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-Eighth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāwalu |
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April 26, 2024, Friday |
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26 ‘Apelila 2024 - Po‘Alima |
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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 9
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Letter dated April 26, 2024, Requesting immediate passage of HB2376, HD1, SD1, CD1, Relating to Funding Adjustments for State Programs; HB2377, HD1, SD1, CD1, Relating to Funding Adjustments for State Programs; and HB2380, HD2, SD1, CD1, Making an Emergency Appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance. |
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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 824
Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2024, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Concurrent Resolution:
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H.C. 824 |
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. Department of Transportation; City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension |
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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 3943-3957
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, Gubernatorial Nominee, VINCENT BARFIELD, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARRY YEE, 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 Hawai'i Labor Relations Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLARK HIROTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EET) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Strategic Broadband Coordinator, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHUNG CHANG, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER WILKINSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EET) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVELYN KALIPI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EET) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSE COOKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EET) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSE COOKE, 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 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANOE MARFIL, 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 State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSEPH VICK, 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 Endangered Species Recovery Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDSAY YOUNG, 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 Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELVIN TOKUDA, 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 Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHANIEL OSWALD, 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 Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA MARUMOTO-COONS, 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 Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JILL COOMBS, 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 Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, OSCAR IGNACIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(AEN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES BOSWELL, 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 Advisory Committee On Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, QING LI, 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 Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DESTINY IRVINE-HALAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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). (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANNY TAKANISHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT GREIG, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERI TOKUMARU, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERRY MIZUMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES TAM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, MILES KAMIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICHOLAS CHING, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENNETH OBENSKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLETON WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and 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). (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HHS) |
Advise and 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. (HOU) |
Advise and 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. (HOU) |
Advise and 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. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARSIMA MULLER, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (JDC) |
Advise and 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. (HOU) |
Advise and 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. (HOU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the First Circuit, Judicial Nominee, MICHELLE N. COMEAU, for a term to expire in 6 years. (JDC) |
Consent |
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Final Adoption of Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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. *Amended Title |
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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. *Amended Title |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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H.B. 1800, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. (CONFERENCE) State Budget; Expenditure Ceiling |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1911, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. (CONFERENCE) Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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 None
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Senate Session will convene on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana