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 2026 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2026
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Sixteenth Day |
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Lā ‘Umikumamāono |
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February 17, 2026, Tuesday |
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17 Pepeluali 2026 - Po‘Alua |
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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 696-703
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES FALCONER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
AEN |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD EMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
CPN |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRINETTE KAUI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
CPN |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANK GOODALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
CPN |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ED CHEVY, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH MIKAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELE KUAHINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN DEWALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
WLA |
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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 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
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Senate Bill(s) |
None |
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Senate Concurrent Resolution(s) |
None |
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Senate Resolution(s) |
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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 2271-2309
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(HWN) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HWN) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HWN) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(CPN/LBT) |
RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSET CHARTERS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM/JDC) |
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(CPN/HWN) |
RELATING TO TAXATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT/AEN) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT/AEN) |
RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(TRS/HHS) |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(CPN) |
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(CPN) |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(HOU/HHS) |
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HOU/CPN) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EIG/GVO) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. |
Second Reading (Refer to CPN/WAM) |
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(JDC) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO ADOPTIONS. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO VETERANS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT/HOU) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDT) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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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
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. (JDC) Law Enforcement; Mask; Facial Covering; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Penal Code |
Third Reading |
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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
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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EDT |
2/17/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU/WLA |
2/17/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
2/17/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/HOU |
2/17/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDT/EDU |
2/17/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
2/17/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EDT/EDU |
2/17/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
2/17/2026 |
1:11 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN/GVO |
2/17/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
2/17/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EIG |
2/17/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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TRS |
2/17/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG/HOU |
2/17/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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TRS/AEN |
2/17/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN/TRS |
2/17/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU/EIG/WLA |
2/17/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EIG/HOU |
2/17/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/WLA |
2/17/2026 |
3:03 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EIG |
2/17/2026 |
3:03 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/TRS/AEN |
2/17/2026 |
3:04 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
2/17/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO/HHS |
2/17/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO/PSM |
2/17/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM/GVO |
2/17/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
2/17/2026 |
3:45 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WLA/JDC |
2/18/2026 |
9:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/18/2026 |
9:04 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/18/2026 |
9:05 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
2/18/2026 |
9:25 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
2/18/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/TRS |
2/18/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT/CPN |
2/18/2026 |
10:05 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
2/18/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EDU |
2/18/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
2/18/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
2/18/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
2/18/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/WLA/EIG |
2/18/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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LBT/PSM |
2/18/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
2/18/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM/LBT |
2/18/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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AEN/WLA/EDT |
2/18/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
2/18/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
2/18/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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AEN/GVO |
2/18/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
2/18/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
2/18/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/EDU |
2/18/2026 |
4:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU/AEN |
2/18/2026 |
4:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
2/19/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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EDT/GVO |
2/19/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT/WLA |
2/19/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EDT |
2/19/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA/HWN |
2/19/2026 |
1:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/PSM/GVO |
2/19/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WLA/GVO |
2/19/2026 |
3:10 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG/GVO |
2/19/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/20/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/20/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/24/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/24/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana