The Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kanawai he Kanakolu Kumamako
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2025 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2025
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Thirty-Fourth Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamāhā |
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March 18, 2025, Tuesday |
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18 Malaki 2025 - Po‘Alua |
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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
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Congratulating and recognizing Kauai District Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Senate Youth Delegate, Prudential Emerging Visionary, and National Blue-Ribbon School Winners. (Senator Kidani)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 735-738
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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 06-30-2029. |
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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, GRANT CHUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETSUKO GORMLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
JDC |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL HIRONAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
JDC |
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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 None
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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 1098-1138
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN/WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG) |
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG) |
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG/AEN) |
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG/AEN) |
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(PSM) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(PSM) |
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN) |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO ELECTIONS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN/EIG) |
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO INMATES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia None
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Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae None
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La None
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa None
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha None
Miscellaneous Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e None
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Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e None
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Congratulating and recognizing award-winning Principal, Assistant Principals, State Counselor of the Year and School Leaders. (Senator Kidani)
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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EDT/WTL |
3/18/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
3/18/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HOU/LBT |
3/18/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
3/18/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/EDT |
3/18/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT/AEN |
3/18/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
3/18/2025 |
1:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU/WTL |
3/18/2025 |
1:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WTL/HOU |
3/18/2025 |
1:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
3/18/2025 |
1:10 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
3/18/2025 |
1:10 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/GVO |
3/18/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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HRE |
3/18/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
3/18/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
3/18/2025 |
3:01 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
3/18/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
3/18/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
3/18/2025 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WTL/HRE |
3/18/2025 |
3:15 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HRE/LBT |
3/18/2025 |
3:25 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/HHS |
3/19/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/CPN |
3/19/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
3/19/2025 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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AEN/JDC |
3/19/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/19/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG |
3/19/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/HRE |
3/19/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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AEN/WTL |
3/19/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WTL/AEN |
3/19/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/EDT |
3/19/2025 |
1:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/19/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/19/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CPN/EIG |
3/20/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG/CPN |
3/20/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
3/20/2025 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/20/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
3/20/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
3/20/2025 |
12:30 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
3/20/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
3/20/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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TCA/HRE |
3/20/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HRE |
3/20/2025 |
3:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
3/20/2025 |
4:20 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/21/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
3/21/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG/PSM |
3/21/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EIG |
3/21/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
3/25/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana