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-Third Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamākolu |
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April 17, 2025, Thursday |
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17 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Ahā |
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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 750-753
Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 16, 2025:
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H.C. 750 |
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY. Attorney General; State Lands; Leases; Federal Government |
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H.C. 751 |
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES OPERATING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY REGISTERED IN THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY. County Police Departments; Out-of-State Vehicles; Registration; Increased Enforcement |
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H.C. 752 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE. Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Explosives; Hazardous Materials; Disposal; Detonation; Destruction; Safety Protocols |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolution which was adopted by the House on April 16, 2025, in an amended form:
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H.C. 753 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPANSION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM. UH; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; Windward Community College; Working Group; Report |
Agree/Disagree |
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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 1931-1940
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(TCA/EIG) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TCA) |
REQUESTING THE KO OLINA GOLF CLUB OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT GOLF BALLS FROM REACHING FARRINGTON HIGHWAY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TCA) |
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TCA) |
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TCA/EIG) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PILOT PROGRAM IN THE KO ?OLINA, HONOKAI HALE, NANAKULI, AND MAILI NEIGHBORHOODS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HHS/AEN) |
REQUESTING THE RECONVENING OF THE WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18, H.D. 1 (REGULAR SESSION OF 2024) TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AND AIR CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(GVO) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(CPN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID PADILLA, 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 Board of Chiropractic, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES PLEISS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(TCA/PSM) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING, INCLUDING THE IMPACT IT WOULD HAVE ON THE DISTRICT COURTS. *Amended Title |
(Refer to JDC) |
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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 Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEBORAH MCMENEMY, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, JILL WAKABAYASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHANIEL EVSLIN, 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, DAVID KAMAKEA III, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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). (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, EVAN FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (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, JOHN TAKITANI, 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 Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, TONY LAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (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, ALISSA TOYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVEN PINE, 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 Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY SHIMABUKU, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, STAPHE FUJIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHELLIE PAIVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL UNEBASAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAMIEN KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAN IWASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAN IWASE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY LO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (LBT) |
Advise and Consent |
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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) (LBT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW KENNEDY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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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) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (JDC) |
Consent |
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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. (JDC) |
Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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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. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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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. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP. (WTL) |
Adopt |
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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. (HOU) |
Adopt |
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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. (HHS) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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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. (AEN/EIG) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INCLUDE A SECTION ON DESECRATION LAWS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM. (AEN) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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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. (AEN) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING CONGRESS, THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED AND SUSTAINED FUNDING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEES AND HAWAI?I ANT LAB WITHIN THE PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA. (AEN/HRE) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. (EIG/AEN) |
Adopt |
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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. (EIG/PSM) |
Adopt |
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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. (EIG/PSM) |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa None
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RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. Conservation; Io; Hawaiian Hawk; Aquatic Life; Wildlife; Land Plants; Indigenous Species; Native Ecosystems; Penalties |
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
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree
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RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. (PSM) DLE; Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy |
(One Day Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. (HHS) Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition |
(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 |
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TCA/EIG |
4/17/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/17/2025 |
1:30 PM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/17/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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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 |
3:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/17/2025 |
3:46 PM |
325 |
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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 Monday, April 21, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana