HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. Daniel Holt, Chair |
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Rep. Sean Quinlan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 |
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2:00 PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE. Requires specialized training for all employees of the Office of the Ombudsman to develop relevant expertise to handle complaints about the child welfare system. Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish a quarterly report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services to provide notification that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Appropriates funds.
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LMG, HSH, FIN |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES. Clarifies the office of the legislative analyst.
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LMG, JHA |
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RELATING TO TOURISM. Appropriates funds for a State Capitol tour guide position within the Public Access Room.
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LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE. Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Hawaii State Legislature's regular session from one that meets for 3.5 months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires report to Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
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LMG, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Daniel Holt Chair |
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