Senate Floor

Will the Senate please come to order? Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

[Roll Call]

24 present. One excused.

Thank you. The Chair's read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same. Are there any introductions this morning? If not. Madam Clerk.

On page one, Governor's message, numbers 1 and 2 transmit various reports.

File.

On pages two to 48, departmental communication numbers one to 314 transmits various reports.

File.

On page 48. House communication number one informs the Senate that the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution number one relating to recess days for the regular session of 2025.

And House communication number two informs the Senate that the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution number two requesting the Governor to address the Legislature assembled in joint session for adoption.

Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions, numbers 1 and 2.

Senator DeCoite.

I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried. House Concurrent resolutions, numbers 1 and 2 have been adopted.

On pages 48 to 52. Judiciary communication numbers one to 27 transmit various reports.

File.

On page 52. Introduction of Senate bills 420 to 473.

Senator Wakai.

I move that the Senate bills, numbers 420 to 473, pass first reading by title and be referred to Committee.

Senator DeCorte.

I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.

On page 52 Senate resolution number two, adopting the rules of the Senate of the 33rd Legislature.

Senator Wakai.

I move for the adoption of Senate resolution number two.

Senator DeCorte.

I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.

Also on page 52, Senate resolution number three, amending the rules of the Senate to prohibit members and officers of the Senate from consuming alcohol within the State Capitol.

Senator Awa.

Mahalo. Move for the adoption of Senate resolution number three.

Senator DeCorte.

I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Senator DeCorte.

Senate President, I rise in support of Senate Resolution 3.

Please proceed.

Senate President, Colleagues, last session this resolution was introduced, but it was not adopted because it wasn't the right time to amend the Senate rules in the middle of session. We're bringing it forward now at the right time for an appropriate vote. Mahalo.

Thank you. Further discussion? If not, all those in favor say aye. Opposed? Motion fails. Next item Madam Clerk.

Referrals and rereferrals.

Referrals and rereferrals are made in accordance with the order of the day and the supplemental orders of the day that may be filed later today.

No further business. Mr. President,

Are there any announcements today? If not, Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move that the Senate stand adjourned until 11:30 am tomorrow.

Senator DeCorte.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. If there are no objections, Senator Inouye.

Yes, Mr. President. A late introduction. They just, our guests just walked in. Members of the Chamber of Commerce, Big Island, please stand and Realtors. Mahalo. Enjoy your stay at the Capitol.

Back to the motion on the floor for adjournment. Any objections? Hearing none. The Senate will stand adjourned until 11:30 AM tomorrow.