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-Ninth Day |
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Lā Kanahākumamāiwa |
April 11, 2025, Friday |
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11 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Alima |
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
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina 793-794, 1102-1118
Informing the Senate that on 04-10-2025, the Governor has withdrawn RANDALL HIRONAKA, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Defender Council, from consideration by the Senate (GM738). |
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Informing the Senate that on 04-10-2025, the Governor has withdrawn MICHAEL MAGAOAY, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Education, from consideration by the Senate (GM775). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB998 (ACT 002). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB145 HD1 (ACT 003). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB386 (ACT 004). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB132 HD1 (ACT 005). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB408 (ACT 006). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1341 (ACT 007). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1382 (ACT 008). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB994 HD1 (ACT 009). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1175 (ACT 010). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1319 SD1 (ACT 011). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB100 SD2 (ACT 012). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB289 (ACT 013). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1291 SD1 (ACT 014). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1447 (ACT 015). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB137 HD1 (ACT 016). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB112 SD2 (ACT 017). |
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Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB392 HD1 (ACT 018). |
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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 704-705
Informing the Senate that on April 10, 2025, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bills:
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE. Travel Insurance; Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producers; Regulatory Framework; Licensing; Registration |
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RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks |
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RELATING TO SURFING. DOE; Surfing; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Electronic Filing; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment |
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RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs |
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RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND. DLIR; Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund; Actuarial Study; Report |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. DLE; ATG; Retirees; ERS; EUTF; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report |
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RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING. Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels; Sun Screening Devices; Fines |
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RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES. License Plates; Electronic License Plates; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. Traffic Safety; Kamehameha Highway; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee |
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES. HSEO; Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. DHS; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. SHPDA; Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; Reports |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Waste-to-energy Facility; Emissions; Standards; Air Pollution Control Permit |
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RELATING TO VEHICULAR PURSUIT. Law Enforcement; Vehicular Pursuit Policy |
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RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT. Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase |
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. State Budget |
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RELATING TO CANNABIS. DOH; Medical Cannabis; Access; Provider-Patient Relationships; Certification; Inter-Dispensary Sales; Cannabis Cultivator; Licensure; Requirement; Cease and Desist Notice; Penalty; Violations; Affirmative Defense; Conclusive Basis; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Exceptions; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS. Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dietitians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health |
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RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties |
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RELATING TO FISHPONDS. UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS. DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. SFA; Department of Education; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP. Wai ?Opae; ?Opae ?Ula; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp |
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RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines |
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RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION. Covered Offender Registration; Sexual Offense; Public Access; Termination of Registration |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat |
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RELATING TO JURY DUTY. Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit |
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget |
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RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit |
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RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget |
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RELATING TO LOBBYING. State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency; Procurement |
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RELATING TO REMEDIES. Statute of Repose; Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Construction Defect; Mediation; Statute of Limitations |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES. DOE; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Construction Cost Component; Rules; Report |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. DOA; DCCA; Biosecurity Emergency Response Program; Quarantine; Transitional Facilities; Licensed Biosecurity Inspectors; Penalties; Readiness and Response Agreements; Invasive Species Dashboard; Pest Management Plans; Plant Care Component Program; Rules; Positions; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS. DLIR; DHRD; On-the-job Training Work Experience Program; Private Sector; Executive Branch; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES. Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-state Office; Republic of the Philippines; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES. Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tax Increase; Revenue; Disposition; Debt Reduction |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. UH; Nursing; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT. Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Businesses; Technology Enablement; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS. DBEDT; Start-Up Business; Financing; Support; Contracted Services; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY. Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance |
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RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION. Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification |
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RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION. DOH; Fall Prevention; Older Adults; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW. Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Unemployment Claims; Registration for Work; Electronic Notification |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy |
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RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA. HDOA; Mamaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. DLNR; DOA; HTA; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Transportation; Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; Natural Resources; Working Group; Fees; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO RED HILL. Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund |
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RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT. Equipment; Personnel; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY. CWRM; Water Shortage and Emergency; Water Shortage Declaration; Notice |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. BLNR; DLNR; DAGS; Land Survey Division; Public Lands; Lands Set Aside; Survey; State Agencies; Dispute Resolution; Transfer; GIS; Risk Category |
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RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Ahi Product; Unfair and Deceptive Practices |
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RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM. UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE. UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Sciences and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS. DHHL; Repair and Maintenance; Mercantile Projects; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH. OYS; Safe Spaces for Youth Program; Homeless Youth and Young Adults; Shelter; Reports |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS. DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. AG; DLE; Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; Gun Establishment; Grants; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DLE; DOT; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; State Highway Fund; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS. Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Pilot Program; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Executive Office on Aging; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING. Kupuna Caucus; EOA; SHIP; Low-Income Subsidy Programs; Medicaid; Medicare; Medi-Medi Project; Underserved Populations; Community Outreach; Application and Renewal Process; Reports; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. AG; DOH; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices; Reports |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS. Counties; OPSD; Shoreline Management; Development; Special Management Areas; Permits |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Purchase of Equity; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Covered Electronic Devices; Collection; Recycling; Manufacturers; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Positions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS. ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE. OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. DOA; Working Group; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. DOH; Health Care; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Transfer |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Fireworks; DLE; Enforcement; Safety; Education; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS. BLNR; DLNR; SHPD; Review and Comment; Affordable Housing; Historic Preservation; Historic Preservation Review; Third-Party Consultants; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS. HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO LIABILITY. Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Counties |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Climate Change; Mass Transit; Zero Emissions; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. HHCA; Act 130; Secretary of the Interior; Congressional Approval |
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RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS. Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Fiduciary Duty; Penalties |
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RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO LABELING. DOH; Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection; Positions; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE. DBEDT; DAGS; DCCA; Broadband Office; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Broadband Revolving Fund; Positions; Appropriations |
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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 HOMELESSNESS. DOH; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Homelessness; Substance Abuse; Mental Illness; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO LAULAU DAY. Laulau Day; Day of Observance |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Department of Education; Librarian Pilot Program; Education; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Waste or Disposal Facilities; Prohibition; Significant Aquifers |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS. Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Crop Loans; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. SPO; State Procurement Automation System Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES. Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund; Establishment; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. ADC; DOA; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Program; Special Fund; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE. Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS. DAGS; Judiciary; DLE; Emergency Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling |
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RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS. PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM. PUC; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Program; Universal Service Fund; Print Disabilities |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions |
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RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. DLE; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes; State Fire Marshal Selection Commission; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND. Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Repeal |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership |
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RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES. Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY. HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition |
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RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS. Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers |
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Department of Human Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Emergency Appropriation |
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RELATING TO NUISANCES. DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health |
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RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS. Restoration of Beach Lands |
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RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. BLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions |
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RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 |
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RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION. Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships |
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RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION. DOTAX; Tax Administration; Civil Service; Exemptions |
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RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS. Budget Special Provisions; Supplemental Allotments; Transfers; Protocol Funds |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS. DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS. Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbors; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Working Group; Report |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS. DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course; Enclosed State Certified Training Range |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS. DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization |
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Law |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE. UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING. UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund |
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RELATING TO TAX LIENS. Taxation; DOTAX; Tax Liens; Discharge When Unenforceable |
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RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS. DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. Department of Transportation; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee; Photo Red light Imaging Systems; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; School Zones; Fines; Vehicle Weight Tax; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-Grown Coffee; False Labeling |
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RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT. DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY. Clean Energy; State and County Agencies; Renewable Energy Projects; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 |
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RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND. Governor; Major Disaster Fund; Notice Requirement; Reporting Requirement |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Procurement Code; Protests; Bonds |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; Revolving Fund; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING. DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Rental Vessels; Registration; Numbering; Navigable Waters; Wailua River State Park; Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park; Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park; State Parks Special Fund |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. BLNR; Public Lands; Recreation-Residence Use Leases; Public Lottery |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Taxation; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Beer; Draft Beer; Definition; Liquor Tax |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. SFCA; State Art Museum; Performing Arts Grants Program; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Foreign Medical Graduates; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board |
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RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS. Motor Carriers; Motor Carrier Law; Exemptions; Community-Based Organizations; Community-Based Economic Development; Transportation Services |
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RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS. BUF; Budget; Appropriations; Reports |
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RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA. DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment; Legislature; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES. Department of Human Services; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payments |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Fireworks; Adjudication; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES. Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations |
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H.C. 705 |
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY. Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Pet Animals; Service Animals; Law Enforcement Animals; Penalties |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Procurement; Ethical Public Procurement; DOT; Project Management; Government Bodies |
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RELATING TO MIDWIVES. Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Scope of Practice; Native Hawaiian and Customary Practices; Certified Midwives; Certified Professional Midwives; Licensure; Requirements; License Renewal; Prescriptive Authority; Peer Review; Data Submission; Medical Records |
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RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. DOH; OMCCR; DLE; ATG; Manufactured Hemp Product Distributors; Manufactured Hemp Product Retailers; Registration; Certificate; Inspection; Forfeiture; Nuisance Abatement; Civil Penalty; Violation; Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund; 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 1860-1864
(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY ANDRADE, 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 Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA, 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 Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAWANA READY, 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 Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN PAUL MOSES III, 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 Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROXANN ROWE, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA FOWLER, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRANDI-LYNN HYDEN, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA IGE, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALYSHA KIM, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAYMOND MAMEA, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIA CRISTINA VALENZUELA, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDEN WATABAYASHI, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, SIERRA WHITESIDE, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, HO'OPI'OOKALANI BALAZ, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA GOETZ, 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 State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN GLASSER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HHS) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEONA SA MCDERMOTT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(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 Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JASON SANBORN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALEXANDRA KELEPOLO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District), Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD GORDNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2026 by GM640). (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAY PENNIMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Game Management Advisory Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STANLEY RUIDAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District), Gubernatorial Nominee, DEBRA CABEBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ADRIANE TRULUCK, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRISHA WATSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, FREDERICK REPPUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CEDRIC BERTELMANN, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY KALUHIWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (WTL) |
Advise and Consent |
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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 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
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
HHS/AEN |
4/11/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
WTL |
4/11/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
AEN |
4/11/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
HHS |
4/11/2025 |
1:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
AEN/EIG |
4/11/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
EIG/AEN |
4/11/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
EDU |
4/11/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
EIG/PSM |
4/11/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
PSM/EIG |
4/11/2025 |
3:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
EDU |
4/11/2025 |
3:01 PM |
CR 229 & Videoconference |
PSM/HHS |
4/11/2025 |
3:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
PSM/TCA |
4/11/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
TCA/PSM |
4/11/2025 |
3:02 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
PSM |
4/11/2025 |
3:05 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
AEN/HRE |
4/14/2025 |
1:45 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
JDC |
4/15/2025 |
10:01 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
WAM |
4/15/2025 |
10:45 AM |
CR 211 & Videoconference |
HWN |
4/15/2025 |
1:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
HRE |
4/17/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
HRE |
4/17/2025 |
2:01 PM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana