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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Forty-Fourth Day |
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Lā Kanahākumamāhā |
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April 14, 2026, Tuesday |
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14 ‘Apelila 2026 - Po‘Alua |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Hola 10:00 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 807, 809, 1103
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn JUAN VIGIL, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, from consideration by the Senate (GM715). |
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Informing the Senate that on April 14, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn KRISTI MIYAMAE, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, from consideration by the Senate (GM658). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3225 (ACT 003). |
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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 3810
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALPHONSO BRAGGS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & 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
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KOMAREY MOSS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN GILLENTINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAPHNE OKUNAGA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALE ARAKAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATINA SOARES, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LOGAN OKITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTI MIYAMAE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (EDU) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa None
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu
Consent Calendar
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RELATING TO STATE BONDS. (WAM) State Bonds; State Budget |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. (WAM) Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2025; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax |
Third Reading |
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MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. (WAM) Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Emergency Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. (WAM) Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Emergency Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. (WAM) DHRD; Workforce Development; Internships; Internal Recruitment; Civil Service Positions; Minimum Qualifications |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE. (WAM) Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. (WAM) DAB; Biosecurity Government‑Industry Working Group; Liability; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Rules; Government-Industry Agreements |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. (WAM) Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. (WAM) Department of Health; Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office; Oversight Board; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances; State Council on Mental Health; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (WAM) HIEMA; Emergency Management; Emergency Powers; Disasters; Emergencies; Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program; Preparedness; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE. (WAM) DCCA; Insurance Division; Study; Homeowners Insurance; Lava Zones; Report; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS. (WAM) DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (WAM) DAB; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. (WAM) Department of Education; Adult and Community Education; Scope of Programs |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. (WAM) Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. (WAM) Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. (WAM) Legislature; Governor; International Relations; International Cooperative Agreements; Sister-State or Province Partnerships; Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. (WAM) Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. (WAM) DBEDT; Tax Credit; Research Activities; Qualified High Technology Businesses; Annual Cap; Tax Credit Distribution; Certification |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (WAM) Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. (WAM) DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. (WAM) DLNR; Community Co-Management Agreements; Public Lands |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING. (JDC) Department of Transportation; Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. (CPN) Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CESSPOOLS. (CPN/WAM) Cesspools; Cesspool Disclosure Form; Penalties |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (WAM) HHFDC; Housing Development Projects; General Excise Tax Exemptions; County Housing Incentive Programs |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO FILMING. (WAM) DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (WAM) State Health Planning and Development Agency; State Plan on Hearing Loss; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. (WAM) County Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Vehicle Weight Tax; Reports |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (WAM) DOH; KupunAloha Pilot Program; In-Home Care Services; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. (WAM) Filipino Caucus; UH; Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program; Positions; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. (WAM) DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instructional Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs; Braille Literacy Support Services; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. (WAM) Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (WAM) HHFDC; Affordable Housing; County Powers; Sunset |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. (CPN/WAM) Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Physician Assistants; Dietitians; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. (CPN) ʻŌkolehao; Distilled Spirits; Labeling Requirements |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (CPN) Expedited Permits; Insurance; Additional Insureds; Indemnification; Certificates of Occupancy |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. (CPN) Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES. (CPN) Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. (WAM) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies; Allocation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (WAM) Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price |
Third Reading |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. (WAM) AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING. (WAM) EOA; UH; Long-Term Care Financing; Long-Term Care Services and Supports; Home- and Community-Based Care; Appropriation; Report |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. (WAM) DLIR; DHRD; Internship Programs; Workforce Development; On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; Minimum Qualifications; Civil Service; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS. (WAM) Short-term Investment Grade Corporate Bonds; Director of Finance; State Moneys |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY. (WLA) Love My Library Day; Observed Day |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS. (WAM/JDC) DLNR; Taking of Marine Deposits; Permits; Approvals |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. (WAM) Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. (WAM) DBEDT; Department of Taxation; Taxation; Tax Expenditure Disclosure and Evaluation; Income Tax Credits; General Excise and Related Use Tax Exemptions |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (WAM/CPN) DBEDT; Micro-Lending; Credit Enhancement; Loan Loss Reserve; Small Businesses; Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (WAM) HHFDC; Downpayment Loan Assistance Program |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. (CPN/JDC) Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals; Synthetic Performers; Advertising; Disclosure |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME. (JDC) Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Habitual Violent Offenders; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Reports |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS. (JDC) Habitat Conservation Plans; Emergency Medical and Rehabilitation Services Agreement |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (JDC) Counties; Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Housing Projects; Expedited Permits; Reports |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS. (JDC) DOH; Rainwater Catchment Systems |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY. (JDC) DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS. (JDC) Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (JDC) Domestic Violence; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Penalties |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. (JDC) Consumer Protection; Unsolicited Mail and Electronic Mail; Prohibitions |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS. (JDC) Vital Statistics; Fetal Death; Certificate of Fetal Death; Registration; Filing and Preparation; Permits |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ADOPTIONS. (JDC) Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Adoptions; Consent; Notary |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE. (JDC) Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings; Sealing of Medical Records and Professional Evaluations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS. (JDC) Expungement Orders; Violations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE. (JDC) Department of Health; State Emergency Medical Services System; Systems of Care |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. (JDC) Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Involuntary Hospitalization; Community Mental Health Outpatient Programs |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. (JDC) Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY. (JDC) Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (JDC) Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Drug Paraphernalia; Drug Testing Products |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS. (JDC) DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. (JDC) Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA. (JDC) AG; Social Media Platforms; User Accounts; Personal Information; Sensitive Personal Information; Deletion; Deceptive Practices |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. (JDC) Land Use; Passenger Ropeways; Prohibition; Exemption |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920. (JDC) HHCA; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Eligible Transferees and Successors to Homestead Leases |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES. (WAM) DOE; LUC; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Repeal; Fair Share Contribution Accounts; Impact Fee Accounts; Educational Contribution Agreements; Transfer; School Facilities Special Fund; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. (WAM) Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND. (JDC/WAM) EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. (JDC/WAM) Administrative Driver's License Revocation; Notice; Disclosure |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (JDC/WAM) AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO FAMILY. (JDC) Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (JDC/WAM) DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. (JDC/WAM) Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Limits; Purchases |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. (JDC) Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; HI-EMA; Adjutant General; Administrator; Membership |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION. (JDC) Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. (JDC) Insurance Code; Premium Increase; Adjuster; Bill Reviewer; Producer; Disciplinary Licensing Action; Notice Requirements; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Purchase Group |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. (JDC) DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS. (JDC) Dog Attacks; Livestock; Agricultural District; Liability |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. (JDC) Fireworks; Civil Forfeiture; Criminal Enforcement; Air Delivery |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION. (JDC) Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Non-Perishable Tangible Property; Donations; Payment; Financial Reports; Disclosures; Signage |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. (JDC) DOH; Healthcare Facilities; Background Checks; Applicants; Operators |
Third Reading |
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Floor Amendment
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RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS. (WAM) Funds; Emergency Appropriations; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. (WAM) CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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Ordinary Calendar
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RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. (JDC) Pretrial Release; Bail |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SENTENCING. (JDC) Penal Code; Misdemeanors; Sentencing; Nonviolent Offenses |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS. (CPN) DOH; Disposition of Remains; Burial-transit Permit; Cemetery; Crematory; Funeral Establishment; Hydrolysis Facility; Mortuary |
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 HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENT OFFICE STAFF SALARIES. (WAM) Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Investment Office Staff Salary Determination |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (WAM) HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES. (WAM) Hawaii EUTF; Assistant Administrator; Salary Determination |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. (WAM) DOE; SFA; CIP; Districts; Transfer; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE. (JDC) Pedestrian-control Signals; Traffic Code; Countdown Timer |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (JDC) Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS. (JDC) Pedestrian; Violations; Fines; Limitation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. (JDC) DOT; Traffic Safety; Driver's License; Renewal; Motor Vehicle Drivers |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO BIODIESEL. (CPN/WAM) DBEDT; DOT; Biodiesel; Minimum Fuel Requirement; On-Highway Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles; Report |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. (WAM) DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. (WAM) Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; State Small Boat Harbors; Permits; Fees |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE. (CPN) Zero-Emissions Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. (WAM) Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Education; Public School Realignment and Closure Commission; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. (WAM) DAB; Molokai; Biosecurity; Advisory Board; Quarantine Facility; Molokai Biosecurity Plan; Positions; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. (AEN/HHS/WAM) HGIA; Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. (EDU/WAM) DOE; BOE; Superintendent-Level Positions; Cap; Complex Area Superintendents; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ELECTIONS. (JDC) Elections; Political Parties; Qualification; Ballot Placement |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. (WAM) State Budget; Executive Supplemental Budget |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. (WAM/JDC) AG; Civil Immigration Enforcement; State Actors; State Contractors; Protected Community Locations; Statewide Standards; Written Policies; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (WAM/JDC) DOT; Noise Detection Camera Program; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. (WAM) PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments; Rules |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL. (WAM) DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PHARMACY. (CPN) Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacists; Audits; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Exclusion; Health Maintenance Organization; Integrated Delivery System |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. (JDC) Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. (JDC) Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION. (JDC) State Civil Identification Card; Lowering of Age to Obtain |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. (JDC) Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (JDC) Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Facilitative Mediation; Evaluative Mediation; Binding Arbitration |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS. (JDC) Assault in the First and Second Degrees; Strict Liability; Attendant Circumstances; Elders |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. (JDC/CPN) Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. (JDC) SHPD; Historic Preservation; Review; Historic Properties; Private Properties; Project Review; Review Period |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. (WAM/JDC) Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Temporary Restraining Orders; Gun Violence Protective Orders; Public Awareness Campaigns; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS. (JDC/WAM) Judiciary; Eviction Records; Disassociations; Study; Report; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. (JDC/WAM) Immigration; Law Enforcement Agencies; Access to Detained Individuals; Civil Immigration Interviews; Due Process; Public Forums |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. (JDC/WAM) Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (JDC/WAM) DOH; Insurance; Preventive Services Coverage; Recommendations; Standing Orders; Child Health Supervision Services; Immunization; Prevailing Medical Standards; Pharmacists; EUTF |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. (JDC) State and County Law Enforcement; Immigration Enforcement Actions; Prohibition |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION. (CPN/JDC) DLNR; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Aquatic Resources; Fishing Regulations; Commercial Aquarium Collection; Sustainability; Prohibition |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS. (CPN/JDC) Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (WAM/JDC) Transportation; DOT; Sellers; Licensed Dealers; Front Number Plate; Mounting Device; Traffic Code; Racing; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; High-risk Locations; Highway Safety; Counties; Inspections; Registration; School Bus Infraction Detection System; School Bus; Passing; Overtaking; Cameras; Installation; Penalty; Appropriations |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT. (JDC) Coastal Zone Management Act; Special Management Areas; Permitting; Requirements; Development; Excluded Activities; Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects; Exemption; Lahaina; Maui Wildfires |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. (JDC) Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM. (JDC) Bail; Pretrial Release; Nonviolent Offenders |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. (JDC) Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Reproductive Health Care Services; Protections; Abusive Litigation; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Health Carriers; Protected Health Information; Covered Entities |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. (JDC/WAM) Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plan; Response; Penalty |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (JDC/WAM) Hawaii Paroling Authority; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Compassionate Release; Reports; Appropriation |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. (JDC/WAM) Counties; Bureau of Conveyances; Residential Real Property; Zoning Violations; Penalties; Fines; Liens; Foreclosure |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (JDC/WAM) DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. (JDC) Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Facial Coverings; Visible Identification; Civil Immigration Enforcement |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. (JDC) Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting at Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting Without a Meeting; Mail Voting Without a Meeting; Proxies |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. (JDC/WAM) DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury; Felony |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. (JDC/WAM) Mauna Kea; MKSOA; UH; Conservation District Use Permit; Transfer; Astronomical Observatories; Lease Transfer; Fee Transfer; BLNR; DLNR; Continuity of Plans and Administrative Rules; Sovereign Immunity; Extension; Reversion |
Third Reading |
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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
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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HWN |
4/14/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO |
4/14/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/14/2026 |
3:20 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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INFO-CPN-AEN |
4/15/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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INFO-TGWG |
4/15/2026 |
11:30 AM |
CR 430 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/15/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WLA |
4/15/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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INFO-EEP |
4/16/2026 |
9:00 AM |
CR 325 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/16/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HOU |
4/16/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG/HOU |
4/16/2026 |
1:30 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG/CPN |
4/16/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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GVO/AEN |
4/16/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG |
4/16/2026 |
3:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/16/2026 |
3:20 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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HHS |
4/16/2026 |
3:21 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG/TRS |
4/16/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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TRS/EIG |
4/16/2026 |
3:30 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/17/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EDU |
4/17/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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EIG/AEN |
4/17/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/17/2026 |
3:05 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana