Valley; Speed Bumps; Calming Structures; Department of Transportation; Department of Transportation Services) |
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"REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ESTABLISH AN AIR SERVICE TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING COMMERCIAL AIR TRAVEL TO AND FROM MOLOKAI AND LANA‘I."(Air Service Task Force; Molokai; Lana‘i) |
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"URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT LANAI AIRPORT."(Lanai Airport; Air Traffic Control Tower; Federal Aviation Administration; United States Congress) |
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"URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS."(Business Improvement Districts; Special Improvement Districts; Counties; Establishment) |
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Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa
SENATE COMMUNICATIONS: None
Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo
JUDICIARY COMMUNICATIONS: None
Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: No(s). 1484-1512
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"RELATING TO MANDATORY LOBBYIST TRAINING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO BONDS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT MEMORIALS TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF VETERANS FROM HAWAII." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT MEMORIALS TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF VETERANS FROM HAWAII." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REDEVELOPING LANDS SITUATED AT TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER AFFILIATED USES." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REDEVELOPING LANDS SITUATED AT TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER AFFILIATED USES." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY OCCUPIED BY HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO OWN NO OTHER REAL PROPERTY." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY OCCUPIED BY HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO OWN NO OTHER REAL PROPERTY." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PRIORITIZE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND, DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND, AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL MAKE THE MOST EFFICIENT USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS AND ADDRESS THE MOST URGENT STATE PRIORITIES." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PRIORITIZE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND, DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND, AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL MAKE THE MOST EFFICIENT USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS AND ADDRESS THE MOST URGENT STATE PRIORITIES." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ISSUE LOANS OR GRANTS TO BUYERS IN HIGH PRIORITY HOUSING CATEGORIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUYERS WITH INCOMES ABOVE SIXTY AND AT OR BELOW ONE HUNDRED FORTY PERCENT OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR THE STATE, OWNER-OCCUPANTS WHO OWN NO OTHER REAL PROPERTY, INDIVIDUALS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST, AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ISSUE LOANS OR GRANTS TO BUYERS IN HIGH PRIORITY HOUSING CATEGORIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUYERS WITH INCOMES ABOVE SIXTY AND AT OR BELOW ONE HUNDRED FORTY PERCENT OF THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR THE STATE, OWNER-OCCUPANTS WHO OWN NO OTHER REAL PROPERTY, INDIVIDUALS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST, AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"RELATING TO AGRICULTURE." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO HOUSING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO NEPOTISM." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO FOOD BANKS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO CARE HOMES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO MEAT DONATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO HOUSING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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"RELATING TO COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN SPENDING LAWS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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Papahana O Ka Lā
ORDER OF THE DAY
A‘oa‘o A ‘Ae
ADVISE AND CONSENT
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chief Energy Officer, Hawai'i State Energy Office, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK GLICK, for a term to expire at noon on 12-07-2026." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANE WICKER, for a term to expire 12-07-2026." |
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Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha
REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS
Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e
MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS: None
Hana ‘Ē A‘e
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ho‘olaha
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING 2023 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAI‘I YOUTH OF THE YEAR HONOREES. (Senator Kanuha)
Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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4/3/2023 9:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/3/2023 9:35 AM |
CR 211 |
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WAM |
4/3/2023 9:40 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/3/2023 9:45 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/3/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/3/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
4/3/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/3/2023 1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/3/2023 1:05 PM |
CR 225 |
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EDU/PSM |
4/3/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EDU |
4/3/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WTL/PSM |
4/3/2023 3:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
4/3/2023 3:30 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/WAM |
4/4/2023 9:45 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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JDC/WAM |
4/4/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM/JDC |
4/4/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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CPN/HHS |
4/4/2023 10:14 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/CPN |
4/4/2023 10:14 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/4/2023 10:15 AM |
CR 229 |
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CPN |
4/4/2023 10:15 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/4/2023 10:16 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/4/2023 10:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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EET/WAM |
4/4/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/4/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WTL/HOU |
4/4/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/5/2023 9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN/JDC |
4/5/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/5/2023 10:15 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/5/2023 10:16 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/5/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/5/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
4/5/2023 1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
4/5/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
4/5/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/6/2023 9:30 AM |
CR 016 |
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JDC |
4/6/2023 9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/6/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/6/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 229 |
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TCA |
4/6/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
4/10/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/13/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/14/2023 9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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Ke Pani ‘Ana
ADJOURNMENT