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

 

 

Fifty-Seventh Day

 

 

Lā Kanalimakumamāhiku

April 24, 2025, Thursday

 

 

24 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Ahā

6:30 P.M.

 

 

Hola 6:30 P.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                          12, 799, 1124-1127

 

G.M. 12

Letter dated April 24, 2025, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. No. 1027, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 to fund the tentative agreement concerning Collective Bargaining Units 1 and 10.

File

 

 

 

G.M. 799

Informing the Senate that on 04-24-2025, the Governor has withdrawn CHARLENE TAKETA, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, from consideration by the Senate (GM537).

File

 

 

 


G.M. 1124

Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1470 (ACT 024).

File

 

 

 

G.M. 1125

Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1466 (ACT 025).

File

 

 

 

G.M. 1126

Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1381 SD1 (ACT 026).

File

 

 

 

G.M. 1127

Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB602 (ACT 027).

File

 

 

 

 

Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana                                             None

 

 

 

 

House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale                                                                806-812

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2025, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:

 

H.C. 806

H.B. 110, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks

File

 

 

 

 

H.B. 412, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

RELATING TO LOBBYING.

State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency; Procurement

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1146, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.

Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2025, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill:

 

H.C. 807

S.B. 1449, S.D. 1, H.D. 2

RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency

File

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:

 

H.C. 808

S.B. 401, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Firearms; Gun Safety; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Firearms; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition

File

 

 

 

H.C. 809

S.B. 732, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.

Counties; Permitting Fees; Entertainment Payroll Companies; Unions; General Excise Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Broadcast and Streaming Platforms; Income Tax; Exemptions

File

 

 

 

H.C. 810

H.B. 1439, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Public Employment; Legislature; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Appropriation

File

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2025, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill:

 

H.C. 811

S.B. 401, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Firearms; Gun Safety; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Firearms; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition

File

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:

 

H.C. 812

H.B. 1308, H.D. 3, S.D. 2

RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund

File

 

 

 

Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa                                                   None

 

 

 

 

Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo                                 None

 

 

 

 

Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala                                                                                None

 

 


Conference Committee Reports  ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā                                3-29

 

C.C.R. 3

H.B. 1051, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 4

S.B. 15, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 5

S.B. 1377, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO VETERANS CEMETERIES.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 6

S.B. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 7

H.B. 1098, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 8

H.B. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 9

H.B. 874, H.D. 3, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 10

S.B. 1452, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 11

S.B. 176, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO RECOUNTS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 12

S.B. 88, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 13

S.B. 222, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 14

S.B. 601, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 15

S.B. 1030, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 16

S.B. 326, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO REVOLVING FUNDS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 17

S.B. 1464, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 18

H.B. 692, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 19

H.B. 1099, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 20

S.B. 31, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO PROPERTY.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 21

H.B. 984, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 22

S.B. 79, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 23

S.B. 292, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 24

S.B. 385, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 25

S.B. 1602, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 26

S.B. 1170, S.D. 2, H.D. 3, C.D. 1

RELATING TO THE EXPEDITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 27

S.B. 281, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO TORTURE.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 28

S.B. 332, S.D. 1, H.D. 3, C.D. 1

RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

C.C.R. 29

S.B. 1373, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE ACTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS.

(48 Hrs. Notice of

Final Reading)

 

 

 

 


Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau                         1976-2000

 

S.S.C.R. 1976

(CPN)

G.M. 516

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, FALANIKO VITALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1976

(CPN)

G.M. 769

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1977

(CPN)

G.M. 517

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Chiropractic, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERESA HERNANDEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1978

(CPN)

G.M. 564

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1979

(CPN)

G.M. 618

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON ARBLES, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1980

(CPN)

G.M. 658

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, BROOKE FOREMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 555

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NONAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 593

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE WEITE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 594

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, REINA MIYAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 595

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE DOOR, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 597

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDWARD HAIK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1981

(CPN)

G.M. 782

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, GWEN MCDONALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1982

(CPN)

G.M. 561

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, TIFFANY LYNN HUMMEL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1982

(CPN)

G.M. 563

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, GABRIELLE ASAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1983

(CPN)

G.M. 683

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVEN R. TAKETA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1983

(CPN)

G.M. 709

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUNE W. J. CHING, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1984

(CPN)

G.M. 706

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRIAN CHEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1985

(CPN)

G.M. 732

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIANNE TIMMERMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1986

(CPN)

G.M. 733

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, EIICHI JUMAWAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Seat Position corrected to Chairperson by GM739).

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1987

(CPN)

G.M. 746

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALEXANDER SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Board name corrected to State Board of Public Accountancy by GM759)

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1988

(CPN)

G.M. 747

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZACHARY JOHNSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Board name corrected to State Board of Public Accountancy by GM759)

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1989

(CPN)

G.M. 704

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN SHIH, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1989

(CPN)

G.M. 713

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK BROWN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1990

(CPN)

G.M. 729

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRENCE ARATANI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Board name corrected to State Board of Nursing by GM759)

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1990

(CPN)

G.M. 730

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERYL SHIELDS-HANSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Board name corrected to State Board of Nursing by GM759)

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1990

(CPN)

G.M. 731

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARRYN DUNBAR, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (Board name corrected to State Board of Nursing by GM759)

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1991

(CPN)

G.M. 748

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY PORTER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1991

(CPN)

G.M. 749

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHRYN MAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1991

(CPN)

G.M. 768

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, GAYLE CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1992

(CPN)

G.M. 750

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHAN KONISHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1993

(CPN)

G.M. 751

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY BELCHER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1994

(CPN)

G.M. 752

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, OLIVIA UCHIMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1995

(CPN)

G.M. 757

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIMBERLEY THOMSON-KERR, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1996

(CPN)

G.M. 753

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, AUDREY ABE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1996

(CPN)

G.M. 754

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, P DENISE LA COSTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1996

(CPN)

G.M. 755

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER ANDREWS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1997

(HRE)

G.M. 764

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, KYLIE ALARCON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1997

(HRE)

G.M. 765

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAY GALAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1997

(HRE)

G.M. 766

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANDRA LARSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1998

(HRE)

G.M. 771

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN KAWAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1998

(HRE)

G.M. 772

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN KAWAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1999

(HRE)

G.M. 624

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA FAUMUINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2000

(HRE)

H.C.R. 96

ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā

 

Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia                                                                               None

 

 

 

 

Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae

 

S.S.C.R. 1971

 

Status Page

G.M. 567

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.  (PSM)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1972

 

Status Page

G.M. 619

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER MERKLE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.  (PSM)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1973

 

Status Page

G.M. 620

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA RICH, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.  (PSM)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1974

 

Status Page

G.M. 623

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLA KOBASHIGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.  (PSM)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1975

 

Status Page

G.M. 694

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.  (PSM)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 4, H.D. 1

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.

Final Adoption

 

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 5, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

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.

Final Adoption

 

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 53, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

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.

*Amended Title

Final Adoption

 

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 54, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

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.

*Amended Title

Final Adoption

 

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 136, S.D. 1, H.D. 2

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.

*Amended Title

Final Adoption

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa                                                                                                None

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e                                                                                          None

 

Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 121, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A TOURISM AND GAMING WORKING GROUP. (EDT)

(One Day Notice of Final Adoption)

 

 

 

 

Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha

 

Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

 

COMMITTEE

DATE

TIME

ROOM

CONF

4/25/2025

8:15 AM

CR 411

CONF

4/25/2025

9:00 AM

CR 411

CONF

4/25/2025

9:00 AM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

9:00 AM

224

CONF

4/25/2025

9:05 AM

411

CONF

4/25/2025

9:15 AM

325

CONF

4/25/2025

9:16 AM

CR 325

CONF

4/25/2025

9:30 AM

CR 325

CONF

4/25/2025

9:30 AM

CR 016

CONF

4/25/2025

9:30 AM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

9:31 AM

016

CONF

4/25/2025

9:35 AM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

9:40 AM

CR 325

CONF

4/25/2025

9:45 AM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

10:00 AM

016

CONF

4/25/2025

10:01 AM

016

CONF

4/25/2025

10:15 AM

224

CONF

4/25/2025

10:15 AM

CR 229

CONF

4/25/2025

10:15 AM

CR 016

CONF

4/25/2025

10:20 AM

CR 329

CONF

4/25/2025

10:30 AM

309

CONF

4/25/2025

10:30 AM

411

CONF

4/25/2025

10:35 AM

309

CONF

4/25/2025

10:45 AM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

11:00 AM

325

CONF

4/25/2025

11:15 AM

325

CONF

4/25/2025

12:00 PM

309

CONF

4/25/2025

12:30 PM

411

CONF

4/25/2025

1:30 PM

016

CONF

4/25/2025

1:30 PM

325

CONF

4/25/2025

1:30 PM

CR 329

CONF

4/25/2025

1:50 PM

329

CONF

4/25/2025

1:51 PM

329

CONF

4/25/2025

1:52 PM

329

CONF

4/25/2025

2:30 PM

224

CONF

4/25/2025

3:00 PM

229

CONF

4/25/2025

3:05 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/25/2025

3:15 PM

CR 329

CONF

4/25/2025

3:15 PM

329

CONF

4/25/2025

3:20 PM

329

CONF

4/25/2025

4:15 PM

325

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Session will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025. 

 

Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana