The Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature

Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānāwai Kanakolu Kūmālua

State of Hawaii

Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i

Regular Session of 2024 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2024

 

 

Fifteenth Day

 

 

Lā ‘Umikumamālima

February 8, 2024, Thursday

 

 

8 Pepeluali 2024 - Po‘Ahā

11:30 A.M.

 

 

Hola 11:30 A.M.

 

A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.

 

 

 

 

Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā

 

Roll Call ǀ Kāhea Papa Inoa

 

 

Approval of the Journal ǀ ‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai

 

 

Introductions ǀ Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana                                         359-384

 

D.C. 359

From the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands dated October 5, 2023, transmitting the Reports on Non-General Fund Information pursuant to Sections 37-47, 37-48, and 37-49, HRS.

File

 

 

 


D.C. 360

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated October 30, 2023, transmitting the Notification to the Legislature of a Transfer from Non-General Funds to General Fund FY 24, October 20, 2023, pursuant to Section 37-46, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 361

From the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization dated December 14, 2023, transmitting the Annual Report for FY2023 and FY2024 (July - December) pursuant to Chapter 279D, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 362

From the County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management dated December 28, 2023, transmitting the Report pursuant to H.C.R. No. 208, H.D. 1 (2023).

File

 

 

 

D.C. 363

From the County of Hawaii Department of Water Supply dated January 4, 2024, transmitting the Report pursuant to S.C.R. No. 35, H.D. 1 (2023) and H.R. No. 56 (2023).

File

 

 

 

D.C. 364

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 16, 2024, transmitting the Special-Purpose Financial Audit of the Hawaii Convention Center pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 365

From the Public Utilities Commission dated January 16, 2024, transmitting the Public Utilities Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 pursuant to Sections 269-5 and 269-33(c), HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 366

From the Department of the Attorney General dated January 17, 2024, transmitting the Report on Recommendations for Denial of Claims for Legislative Relief pursuant to Section 37-77, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 367

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 17, 2024, transmitting the Review of Special Funds, Revolving Funds, Trust Funds, and Trust Accounts of the Department of Budget and Finance (Report No. 24-01) pursuant to Section 23-12, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 368

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 17, 2024, transmitting the Financial Audit of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 369

From the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands dated January 17, 2024, transmitting the Annual Activity Report pursuant to Act 279, SLH 2022.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 370

From the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations dated January 16, 2024, transmitting the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Annual Report pursuant to Act 100, SLH 1999.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 371

From the University of Hawaii dated January 18, 2024, transmitting the Annual Report on Workforce Development Programs pursuant to Section 202-10, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 372

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 19, 2024, transmitting the Financial and Compliance Audit of the Department of Health, Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 373

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 19, 2024, transmitting the Financial and Compliance Audit of the Department of Health, Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 374

From the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations dated January 19, 2024, transmitting the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division's Penalty Adjustment Report pursuant to Section 396-10(o), HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 375

From the Department of Health dated December 29, 2023, transmitting the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund 2023 Report pursuant to Section 340E-33, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 376

From the Act 200 Working Group dated January 18, 2024, transmitting an update pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 377

From the Department of Agriculture dated January 18, 2024, transmitting the Final Report on the Economic Study on Changes in Coffee Labeling Law pursuant to Act 222, SLH 2022.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 378

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 22, 2024, transmitting the Financial and Compliance Audit of the Department of Transportation, Administration Division, pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 379

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 23, 2024, transmitting the Financial and Compliance Audit of the Department of Transportation, Airports Division, pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 380

From the Department of Education dated January 22, 2024, transmitting the Annual Report on Critical Emergency Response Pilot pursuant to Act 143, SLH 2023.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 381

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated January 9, 2024, transmitting the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Annual Report pursuant to Section 87A-25, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 382

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 23, 2024, transmitting the Audit of the Hawai‘i State Hospital’s Implementation of the Hawai‘i Information Portal (Report No. 24-02) pursuant to S.C.R. No. 82 (2022).

File

 

 

 

D.C. 383

From the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism dated January 17, 2024, transmitting the 2023 HI 3Ts School Technology Laboratories Fund Response pursuant to Section 302A-1314, HRS.

File

 

 

 

D.C. 384

From the Office of the Auditor dated January 23, 2024, transmitting the Financial Audit of the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority pursuant to Chapter 23, HRS.

File

 

 

 

House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale                                                                     None

 

 

 

 

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

 

Senate Bill(s)

None

Senate Concurrent Resolution(s)

13

Senate Resolution(s)

6

 

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

 

 

 

 

 


 

Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau                         2184-2205

 

S.S.C.R. 2184

(HHS)

S.B. 2405

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2185

(HHS)

S.B. 958, S.D. 1

RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN/WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2186

(HHS)

S.B. 2285, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2187

(HHS)

S.B. 2467, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2188

(JDC)

S.B. 3274, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2189

(JDC)

S.B. 3174, S.D. 1

RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2190

(JDC)

S.B. 2823, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2191

(JDC)

S.B. 3029, S.D. 1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2192

(JDC)

S.B. 2521, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2193

(JDC)

S.B. 2376

RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2194

(WAM)

S.B. 572, S.D. 1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Recommit to WAM

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2195

(WAM)

S.B. 578, S.D. 1

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Recommit to WAM

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2196

(HHS)

S.B. 2529, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2197

(HHS)

S.B. 3143, S.D. 1

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2198

(JDC)

S.B. 2381, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2199

(EDU)

S.B. 2257, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Recommit to EDU

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2200

(PSM)

S.B. 2094, S.D. 1

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2201

(PSM)

S.B. 1392, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PERIODIC REVIEWS OF DETAINEES IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2202

(PSM/HWN)

S.B. 3016, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2203

(PSM/HHS)

S.B. 2565

RELATED TO PUBLIC PARKS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2204

(PSM/HHS)

S.B. 2903

RELATING TO WILDFIRE-AFFECTED AREAS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2205

(EDU)

S.B. 2072, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                              None

 

 

 

 

Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La                                                          None

 

 

 

 

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                         

 

S.B. 572, S.D. 1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

(WAM)

Re-referral

AEN, WAM

 

 

 

S.B. 578, S.D. 1

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

(WAM)

Re-referral

LBT, WAM/JDC

 

 

 

S.B. 2257, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

(EDU)

Re-referral

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e                                                             None

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e                                                                                          None

 

 

Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha

 

Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

 

COMMITTEE

DATE

TIME

ROOM

HWN/EET

2/8/2024

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

WTL/HOU

2/8/2024

1:00 PM

CR 225

EET

2/8/2024

1:01 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WTL/HOU

2/8/2024

1:01 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HOU/AEN

2/8/2024

1:05 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HOU

2/8/2024

1:15 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HWN/WTL

2/8/2024

1:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

WTL/HWN

2/8/2024

1:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN/TCA

2/8/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

GVO

2/8/2024

3:00 PM

CR 225

HRE/PSM/WTL

2/8/2024

3:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

TCA/AEN

2/8/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

GVO

2/8/2024

3:01 PM

CR 225

HRE/PSM

2/8/2024

3:01 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

GVO/PSM

2/8/2024

3:02 PM

CR 225

GVO

2/8/2024

3:03 PM

CR 225

HRE/LBT

2/8/2024

3:05 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

LBT/HRE

2/8/2024

3:05 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

TCA

2/8/2024

3:05 PM

CR 224

TCA/EET

2/8/2024

3:05 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

TCA

2/8/2024

3:10 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

HRE

2/8/2024

3:30 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

CPN

2/9/2024

9:30 AM

CR 229 & Videoconference

JDC

2/9/2024

9:30 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

CPN

2/9/2024

9:45 AM

CR 229

CPN

2/9/2024

9:46 AM

CR 229

AEN/HHS

2/9/2024

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

HHS/AEN

2/9/2024

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN

2/9/2024

1:05 PM

CR 224

AEN/WTL

2/9/2024

1:05 PM

CR 224

AEN

2/9/2024

1:06 PM

CR 224

WTL

2/9/2024

1:10 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

LBT/EDU

2/9/2024

3:00 PM

CR 229

LBT/PSM

2/9/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

PSM/LBT

2/9/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

PSM

2/9/2024

3:01 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

EDU

2/9/2024

3:05 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

LBT

2/9/2024

3:10 PM

CR 224

LBT

2/9/2024

3:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

LBT

2/9/2024

3:17 PM

CR 224

WTL

2/12/2024

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

HHS/LBT

2/12/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

LBT/HHS

2/12/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

WTL/PSM/TCA

2/12/2024

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HHS/JDC

2/13/2024

9:00 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

CPN

2/13/2024

9:20 AM

CR 229 & Videoconference

CPN/EET

2/13/2024

9:30 AM

CR 229

HWN/HHS

2/13/2024

1:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN/GVO

2/13/2024

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

GVO/AEN

2/13/2024

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

TCA

2/13/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224

CPN

2/14/2024

9:30 AM

CR 229 & Videoconference

CPN

2/16/2024

9:30 AM

CR 229 & Videoconference

INFO-LBT

2/16/2024

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024.

 

Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana