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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Fifty-Second Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamālua |
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April 17, 2024, Wednesday |
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17 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Akolu |
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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 761-764
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Informing the Senate that on 04-16-2024, the Governor has withdrawn COLETTE KON, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, from consideration by the Senate (GM549). |
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Informing the Senate that on 04-16-2024, the Governor has withdrawn HILARY OKUMURA, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, from consideration by the Senate (GM550). |
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Informing the Senate that on 04-16-2024, the Governor has withdrawn MARCUS INAMINE, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, from consideration by the Senate (GM552). |
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Letter dated 04-16-2024, correcting the name of the committee on GM547 (Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board amended to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee). |
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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 757-758
Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2024, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:
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H.C. 757 |
RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE. Office of Elections Package; Embargo on Release of Information |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Campaign Spending; Solicitations; Contributions |
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H.C. 758 |
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS. OIP; Open Meetings Law; Enforcement |
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RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW. Sunshine Law; Board Packets; Public Inspection; Notice; Testimony |
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RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW. Public Meetings; Remote Testimony; Visibility |
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RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS. Sunshine Law; Permitted Interaction Groups; Scheduling; Open Meetings; Exemption |
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RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES. Ethics Commission Package; Administrative Fines; Maximum |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES. DAGS; Civil Service; Exemptions; Information Technology Modernization |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Police; Sheriff; Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Female Law Enforcement Officers; Recruitment; Diversity; Goals |
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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 3829-3861
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALE MATSUURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONDRA OZAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SULMA GANDHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHANIE SHIPTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONI ONISHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELAINE YAMASHITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALANNA BAUMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDSEY HEATHCOCK, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAU'I BURGESS, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CUDIAMAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRI FUNAKOSHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(PSM) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT MAHAFFEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER LUM LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(PSM) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA VARES, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAYNE HARADA JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Deferred Compensation Plan, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLANCHE MATSUYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Labor Relations Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACY MONIZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TUIA'ANA SCANLAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Retirement Savings Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRIAN TANIGUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, JERALD DOLAK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTHUR LOGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, GAISON ONTAI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARTA REBELLA, 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 Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, BENJAMIN MOSZKOWICZ, 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 Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANGELA PRATT, 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 State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAYNETTE HALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSS LUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRENCE ARATANI, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRADLEY KUO, 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 State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERI SHIELDS-HANSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ISABELLA GARY, 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 State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDELL LEE, 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 State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT KAWAHARA, 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 Hawai'i Board of Chiropractic, Gubernatorial Nominee, RACHEL KLEIN, 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 Hawaii Board of Chiropractic, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEANNE-MARIE COLOMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pest Control Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN SPEED, 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 Pest Control Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY MUN, 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 Hawaii Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL JAFFE, 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 Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL INOUYE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALAN SHINTANI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARYL SUEHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALAN INABA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL KUROKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN LUCAS, 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 Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN KATAYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, NANCY CASSANDRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Board of Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER SEARL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVEN CHOW, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY MARIE CORNELIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, CRAIG YAMAMOTO, 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 Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTEN COLES, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, DON PEDRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, NIKKI SENTER, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(PSM/GVO) |
REQUESTING THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE NORTHWEST WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW HAWAII TO JOIN AS A MEMBER. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INCLUDING THE NAVY, ARMY, AND AIR FORCE, TO INCREASE ON-BASE HOUSING AVAILABILITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ASSIGNED TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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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
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAHELE DUKELOW, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY HATTORI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN KURAYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM ARAKAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY LO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Expiration date amended to 06-30-2025 by GM734). (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELYNNE CHUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson, Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY TAKUMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, WALT KANEAKUA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (HWN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO IDENTIFY THE SCOPE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING NATIVE HAWAIIAN DISPARITIES. (HWN) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CREATE A PLAN TO DEVELOP AN INVASIVE PESTS PLACARD PROGRAM AND ASSESS THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM. (AEN) |
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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
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree
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RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS. (JDC) Revision Bill |
(One Day Notice of Final Reading) |
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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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4/17/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 309 |
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EET |
4/17/2024 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM/JDC |
4/17/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
4/17/2024 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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INFO-CPN-PSM |
4/18/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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TCA/GVO |
4/19/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
4/19/2024 |
3:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana