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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Fifty-Fourth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāhā |
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April 21, 2025, Monday |
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21 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Akahi |
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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
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina None
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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 754-781
Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 754 |
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. DCR; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Correctional Facilities; Committed Persons; Restrictive Housing; Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group; Restrictions; Report |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Evaluative Mediation; Binding Arbitration |
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RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND. EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. DLNR; Forestry and Wildlife; State Fire Council; State Fire Code; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES. Condominiums; Budget Summaries; Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Compliance; Standing; Good Faith Defense; Burden of Proof |
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RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. Judiciary Package; Fitness to Proceed; Penal Responsibility; Private Examiner Compensation; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. Judiciary; Adult Client Services Branch; First Circuit Court; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND. Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES. State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend |
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RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES. State Procurement Office; Public Procurement; Small Purchase Procurements; Threshold; Report |
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RELATING TO WITNESS FEES. Witness Fees; Mileage |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOE; University of Hawaii; Scholarship; Career and Technical Education; Teacher Shortages; Teaching License; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR. DLNR; Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM. B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO NAMING RIGHTS. Naming Rights; Stadium; Convention Center; Concessions; Advertising; Marketing; Special Fund |
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RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT. UH; SOEST; Center for Climate Resilient Development; Establishment; Climate Change; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement |
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RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE. Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Affordable Housing; Workforce Housing; Housing Development |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS. Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits; Cancer |
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RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY. State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; Report; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. UH; CTAHR; Position; Establishment; Kona Cooperative Extension; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOE; School Meals; Farm to School; Locally Sourced Products; Regional Kitchens; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. DCCA; PUC; Energy; Electric Utilities; Aggregate Liability Limit; Securitization; Electric Utility Infrastructure Resilience; Working Group; Report |
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. BUF; Mass Transit Special Fund; State Projects; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO PARKING. State Reserved Parking Space Enforcement Fine; Parking; Persons with Disabilities; Electric Vehicles |
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC. AG; Solicitations of Funds from the Public; Donations; Charitable Funding Platforms; Platform Charities; Registration |
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RELATING TO SKILLS-BASED HIRING. State and County Employees; Hiring Requirements; Skills-Based Hiring; Bachelor's Degree; Prohibition; Exemption |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Environmental Assessment; Commercial Activities; Temporary Exemption; Challenge; Permits |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS. Mortgage Servicers; Destroyed and Damaged Residential Real Estate; Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds |
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RELATING TO THE EXPEDITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. Counties; County Planning Departments; Affordable Rental Housing; Special Management Area Use Permits; Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects |
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RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. Retention Ponds; Detention Ponds; Regulation; Counties |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. DOA; Agricultural Crime; Agricultural Crime Prevention Program; Branding; Inspectors; Penalties; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO DEMENTIA. UH; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Positions; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Historic Preservation; Transient-oriented Development; SHPD Review; Historic Property; DLNR; HCDA; HHFDC |
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RELATING TO TELEHEALTH. Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications Systems; Insurance Reimbursement |
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RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS. Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Nonpayment; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE ACTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS. DCCA; Registered Sex Offenders; Professional Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, and Permits; Automatic Revocation; Denial of Application to Issue, Renew, Restore, or Reinstate |
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RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW. DLIR; Order of Wage Payment Violation; Wage and Hour Law; Enforcement; Penalties |
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RELATING TO TAX COLLECTIONS. Collection of Taxes; Statute of Limitations; Tax Appeal; Taxation Board of Review |
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RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING. DOTAX; DBEDT; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing |
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES. PUC; Regulated Investor-Owned Electric Utilities; Electric Services; Appointment of Receiver |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. BNF; Public Utilities Commission; Energy; Step-In Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. UH; UH Manoa College of Social Sciences; UH West Oahu; Business Administration Program; Defense Sector; Workforce Development; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY. Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Laboratory Special Fund; Lapse Date; Drug and Alcohol Testing; Toxicology |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ALOUN KAUAI FARMING, AN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE, IN THE FINANCE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A PROJECT TO REVITALIZE THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. BUF; SPRB; Aloun Kauai Farming; Agricultural Enterprises; Integrated Dairy |
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RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS. DHRD; Executive Branch; Classification and Compensation Systems; Civil Service Positions; Comprehensive Review; Reports; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. Public Meetings; Board Packets; Notice |
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H.C. 755 |
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks |
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. HLRB; Collective Bargaining; Resolution of Disputes; Impasse; Arbitrator Selection |
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RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS. Department of Transportation; Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. Traffic Safety; Kamehameha Highway; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee |
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RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS. Peer-to-Peer Support Programs; Children; Families; Positions; Appropriations |
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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 INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase |
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RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties |
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RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS. DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS. Supported Decision-Making Agreement; Qualified Adults; Supportive Community; Terms; Restrictions |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. SPRB; Hawaii Island Community Health Center; West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. |
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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 THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. UH; Nursing; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS. DBEDT; Start-Up Business; Financing; Support; Contracted Services; Appropriations |
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RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION. Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification |
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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 STATE FINANCES. HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit |
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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 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 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 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 CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations |
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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 TAX CREDITS. Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction |
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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 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 TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports |
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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 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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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 SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES. Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines |
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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 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 TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations |
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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 HOUSING. HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; Revolving Fund; Appropriations |
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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 HOUSING. HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program; Appropriation |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Taxation; Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax |
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Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2025, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bills:
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H.C. 756 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment |
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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 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 HEALTH CARE. DOH; Health Care; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Transfer |
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RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS. Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Fiduciary Duty; Penalties |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Beer; Draft Beer; Definition; Liquor Tax |
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Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 757 |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. ERS; Sheriffs; Deputy Sheriffs; Tier 2 Members; Credited Service; Benefits; Employer Contributions; Judges; Retirement Allowance |
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RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES. Special Number Plates; Decals; Counties |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; Street Parking; Restrictions; Pedestrian Safety; Exemptions; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund |
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RELATING TO HANALEI BAY. Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hanalei Bay; Vessel Restriction |
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RELATING TO TOURISM. Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Positions; Convention Center Facility; Administration |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations |
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Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2025, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:
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H.C. 758 |
RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS. State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Contributions |
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H.C. 759 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Prescriptions; Opiates; Telehealth; Three-day Supply; Physicians; Health Care Providers; Prescriptive Authority |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION. Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator |
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H.C. 760 |
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 THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. HHCA; Act 130; Secretary of the Interior; Congressional Approval |
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RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE. Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal |
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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 NUISANCES. DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health |
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RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION. DOTAX; Tax Administration; Civil Service; Exemptions |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Foreign Medical Graduates; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 17, 2025:
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H.C. 761 |
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. Authorizing the Issuance of a Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easement 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 |
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H.C. 762 |
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. 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 |
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H.C. 763 |
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. 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 |
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H.C. 764 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING PROGRAMS. DOH; Community Health Worker Training Programs; Task Force; Report |
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H.C. 765 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. HI-EMA; Emergency Preparedness; Kupuna |
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H.C. 766 |
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. Congress of the United States; POTUS; FIO; FEMA; HPIA; Natural Disasters; Insurance; National Reinsurance Program |
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H.C. 767 |
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. Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group |
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H.C. 768 |
DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COORDINATION TO IDENTIFY, PLAN FOR, AND CREATE CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. Climate Change; Public Health Emergency |
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H.C. 769 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE STATE TO UTILIZE FILTERED WATER COLLECTED BY WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. DOH; Business Activity Water Catchment Working Group; Water Supply |
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H.C. 770 |
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. Insurance; Claims; Polluters; Climate Change; Insurance Rates |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, in an amended form:
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H.C. 771 |
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. 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 |
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H.C. 772 |
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. 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 |
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H.C. 773 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT. DOT; Department of Public Safety of the County of Maui; Kihei Community Association; Infrastructure; Kihei Mauka Road project |
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H.C. 774 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE. DLNR; Desalination; Desalination Planning Task Force; Report |
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H.C. 775 |
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND. HHFDC; Housing Plan; Report |
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H.C. 776 |
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. SHPDA; Pharmacy Benefit Manager; Working Group; Reform |
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H.C. 777 |
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE TO DETERMINE IF ANY AMENDMENTS OR UPDATES ARE NECESSARY TO IMPROVE LANDLORD-TENANT INTERACTIONS AND ADDRESS OTHER HOUSING ISSUES. Attorney General; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group |
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H.C. 778 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE. Hawaii State Energy Office; Nuclear Energy; Working Group; Report |
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H.C. 779 |
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. University of Hawaii; Office of Vice President for Academic Strategy; Hawaii P-20; Audit |
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H.C. 780 |
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. Office of the Auditor; University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics Department; Audit; Use and Management of Funds; Name, Image, and Likeness Program |
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Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2025, the House appointed Conferees to the following bills:
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H.C. 781 |
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. DLE; ATG; Retirees; ERS; EUTF; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report |
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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 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 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS. ATG; Criminal History Record Checks |
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MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling |
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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-6; 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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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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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 1945-1963
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARCHIE KALEPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAWRENCE LASUA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHAYLYN ORNELLAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of O'ahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEKAMAMAKOAAKAILIHOU CACERES, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of O'ahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, JULIAN AKO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of O'ahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARISH MILLER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANE MAXWELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, NOELANI PARESA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROLINE HARTMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, BENNADETTE DUMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEIMANA ABENES, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYRUS SETO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council - Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHANTEL FREEMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HWN) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHADLEY SCHIMMELFENNIG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN LOUI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JARED HIGASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2025. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JARED HIGASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SCOTT COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PANE MEATOGA III, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMBER AKANA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, FONOKALAFI MISI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID LOUIE, for a term to expire 01-01-2030. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, KELLY UEOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Retirement Savings Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA KRIEG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Deferred Compensation Plan, Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC NOUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(LBT) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Deferred Compensation Plan, Gubernatorial Nominee, TY NOHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HOU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA ANNE DARCY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(HOU) |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRANT CHUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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(WAM) |
REQUESTING A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS PRODUCE FISCAL NOTES. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WAM) |
REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(WAM) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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(TCA) |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025. |
(One Day Notice of Adoption) |
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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 State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID PADILLA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Board of Chiropractic, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES PLEISS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (CPN) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS. (TCA/EIG) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE KO OLINA GOLF CLUB OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT GOLF BALLS FROM REACHING FARRINGTON HIGHWAY. (TCA) |
Adopt |
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URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS. (TCA) |
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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. (TCA) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PILOT PROGRAM IN THE KO ʻOLINA, HONOKAI HALE, NANAKULI, AND MAILI NEIGHBORHOODS. (TCA/EIG) |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE RECONVENING OF THE WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18, H.D. 1 (REGULAR SESSION OF 2024) TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AND AIR CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY. (HHS/AEN) *Amended Title |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT. (GVO) |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY HOW EFFECTIVE EXISTING LAWS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND HARASSMENT BY STALKING ARE IN PREVENTING CONTINUED ABUSE AND HARASSMENT. (JDC) *Amended Title |
Adopt |
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REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STATEWIDE THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE. (EDT) *Amended Title |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT THE ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT IN THE STATE WHEN CAPABLE. (HHS) *Amended Title |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE PLANNING, FUNDING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR THE KULANIHAKOI BRIDGE. (TCA/EIG) |
Adopt |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. DLE; Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition |
Final Reading |
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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
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COMMITTEE |
DATE |
TIME |
ROOM |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:30 PM |
224 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:30 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:30 PM |
329 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:30 PM |
325 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:40 PM |
CR 224 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
1:45 PM |
CR 016 |
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CONF |
4/21/2025 |
2:00 PM |
CR 325 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
2:05 PM |
325 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
3:00 PM |
229 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
3:30 PM |
CR 329 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
3:30 PM |
325 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
3:45 PM |
229 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
3:45 PM |
325 |
|
CONF |
4/21/2025 |
5:00 PM |
309 |
|
JDC |
4/22/2025 |
9:15 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
|
CONF |
4/22/2025 |
9:30 AM |
CR 325 |
|
CONF |
4/22/2025 |
10:45 AM |
CR 229 |
|
JDC |
4/23/2025 |
9:15 AM |
CR 225 & Videoconference |
|
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Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana