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-Fifth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamālima |
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April 22, 2024, Monday |
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22 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Akahi |
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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 765, 1108-1109
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Informing the Senate that on 04-19-2024, the Governor has withdrawn KENNETH PUGH, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, from consideration by the Senate (GM625). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1950 (ACT 008). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2354 SD1 (ACT 009). |
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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 779-792
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 779 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. HDOA; Agriculture; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. DOE; Procurement; Exemptions; Career and Technical Education |
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RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS. Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Electronic |
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RELATING TO OCEAN STEWARDSHIP. Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ocean Stewardship User Fee; Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Extension of Sunset Date |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES. Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; CIO; Comptroller |
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RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties |
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RELATING TO BUILDING CODES. State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Refrigerants; Safe Alternatives; Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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RELATING TO DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES. Public Land; Leases; Direct Negotiation; Commercial Use; Industrial Use |
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RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS. HDOA; Plant Care Components; Filter Socks; Fumigation; Heat Treatment; Restrictions; Fees |
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H.C. 780 |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Pharmacists; Prescription Refills; State of Emergency |
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RELATING TO ZONING. Short-Term Rentals; County Zoning; TAT |
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RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS. Public Servants; Government Records; Public Records; Personal Information; Disclosure; Prohibition; Unlawful Publication of Personal Information |
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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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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Methods of Source Selection; Alternative Procurement; Government Services |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY. HDOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Invasive Species; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded |
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RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE. Insurance Commissioner; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Insurance Division; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Property Insurance; Stabilization; Study; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED FINANCING. Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Commercial Property Assessed Financing; C-PACER |
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Informing the Senate that on April 19, 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. 781 |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Motor Carrier Vehicle; Shipping Container Chassis; Out-of-State Registration; Safety Inspection |
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RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES. DHS; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities |
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RELATING TO CARE HOMES. CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments |
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RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Insurance; Health Insurance; External Review Procedure; Mammography |
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Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2024, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills and that said bills passed Final Reading in the House:
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H.C. 782 |
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES. Liquor Licenses; Renewal of License; Elimination of Notarization Requirement |
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RELATING TO MINORS. Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; No Cost Emergency Shelter and Related Services |
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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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RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION. Abusive Litigation; Domestic Violence; Judicial Procedures |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 19, 2024:
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H.C. 783 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS. Department of Health; Rules; Licensed Dieticians; Prescribing Authority; Modified Diets; Therapeutic Diets |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED. Hawaii Medical Association; Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association; Roundtable; Medical Protocols; Thyroid Testing; Psychotropic Medication Prescription |
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ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE. Water Resources; Housing Projects; Net-Zero Water Building Strategies |
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H.C. 786 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Department of Health; University of Hawaii; PFAS Testing Grant Program |
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H.C. 787 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AGAINST LANDLORDS WHO ARE ENDING RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE FEMA‑ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Department of the Attorney General; Housing; Rental Housing; Landlords |
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H.C. 788 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS. Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts; Judicial Council; Youth; Data; Fees; Fines; Court Costs; Restitution; Report |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 19, 2024, in an amended form:
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H.C. 789 |
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR. United States Navy; DLNR; Octocoral; Invasive Species |
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H.C. 790 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS. Renewable Liquid Fuels; Working Group |
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Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 791 |
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL. Fire Protection; Office of the State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments; HHFDC; Bond Proceeds |
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RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS. DBEDT; UH; Hydrogen Hub; Repeal |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Chief Energy Officer; Hawaii State Energy Office; Reports |
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RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Environmental Protection; Seabed Mining; Permits; Prohibition |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Condominiums; Commercial Property; C-PACER; Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Wildfires; Mitigation; Protection; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Securitization; Wildfire Protection Plans; Wildfire Reporting; Public Utilities |
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT CREATION. Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Collective Bargaining; New Unit; Criteria; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Rebate Program |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILDFIRE RECOVERY. Wildfires; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM. Dam and Appurtenances; Special Fund; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOE; Superintendent; Salary Cap |
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RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE. Property Insurance; HHRF; HPIA; Condominiums; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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H.C. 792 |
RELATING TO HOUSING. Residential Development; Areas Zoned for Commercial Use; Administrative Approval; Counties; Building Codes; Adaptive Reuse; Commercial Buildings |
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RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS. Macadamia Nuts; Labeling Requirements; Country of Origin; Private Right of Action |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. HCDA; Interagency Assistance |
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RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. DOH; Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Transfers |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Solar Hui Program; Solar Hui Investment Fund; Energy Services Agreements; Solar Energy Systems; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO WATER. DLNR; CWRM; Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation |
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Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa 3
Notice to Governor dated April 19, 2024, transmitting the following Senate Bill which proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution:
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S.B. 2927, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO MAKE THE SENATE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS MORE UNIFORM. Justices and Judges; Appointment; Confirmation; Constitutional Amendment |
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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 3917-3921
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEIL HANNAHS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2027 by GM756). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICHOLAI BARCA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Nominee's name amended to NICOLAI BARCA by GM689). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH ROBINSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN SINTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA MANGAUIL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2027 by GM756). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY KRUG, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2027 by GM756). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, POMAIKALANI BERTELMANN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2027 by GM756). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson, Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MUFI HANNEMANN, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Chairperson designation removed by GM755). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAINE MIYASATO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
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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 Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD ISOBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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). (WTL) |
Advise and 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. (WTL) |
Advise and 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. (WTL) |
Advise and 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). (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (WTL) |
Advise and 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). (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Final Adoption of Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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 |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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. (WTL) |
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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. (GVO/HOU) *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. (GVO/HOU) |
Adopt |
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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. (AEN/CPN) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM. (LBT/GVO) |
Adopt |
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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. (LBT/HHS) |
Adopt |
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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. (LBT) |
Adopt |
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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. (HWN) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND. (HOU) |
Adopt |
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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. (HOU) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ADOPT AND PUBLICIZE A STATEWIDE EQUITY STATEMENT. (HRE) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO PATIENT TRANSFER AND AMBULANCE SERVICES AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU. (PSM) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. (PSM/JDC) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES FOR NURSE STAFFING IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. (HHS) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP. (EET) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII. (EET) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS. (EET) |
Adopt |
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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) |
Adopt |
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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 IN 2032 AND EVERY TEN YEARS THEREAFTER. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION. (TCA/GVO) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO MARIJUANA. Marijuana; Paraphernalia; Possession; Transfer; Smoking; Decriminalization |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Clean Slate Expungement Task Force; Criminal Records; Conviction; State-Initiated Expungement; Reports |
Final Reading |
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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
Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree
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RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT. (JDC) DHS; Child Protective Act; Exigent Circumstances; Harm; Imminent Harm; Protective Custody; Temporary Foster Custody |
(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 |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:35 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:40 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
1:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
2:00 PM |
CR 309 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
2:10 PM |
CR 309 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
2:15 PM |
CR 309 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
2:45 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/22/2024 |
3:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2024 |
9:05 AM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2024 |
10:00 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2024 |
2:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/24/2024 |
9:30 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/24/2024 |
10:00 AM |
CR 329 |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana