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-Fifth Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamālima |
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March 19, 2025, Wednesday |
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19 Malaki 2025 - Po‘Akolu |
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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 award-winning Principal, Assistant Principals, State Counselor of the Year and School Leaders. (Senator Kidani)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 739-740
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Letter dated 03-18-2025, correcting the role of the Gubernatorial Nominee to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaiʻi, to Chairperson on GM733. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANET SATO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
TCA |
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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 383
Informing the Senate that on March 18, 2025, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bill:
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H.C. 383 |
RELATING TO SENTENCING. Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Minors; Penal Code |
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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 1139-1177
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM/CPN) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN/WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(PSM/LBT) |
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM/JDC) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITIES AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES. |
(Refer to JDC) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM/JDC) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO SURFING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS/AEN) |
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN) |
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(HHS/AEN) |
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS/AEN) |
RELATING TO WASTEWATER. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN) |
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN) |
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(AEN) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN) |
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/CPN) |
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(EDT/HRE) |
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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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
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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. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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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. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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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
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Congratulating and recognizing Complex Area Teachers of the Year and Charter School Teacher of the Year. (Senator Kidani)
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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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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HHS |
3/19/2025 |
1:10 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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EDU/HWN/HOU |
3/20/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & 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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EIG |
3/20/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
3/20/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & 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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AEN/EIG |
3/21/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/AEN |
3/21/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & 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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JDC |
3/25/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
3/25/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
3/31/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on March 20, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana