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-Sixth Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamāono |
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March 20, 2025, Thursday |
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20 Malaki 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
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Congratulating and recognizing Complex Area Teachers of the Year and Charter School Teacher of the Year. (Senator Kidani)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 7
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Dated March 19, 2025, transmitting the Commission on Salaries, Report and Recommendations to the 2025 Legislature pursuant to Section 26-56, HRS. |
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Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana 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 1178-1209
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(HOU) |
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU) |
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU) |
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU/HHS) |
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN/HOU) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(AEN) |
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR LIVESTOCK AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS UNDER THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR CARE BY AMENDING THE STATE'S SELF‑DEFENSE LAWS TO DEPRIORITIZE THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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(AEN) |
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR LIVESTOCK AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS UNDER THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR CARE BY AMENDING THE STATE'S SELF‑DEFENSE LAWS TO DEPRIORITIZE THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
(Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT/TCA) |
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT/TCA) |
RELATING TO TRADE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN/WAM) |
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE. |
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(HHS) |
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE. |
(Refer to CPN) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HRE) |
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(PSM) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Defense, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN LOGAN, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM648) |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(PSM) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Law Enforcement, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKE LAMBERT, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM650) |
(One Day Notice of Advise & 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 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
Friday, March 21, 2025
Congratulating and recognizing LifeSmarts winners and Senate Youth Delegate. (Senator Kidani)
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
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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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GVO |
3/20/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & 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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HHS |
3/24/2025 |
1:00 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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HWN |
3/27/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & 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 Friday, March 21, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana