Senate Floor

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

[Roll Call]

Thank you. The Chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same. Are there any introductions this morning? Senator Wakai?

Thank you, Mr. President. If you would indulge me, I have two introductions to make this morning.

Please proceed.

The first—thank you—the first is Phi Jacobson, former Secretary of the South Dakota Senate from 1987 to 1998, and she is joined by her grandson, Fauzi Fargali. Please welcome them to our state Capitol.

Mr. President and Members, I'd like to also introduce you to a fantastic group of individuals. They are from the YMCA of Honolulu, Hawaii Island, and Maui. They are the CEO, staff, and students who are champions of youth mental health. Unfortunately, here in Hawaii, we have witnessed a sharp increase in depression and anxiety amongst our youth.

An estimated 10,000 young folks ages 12 to 17 suffer from depression, yet nearly 69% do not receive any type of care. The YMCA program serves more than 4,000 of our children by offering them stress management tools, social support, and physical wellness activities.

And they are joined today by our friends from Dole Middle School, home of Senator Kim's district. We'd like to welcome the Dole Middle School students, as well as the folks who help with the YMCA in keeping our children safe, protected, and highly progressive in their learning activities.

Please welcome them to YMCA and Dole Middle School to the State Capitol.

Thank you. Further introductions? If not, Madam Clerk.

On Page 1, Governor's message number 5 requests immediate passage of House Bill 1153, House Draft 1, relating to funding adjustments for state programs. And Governor's message number 6, requesting consideration of House Bill 341, House Draft 1, authorizing the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center.

Filed.

On Page 2, Governor's message number 724 withdraws a nomination to the Commission on Water Resource Management.

Filed.

And Governor's message 725 transmits a nomination of Scott K.D. Shishido as Judge for the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit for a term of 10 years.

Governor's message number 725 is referred in accordance with the referral listed on the order of the day.

Beginning on Page 3, Standing Committee Report numbers 1070-1074 for adoption.

Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of Standing Committee Reports numbers 1070-1074.

Senator DeCorte.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

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

Referrals and re-referrals.

Referrals and re-referrals 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 further announcements? 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 and I forgot one announcement. The Majority Members are to report to the Caucus room after we adjourn. It's been moved and seconded. If there are no objections from the Members, the Senate will stand adjourned until 11:30 AM tomorrow.