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 Kanalimakumamākolu
FIFTY-THIRD DAY
20 ‘Apelila 2023 - Po‘ahā - Hola 11:30 A.M.
April 20, 2023-Thursday-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). 8, 680, 1111-1127
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Letter dated April 19, 2023, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. No. 1006, H.D. 1, S.D.1 to fund the agreement concerning Collective Bargaining Unit 7. |
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Informing the Senate that on 04-19-2023, the Governor has withdrawn LINDSAY BALL, Gubernatorial Nominee to the School Facilities Authority, from consideration by the Senate (GM552). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB731 (ACT 011). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB899 HD2 (ACT 012). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB9 SD1 (ACT 013). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB179 (ACT 014). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB313 (ACT 015). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB346 SD1 (ACT 016). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB487 (ACT 017). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1372 SD1 (ACT 018). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1513 (ACT 019). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB138 (ACT 020). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB438 (ACT 021). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB823 HD2 (ACT 022). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1344 HD2 (ACT 023). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB422 SD1 (ACT 024). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1109 HD2 (ACT 025). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1107 HD2 (ACT 026). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB841 HD2 (ACT 027). |
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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). 827-828
Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolution which was adopted by the House on April 19, 2023:
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"REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII-TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP TASKFORCE TO EXPLORE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN HAWAII AND TAIWAN."(Hawaii-Taiwan Friendship Taskforce; Report) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2023, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS."(Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11) |
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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). 1926-1944
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"URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT EVALUATES POSSIBLE METHODS OF FLOOD REMEDIATION AND FLOOD AVERSION FOR CERTAIN AREAS OF THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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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." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE COUNTIES TO INCLUDE TOWNHOMES IN THE RESIDENTIAL PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS REGARDING FUGITIVE DUST." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS TO RECOMMEND, AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT, A WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA THAT GIVES EQUAL CONSIDERATION TO SMALL AND REMOTE SCHOOLS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN BARR, for a term to expire 06-30-2023."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN BARR, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TEENA RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYD MIYASHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GORDON BRUCE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANFORD MORIOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLIN YOST, for a term to expire 06-30-2024."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAKAI FREITAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director, Department of Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENNETH FINK, for a term to expire at noon on 12-07-2026."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director, Department of Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN FERNANDEZ, for a term to expire 12-07-2026."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the First Deputy Director for Administration, Department of Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY LEE, for a term to expire 12-07-2026."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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Papahana O Ka Lā
ORDER OF THE DAY
‘Ōlelo Ho‘oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘la
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE TESTING OF FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA LEVELS IN THE WATERS OF POKAI BAY AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRIORITIZE RENOVATIONS OF THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AT POKAI BAY." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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H.C.R. No. 101, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE APPLICABLE CHAPTERS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES THAT RELATE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND INVOLUNTARY TRANSPORT, EXAMINATION, HOSPITALIZATION, AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROVIDERS ALLOWED TO PROVIDE LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAID POPULATION IN THE STATE." |
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"RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BY STATE AGENCIES AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE "HEP FREE 2030" STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN EARLY LUNG CANCER SCREENING WORKING GROUP TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS OF THE EARLY LUNG CANCER SCREENING TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 162, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022." |
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"REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO ENGAGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT PRESENCE WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII." |
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"REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS KEY FINDINGS VALIDATED BY THE 2022 RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE HAWAII MARITIME TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AND PLAN RESILIENCY ENHANCEMENTS." |
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"URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES." |
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"REQUESTING EACH COUNTY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FINANCIAL STRATEGY TO UPGRADE, CONVERT, OR CONNECT CESSPOOLS LOCATED WITHIN ITS RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION BY 2050." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RESTORE THE FIELD OF MAUNAWILI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO RESTORE THE ENTIRE PARK." |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND PREPARE AND EXECUTE A PLAN TO MAINTAIN MANOA STREAM." |
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Heluhelu Hope Loa
FINAL READING
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"RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE LAW."
(Law Enforcement Officers; Arrests; Unnecessary or Excessive Force; Duty to Intervene and Report) |
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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
· Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree; One Day Notice for Final Reading
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"RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION." (Youth Commission; Quorum) |
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Ho‘olaha
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
JDC |
4/20/2023 9:30 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
JDC |
4/20/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
JDC/HWN |
4/20/2023 10:15 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
CONF |
4/20/2023 2:00 PM |
CR 325 |
CONF |
4/20/2023 2:10 PM |
CR 325 |
PSM |
4/20/2023 3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
HRE |
4/20/2023 4:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
JDC |
4/25/2023 10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Ke Pani ‘Ana
ADJOURNMENT