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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Fiftieth Day |
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Lā Kanalima |
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April 14, 2025, Monday |
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14 ‘Apelila 2025 - 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 None
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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 706-715
Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 11, 2025:
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H.C. 706 |
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD. North-South Collector Road; Transportation; Maui |
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H.C. 707 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC. Office of Wellness and Resilience; Report; Trauma-informed Care; Children |
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H.C. 708 |
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM. Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu |
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H.C. 709 |
REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON EDUCATING KEY DECISION MAKERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION POLICY, PLANNING, FUNDING, AND IMPLEMENTATION. Department of Transportation; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Transportation Management Training Programs |
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H.C. 710 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS. Department of Transportation; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 11, 2025, in an amended form:
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H.C. 711 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE. University of Hawaii Maui College; Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSN |
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H.C. 712 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO FULFILL ITS AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE AND RESOLVE LONGSTANDING JURISDICTIONAL AMBIGUITIES BY COMPLETING THE TRANSFER OF THE HUI ROADS, INCLUDING HUI ROAD F, FROM THE JUDICIARY. Judiciary; Maui County; Hui Roads; Transfer |
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H.C. 713 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF HELICOPTER AND AIR TOUR OPERATORS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. DOT; Aviation Safety; Reports |
Agree/Disagree |
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Informing the Senate that on April 11, 2025, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bill:
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H.C. 714 |
RELATING TO MIDWIVES. Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Scope of Practice; Native Hawaiian and Customary Practices; Certified Midwives; Certified Professional Midwives; Licensure; Requirements; License Renewal; Prescriptive Authority; Peer Review; Data Submission; Medical Records |
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Informing the Senate that on April 14, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:
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H.C. 715 |
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. State Budget |
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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 1865-1876
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(EDT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA PAULSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WEST, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC FUJIMOTO, 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 Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW PEREIRA, 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 Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, WALTER THOEMMES III, 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 Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA RANTZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK AUGUSTINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA SERVICE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EIG) |
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO RELOCATE THE PEARL CITY POST OFFICE TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG) |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG) |
REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A DEDICATED ANIMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLEX WITHIN KALAELOA PARKLANDS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG) |
ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE FOR SPEED (SIMPLIFYING PERMITTING FOR ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO IDENTIFY ACTIONS NEEDED TO EXPEDITE, FACILITATE, AND COORDINATE STATE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERMIT PROCESSES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG) |
URGING THE ETHICS COMMISSION OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT STANDARDS SIMILAR TO THAT APPLICABLE TO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS AS ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. |
(Refer to JDC) |
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(EDT) |
STRONGLY URGING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S EXAMINATION IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR PURPOSES OF ISSUING A LIMITED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S LICENSE, FOR THE SALE OF TIMESHARE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII, TO JAPANESE NATIONAL VISITORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING JAPAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN AND SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM INDUSTRY. *Amended Title |
(Refer to CPN) |
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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 Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY ANDRADE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAWANA READY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN PAUL MOSES III, 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, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROXANN ROWE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA FOWLER, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRANDI-LYNN HYDEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA IGE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALYSHA KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAYMOND MAMEA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIA CRISTINA VALENZUELA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDEN WATABAYASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, SIERRA WHITESIDE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, HO'OPI'OOKALANI BALAZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA GOETZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN GLASSER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEONA SA MCDERMOTT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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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
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
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AEN/HRE |
4/14/2025 |
1:45 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/15/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/15/2025 |
10:01 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/15/2025 |
10:45 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/15/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDT/HWN |
4/15/2025 |
1:10 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
4/15/2025 |
1:15 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
4/15/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
4/16/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HRE |
4/17/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HRE |
4/17/2025 |
2:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana