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-Seventh Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāhiku |
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April 25, 2024, Thursday |
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25 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Ahā |
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6:30 P.M. |
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Hola 6:30 P.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 8
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Letter dated April 24, 2025, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. 2374, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 to fund the agreement concerning Collective Bargaining Units 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, and 14; and an arbitration award concerning HGEA's class action grievances for Units 2, 3, 4, 9, and 13 relating to Temporary Hazard Pay during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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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 811-823
Informing the Senate that on April 23, 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. 811 |
RELATING TO WILDLIFE. DLNR; Wildlife; Rulemaking Authority; Flexibility; Adaptive Management |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Insurance Code; Captive Insurers; Producers; Trade Name; Third Party Administrators; Surety Bond; Reinsurance Intermediary-Managers; Reinsurers |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. UH; Workers' Compensation; Reporting Requirements; Repeal |
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Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 812 |
RELATING TO TAXATION. Surcharge on State Tax; Housing Infrastructure Costs |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. HHFDC; Bonds; Infrastructure; Regional State Infrastructure Projects; Regional Infrastructure Subaccounts |
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RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Oahu Regional Health Care System; Maui Regional Health Care System; HHSC; DOH; Maui State Veterans Home; Transition |
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H.C. 813 |
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES. 911 Services; 911 Board; Staff; Public Utilities Commission |
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Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2024, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill:
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H.C. 814 |
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties |
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Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 815 |
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. State Budget |
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RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND. Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriations |
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H.C. 816 |
RELATING TO WILDFIRES. DCCA; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation; Public Utilities Commission; Catastrophic Wildfire; Working Group; Report; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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H.C. 817 |
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY. Water Safety Day; Day of Observance |
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RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. DOE; Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Facilities |
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Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2024, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bills:
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H.C. 818 |
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY. Water Safety Day; Day of Observance |
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H.C. 819 |
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Rules |
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Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2024, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill:
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H.C. 820 |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Pharmacists; Prescription Refills; State of Emergency |
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Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2024, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 821 |
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT. Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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H.C. 822 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. DLNR; Renewable Energy; Portfolio Standards; Leasing Processes |
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H.C. 823 |
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES. DLNR; State Boating Facility Lease Program; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Repeal; Appropriation |
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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 3-23
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H.B. 2058, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2458, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1916, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1944, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2070, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2365, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2315, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2693, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO STATES OF EMERGENCY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3037, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2845, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO FIREARMS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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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. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO CRIME. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO REPORTING PERIODS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2197, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2193, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2216, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3123, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL RECORDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2478, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 3927-3941
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DESTINY IRVINE-HALAMA, 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 Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLIN YOST, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2030 by GM733). |
(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, JANET PRIMIANO, 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, DANNY TAKANISHI, 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 Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT GREIG, 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 Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERI TOKUMARU, 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, SHERRY MIZUMOTO, 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, EDWARD CHU, JR., 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 Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES TAM, 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 Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, MILES KAMIMURA, 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 Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICHOLAS CHING, 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 Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAYNE DE LUZ, 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 Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENNETH OBENSKI, 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 Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLETON WILLIAMS, 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 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL LAM, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board amended to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee by GM 764). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARILYN MATSUNAGA, 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 Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEORGE DEMELLO, 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 Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN KUNZ, 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 Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON MATSUOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARSIMA MULLER, 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 Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL REIMANN, 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 Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN SASAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(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 Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL MIYAHIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HRE) |
Advise and Consent |
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Final Adoption ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘la
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING. |
Adopt |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. (CPN/HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER. (CPN/HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC. (PSM) |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS. Minor Consent; Medical Care and Services; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Covered Entity; Confidentiality |
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 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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URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE, PERMANENT BILATERAL CEASEFIRE IN GAZA AND THE RETURN OF ALL HOSTAGES, AND TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS FOR LASTING PEACE IN THE REGION. (PSM) *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. (HHS) *Amended Title |
(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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4/26/2024 |
9:02 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:15 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:15 AM |
CR 309 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:30 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:30 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:35 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
9:59 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:00 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:01 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:02 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:05 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:15 AM |
CR 229 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:25 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:30 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:45 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
10:55 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 224 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 224 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 224 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:00 AM |
CR 224 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:01 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:15 AM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
11:30 AM |
CR 325 |
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HHS |
4/26/2024 |
12:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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4/26/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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4/26/2024 |
1:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
1:34 PM |
CR 229 |
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4/26/2024 |
1:36 PM |
CR 229 |
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4/26/2024 |
1:40 PM |
CR 229 |
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4/26/2024 |
1:50 PM |
CR 329 |
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4/26/2024 |
2:15 PM |
CR 325 |
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4/26/2024 |
2:30 PM |
CR 224 |
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Senate Session will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana