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-Second Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamālua |
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March 23, 2026, Monday |
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23 Malaki 2026 - Po‘Akahi |
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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 792-795, 1101
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CROSS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEIGH LOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICOLE CACAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Informing the Senate that on March 23, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn MARISA ADARO, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Commission on the Status of Women, from consideration by the Senate (GM571). |
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Informing the Legislature that on March 20, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2240 HD1 (ACT 001). |
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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 3103-3140
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(PSM) |
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(PSM) |
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO TOWING PRACTICES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(EIG) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(TRS) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENT OFFICE STAFF SALARIES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC/WAM) |
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(LBT) |
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(LBT) |
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANI EWART, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL TANOUE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Associate Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Gubernatorial Appointee, DANIEL M. GLUCK, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(HHS) |
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. |
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 CHILD CUSTODY. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(TRS/EIG) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
Second Reading (Refer to JDC) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM/JDC) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. |
Second Reading (Refer to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
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 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 None
Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Commending and honoring Robert "Bob" Toyofuku for 50 years of exceptional service and dedicated advocacy for the people of Hawaii. (Senator Keohokalole)
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
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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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WLA |
3/23/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/23/2026 |
1:10 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/23/2026 |
1:11 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT/WLA |
3/23/2026 |
1:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EDT |
3/23/2026 |
1:15 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
3/23/2026 |
1:16 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN/HHS |
3/23/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
3/23/2026 |
1:40 PM |
CR 225 & 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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AEN |
3/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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LBT/CPN |
3/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EIG |
3/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
3/23/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/23/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/24/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/24/2026 |
9:35 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/24/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
3/24/2026 |
9:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
3/24/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 016 & 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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HWN/WLA |
3/24/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/HWN |
3/24/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
3/24/2026 |
1:04 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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TRS/HOU |
3/24/2026 |
1:04 PM |
CR 225 & 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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AEN/HWN |
3/24/2026 |
2:00 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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TRS |
3/24/2026 |
3:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
3/24/2026 |
3:03 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
3/24/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & 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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CPN/TRS |
3/25/2026 |
9:50 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS/CPN |
3/25/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
3/25/2026 |
10:01 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDT/WLA/TRS |
3/25/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & 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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WLA/EDT/AEN |
3/25/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA/HOU/HWN |
3/25/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU/HHS |
3/25/2026 |
1:10 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WLA/EDU |
3/25/2026 |
1:11 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
3/25/2026 |
1:12 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN/HHS/EDT |
3/25/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
3/25/2026 |
1:40 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EDU/CPN |
3/25/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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AEN/EDT |
3/25/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDT/AEN |
3/25/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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LBT/GVO |
3/25/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
3/25/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
3/25/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 224 & 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 Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana