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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Twenty-First Day |
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Lā ‘Iwakāluakumamākahi |
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February 24, 2026, Tuesday |
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24 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 726
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GINA ANONUEVO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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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 3
Informing the Senate that on February 23, 2026, the following House Bill passed Third Reading in the House:
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H.C. 3 |
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION. Legislative Agencies; Appropriations |
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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) |
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Senate Resolution(s) |
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 2707-2714
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
Second Reading (48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, STEPHANIE R.S. CHAR, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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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 GOVERNMENT. (WAM) ATG; DLE; ERS; Retirees; Benefits; Law Enforcement Officers; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (WAM) Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program; Agriculture; Technical Assistance; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. (WAM) Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures; Arbitration |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. (WAM) DBEDT; Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. (WAM) DLE; Kupaa Retention Bonus Program; Law Enforcement Retention; Staffing; Report; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY. (WAM) Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. (WAM) Governor; Department of Health; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Counties; Report |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. (EDU) BOE; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Kindergarten Assessments; Teachers |
Third Reading |
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha
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RELATING TO ADDITIVES IN FOOD. (AEN, CPN) |
Re-referral AEN, CPN/WAM |
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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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CPN |
2/25/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
2/25/2026 |
9:32 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
2/25/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/25/2026 |
10:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
2/25/2026 |
10:55 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
2/25/2026 |
10:56 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
2/25/2026 |
10:57 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
2/25/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CPN/JDC |
2/26/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
2/26/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/26/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
2/27/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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INFO-LBT |
2/27/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
3/2/2026 |
10:31 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana