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 2025 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2025
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Forty-First Day |
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Lā Kanahākumamākahi |
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March 28, 2025, Friday |
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28 Malaki 2025 - Po‘Alima |
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11:30 A.M. |
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Hola 11:30 A.M. |
A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.
Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Roll Call ǀ Kāhea Papa Inoa
Approval of the Journal ǀ ‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai
Introductions ǀ Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa
Floor Presentation(s) ǀ Ho‘olauna Ma Ka ‘Ākoakoa Nui
Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late Professor Daniel W. Y. Kwok. (Senator Chang)
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 771-785
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN KAWAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN KAWAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
HRE |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHAYLYN ORNELLAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
HWN |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY LO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL MAGAOAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, SYLVIA LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHELLIE PAIVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL UNEBASAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the School Facilities Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAMIEN KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
EDU |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, GWEN MCDONALD, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, BENTON PANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
WTL |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRENCE GEORGE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
HRE |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDY HENSEL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
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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 393-408
Returning the following Senate Bills which passed Third Reading in the House on March 27, 2025:
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H.C. 393 |
RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Utilities Commission; Energy Data Collection Program; HIEMA; OHS; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Emergency Management |
File |
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H.C. 394 |
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD. Militia; National Guard; Assault in the Second Degree |
File |
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Returning the following Senate Bill which passed Third Reading in the House on March 27, 2025, in an amended form:
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H.C. 395 |
RELATING TO PARKING. Disabled Persons; Electric Vehicles; Parking; Counties; Ordinances |
Agree/Disagree |
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H.C. 396 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT ON DESECRATION LAWS IN THE PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM. Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; Department of Agriculture |
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H.C. 397 |
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO RELOCATE THE PEARL CITY POST OFFICE TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA. United States Postal Service; Pearl City Post Office; United States Navy Property; Relocation |
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H.C. 398 |
REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A DEDICATED ANIMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLEX WITHIN KALAELOA PARKLANDS. Kalaleoa Parklands; Animal Education and Training Facility; City and County of Honolulu |
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H.C. 399 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS. University of Hawaii Maui College; Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSN |
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H.C. 400 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ASSESS THE CRITERIA REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE AND CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY. Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity; Education |
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H.C. 401 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL CLIMATE WEEK IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE TO SPREAD CLIMATE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. Department of Education; Climate Week; Public School Students; Climate Awareness |
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H.C. 402 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO POST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO GUN SAFETY AND STORAGE LAWS. Department of Education; Gun Safety and Storage |
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H.C. 403 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII STATE FELLOWS PROGRAM. DHRD; State Agencies; Hawaii State Fellows Program; Fellowship; Public Employment; Report |
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H.C. 404 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES. Department of Education; School Meals; Report |
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H.C. 405 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC. Office of Wellness and Resilience; Report; Trauma-informed Care; Children |
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H.C. 406 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT THE ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT IN THE STATE. Department of Human Services; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
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H.C. 407 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC. Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity |
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H.C. 408 |
ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE FOR SPEED (SIMPLIFYING PERMITTING FOR ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO IDENTIFY ACTIONS NEEDED TO EXPEDITE, FACILITATE, AND COORDINATE STATE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERMIT PROCESSES. Task Force for Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development; Permitting |
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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 28
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, Judicial Appointee, SONYA H. TOMA, for a term to expire in 6 years. |
JDC |
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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 1369-1370
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(PSM) |
RELATING TO FIREARMS. |
Second Reading (One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(PSM) |
RELATING TO FIREARMS. |
Second Reading (One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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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 None
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La None
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa None
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu
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RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS. (JDC) Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Written Information |
Third Reading |
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RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS. (JDC) Taxation; Tax Appeals; Filing; Appeal from Final Judgment |
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
Waiver of Referral
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WAM |
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OUTFALL AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KIKIAOLA, KEKAHA, KAUAI, FOR A SHORELINE PROTECTION STRUCTURE, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONCRETE STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT EWA BEACH, EWA, OAHU, FOR A SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAIE, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR A ROCK REVETMENT THAT INCLUDES STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF INTRAVENOUS KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN ALL STATE FACILITIES, STATE PARKS, AND CITY AND COUNTY PARKS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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WAM |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN ALL STATE FACILITIES, STATE PARKS, AND CITY AND COUNTY PARKS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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COMMITTEE |
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HHS |
3/28/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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EIG/PSM |
3/28/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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LBT |
3/28/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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PSM/EIG |
3/28/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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WTL |
3/28/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EIG/WTL |
3/28/2025 |
3:15 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
3/31/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
3/31/2025 |
10:01 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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CPN/JDC |
4/1/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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JDC/CPN |
4/1/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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CPN/AEN |
4/1/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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JDC/WAM |
4/1/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM/JDC |
4/1/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/1/2025 |
10:01 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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HHS/CPN |
4/1/2025 |
10:02 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/1/2025 |
10:05 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/1/2025 |
10:06 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/1/2025 |
10:07 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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HWN |
4/1/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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EIG/HHS |
4/1/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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EIG/GVO |
4/1/2025 |
3:01 PM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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TCA |
4/1/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN/WAM |
4/2/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM/CPN |
4/2/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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WAM |
4/2/2025 |
10:01 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
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JDC |
4/3/2025 |
10:00 AM |
CR 016 & Videoconference |
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AEN |
4/4/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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CPN |
4/11/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana