Senate Floor

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

Senator Aquino. Senator Awal. Excused. Senator Chang. Senator decoit. Senator Decourt.

Here.

Senator Dela Cruz.

Here.

Senator Elefante.

Here.

Senator Favela.

Here.

Senator Fukunaga. Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto. Senator Ihara.

President.

Senator Inoue. President. Senator Kanuha. Senator Keoho Kalole. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki. Present. Senator Rhodes. Senator Richards.

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Senator San Buenaventura. Senator Wakai. Mr. President. President.

24. Present one. Excuse me. Thank you. The Chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same. Before moving to introductions. I need to leave and will also be absent tomorrow.

Normally, Senator Kidani, the Vice President, would succeed me here on the rostrum, but she's also in charge of Education Week and has put so much work into all of the people we're honoring. And you can't do that from the rostrum.

So I'm going to ask Senator Ihara to please come forward to preside over the meeting after I call the recess to get us back into order so that Senator Kidani can do the great job of recognizing all the wonderful educators, not just here, but in our full gallery.

And again, we'll allow her to do that tomorrow, as Senator Ihara will preside tomorrow as well, if there are no objections. Short recess.

Will the Senate please come to order? Are there any introductions this morning? Senator McKelvey.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I have students and educators from two schools in my district here for the student showcase. I'd first like to recognize Lahaina Intermediate. Please stand and be recognized when I call your name out. There they are, everybody. From Lahaina side, we have Lori Koyama, Sofia Cartagena, Marjorie Carillo, Brielle Ramo. Sorry.

Kami Yatsusaki, Kristalyn Solano and Travis Utrulo. Please stand up, be recognized. And aloha. Welcome to your State Senate. And then, Mr. President, we also have students from Kihei Public Charter School that are joining us today. However, I believe they're with our colleagues on the House side.

So if I may later to submit their names to the Clerk for inclusion in the Journal. So ordered. Thank you very much, Senator Du COIT.

Thank you, Mr. President. I am also too pleased to have some schools from my district here at the State Senate and at the Capitol. I'm pleased to welcome a few schools who are here in the gallery for the student showcase on the fourth floor.

From Upcountry, Maui we have students and chaperones from Pukalani Elementary School if they can please rise to be recognized. Mr. President, we also have students from Lanai. We have students along with their principal, vice principal and chaperones from Lanai High and elementary School. Could you also please everyone please rise to be recognized. Last but not least, Molokai.

Mr. President, we also have a group from Molokai that is here. Could the student and chaperone from chaperones from Kanaka Kai Elementary School please rise to be recognized as well. Welcome to your Hawaii State Senate. And Mr. President, if I could have their names inserted into the journal.

Thank you. Any other introductions, Senator inouye?

Thank you, Mr. President. The big island is well represented here today. And I am so pleased that we also have not only the lower education portion, but we do have the higher education of our students on the Big Island.

And at this time it seated in the gallery this morning are students from the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Daniel K. Inoue College of Pharmacy. And you can recognize them with their white. And you students on the lower level, you can consider consider going and attending our Hilo Pharmacy School.

But they are here as part of Student Advocacy Day in conjunction with Education Week. And as I call your names, some of you are rising, but the rest of you can sit or I want to make sure that you're recognized because you've come a long way after graduating from the lower education. We're so proud of you.

But I'll call your names. Please rise, but hold your applause, everyone, until the end of the introduction. And our distinguished students are. And if you're all standing, you can wave. Nanea Lum, Daniel Yee, Andrew Jones, JJ Libao Puala Oliveira Bunoz. Ronelle Quibal, Kristen Casal, Alisa Joy Fulinara, Yearn. Florendo Kamahao Kini Lopez Sierra Fujimoto.

Stephanie Charisse Villanueva, Zachary James Corpas, J. Del Tang. And we'd like to also introduce the School of Pharmacists Dean. And we welcome her here as well. Dr. Ray Matsumoto and Dr. Corey Saunders of the Hawaii Pharmacist Association who helped coordinate this visit. And also on behalf of Senator Kim who is in charge of the higher education.

She also sends her greetings to you in attending your visit here as well. Welcome to Senate. And please give our Hilo Pharmacy students, but I also understand they're from neighbor islands as well, a warm round of applause. Mr. President, I'd like to continue my introduction. Visiting from the Hilo district are the following students.

And you can rise still and continue to stay risen until the rest of your schools are introduced. Hilo Intermediate Spartans. The principal Travis Toriano. Students Kiana Sampson, Temple Conrad, Laura Manarpak. You can continue to rise. Let's finish Hilo. We're very active today. Waikea Intermediate Titans. Principal Lisa Souza. Students Aria Grace and Myra Lee.

Hilohai Vikings students Malachi Keavi, Korea Sunita CP Gant and Keone Randolph as well. Welcome to the Senate and we're so pleased that you've come a long way. Aloha. Welcome to the Senate again. Round of applause, everyone.

Senator Descartes.

Mr. President, I am very honored to acknowledge here today. I have four schools coming all the way from the Waianae coast. So we have, first and foremost, we have Waianae Elementary School. Principal Sheldon Kono. If you can please rise. And then also from Waianae High School Marine Science Learning center, we have Ms. Dana Hoppe. Mr. Tyson Arasato.

We have students Hiram Tom, Jasra Oliveira, Nunes Magean, Wakine, Kona, Kahananui. Then we have Kamalia Academy. Dr. Melissa Shimanuki. Dr. Jamie Cruz. Student Juliana Cruz. And then we have Nanakuli High and Intermediate School robotics team led by Mr. Richard Enright, Mr. David Kaniapio. Students Davin Melkor, Jalen, Pablo Erickson, Fulgence.

And last and certainly not least, we have an amazing Nanakuli, Waianae Complex Area Superintendent Disa Haughie. If you could all stand. And before you, well to. Well, to end my introduction, Nanakuli. Hai. If we can give a huge shout out to our hawks, baby. Mr. President, permission to enter their names into the journal.

So order.

Senator kanuha. Thank you, Mr. President. I have a few schools from Kona, one school from Kona, one school from Kau. But we'll start first. From Kailua, Kona. We have Kahakai Elementary School. In the audience, students and teachers, can you please stand and be recognized? And again, we acknowledged them the last time they were here, my Alma mater.

Thank you for being here. We also have students and educators and administrators from Kauhai and Pahala elementary in the audience, please wave and be recognized. There you go. And Mr. President, on behalf of the President from Kauai, if we do have in the audience, educators, administrators and students from Koloa elementary, could you please stand and be recognized?

And also from Kapaa elementary, can you. zero, sorry. Kapa. Hi. Can you please stand and be recognized? I know you're here. And Mr. President, I do have the names of everybody in attendance that were here, may I please enter them to the journal?

So ordered. Senator Gabbard. Hello. Maikako. Go west side. Today I am proud to welcome some special guests from Honouliuli Middle School, a school that plays a huge role in shaping the future of our keiki in my district.

And if you will please stand when I say your name and remain standing with us in the gallery, we've got Principal Todd Fujimori, Student Activities Coordinator Gay Young, and counselor Evie Joy Chan, along with six incredible students. Milana Sabal, Max Hoang, Sophia Silverman, Diesel Rankal, Annalyn Gulieb and Isabel Closer.

These students represent the heart of Honoluli Middle, stepping up as future leaders in their school and community. So let's show them some aloha and mahalo to them for their dedication in learning, leadership and making Hawaii proud. And if you would please enter their names into the journal, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Mahal. Senator San Ben secretary.

Thank you, Mr. President. And from the most eastern part of the state, I am proud to introduce from KL High School Cougars Lily Noel Lee, Isaac Padilla and those who have escorted them. I thought I saw Chris Holt too. Please stand and be recognized. Thank you. Thank you.

We also have our charter school school Kekula o Navahi o Kalani Opuu students. They're all in Maroon way up there. Hawaiio Ulamakai, Moku Lavena Toibio Polecapu Wilson. Please. Thank you and welcome to the Senate. And also we have from Pahoa High and Intermediate, Kim Williamson, our principal. Please stand to be recognized and welcome to the Senate.

Your names enter into the Journal. Thank you.

So order. Senator Kim.

Thank you, Mr. President. We certainly have a full house today. It's great to see so many of our young people here visiting with us. Mr. President, I do have two groups to introduce that are here today participating in the student showcase and I will call your name.

So please remain standing and please hold your pause until I read all their names. Our first group, our eighth graders from Kalihi, where I grew up do middle school. We have Kalani Milne. We have. Are you here? Where is Kalani There raised or. Yes, we have Zanale too.

Brooklyn, the Kilig, Norbert Teritz, Camille Doroni Wong and Ayana Kabatni. Thank you for Dole Middle School. Please welcome to your State Senate. Can we have a round of applause for them? And the Vice principal Cindy Ching is also accompanying them today. Thank you, Cindy so much.

Senator Wakari.

Next. Mr. President, I have a group of seventh graders from. From Moanalua Middle School, where Moanalua is where I now reside. And so I want to also thank them. They presented me with a kalo plant that I have in my office and a thoughtful gift bag. So we have Karen Debrom.

Karen, I can't see from here, but I know you're up there. We have Yan He, Pono Meyer. So there they are. Ashdawn Reed, Kylie Yee and Justin Hsu. Also accompanying them as their teachers, we have Shannon Gulatira and Sherry Gattasta and Jennifer Provencio. Thank you all. Welcome to your State Senate.

Senator Wakari. Mr. President, in the Senate chambers, we are so lucky to be graced by another Senator. Like to welcome US Senator Maisie Hirono in our gallery. And she's joined by Superintendent Keith Hayashi.

Welcome, Senator. Senator Keokukolu. Go ahead. Who was next? Senator dino.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'll be remiss. And I did actually miss quite a few of our students from the east side. And their names I did read were the ones that visited my personal office. However, I did have a chance to visit their booths. So all of those that I haven't recognized earlier, will you all stand up?

The Vikings, Hilo High School. The Titans, Waike Intermediate and Hilo Intermediate. Will you all rise together? Thank you so much for being here as well, Senator Aquino.

Thank you, Senate President. In the gallery we have some students and admin from Waipahu Elementary School. So I'd like to recognize principal Aaron Tominaga, Mrs. Matsubayashi, as well as all the students. Could you please rise to be recognized by the State Senate? Please welcome to the Senate. Senate.

In addition, I'm not sure if they're here, but we have Hawaii Tech Academy as well as their students as well as their administrators. If they are here, if they can be. If they can stand and be recognized.

Thank you very much, Senator President. Senator Favela.

Seeing Leeuwen beat me to the punch. So I figure I was going to save the best for last. But I guess conceived the best for second last. Anyway, thank you, Senate President. Today we are honored to have two outstanding students from the awesome school of James Campbell High School. Go Sabers. Natalie Watts, Emily Luce, who are. Sorry.

Who are today present their school student showcase. Natalie is the lead ambassador for Campbell High School STEM Academy. Emily, who is just recently admitted to one of the Ivy schools in the form of Academy of Creative Media.

These two pioneers have taken the opportunity to advocate for Campbell the vision and created future leaders able to Contribute to the global society through their academic pathway systems. With them is two. One very good looking and one very pretty person of Barry McCarco and teacher Vanessa Sanchez. And the fresh from the Freshman Success Academy.

Can you please please rise while Barry's already standing. Welcome to your State Capitol. I just wanted to. I just noticed we have a representative from Ed Case is office. Nestor Garcia. Can you stand up and be recognized? Thank you, Senate President.

Senator Aquino, you're.

Thank you Senate President. And thank you everyone for your indulgence. We do also have our Pearl City Waipahu Complex area Superintendent, Mr. Richard Fajardo in attendance as well. If you could please please rise to be recognized. Welcome to the State Senate.

Mahalo, Senator Richards.

Thank you, Mr. President. I am pleased to welcome the Kohala Middle School Young Innovators Program. Please stand and be recognized. I have their names and I request they be inserted into the journal.

So ordered, Senator hashimoto.

Thank you, Mr. President. We have some students from Central Maui from Lihikai Elementary School, led by their principal, Barbara Oora Tavares, who actually used to be my high school Vice principal. So welcome dear State. Sandy, can you stand up and wave for all the students and teachers from Lihikai Elementary School?

I also wanted to recognize our two complex area superintendents from Central Maui and all of Maui and Maui County. We have Kaz Laurie Atsushiro and Kaz Rebecca Winky. Please rise. And Mr. President, may I ask that the names of the students be entered into the journal.

So ordered, Senator Lee. Thank you, Mr. President. Joining us in the gallery somewhere are two schools I had the great opportunity to to meet with this morning. And there may be others that I'm not aware of because I can't see behind me.

But on behalf of Senator Keahokole and myself from the Windward side, I'd like to introduce Principal Allison Doherty and the students from Kailua Elementary School. Please stand and be recognized. And welcome to the Senate. And also from Enchanted Lake Elementary School, principal. Sorry. Enchanted Lake Intermediate School Principal Noel Richardson. And students. Thank you, Mr. President.

Senator Delacruz. Thank you, Mr. President. Participating in the student showcase from Milani Middle School, we have students Harley Villa, Julia Mitchell, Dominic Haney, Tyson Shinsato Macy Oshita, Gabriel Pasqua. And teachers Erin Ishikawa, Michael Diggs and Vice Principal Jeffrey Hortzman. And Principal Shannon Tamashiro, if we can recognize them.

And from Lelahua High School, we have students Kaimana Martinez, Sydney Lutau, Addison Perna, Cyber Security teacher Brent Yamagata and Principal Jason Nakamura Nakamoto. Thank you, Mr. President.

Any other introductions, Senator Kidani?

Thank you, Mr. President. It's so wonderful to see all of our students here in the gallery this morning as we continue our fourth day into this year's Education Week program. Each year, our Hawaii State Department of Education solicits nomination for classroom educators to be honored as Complex Area Teachers of the Year.

One teacher is selected by a Committee from each of the DOE School complex areas and one from public charter school campuses. Today we get the opportunity to recognize these specific individuals. Due to the number of awardees today, I ask that you please hold your applause until all awardees are recognized.

On behalf of the Senator from District 10, I have the tremendous honor of recognizing three of our dedicated educators who are constituents of his district. Joining us today is Robin Barrows, Charter School Teacher of the Year.

Robin is an artist committed to uniting the community through and exact through and examining the relationship that bind communities to the aina. Teaching and designing a nature based art curriculum and sculpture course, multimedia electives and interdisciplinary sustainability classes. Overseeing roles such as yearbook coordinator, faculty representative for HST and school leadership team. Mahalo, Robin. You may be seated.

I now yield the floor to the Senator from District 22.

Mahalo to the Senate Vice President. It is my pleasure to introduce my constituent Leeward district's Nanakuli Waianae Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Tenel Clark Tinelle, here on the Senate. zero, sorry. Here on the Senate Chamber floor. You may stand. Stand to be recognized. Which you already have. Okay.

Tenelle is a homegrown educator that has dedicated the last five years to fourth and fifth grade students at Waianae Elementary School. She coordinated quarterly career days and student led career fairs, ensuring exposure to various careers and trade pathways. Beyond this initiative, Teneo has also served as a teacher candidate and mentor and fifth grade level chair. Congratulations, Tenille.

And continue to do as your school motto says. Keep swimming. Please be seated. And I now yell. And I now yield the floor to the Senator from District 2.

Thank you. Mahalo to the Senate Minority floor leader. I am honored to recognize my constituent Hawaii District's Ka O KE Alpahoa Complex Teacher of the Year, Leah Gauker, who is with us today. Please stand to be recognized. So, Leah Galker is a 7th and 11th grade social studies teacher at her Alma mater, Pahoahian Intermediate School in Punahawai.

She's a grassroots community activist and has been spent the last two decades working with many local nonprofit organization and governmental entities. You see her all over pune. So since 2022 Leah has worked in a second position at PHIS running AHA Lamaku OIA, an Ina project based leadership program for high school students.

Leah is dedicated to bettering her community through social, environmental, political and economic justice. For the Kanaka Maoli Mahalalea. You may be seated. Although unable to join us today, the next honoree from my district is also constituent Jonathan Peralta of the Hilo Waikea Complex Areas Teacher of the Year.

He started working in education in 2008 as an educational assistant and substitute teacher. Jonathan's first teaching job was in 20102011 school year at Hilo High School, his Alma mater. Most of his career has been at Waikea Intermediate School and it has been the intermediate school where he was able to grow and excel as an educator.

Jonathan also developed and expanded the National History Day program. Congratulations and mahalo for your contributions wherever you are to education. I now yield the floor to the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Kanuha.

Mahalo to the Senator from District 2. I would like to take a moment to recognize West Hawaii's District Konokaa Kelake Kohala Konawena Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Carla Viviana Martinez. Please stand to be recognized. Carla Viviana Martinez is an English language learner, coordinator and teacher at Konawaena High School.

She has taught in the Konawaena complex area since 2014, beginning her career as a Teach for America Corps Member. Using her professional training and life experience, she leads a community wide effort to support multilingual learners.

Her advocacy has resulted in statewide legal protections for immigrant children, a parent Engagement network for South Kona's multilingual families, and a Multilingual Empowerment center at her school. Absolutely amazing. Congratulations Carla. We really appreciate you being here. I now yield the floor to the Senator from District 6.

Thank you very much Senator from the Big island, our Majority Leader. I'm proud to introduce the next awardee who lives in my district, Jesse o' Neill Press. Could you please stand to be recognized? Jesse is Maui District's Baldwin Keiko Kulanihakoi Maui Complex Area Teacher of the Year and who's here with us today.

She is a Curriculum Coordinator at Kihei Elementary School in Kihei, Maui. With over 16 years of education experience, she's been a dedicated teacher, mentor and active Member of the Kihei community. She's also involved in community organizations like Island Aquatics and Grow Some Good. Throughout her career she has focused on literacy, arts integration, place based learning and aquatics.

Her notable contributions include rebuilding the school library, creating the school garden, establishing the electives Department and working with alumni and cultural practitioners to develop a new school Oli. She is passionate about fostering engaging educational experiences that empower students to become lifelong learners. Aloha and congratulations again. You may be seated. Also, Mr.

President and Members, while unable to join us today, I would also like to recognize Jamie Kumaiwa Palakiko, Maui District's Hana Lahainaluna Lanai Molokai Complex Area Teacher of the Year. She is an esteemed educator at Lahainaluna High School, teaching Hawaiian language, hula Hawaiian history and participation in democracy classes.

She has enriched her school's cultural and academic environment by leading celebrations like La Kukoa Lea and the David Malo Day. She uses education and culture to utilize innovative approaches to cultivate high quality environments of teaching and learning where students can thrive. Mahalo and congratulations.

Kuma Iwa back in Lahaina side and now I'd like to yield the floor to the Senator from District 24.

Mahalo to the Senator from Lahaina, I have the honor of recognizing Lauren Collier, Windward District's Castle Kahuku Complex Teacher of the Year.

While unable to join us today, Lauren Collier has been a special education teacher for the past 12 years, with seven of those years spent at Kaneohe Elementary School where she serves as the Special Education Department Head.

In this role, she tirelessly advocates not only for individual individuals with disabilities, but for all students to receive high quality academic instruction and resources. Lauren's leadership and expertise extend beyond her classroom as she collaborates with colleagues, school leaders and decision makers to elevate the educational experience for students with disabilities.

I now yield the floor to the Senator from Wahiawa.

Thank you.

While not present with us today, I'm happy to recognize two awardees who are constituents in my district in Kabla Central Districts, Lelahua Mililani, Waialua Complex Teacher of the Year and Erin Takamura, Luu Leeward District's Iaea Moanalua Radford Complex Teacher of the Year Ian has been the Band Director for Wailua High and intermediate school for 15 years.

He started the program with only 15 students, which has now flourished to 200. Currently, almost half the school's population is enrolled in band.

During his time at Waialua High and Intermediate School, Ian honored and was honored and grateful to many numerous awards including OC16's Outstanding Educator Award in 2011, the 2012 Team Excellence Award for Merit for Central District, and 2013 Lex Brody thank you very Much Award, Wailua Bulldog Strong award, and the 2024 College of Education Teacher Hero Certificate.

Ian has also recently started the first Lion Dance team in the doe. The next honoree is Erin Takamura Lu who was unable to join us today. Erin is a first grade teacher whose approach for education focuses on meeting students where they are academically and emotionally positioned.

By fostering a strong sense of classroom community, she encourages her students to embrace their full potential. She also created an innovative Hero class which inspires students to unleash their inner heroes. The exercise reminds students that nothing is impossible and empowers them to adopt a hero's mindset, make good choices, reflect on their actions and pursue excellence.

Congratulations to Ian and Erin. Mahalo. I now yield the floor back to the Senator Milani I guess Eva Amen Mahalo Senator representing District 17.

Although all those unable to join us today, I'm proudly recognizing Kim Valdazo who lives in my district as the LIRA District Campbell Couple. A Complex Teacher of the Year, Kim began her teaching in 9th grade ELA in 2012 at James Campbell High School. She held plenty of roles on campus.

Her greatest professional accomplishments was earning her National Board Certificate in ELA as an Academic Coordinator. She worked with the community stakeholders and provided students with opportunities to explore their pre post secondary options. Mahalo Kim. I now yield the floor to Senate Representative from Kailua and Waimanalo.

Thank you very much. Thank you very much to the Senator from Ewa Beach. Happy to recognize today Nicola Eha from our side of the island, this year's Windward District Kailua Kalaheo Complex Area Teacher of the Year.

Unfortunately she's not able to join us today, but Nicole teaches 7th and 8th grade STEM at Kailu Intermediate School, exemplifying dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration with her students. As the Director of Kailo Intermediate's Esports Team and Drones Club, she has transformed traditional educational models by integrating cutting edge technology and activities into her curriculum.

I just gotta say that sounds amazing. I actually wish I could be back in school right now. She's also forged partnerships with public and private schools to advance drone racing and has seamlessly incorporated artificial intelligence into the context of her lessons.

Nicole's leadership in developing the school's esports program from the ground up has provided her students with new opportunities to participate in team sports and explore pathways for future esports scholarships. Congratulations to Nicole. I now yield the floor back to the Senator from District 18.

Mahalo Senators. Although unable to attend today's floor session, I would like to recognize two additional awardees on behalf of Senator Ihara for their accomplishments Jennifer Sato has been awarded Kaimake Mckinley Roosevelt Complex Area Teacher of the Year and Sherry Tin awarded as Leeward District's Pearl City Waipahu Complex Area Teacher of the Year.

Jennifer Sato has been an exemplary educator serving as an academic coach and Student Council Advisor at Kuhio Elementary School, supporting students from preschool school through fifth grade, earning a Bachelor's degree in elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

She has utilized her passion and drive of learning to motivate our students. Sherry, 10, has dedicated her educational career at Waipahu High School where she began as a student teacher under Mr. Steven Nakano in 2000 immediately after she was hired as a Biology teacher and has since taught Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry and AP Environmental Science.

Over the years, she transitioned from the Science Department into Career and Technical Education where she now serves as a Natural Resources Agriculture Teacher. In addition to Chinese teaching, Sherry has serves as serves as the Co Director of the Academy of Natural Resources.

This position has allowed her to listen and elevate the voices of our Academy students and industry partners, shaping our Academy to better align with their needs and aspirations. Congratulations and thank you to all our Complex Area teachers for your parents passion, dedication and tireless efforts.

These dedicated educators inspire, nurture and guide our Keiki, shaping their future one lesson at a time. I would also like to take a moment to recognize Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Chief of Staff Camille Masutomi along with Stacy Kunihisa if they're here. Stacy is the Executive Director of the DOE's Leadership Institute for Supporting Education Week.

Thank you both all of you Senate President colleagues. As you could hear throughout our Capitol hallways this morning, the Department of Education and Hawaii Public Charter School Commission schools are featured in a student showcase on the fourth floor Lanai highlighting the amazing work our students are achieving in Hawaii's public schools.

Over 120 students from 36 public and charter schools participated, representing 14 complex areas. Their projects reflect the dedication and commitment of our educators to preparing our students to become successful and contributing Members of our community. Senate President May I request that the students and teachers names participating in today's student showcase be entered into the Senate Journal. Mahalo.

I now leave the floor.

Thank you Senator Kidani to Members and guests. The Senate has only a few minute more minutes of business today to take care of and if there are no objections from the Members, we will finish the rest of the agenda then adjourn to meet our honored guests and take photos with them and their family.

After we adjourn Madam Clerk, Governor's message number seven transmits the report and recommendations of the Commission on salaries to the 2025 Legislature file beginning on page two. Standing Committee report numbers 1178 to 1207 for adoption.

Senator Mackay.

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of standing Committee reports numbers 1178 to 1207.

Senator. Decor.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It has been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion, any objections? If not, the motion is carried on page six.

Standing Committee report numbers 1208 and 1209 for one day notice, so ordered. Referrals and re. Referrals.

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

No further business. Mr. President.

Are there any announcements today? Senator McKelvey. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

I rise to request a wide waiver of the public notice requirement pursuant to our Senate Rule 21 to hold a hearing on SR215, SCR 239 and SCR 444. Your Committee is requesting this waiver to meet the first lateral deadline for Senate resolutions.

Pursuant to Senate President Cochise approval of your request yesterday. The waiver is granted.

Thank you so much. Your Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on said resolutions SR215, SCR239 and SCR44 this afternoon, Thursday, March 20, at 3pm in Conference Room 225. And this notice was filed with the Clerk's office this morning.

Thank you. Are there any further announcements? Mr. President. Senator Richards.

Late introduction. I've been made aware that a charter school in my district from Waimea, Kanu Oka Ina, is attending the event today. And I don't know if they're still in the chambers, but I'd like to ask that their names be entered into the journal.

Senator.

Mr. President, permission for a late introduction? I would like to introduce. I believe they're still here in the gallery. Friends and family of Tenniel Clark, who is here to celebrate her honor. Her as well as those of us here in the Hawaii State Senate. So if you're here, please rise. There you are. Please stand to be recognized.

Court.

And Senate President, permission to enter their names into the Journal.

Thank you.

Senator Kanuha, may I be allowed a late introduction? I also found out that we have a couple complex area superintendents that we. I forgot to mention from the Kau, Stacey Bello, Stacy, can you please stand? And Pahua and Pahoa complex area. And we also have from the west, from District I gotta.

There's so many different complexes within this one. Honoka Kealakehe. Honoka Kealakehe. Kohala. Konawa Complex Area Superintendent Jeanette Snelling. Can you please stand and be recognized? Thank you, Mr. President. President.

Are there a Senator?

Late introduction of the principal from Washington Middle School, Michael Hirano and five students. And these are the STEM winners who will represent us in Washington this summer. Please stand. And six students. Six students. May I have their names in entered into the journal, please? Thank you.

If there are no further introductions, the chair has one. The filing deadline to file standing Committee reports on House bills that need to pass second reading and move laterally to the final Senate Committee is 12 midnight this evening. Are there any further announcements? If not. Senator Wakai.

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

Senator Corp.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It has been moved and seconded. If there are no objections for the Members, the Senate will stand adjourned until 11:30am tomorrow.