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

 

 

Forty-Fourth Day

 

 

Lā Kanahākumamāhā

April 2, 2025, Wednesday

 

 

2 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Akolu

 

Supplement No. 1

 

 

 

Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā

 

Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau                         1559-1640

 

S.S.C.R. 1559

(EDT)

S.C.R. 121, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A TOURISM AND GAMING WORKING GROUP.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1560

(JDC)

S.C.R. 128, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1561

(JDC)

S.R. 107, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1562

(PSM)

S.R. 120, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE THE RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, LICENSEES, PERMITTEES, AND HOLDERS OF EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, UTILITY, OR OTHER PURPOSES, FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1563

(HWN)

S.C.R. 92, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT FORUMS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1564

(HWN)

S.R. 75, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT FORUMS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1565

(HWN)

S.C.R. 161, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1566

(HWN)

S.R. 130, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1567

(HWN)

S.C.R. 168

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER ACCESS PILOT PROJECT DEMONSTRATING THE KOHALA REGION'S CAPACITY FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1568

(HWN)

S.R. 137

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER ACCESS PILOT PROJECT DEMONSTRATING THE KOHALA REGION'S CAPACITY FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1569

(GVO)

S.C.R. 53, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1570

(GVO)

S.R. 35, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1571

(GVO)

S.C.R. 135, S.D. 1

URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1572

(GVO)

S.R. 114, S.D. 1

URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1573

(GVO)

S.C.R. 143, S.D. 1

URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1574

(GVO)

S.R. 156, S.D. 1

URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1575

(AEN/EIG)

S.C.R. 34, S.D. 1

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1576

(AEN/EIG)

S.R. 20, S.D. 1

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1577

(AEN)

S.C.R. 94, S.D. 1

URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1578

(AEN)

S.R. 77, S.D. 1

URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1579

(AEN/EDT)

S.C.R. 141, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1580

(AEN/EDT)

S.R. 159, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1581

(AEN)

S.R. 71

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1582

(EIG/HHS)

S.C.R. 58, S.D. 1

URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1583

(EIG/HHS)

S.R. 42, S.D. 1

URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1584

(EIG/GVO)

S.C.R. 163, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OR ESTABLISH VARIANCE PROCEDURES FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENHANCE LAND USE EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1585

(EIG/GVO)

S.R. 132, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OR ESTABLISH VARIANCE PROCEDURES FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENHANCE LAND USE EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1586

(HHS)

S.C.R. 33, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS BY WHICH THE HAWAII LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING PROGRAM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1587

(HHS)

S.R. 19, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS BY WHICH THE HAWAII LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING PROGRAM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1588

(HHS/AEN)

S.C.R. 104, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, OR THE GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1589

(HHS/AEN)

S.R. 85, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, OR THE GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1590

(JDC)

S.C.R. 26

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITIES AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1591

(JDC)

S.C.R. 158, S.D. 1

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND ALL MEMBERS OF ANY CURRENT AND FUTURE ADMINISTRATION, TO ABIDE BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCLUDING BY COMPLYING WITH ORDERS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES COURTS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1592

(CPN)

S.C.R. 10, S.D. 2

URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1593

(CPN)

S.R. 6, S.D. 2

URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1594

(CPN)

S.C.R. 57, S.D. 1

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A NATIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-STATE INSURANCE CRISIS RESULTING FROM CATASTROPHIC NATURAL DISASTERS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1595

(CPN)

S.R. 41, S.D. 1

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A NATIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-STATE INSURANCE CRISIS RESULTING FROM CATASTROPHIC NATURAL DISASTERS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1596

(CPN)

S.C.R. 70, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1597

(CPN)

S.R. 54, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1598

(CPN)

S.C.R. 123, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES SPECIFIC TO INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF RENTAL HOUSING AND IMPROVING LANDLORD-TENANT INTERACTIONS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1599

(CPN)

S.R. 103, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES SPECIFIC TO INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF RENTAL HOUSING AND IMPROVING LANDLORD-TENANT INTERACTIONS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1600

(CPN)

S.C.R. 155

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PRODUCE A DETAILED REPORT REGARDING THE STATE OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN HAWAIʻI.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1601

(CPN)

S.R. 125

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PRODUCE A DETAILED REPORT REGARDING THE STATE OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN HAWAIʻI.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1602

(CPN/AEN)

S.C.R. 198, S.D. 1

ENCOURAGING HAWAII INSURERS AND THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1603

(TCA)

S.C.R. 31, S.D. 1

ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1604

(TCA)

S.R. 17, S.D. 1

ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1605

(TCA)

S.C.R. 38, S.D. 1

URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1606

(TCA)

S.R. 22, S.D. 1

URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1607

(TCA)

S.C.R. 37

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1608

(TCA)

S.R. 21

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1609

(TCA)

S.C.R. 131

URGING THE STATE TO ACQUIRE THE HAWAII THEATRE TO PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE AND ARTS, PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND FACILITATE ITS CONTINUED PUBLIC USE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1610

(TCA)

S.R. 110

URGING THE STATE TO ACQUIRE THE HAWAII THEATRE TO PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE AND ARTS, PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND FACILITATE ITS CONTINUED PUBLIC USE.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1611

(TCA)

S.C.R. 169, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE STATE ARCHIVES TO EXPAND PUBLIC OUTREACH, SHARE HAWAII'S HISTORY THAT MAY PROVE RELEVANT TODAY, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND EVALUATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1612

(TCA)

S.R. 138, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE STATE ARCHIVES TO EXPAND PUBLIC OUTREACH, SHARE HAWAII'S HISTORY THAT MAY PROVE RELEVANT TODAY, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND EVALUATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1613

(TCA)

S.C.R. 150, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZING THE TRANSPORT OF WATERBORNE CARGO.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1614

(TCA)

S.C.R. 180, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1615

(TCA)

S.R. 150, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1616

(TCA)

S.C.R. 181, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON LOWERING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION TO 0.05 GRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER ONE HUNDRED MILLILITERS OF BLOOD WITH THE INTENT OF PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SAVING LIVES ON HAWAII'S ROADS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1617

(TCA)

S.R. 151, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON LOWERING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION TO 0.05 GRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER ONE HUNDRED MILLILITERS OF BLOOD WITH THE INTENT OF PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SAVING LIVES ON HAWAII'S ROADS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1618

(TCA)

S.C.R. 195

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1619

(TCA)

S.R. 175

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1620

(TCA)

S.C.R. 196, S.D. 1

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1621

(TCA)

S.R. 176, S.D. 1

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1622

(TCA)

S.C.R. 197, S.D. 1

RECOGNIZING JUNE 21, 2025, AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY, JULY 1, 2025, AS CANADA DAY, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY, IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF CANADA AND HAWAII, THE INDEPENDENT SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE OF CANADA, AND A COMMITMENT TO NEVER AGAIN ALLOW THE SOVEREIGN RIGHT OF A PEOPLE TO SELF DETERMINATION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THEIR WILL.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1623

(TCA)

S.R. 177, S.D. 1

RECOGNIZING JUNE 21, 2025, AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY, JULY 1, 2025, AS CANADA DAY, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY, IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF CANADA AND HAWAII, THE INDEPENDENT SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE OF CANADA, AND A COMMITMENT TO NEVER AGAIN ALLOW THE SOVEREIGN RIGHT OF A PEOPLE TO SELF DETERMINATION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THEIR WILL.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1624

(TCA/HRE)

S.C.R. 178, S.D. 1

URGING THE EAST-WEST CENTER TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THE STATE SHARE ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WHERE IT MIGHT BE MOST HELPFUL TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1625

(TCA/HRE)

S.R. 148, S.D. 1

URGING THE EAST-WEST CENTER TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THE STATE SHARE ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WHERE IT MIGHT BE MOST HELPFUL TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1626

(TCA/PSM)

S.C.R. 231, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1627

(TCA/PSM)

S.R. 207, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1628

(TCA/PSM)

S.R. 179, S.D. 1

AFFIRMING HAWAII'S PATH TO FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, RESILIENCY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION BY URGING INCREASED CAUTION CONCERNING FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CALLING ON DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ACCELERATE THE ELIMINATION OF HAWAII'S DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTS SERVING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING FUELS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND INTRA-STATE TRANSPORTATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 2045.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1629

(TCA)

S.C.R. 12, S.D. 1

RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1630

(TCA)

S.R. 8, S.D. 1

RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1631

(TCA/AEN)

S.C.R. 132, S.D. 1

ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY AND RAPA NUI SUMMIT DECLARATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1632

(TCA/AEN)

S.R. 111, S.D. 1

ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY AND RAPA NUI SUMMIT DECLARATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1633

(TCA/AEN)

S.C.R. 157

URGING THE STATE TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF AREAS BEYOND NATIONAL JURISDICTION AND SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND POLICY MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AT THE STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1634

(TCA/AEN)

S.R. 127

URGING THE STATE TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF AREAS BEYOND NATIONAL JURISDICTION AND SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND POLICY MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AT THE STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS.

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1635

(TCA/CPN)

S.C.R. 222, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TOW COMPANIES.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1636

(TCA/CPN)

S.R. 197, S.D. 1

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TOW COMPANIES.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1637

(TCA/EDU)

S.C.R. 117, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1638

(TCA/EDU)

S.R. 98, S.D. 1

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1639

(CPN/AEN)

S.R. 178, S.D. 1

ENCOURAGING HAWAII INSURERS AND THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 1640

(CPN)

S.C.R. 44, S.D. 2

REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE WHOSE PURVIEW INCLUDES CONSUMER PROTECTION TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILY NOTICE AND STANDARDIZED CONSENT PROVISIONS FOR PRE-NEED CONTRACTS GOVERNING CREMATION.

*Amended Title

(One Day Notice of

Adoption)