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-Ninth Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamāiwa |
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April 6, 2026, Monday |
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6 ‘Apelila 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
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Honoring Fred 'Pops' Perreira for his dedication to Hawaii boxing and the Westside community. (Senator DeCorte)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 804-805
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE LADERTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH AMEMIYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. |
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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 458-471
Informing the Senate that on April 2, 2026; the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted by the House:
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H.C. 458 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. Competitive Cheerleading; Title IX |
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H.C. 459 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS. Artificial Intelligence; Literacy and Usage Curriculum; Department of Education |
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H.C. 460 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ITS PARTNERS TO INCREASE INVESTMENT IN POLICIES, INCENTIVES, WORKFORCE, AND NURSERY CAPACITY TO REFOREST HAWAII'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. Department of Land and Natural Resources; Reforestation |
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H.C. 461 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MINIMIZE RUMBLE STRIP DIMENSIONS ON A SEGMENT OF KAMEHAMEHA V HIGHWAY ON MOLOKAI TO REDUCE UNINTENDED HAZARDS. Department of Transportation; Rumble Strips; Kamehameha V Highway |
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H.C. 462 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS. DOE; School Meals; Carcinogens |
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H.C. 463 |
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. Governor; BLNR; OPSD; Counties; Tree Canopy; Urban Heat Island Effects |
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H.C. 464 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY AND EQUITY FOR STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC AND AUTOIMMUNE ILLNESSES. Department of Education; Chronic Illnesses; Autoimmune Illnesses; Support |
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H.C. 465 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION. DHRD; Civil Service Positions; Classification and Compensation Systems; Comprehensive Review; Final Report; Collaboration; State Departments, Agencies, and Labor Organizations; High Vacancy Rates; Difficult-to-Fill Positions; Act 180 (2025) |
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H.C. 466 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS. Department of Transportation; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Working Group; Warehouse and Logistics Facilities; Ports; Harbors; Airports |
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H.C. 467 |
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES. County of Maui; County of Kauai; Ordinances; Wildfire Hazards; Wildland-Urban Interface |
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H.C. 468 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAIʻI, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KAʻŪ, AND PUNA. Hele-On Shared Ride Program; County of Hawaii; Expansion |
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H.C. 469 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A SWIMMER CLASSIFICATION FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Department of Education; Public Schools; Swimmer Classification Framework |
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H.C. 470 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS. Improved Health Care; Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis |
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Informing the Senate that on April 2, 2026, the House disagreed to the proposed Senate amendments to the following House bill:
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H.C. 471 |
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. Anti-discrimination; Prohibitions; Certain Characteristics; Intersectionality |
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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 3411-3431
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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URGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT FURTHER SUSTAIN RANGELAND HEALTH AND PASTORALIST LIVELIHOODS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN) |
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN) |
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(AEN) |
URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE HAWAII TRAUMA SYSTEM. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/EIG) |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE HAWAII TRAUMA SYSTEM. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(PSM/HWN) |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the First Circuit, Judicial Nominee, KIRSHA KAULUKANE MILIANANI DURANTE, for a term to expire in 6 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the First Circuit, Judicial Nominee, SIMEONA LYNN LILIUOKALANI AHUNA MARIANO, for a term to expire in 6 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the Third Circuit, Island of Hawai'i, Judicial Nominee, ANDREW MICHAEL KENNEDY, for a term to expire in 6 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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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
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URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE. (CPN) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE. (CPN) |
Adopt |
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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
Waiver of Referral
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL. (PSM) Auditor; Performance Audit; Hawaii State Building Code Council; Governor's Housing Team; Department of Accounting and General Services; Counties |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Recognizing and celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hawaiian Council and its dedicated service, leadership, and advocacy for the Native Hawaiian Community. (Senator Richards)
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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EDU |
4/6/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/6/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/6/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN/HHS |
4/6/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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INFO-CPC-CPN |
4/6/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 329 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/6/2026 |
2:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/6/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
4/6/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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PSM |
4/6/2026 |
3:15 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/7/2026 |
9:15 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/7/2026 |
9:25 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/JDC |
4/7/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN/JDC |
4/7/2026 |
9:32 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/7/2026 |
10:15 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN/WAM |
4/7/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM/CPN |
4/7/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/7/2026 |
10:31 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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EDU/JDC |
4/7/2026 |
10:45 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EDT |
4/7/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/7/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/TRS |
4/7/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/JDC |
4/7/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/7/2026 |
3:20 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/8/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/8/2026 |
10:01 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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EDU/GVO |
4/8/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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GVO/EDU |
4/8/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/8/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HWN/WLA |
4/8/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU/HWN |
4/8/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA/AEN |
4/8/2026 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EDU/AEN |
4/8/2026 |
1:02 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
4/8/2026 |
1:03 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
4/8/2026 |
1:04 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
4/8/2026 |
1:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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INFO-CPC-CPN |
4/8/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 329 & Videoconference |
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INFO-PSM-HWN |
4/8/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/9/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/9/2026 |
10:01 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
4/16/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana