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

 

 

Fortieth Day

 

 

Lā Kanahā

April 7, 2026, Tuesday

 

 

7 ‘Apelila 2026 - Po‘Alua

11:30 A.M.

 

 

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

Recognizing and celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hawaiian Council and its dedicated service, leadership, and advocacy for the Native Hawaiian Community. (Senator Richards)

 

Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina                                                None

 

 

 

 

Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana                                             None

 

 

 

 

 


House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale                                                                472-481

 

Returning the following Senate bills which on April 6, 2026; passed Third Reading in the House, in amended form:

 

H.C. 472

S.B. 2054, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Hawaii National Guard; Deployment; Federal Law Enforcement; Collaboration

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 473

S.B. 2143, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.

Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Vacancy; Order of Succession

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 474

S.B. 2145, H.D. 1

RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Law Enforcement; Recordings; Private Right of Action

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 475

S.B. 2400, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Transportation; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Wing-in-ground Craft; Seagliders; Passengers; Exemption

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 476

S.B. 2447, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 477

S.B. 2494, H.D. 1

RELATING TO CORRUPTION.

Bribery; Statute of Limitations

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 478

S.B. 2723, H.D. 1

RELATING TO STATE SHERIFFS DAY.

State Sheriffs Day; Commemoration

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 479

S.B. 2727, H.D. 1

RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Anti-discrimination; Statute of Limitations

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

H.C. 480

S.B. 3131, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

RELATING TO PERSONNEL.

Private Secretary; Executive Assistant; Secretary; Administrative Assistant

Agree/Disagree

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 6, 2026; the following House Concurrent Resolution was adopted by the House:

 

H.C. 481

H.C.R. 187, H.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BEGIN INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TEACHER RETENTION IN THE STATE.

Department of Education; Teacher Retention

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa                                                   None

 

 

 

 

Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo                                 None

 

 

 

 

Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala                                                                                None

 

 

Conference Committee Reports  ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā                              None

 

 

 

 

 


Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau                         3432-3459

 

S.S.C.R. 3432

(GVO)

S.C.R. 177

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3433

(GVO)

S.R. 172

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3434

(LBT)

S.C.R. 5

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3435

(LBT)

S.C.R. 85

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.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3436

(LBT)

S.R. 75

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.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3437

(LBT)

S.C.R. 139

REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3438

(LBT)

S.R. 131

REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3439

(LBT)

S.C.R. 146, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3440

(LBT)

S.R. 138, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PHASED MODERNIZATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3441

(PSM/HWN)

S.R. 84, S.D. 1

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)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3442

(TRS)

S.C.R. 31

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3443

(TRS)

S.R. 27

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3444

(HOU)

S.C.R. 46

SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THROUGH INTERIM LOANS TO EXPEDITE THE DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3445

(HOU)

S.R. 45

SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THROUGH INTERIM LOANS TO EXPEDITE THE DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3446

(HOU/EIG)

S.C.R. 48

DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3447

(HOU/EIG)

S.R. 47

DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3448

(EIG)

S.C.R. 9

URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3449

(EIG)

S.R. 11

URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3450

(EIG/AEN)

S.C.R. 83

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3451

(EIG/AEN)

S.R. 73

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3452

(EIG)

S.C.R. 20, S.D. 1

STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3453

(EIG)

S.R. 17, S.D. 1

STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3454

(EIG/PSM)

S.C.R. 56

RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3455

(EIG/PSM)

S.R. 54

RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3456

(GVO/HHS)

S.C.R. 87

ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3457

(GVO/HHS)

S.R. 79

ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3458

(HOU/HHS)

S.C.R. 160

URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' HOMELESS PROGRAMS OFFICE, STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A HOUSING LADDER PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GRADUATE INTO UNSUBSIDIZED HOUSING.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3459

(HOU/HHS)

S.R. 151

URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' HOMELESS PROGRAMS OFFICE, STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A HOUSING LADDER PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GRADUATE INTO UNSUBSIDIZED HOUSING.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā

 

Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia                                                                               None

 

 

 

 

Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae

 

S.S.C.R. 3429

 

Status Page

J.C. 23

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.  (JDC)

Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3430

 

Status Page

J.C. 24

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.  (JDC)

Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3431

 

Status Page

J.C. 25

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.  (JDC)

Consent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La

 

S.S.C.R. 3411

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 28, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.  (PSM)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3412

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 120

URGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT FURTHER SUSTAIN RANGELAND HEALTH AND PASTORALIST LIVELIHOODS.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3413

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 129

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.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3414

 

Status Page

S.R. 121

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.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3415

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 71

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.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3416

 

Status Page

S.R. 66

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.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3417

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 147

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.  (PSM)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3418

 

Status Page

S.R. 139

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.  (PSM)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3419

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 79

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3420

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 179

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3421

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 181

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3422

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 182

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3423

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 60, S.D. 1

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.  (PSM)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3424

 

Status Page

S.R. 81

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3425

 

Status Page

S.R. 174

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3426

 

Status Page

S.R. 176

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3427

 

Status Page

S.R. 177

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.  (PSM/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3428

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 89, S.D. 1

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.  (PSM/HWN)

Adopt

 

 

 

(See S.S.C.R. 3405)

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 69

REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.  (PSM)

Adopt

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa                                                                                                None

 

 

 

 

Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu                                                                                                     None

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e                                                                                                  

 

Waiver of Referral

 

(See S.S.C.R. 3399)

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 74

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025.  (GVO)

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

(See S.S.C.R. 3400)

 

Status Page

S.R. 68

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025.  (GVO)

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

 

Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha

 

Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Honoring and Congratulating University of Hawaii Women’s Basketball Coach Laura Beeman on her retirement. (Senator Kim)

 


Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

 

COMMITTEE

DATE

TIME

ROOM

EDT

4/7/2026

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

HWN

4/7/2026

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EIG/TRS

4/7/2026

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EIG/JDC

4/7/2026

3:01 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

HHS

4/7/2026

3:20 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

WAM

4/8/2026

10:00 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

WAM

4/8/2026

10:01 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

WAM

4/8/2026

10:02 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

JDC/WAM

4/8/2026

10:15 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

WAM/JDC

4/8/2026

10:15 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

EDU/GVO

4/8/2026

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

GVO/EDU

4/8/2026

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

HHS

4/8/2026

1:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HWN/WLA

4/8/2026

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EDU/HWN

4/8/2026

1:01 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA/AEN

4/8/2026

1:01 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EDU/AEN

4/8/2026

1:02 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

EDU

4/8/2026

1:03 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA

4/8/2026

1:04 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

HHS

4/8/2026

1:05 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

WLA

4/8/2026

1:05 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

INFO-CPC-CPN

4/8/2026

2:00 PM

CR 329 & Videoconference

INFO-PSM-HWN

4/8/2026

3:00 PM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

4/9/2026

10:00 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

4/9/2026

10:01 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

4/9/2026

10:03 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

4/10/2026

10:00 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

LBT

4/10/2026

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HOU

4/16/2026

1:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

 

Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana