The Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānāwai Kanakolu Kūmālua
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2024 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2024
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Forty-Third Day |
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Lā Kanahākumamākolu |
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April 2, 2024, Tuesday |
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2 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Alua |
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11:30 A.M. |
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Hola 11:30 A.M. |
A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.
Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Roll Call ǀ Kāhea Papa Inoa
Approval of the Journal ǀ ‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai
Introductions ǀ Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina None
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Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana None
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House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale 485-512
Informing the Senate that on April 1, 2024, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:
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H.C. 485 |
REQUESTING THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE NORTHWEST WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW HAWAII TO JOIN AS A MEMBER. Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement; Membership |
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H.C. 486 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT A NATIVE PLANT SEEDING PROJECT IN MILILANI MAUKA TO RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE FROM THE NOVEMBER 2023 WILDFIRES. Wildfire Prevention; Native Plants; Department of Land and Natural Resources; United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Mililani Mauka |
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H.C. 487 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE. Coral Reef Herbivores; Study; DLNR |
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H.C. 488 |
RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. Waipahu; Illegal Dumping |
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H.C. 489 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN CERTAIN STREAMS AND CANALS IN WAIPAHU. Waipahu; Waikele Stream; Canal; Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahu District Park; Paiwa Street; Honowai Neighborhood Park; Honowai Elementary School |
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H.C. 490 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS, TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES THAT WILL EXPEDITE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR SECURITY GUARDS REGULATED UNDER CHAPTER 463, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Board of Private Detectives and Guards; DOE; Expedited Hiring |
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H.C. 491 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES. DOE; Department of Transportation; Department of Health and Human Services; Later Start Times; Public Elementary School; Public Middle School; Public High School; Report |
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H.C. 492 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES. Department of Education; School Bus Service Routes; Comprehensive Plan |
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H.C. 493 |
REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR. Ghost Nets; Marine Wildlife Protection; International Law of the Sea; Congressional Delegation |
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H.C. 494 |
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE. DOH; Laboratory; Environmental Toxins; Public Information |
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H.C. 495 |
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2024, AS SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM WEEK IN HAWAII. Scholastic Journalism Week; Journalism Education Association |
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Returning the following Senate Bills which passed Third Reading in the House on April 1, 2024, in an amended form:
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H.C. 496 |
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS. Pharmacists; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Initial Fill |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 497 |
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Remedies; Health or Safety Violations; Deadline |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 498 |
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Computers; Privacy |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 499 |
RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Gambling |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 500 |
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Law Enforcement; Warrants; Searches; Private Property |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 501 |
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS. Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 502 |
RELATING TO CRIME. Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Appurtenant; Restricted Areas |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 503 |
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Hearsay Evidence; Administrative Procedures |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 504 |
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY. Water Safety Day; Day of Observance |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 505 |
RELATING TO FIREARMS. Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 506 |
RELATING TO NOISE. Weed Whackers; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 507 |
RELATING TO HEMP. Hemp; Department of Agriculture; Nuisance Issues; Duplicate Inspections or Sampling |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 508 |
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE. Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 509 |
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY. Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 510 |
RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS. Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 511 |
RELATING TO REGULATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES. Archaeological Activities; Penalties |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 512 |
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review |
Agree/Disagree |
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Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa None
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Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo None
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Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala None
Conference Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā None
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Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 3404-3420
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(PSM/CPN) |
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/CPN) |
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/AEN) |
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/AEN) |
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HWN) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HWN) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HWN) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HWN) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN ST. LOUIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHANON SKOOG, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. |
Second Reading (One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia None
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Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae None
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. (HHS) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. (HHS) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. (HHS) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa None
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha None
Miscellaneous Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e None
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Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e
Waiver of Referral
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APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF KUKUIA STREET, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
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EET/HRE |
4/2/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/2/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/EET |
4/2/2024 |
1:05 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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GVO/PSM |
4/2/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/3/2024 |
10:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/3/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
4/3/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
4/3/2024 |
3:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/4/2024 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
4/4/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/5/2024 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/5/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
4/5/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EET |
4/11/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/11/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EET |
4/11/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana