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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Thirty-First Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamākahi |
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March 20, 2026, Friday |
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20 Malaki 2026 - Po‘Alima |
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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 the Hawaii LifeSmarts State Winners. (Senator Kidani and Senator Kim)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 775-791
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Informing the Senate that on 03-20-2026, the Governor has withdrawn DAWN RAYMOND, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, from consideration by the Senate (GM653). |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA SAWAI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUZANNE SHRINER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA SHAFFER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK PHONGSAVATH, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
LBT |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRYSS KOJIMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN LUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
HHS |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN COURTNEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
GVO |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERENCE GOMEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
GVO |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACY PERREIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JO BYRNE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
PSM |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAMA HOPKINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
WLA |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN KNUDSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
WLA |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY DONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, VIRGILIO VIERNES, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
HHS |
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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 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 None
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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
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RELATING TO FILMING. (EDT/WLA, WAM) |
Re-referral EDT, WAM |
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RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE. (EDT/WLA, WAM) |
Re-referral EDT, 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 |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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AEN/WLA/EIG |
3/20/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/20/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
3/20/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDT/WLA/AEN |
3/20/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/AEN/EDT |
3/20/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/WLA |
3/20/2026 |
1:03 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/AEN |
3/20/2026 |
1:03 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/AEN/PSM |
3/20/2026 |
2:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/20/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/20/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
3/20/2026 |
4:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU/LBT |
3/23/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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LBT/EDU |
3/23/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/23/2026 |
1:10 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
3/23/2026 |
1:16 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS/PSM |
3/23/2026 |
2:45 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM/HHS |
3/23/2026 |
2:45 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EIG |
3/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/23/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/24/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU/EDT |
3/24/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
3/24/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDT/EIG |
3/24/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
3/24/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
3/24/2026 |
1:06 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN/EIG |
3/24/2026 |
1:10 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
3/24/2026 |
2:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
3/24/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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GVO/HHS |
3/24/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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TRS/EIG/EDU |
3/24/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG/TRS |
3/24/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
3/24/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDT/EIG/CPN |
3/25/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/EDT |
3/25/2026 |
9:40 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/LBT |
3/25/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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LBT/HHS |
3/25/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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AEN/EIG |
3/25/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/30/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana