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-Sixth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāono |
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April 23, 2025, Wednesday |
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23 ‘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 798, 1119-1123
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Letter dated 04-22-2025, correcting the role of the Gubernatorial Nominee to the Department of Agriculture, to Deputy to the Chairperson on GM697. |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1202 (ACT 019). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB111 (ACT 020). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1508 SD1 (ACT 021). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB125 HD1 (ACT 022). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB995 (ACT 023). |
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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 799-805
Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 799 |
RELATING TO TORTURE. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Penal Code; Torture; Prohibition |
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RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM. DOH; Department of Human Resources Development; Hiring Pilot Program; Reports to Legislature |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. DOH; Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation; Medical Cannabis; Caregivers; Penalties; Cultivation; Rules; Civil Service Exemptions |
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H.C. 800 |
RELATING TO SENTENCING. Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Minors; Penal Code |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Program; Special Fund; Appropriations |
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H.C. 801 |
RELATING TO TAXATION. Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Executive Office on Aging; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation |
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H.C. 802 |
RELATING TO FAMILY. Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation |
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2025, the House discharged all conferees on the following bills:
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H.C. 803 |
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks |
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RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION. Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships |
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 804 |
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation |
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H.C. 805 |
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. Pretrial Release; Bail |
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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 1-2
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S.B. 1296, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 1971-1975
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GENE DEMELLO JR., 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 Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER MERKLE, 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 Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA RICH, 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 Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLA KOBASHIGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Compact Administrator of the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Gubernatorial Nominee, SAIFOLOI AGANON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(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
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW KURIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REED MAHUNA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA LIEBERMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLIOTT KE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCIS ALUETA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAY STONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (AEN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAWN HEGGER-NORDBLOM, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (AEN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, COREY SHAFFER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (Board/Commission Name amended to 911 Board by GM712). (GVO) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, BENTON PANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENSEN CHOCK, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kakaako District), Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL CHINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, THORNE ABBOTT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, HANNAH SPRINGER, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING HEALTH INSURERS AND MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES. |
Adopt |
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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 |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Insurance; Net Solvency Report; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO VESSELS IN STATE COMMERCIAL HARBORS. Mooring Lines; Harbor Safety; Collective Bargaining; Exempt Vessels; Commercial Harbors |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY. Medicaid; Third-Party Liability; Medical Assistance Program Claims |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO HANALEI BAY. Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hanalei Bay; Vessel Restriction |
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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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KIKIAOLA, KEKAHA, KAUAI, FOR A SHORELINE PROTECTION STRUCTURE, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL)
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(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON‑EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONCRETE STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. (WTL)
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(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. (GVO)
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(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE. (WTL)
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(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE. (EIG)
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(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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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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TIME |
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4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:30 PM |
229 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:31 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:35 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:35 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:40 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:40 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:41 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
1:45 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
2:10 PM |
325 |
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4/23/2025 |
2:15 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
2:15 PM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
2:30 PM |
224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:00 PM |
229 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:00 PM |
016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:10 PM |
229 |
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4/23/2025 |
3:15 PM |
CR 329 |
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4/23/2025 |
3:20 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:20 PM |
229 |
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4/23/2025 |
3:30 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:30 PM |
224 |
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4/23/2025 |
3:30 PM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2025 |
3:35 PM |
329 |
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4/23/2025 |
4:00 PM |
CR 325 |
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4/23/2025 |
4:15 PM |
CR 329 |
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4/23/2025 |
4:30 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/24/2025 |
9:00 AM |
CR 411 |
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4/24/2025 |
9:15 AM |
325 |
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4/24/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/24/2025 |
9:30 AM |
411 |
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4/24/2025 |
9:30 AM |
229 |
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4/24/2025 |
9:31 AM |
CR 325 |
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4/24/2025 |
10:00 AM |
411 |
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JDC |
4/24/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/24/2025 |
10:01 AM |
411 |
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4/24/2025 |
10:01 AM |
016 |
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CONF |
4/24/2025 |
10:03 AM |
411 |
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4/24/2025 |
10:16 AM |
CR 016 |
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4/24/2025 |
11:05 AM |
325 |
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4/24/2025 |
11:10 AM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/24/2025 |
1:30 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/24/2025 |
1:30 PM |
CR 229 |
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CONF |
4/25/2025 |
3:00 PM |
229 |
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Senate Session will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana