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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Fiftieth Day |
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Lā Kanalima |
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April 23, 2026, Thursday |
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23 ‘Apelila 2026 - Po‘Ahā |
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12:00 P.M. |
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Hola 12:00 P.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 813
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn NANCY CARR SMITH, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Land Use Commission, from consideration by the Senate (GM765). |
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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 810-817
Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 810 |
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Third-Party Payment Processor Website Contributions; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Hawaii State Hospital; Positions; Civil Service Exemptions |
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RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing |
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RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS. Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. 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 |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Reports |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses |
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RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation; Island Burial Councils |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENT OFFICE STAFF SALARIES. Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Investment Office Staff Salary Determination |
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RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. DHRD; Workforce Development; Internships; Internal Recruitment; Civil Service Positions; Minimum Qualifications |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence |
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RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. DLIR; DHRD; Internship Programs; Workforce Development; On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; Minimum Qualifications; Civil Service; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program; Appropriation |
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H.C. 811 |
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS. DLNR; Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities; Exception; Reports |
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RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. Equality Caucus; Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Pet Medication; Consumer Prescription Choice |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Supporting Documents; Electronic Signature; Indemnification |
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RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND. HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program; Computation of Interest; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Affordable Housing Revolving Fund |
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RELATING TO JURISDICTION. Family Court; Jurisdiction; Criminal Offenses; Minor Defendants; Abuse; Trauma |
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RELATING TO EQUITY. Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodations; Public Entity Construction; Exemptions |
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RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES. State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; State Business Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Hawaii Food and Production Innovation Network; Health Care Services; Exemption; Extension |
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RELATING TO THE COUNTIES. Counties; Public Lands; Closure; Restriction |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND. ADC; Agricultural Development; Hawaii Island; Property Manager; Position |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. CSC; State Contractors; State Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. DAGS; DOE; Office of the State Construction Manager; Pilot Program; Design Review Special Fund; Positions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS. Judiciary Package; Public Servants; Harassment |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. DHS; Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homeless Programs Office; Consolidation; Homelessness; Reports; Appropriation; GO Bonds |
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RELATING TO BOATING. Boating and Ocean Recreation; Penalties |
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RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. Deaf; Hearing Impaired; Disability; Motor Vehicle Registration; Law Enforcement |
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RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS. Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Ocean Cluster; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Governing Board; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AMBULANCES. DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE MAUI WILDFIRE EXPOSURE STUDY AND MAUI HEALTH REGISTRY. University of Hawaii; Maui Wildfire Exposure Study; Maui Health Registry; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD. Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Rules; Department of Transportation |
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RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. ERS; Executive Personnel; Civil Service Exemption |
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RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE. DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. DAB; ADC; State Agencies; Agricultural Workforce Housing Incentives; Agricultural Leases; State Procurement; Preferences; Report |
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RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. UH; Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Certification Periods; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Reports |
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2026, the House changed conferee assignments to the following bills:
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H.C. 812 |
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. DCCA; AG; OCP; Artificial Intelligence; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports |
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RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS. Department of Health; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Independent Audit; Deposit Beverage Distributor |
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2026, the House discharged conferees to the following bill:
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H.C. 813 |
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES. Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
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Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2026; the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:
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H.C. 814 |
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses |
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RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES. Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement |
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H.C. 815 |
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS. DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties |
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RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY. Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors |
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RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS. Vital Statistics; Fetal Death; Certificate of Fetal Death; Registration; Filing and Preparation; Permits |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Reproductive Health Care Services; Protections; Abusive Litigation; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Health Carriers; Protected Health Information; Covered Entities |
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RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES. Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General |
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RELATING TO FAMILY. Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation |
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RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY. Love My Library Day; Observed Day |
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RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE. Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings; Sealing of Medical Records and Professional Evaluations |
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RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS. Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings |
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RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION. Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology |
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Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 816 |
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. AG; OCP; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Smart Household Security Device Data; Prohibition; Consent; Law Enforcement Agencies; Warrants; Emergency Situation |
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RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use |
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RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES. Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Small Boat Harbors; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; Master Plan |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness; Kauhale Projects; Reporting Requirements |
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RELATING TO FIREARMS. Firearms; Penalties; Possession; Temporary Restraining Orders; Protective Orders; Controlled Substances; Methamphetamine |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES. Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency |
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H.C. 817 |
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO ALCOHOL. Alcohol; Liquor Tax Law; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Definition; Rate |
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RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance |
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RELATING TO DEMENTIA. Executive office on Aging; Hanai Memory Network Program; Dementia Care; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES. Disaster Services; HIEMA; Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Communications; Limited English Proficiency; Language Access; Official Announcements; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter; Program; Reports; Position; Appropriations |
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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 3883-3912
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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. |
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(AEN) |
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN. |
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(AEN) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATING PROJECTS WITH AGRICULTURAL RESERVOIRS AND IRRIGATION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZACHARY BANTOLINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAIPULAUMAKANIOLONO KEALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NOAH DOLIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRAHAM HART, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELROY MOLLENA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD FURST, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN DEWALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSEPH PICKARD, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JARRETT MACHADO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WLA) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELENA BRYANT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
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) |
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(HHS) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HOSPICE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TRENDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY. |
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(HHS) |
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING STRATEGIES AND RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND SUBSPECIALTIES ACROSS ALL HEALTH CARE SETTINGS, AND TO MAINTAIN A REPOSITORY FOR THIS INFORMATION. *Amended Title |
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(HHS) |
URGING MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A FULL-TIME MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI. |
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(HHS) |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(GVO) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH GREGG, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN COURTNEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACY PERREIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(GVO) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERENCE GOMEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(GVO) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Procurement Policy Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA YOUNGLING, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLOTTE TOWNSEND, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA MEW, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, KELSEY LEW, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(EDU) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EDU) |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMWIDE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETION AUDIT. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(EDU) |
AFFIRMING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF SECTION 302A-1116, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, IS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE SUBSTANTIVELY TEMPORARY POSITIONS ONLY. *Amended Title |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(HWN/WLA) |
NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TRS/EIG) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LAUIKI STREET, AND KAMOKU STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH HIHIWAI STREET TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY NEAR ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(JDC) |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Island of Maui), Gubernatorial Appointee, ANNALISA M. BERNARD LEE, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, MICHAEL K. SOONG, for a term to expire in 10 years. |
(One Day Notice of Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA SHAFFER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(JDC) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. |
(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 Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANNY OJIRI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL GUY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIMBERLY AGAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRY FISCHER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MERICIA ELMORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRANT TABURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, TROY LAZARO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEAH BELMONTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MCCULLY, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WEST, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELLE AGBIGAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAIANA NEIZMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARTH YAMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (HOU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN KUNZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (HOU) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, TIMMY HIRANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, JULIE TANABE GOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEAN PAUL VELASQUEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, CORRINE MAUL DE SOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEO WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTIN BABA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL STOEBNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN MARTIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBYN JUMAWAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAN HIROTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACIE KELIINOI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRANDON RABANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, JASON MONIZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (AEN) |
Advise and Consent |
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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. (EDT) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, KERESTIN WALKER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARIA CASTILLO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN SIMONDS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (JDC) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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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. (HOU) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES. (EDU) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE. (EDU) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON OLELO NIIHAU. (EDU/HWN) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. (EDU) |
Adopt |
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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. (WLA) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARTS DATA AND MAPPING TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE SURVEY OF ENTITIES ENGAGED IN ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE DATABASE AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM MAP OF ARTS ENTITIES AND PROGRAMS. (WLA) |
Adopt |
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ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN. (WLA) |
Adopt |
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN HAWAII. (WLA) |
Adopt |
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ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. (WLA) |
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
Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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WLA |
4/23/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/23/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2026 |
2:35 PM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/23/2026 |
3:00 PM |
CR 329 |
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CONF |
4/23/2026 |
3:35 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/23/2026 |
4:00 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/24/2026 |
9:15 AM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/24/2026 |
9:30 AM |
CR 329 |
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JDC |
4/24/2026 |
10:00 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/24/2026 |
10:20 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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CONF |
4/24/2026 |
10:30 AM |
CR 325 |
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CONF |
4/24/2026 |
1:00 PM |
CR 309 |
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WAM |
4/27/2026 |
12:30 PM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana