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

 

 

Fifty-First Day

 

 

Lā Kanalimakumamākahi

April 24, 2026, Friday

 

 

24 ‘Apelila 2026 - Po‘Alima

12:00 P.M.

 

 

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                                         814, 1104

 

G.M. 814

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn KURT KAWAFUCHI, KRISTI MAYNARD, SCOTT HAYASHI, MARJORIE BENNET, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Council on Revenues, from consideration by the Senate (GM516, GM517, GM518, GM519).

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G.M. 1104

Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2256 (ACT 004).

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

 

 

 

 

House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale                                                                818-823

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026, the House discharged conferees to the following bill:

 

H.C. 818

H.B. 2315, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

DOH; Vacation Payout Pilot Program; Home Purchases; Down Payment Assistance; Reports

File

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:

 

 

H.C. 819

S.B. 2471, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.

Business Entities; State-Chartered Credit Unions; Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations; Professional Corporations; Agricultural Cooperative Associations; Consumer Cooperative Associations; Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives; Limited Liability Partnerships; Limited Partnerships; Limited Liability Companies; Nonprofit Associations; Election Activities; Ballot-Issue Activities; Limitations

File

 

 

 

H.C. 820

H.B. 306, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.

State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties

File

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1692, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1842, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2171, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

UH; Enterprise-Related Activities; Counties; Zoning

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2207, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

DAB; Biosecurity Government‑Industry Working Group; Liability; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Rules; Government-Industry Agreements

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026; the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:

 

H.C. 821

H.B. 2315, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

DOH; Vacation Payout Pilot Program; Home Purchases; Down Payment Assistance; Reports

File

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2343, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO VETERANS.

Maui State Veterans Home; HHSC; Oahu Regional Health Care System; State Agency; Maui Affiliation; Transfer; Deadline

 

 

 

 

H.C. 822

H.B. 2296, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs

File

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2026; the House agreed to the proposed Senate amendments to the following House Bills, and said Bills passed Final Reading:

 

 

H.C. 823

H.B. 389, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses

File

 

 

 

 

H.B. 469, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1510, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.

Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1573, H.D. 3, S.D. 1

RELATING TO HEALTH.

AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1705, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.

Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1858, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.

Vital Statistics; Fetal Death; Certificate of Fetal Death; Registration; Filing and Preparation; Permits

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1875, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

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

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1946, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.

Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1961, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 1962, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2001, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.

Love My Library Day; Observed Day

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2093, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.

Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings; Sealing of Medical Records and Professional Evaluations

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2096, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. 2097, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.

Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology

 

 

 

 

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                         3913-3925

 

S.S.C.R. 3913

(PSM/EIG)

H.C.R. 200

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REASSESS PRIOR DETERMINATIONS AND CLOSURE DECISIONS UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT IN LIGHT OF EVOLVING SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND RECENT FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE DESIGNATIONS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3914

(GVO/AEN)

H.C.R. 144, H.D. 2

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3915

(CPN)

G.M. 745

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH IGNACIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3915

(CPN)

G.M. 776

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA SAWAI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3916

(CPN)

G.M. 697

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD EMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3916

(CPN)

G.M. 698

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRINETTE KAUI, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3916

(CPN)

G.M. 699

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANK GOODALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3916

(CPN)

G.M. 714

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREA USHIJIMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3917

(HHS)

G.M. 780

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRYSS KOJIMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

(One Day Notice of

Advise & Consent)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3918

(AEN/HHS)

H.C.R. 33, S.D. 1

ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3919

(EIG/TRS)

H.C.R. 154

REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAIʻI, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KAʻŪ, AND PUNA.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3920

(EIG)

H.C.R. 165

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3921

(EIG/PSM)

H.C.R. 186

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3922

(EIG/AEN)

H.C.R. 206, H.D. 1

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3923

(WLA/HWN)

H.C.R. 166, H.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY STATE LANDS IN EAST OAHU SUITABLE FOR THE PLANTING OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN TREES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3924

(WLA/AEN)

H.C.R. 31

RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3925

(WLA/HOU)

H.C.R. 85, H.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER PARCELS THAT MAKE UP THE EAST KAPOLEI TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT.

*Amended Title

(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. 3886

 

Status Page

G.M. 651

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZACHARY BANTOLINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3887

 

Status Page

G.M. 738

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAIPULAUMAKANIOLONO KEALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3888

 

Status Page

G.M. 683

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.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3888

 

Status Page

G.M. 743

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.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3889

 

Status Page

G.M. 641

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELROY MOLLENA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3889

 

Status Page

G.M. 642

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD FURST, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3889

 

Status Page

G.M. 703

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN DEWALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3890

 

Status Page

G.M. 645

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSEPH PICKARD, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3890

 

Status Page

G.M. 646

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JARRETT MACHADO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3890

 

Status Page

G.M. 647

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELENA BRYANT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (WLA)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3897

 

Status Page

G.M. 749

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH GREGG, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.  (GVO)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3897

 

Status Page

G.M. 783

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN COURTNEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (GVO)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3897

 

Status Page

G.M. 785

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACY PERREIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.  (GVO)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3898

 

Status Page

G.M. 784

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERENCE GOMEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.  (GVO)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3899

 

Status Page

G.M. 773

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Procurement Policy Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA YOUNGLING, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.  (GVO)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3900

 

Status Page

G.M. 531

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLOTTE TOWNSEND, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.  (HHS)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3901

 

Status Page

G.M. 569

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA MEW, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.  (HHS)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3902

 

Status Page

G.M. 679

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.  (HHS)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3909

 

Status Page

G.M. 796

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.  (JDC)

Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3910

 

Status Page

G.M. 797

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.  (JDC)

Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3911

 

Status Page

G.M. 778

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.  (JDC)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3912

 

Status Page

G.M. 750

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.  (JDC)

Advise and Consent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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

 

S.S.C.R. 3883

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 103

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. 3884

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 117

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3885

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 180

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.  (AEN)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3891

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 112

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.  (LBT)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3892

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 18, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HOSPICE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TRENDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY.  (HHS)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3893

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 105, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

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.  (HHS)

*Amended Title

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3894

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 173, S.D. 1

URGING MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A FULL-TIME MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.  (HHS)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3895

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 35

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.  (HHS)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3896

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 98, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

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.  (EIG/HOU)

*Amended Title

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3903

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 42, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.  (EDU)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3904

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 53, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMWIDE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETION AUDIT.  (EDU)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3905

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 181, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

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.  (EDU)

*Amended Title

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3906

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 101, H.D. 1

NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.  (HWN/WLA)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3907

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 43

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.  (TRS/EIG)

Adopt

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 3908

 

Status Page

H.C.R. 193, H.D. 1

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.  (JDC)

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                                                                                                  

 

Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 195

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.  (EDU)

BOE; DOE; Financial Literacy; Graduation Requirements; Standalone Course

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status Page

S.C.R. 196, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.  (EDU)

DOE; Common Bell Schedule; Department Schools; Instructional Minutes

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

 

Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha

 

Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

 

COMMITTEE

DATE

TIME

ROOM

CONF

4/24/2026

1:00 PM

CR 309

CONF

4/24/2026

1:35 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

1:40 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

2:00 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

2:00 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/24/2026

2:30 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/24/2026

2:30 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

2:40 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/24/2026

2:50 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/24/2026

3:00 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/24/2026

3:00 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/24/2026

3:10 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/24/2026

3:15 PM

CR 329

CONF

4/24/2026

3:30 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

3:30 PM

CR 224

CONF

4/24/2026

3:40 PM

CR 016

CONF

4/24/2026

3:40 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/24/2026

3:50 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/24/2026

4:15 PM

CR 229

CONF

4/27/2026

10:00 AM

CR 016

CONF

4/27/2026

10:31 AM

CR 325

WAM

4/27/2026

12:30 PM

CR 211 & Videoconference

WLA

4/27/2026

1:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

CONF

4/28/2026

2:00 PM

CR 329

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Session will convene at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. 

 

Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana