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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Fifty-Second Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamālua |
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April 16, 2025, Wednesday |
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16 ‘Apelila 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
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 733-749
Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 15, 2025:
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H.C. 733 |
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC. DOD; United States Army; 442nd Regimental Combat Team; 100th Infantry Battalion; Website |
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H.C. 734 |
REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; Department of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu; Youth Ball Programs |
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H.C. 735 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO ALLOW LOCAL MANUFACTURERS TO EXPAND PRODUCTION, LOWER COSTS, AND CREATE NEW PRODUCTS. Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity |
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H.C. 736 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION BRANCH TO INCREASE PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. DHRD; DLIR; Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch; Comprehensive Review; Report |
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H.C. 737 |
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Stadium Authority; Department of Accounting and General Services; Division of Public Works; Stadium Development District; New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District Project |
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H.C. 738 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE STATE'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO COOPERATE MORE CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE THE HIRING AND FILLING OF CRITICAL VACANCIES, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE. DHRD; Mental Health Care Workforce |
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H.C. 739 |
URGING THE STATE TO ACQUIRE THE HAWAII THEATRE TO PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE AND ARTS, PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND FACILITATE ITS CONTINUED PUBLIC USE. Hawaii Theatre; Culture and Arts; Acquire; Public Use; Preservation |
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H.C. 740 |
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS. Office of Wellness and Resilience; State Departments; Data Sharing Agreements |
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H.C. 741 |
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW. Boards and Commissions; Executive Directors; Performance Review |
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H.C. 742 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OR ESTABLISH VARIANCE PROCEDURES FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENHANCE LAND USE EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY. County; Counties; Setback |
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H.C. 743 |
REQUESTING THE STATE ARCHIVES TO EXPAND PUBLIC OUTREACH, SHARE HAWAII'S HISTORY THAT MAY PROVE RELEVANT TODAY, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND EVALUATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION. DAGS; State Archives; Study; Public Outreach; Civic Engagement |
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H.C. 744 |
URGING THE EAST-WEST CENTER TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THE STATE SHARE ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WHERE IT MIGHT BE MOST HELPFUL TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. East-West Center; Global Aid; International Relations |
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H.C. 745 |
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN. Sweden; Establishment; Broader Relationship |
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H.C. 746 |
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY. Hawaii; Kingdom of Norway |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 15, 2025, in an amended form:
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H.C. 747 |
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK. International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies; Light Pollution |
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H.C. 748 |
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7, 2025, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY. City and County of Honolulu; National Purple Heart Day; City Hall; Lights |
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H.C. 749 |
RECOGNIZING JUNE 21, 2025, AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY, JULY 1, 2025, AS CANADA DAY, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY, IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF CANADA AND HAWAII, THE INDEPENDENT SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE OF CANADA, AND A COMMITMENT TO NEVER AGAIN ALLOW THE SOVEREIGN RIGHT OF A PEOPLE TO SELF DETERMINATION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THEIR WILL. Canada; International Relations; Indigenous Peoples' Day |
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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 1897-1930
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEBORAH MCMENEMY, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(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, SCOTT COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, JILL WAKABAYASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW FONG, 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 Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, AILEEN WADA, 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 Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHANIEL EVSLIN, 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, DAVID KAMAKEA III, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANK GOODALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Term corrected to 06-30-2026 by GM723). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, EVAN FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(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, JOHN TAKITANI, 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 Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, TONY LAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(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, ALISSA TOYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVEN PINE, 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 Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY SHIMABUKU, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, STAPHE FUJIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAN IWASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAN IWASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHELLIE PAIVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL UNEBASAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAMIEN KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY LO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEANNA D'OLIER, 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 Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSE KEMNA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELISSA SOTELO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Hawai'i Labor Relations Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DWIGHT TAKAMINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTINE SAKUDA, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM652) |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW KENNEDY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETSUKO GORMLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WTL) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO WORK WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CO-STEWARD COMMUNITY FORESTS LOCATED ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE STATE'S FORESTS AND COMMUNITIES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WTL) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUP TO SURVEY, IDENTIFY, AND MONITOR CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES IMPACTED BY EROSION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WTL) |
REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S OBLIGATION TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ITS PEOPLE BY RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FRESHWATER IN MAINTAINING HEALTHY NEARSHORE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WTL) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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DECLARING THE INTENT THAT PROJECTS WITH HOUSING UNITS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOUSING CREDITS UNDER ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2024, ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CREDITS AFTER THE REPEAL OF THAT ACT IF THE HOUSING PROJECTS WERE APPROVED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BEFORE JULY 1, 2031, AND REQUESTING THE CORPORATION AND EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN APPROVING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOUSING CREDITS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE THE USE OF AINA-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN/EIG) |
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INCLUDE A SECTION ON DESECRATION LAWS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN) |
URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN/HRE) |
URGING CONGRESS, THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED AND SUSTAINED FUNDING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEES AND HAWAIʻI ANT LAB WITHIN THE PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG/AEN) |
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG/PSM) |
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EIG/PSM) |
REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOMELESS COORDINATORS OF EACH COUNTY, COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Island of Hawaiʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, KAUANOE A. D. JACKSON, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, Judicial Appointee, SONYA H. TOMA, for a term to expire in 6 years. |
(One Day Notice of 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 Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN ONO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARIS BANAAG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (PSM) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAIR SUZUKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (PSM) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY KAY HERTOG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (PSM) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONNY UTU, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (PSM) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, GLENDA NOGAMI STREUFERT, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (PSM) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE. (PSM/HOU) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES ARMY, UNITED STATES NAVY, AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO EXPAND, PLAN, AND COORDINATE WORK RELATED TO USING KOLEKOLE PASS AS AN EXPANDED EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTE. (PSM/TCA) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS. (HHS) |
Adopt |
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STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPAND THE KĀHEA AIRPORT GREETINGS PROGRAM TO DISPLAY KEIKI ART IN ALL NEIGHBOR ISLAND AIRPORTS. (EDT/TCA) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO INCREMENTALLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INMATES INCARCERATED IN PRIVATE, OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. (PSM) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC. (EDT) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. (PSM/HHS) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, PLANNING DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND CHAIRS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES ON HOUSING TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR ADOPTING UPDATED BUILDING CODES. (PSM/EIG) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING DEVICES IN AND AROUND PAIWA STREET IN WAIPAHU, OAHU. (EIG/TCA) |
Adopt |
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STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE. (EIG/TCA) |
Adopt |
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ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM. (EIG/TCA) |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD. (EIG/TCA) |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES. (PSM) *Amended Title |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; AG; Criminal Offenses; Wiretapping Authorization |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. Domestic Abuse Protective Orders; Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Protection; Penalties |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO SENTENCING OF MINOR DEFENDANTS. Minor Defendants; Criminal Law; Sentencing |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS. Family Court; Jurisdiction; Juvenile Adjudication; Children |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO PARENTAGE. Uniform Parentage Act |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION. DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS. Neighborhood Boards; Community Outreach Boards; Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO TAX APPEALS. Tax Appeals; Service; Director of Taxation |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BASE COMPOSITE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION. EUTF; Employer Base Composite Monthly Contribution |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Employees' Retirement System; Required Beginning Dates; Automatic Payments |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER REPORTING REVIEW. Employees' Retirement System; Employer Reporting |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. HHSC; DOH; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Transfer; Repeal; Agreement; Report |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES. Home Care Agencies; Prohibitions; Limitations |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Psychiatric Facility; Long-Term Care Facility; Payment; Medicaid; Procurement Exemption |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Services Plan |
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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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RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. (AEN) Conservation; Io; Hawaiian Hawk; Aquatic Life; Wildlife; Land Plants; Indigenous Species; Native Ecosystems; Penalties |
(One Day Notice of Final Reading) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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TCA |
4/16/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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TCA/EIG |
4/17/2025 |
1:00 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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CONF |
4/17/2025 |
5:00 PM |
309 |
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JDC |
4/22/2025 |
9:15 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/23/2025 |
9:15 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana