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-Fourth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāhā |
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April 19, 2024, Friday |
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19 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Alima |
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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 1105-1107
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Informing the Legislature that on April 18, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1541 (ACT 005). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 18, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1880 (ACT 006). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 18, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1915 (ACT 007). |
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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 768-778
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 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. 768 |
RELATING TO MINORS. Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services |
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H.C. 769 |
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES. Liquor Licenses; Renewal of License; Elimination of Notarization Requirement |
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H.C. 770 |
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION. Abusive Litigation; Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures |
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H.C. 771 |
RELATING TO BURIAL COUNCILS. Island Burial Councils; Appointments; Holdover Members |
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RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES. BLNR; DLNR; Aquatic Resources; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management |
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RELATING TO GENERAL EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION. Hawaii Labor Relations Board; General Employee Orientation; Violation; Complaint |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS. Hawaii State Fire Council Package; Cancer; Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits |
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RELATING TO CAMPS. Overnight Camps; Agricultural Districts; Special Permits |
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RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY. DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Collective Bargaining |
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RELATING TO PESTICIDES. Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Membership |
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RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF WAGE PAYMENT. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Wages; Wage Payment Violation Order Enforcement; Courts |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD. National Guard; Active Duty; Employees' Retirement System; Ineligible |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD. National Guard; Insurance; TRICARE; Department of Defense |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Department of Education; Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; License Forfeiture |
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RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS. DHS; Relatives; Resource Caregivers; Foster Homes; Licensing; Administrative Appeal; Family Court |
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RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW. Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Guaranteed Compensation |
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RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION. General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Collection of Rental Payments; Unfair Competition Penalty |
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RELATING TO TAX ENFORCEMENT. Tax Enforcement; Subpoena Powers |
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RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW. Taxation Board of Review; Chairperson |
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RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION. DOTAX; Senior Software Developers; Civil Service; Exemptions |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. Commercial Driver's Licenses Violations; Federal Penalties; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. Commercial Driver's Licenses; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. Commercial Driver's License; Restrictions |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOH; DOE; COVID-19; Public Health Emergencies; Schools; FERPA; Personally Identifiable Information |
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RELATING TO FISHPONDS. Loko I‘a; Hawaiian Fishponds; Board of Land and Natural Resources |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2024, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said bills passed Final Reading in the House:
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H.C. 772 |
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. Animals; Pet Animals; Surgery; Prohibited; Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree; Veterinary Practices; Cropping; Docking |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT. AG; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Expungement; Pilot Project; Marijuana; Reports |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Police; Law Enforcement Standards Board; National Decertification Index |
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RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. Wildfire Prevention Working Group; Criminal Penalties; Fire Protection Laws; Arson; Red Flag Warning; Strict Liability |
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RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses |
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RELATING TO PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS. Photo Red Light Imaging; Highway Safety; Traffic Violations; Transportation |
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RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE. DOT; Counties; Traffic Code; Stopping, Standing, and Parking; Traffic Infractions |
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RELATING TO WEAPONS. Weapons; Deadly or Dangerous Weapons; Prohibition |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Law Enforcement Standards Board; Civil Service; Exemption; Membership; Powers and Duties; Deadline |
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RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY. Child Abuse and Neglect; Harm or Threatened Harm; Central Registry; Expungement |
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS. DOH; Hemp Processors; Criminal History Record Checks |
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS. DCR; Corrections and Rehabilitation; Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Background Checks |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT. Driving Under the Influence; Underage; First-Time Property Offenses; Expungement |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Vehicles; Driving; Highways; Operating; Licenses; Penalties |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2024, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill:
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H.C. 773 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE. Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Digital Equity Grant Program; Digital Literacy; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 774 |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. CIO; Information Technology Steering Committee; Duties; Report; Mobile Application |
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RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS. DOH; Counties; Feral Chickens; Control Program; Education Campaign; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. UH; Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Project; Reports; Positions; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION. Hawaii State Energy Office; Geothermal Energy; Geothermal Resources Characterization Program; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Information Technology; ETS; Consolidated State Information Technology Data; Safeguards; Report |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. DOA; Lease Terms; Pests; Right of Entry; Termination |
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RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Filipino Caucus; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; English Interpretations; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING. UH; Hilo; Hawaiian Language; Exemptions; Sunset Repeal |
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RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. UH; Technology Transfer; Sunset Repeal |
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RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH. UH; Innovation and Commercialization; Sunset Repeal |
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H.C. 775 |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES AND RECIPROCITY. Accounting Service Businesses; Procurement Preferences; Reciprocity; Definitions |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Clean Slate Expungement Task Force; Criminal Records; Conviction; State-Initiated Expungement; Reports |
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. OWR; State of Well-Being Project; Tier 1 and Tier 2 Mental Health Support Services; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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H.C. 776 |
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS. Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Public Outreach and Education; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES. Cigarette Tax; Cigarettes; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquid; Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER. DOH; UH; Counties; Cesspools; Wastewater; Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool; Sewer Improvement Districts; Cesspool Pollution Fee; Grants; Low‑Interest Loans; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation |
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H.C. 777 |
RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund; Rules; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO MEETING NOTICES. Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Public Notice |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. UH; Procurement; Chief Procurement Officer |
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H.C. 778 |
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY. Brother Joseph Dutton Day |
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION. Corrections; Oversight; Coordinator; Meetings; Investigations |
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Mental Health Technician Certificate of Competence Program; Governor; Appropriations |
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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 3881-3902
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF STEPS. |
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(GVO/HOU) |
URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S RULES REGARDING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS AND AFFORDABILITY TERMS ON HOUSING PROJECTS OR SUBSIDIZE ANY RESULTING REVENUE SHORTFALL TO THE HOUSING PROJECT. *Amended Title |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PARCELS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS. |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RELEVANT STATE LAWS GOVERNING AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS. |
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(LBT/GVO) |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM. |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO AMEND TITLE 12, CHAPTER 15, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, TO CLARIFY THAT COMPENSATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES UNDER THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW IS DISTINCT FROM COMPENSATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES AND SHALL BE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE. |
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(LBT) |
URGING STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOB POSTINGS AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT. |
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(HWN) |
URGING THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION TO CONSULT BENEFICIARIES OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE WAITLIST AND AWARD PRIORITIZATION BASED ON LINEAL AND GENERATIONAL DESCENDANCY FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS LOCATED IN HANA, MAUI. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND. |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER PATHWAY FOR HOUSING PROJECTS SEEKING AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE LAWS AND RULES. *Amended Title |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD ISOBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD OHTA, 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 Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM WHALEY, 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 Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, IAN ICHIMURA, 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 Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZHAOHUI WANG, 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 Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HANNAH PRESTON-PITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRISHA KAJIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAHNIA BOYER, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERIE CHU, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDY BOTELHO-CORTEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kakaako District), Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL CHINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (term to expire amended to 06-30-2025 by GM749). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District), Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, 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 Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District), Gubernatorial Nominee, GLENN YAMASAKI KIMURA, 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 Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MYLES MIYASATO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2025 by GM758). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN HAYASHIDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, RYAN KANAKA'OLE, for a term to expire 12-31-2026. (Term expiration date amended to 12-07-26 by GM693). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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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 Commission to Perform Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAKE OSHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Board name amended to Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation by GM690). (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHAWN MERRILL, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES GASHEL, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANDY HARJO-LIVINGSTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN O'DELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL GOLOJUCH, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHANDA LEWIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD VELASQUEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILLIP STEINBACHER, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Nominee's name amended to PHILIP STEINBACHER by GM692). (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOE TOLBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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. (AEN/PSM) |
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URGING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, INCLUDING RULES GOVERNING THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. (EDU) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, EXTENDING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND ADDING ADDITIONAL RECESS DAYS. (GVO) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS IN STATE GOVERNMENT. (GVO) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL. (GVO) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND JUDICIARY TO PRIORITIZE ENSURING THAT CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES ARE ADEQUATELY RESOURCED TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING THOSE SERVICES. (GVO) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING DECEASED DOGS AND CATS FROM PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO CHECK FOR, SCAN, AND RECORD THE MICROCHIP OF THE DECEASED DOG OR CAT, IF ANY, AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION; AND TIMELY NOTIFY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES OR ANIMAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS OF THE DECEASED DOG OR CAT, INCLUDING THE RECORDED INFORMATION. (GVO/JDC) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDDERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND RESPECTIVE COUNTY. (WTL/HOU) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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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. (WTL/TCA) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING DRAIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING BOAT RAMP AND CONCRETE WALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE-IKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING REVETMENT, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING CONCRETE BOAT RAMP, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING RIPRAP REVETMENT, RAMP, AND ROCK GROIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAALAEA BEACH LOTS, WAIKAPU, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STANDING ORDERS.(CPN/JDC) Public Health Standing Orders; United States Preventive Services Task Force; Screenings; Out-of-Pocket Costs; Working Group |
Final Reading |
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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
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS. (HHS, CPN) |
Re-referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS EVERY TEN YEARS. (HHS, CPN) |
Re-referral HHS |
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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 MARIJUANA.(JDC) Marijuana; Paraphernalia; Possession; Transfer; Smoking; Decriminalization |
(One Day Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.(JDC) Clean Slate Expungement Task Force; Criminal Records; Conviction; State-Initiated Expungement; Reports |
(One Day Notice of Final Reading) |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONIES IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
1:35 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
2:09 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
2:15 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
2:16 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
2:31 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
3:00 PM |
CR 309 |
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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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CONF |
4/19/2024 |
3:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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JDC |
4/22/2024 |
10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
2:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana