Senate Floor

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

Senator Aquino. Here. Senator Awa.

Senator Chang. Here. Senator DeCoite. Here. Senator DeCorte. Here. Senator Dela Cruz. Here. Senator Elefante.

Here.

Here.

Senator Favela. Here. Senator Fukunaga. Senator Gabbard. Here. Senator Hashimoto. Here. Senator Ihara.

Present.

Senator Inouye. Present. Senator Kanuha. Here. Senator Keohokalole. Ao. Senator Kidani. Aloha. Senator Kim. Here. Senator Lee. Here. Senator McKelvey. Aye. Senator Moriwaki. Present. Senator Rhoads. Senator Richards. Here. Senator San Buenaventura. Senator Wakai. Present. Mr. President. Present. 25 Members present.

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

Thank you, Mr. President. Up in the gallery is our Moment of Contemplation presenter for today again, Katie Anderson, with my staff, Jamie Weisberg, Kurt Klein, Kira Williams, Charles Johnson, Jocelyn Rose, Jules Pele Hulani. And then a former staffer, but now the broadband guy at the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, Jaron Tangon.

Can you all please rise and be recognized by the Senate? Thank you.

Thank you. Further introductions. Senator hashimoto.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today is Alzheimer's Advocacy Day here at the Capitol and we have advocates from the Hawaii Alzheimer's Association from all over the state who have gathered here to discuss and raise awareness about the disease that nearly 7 million adults live with here in the United States.

So here in the gallery with us are Joe and Leslie Hittner, advocates from Hilo. Please rise. We also have Peter and Bobby Black, advocates for from Ninoele. Elizabeth Dixon, advocates from Waianae. We also have Dr. Caroline Gonzales, Advocate from Kapolei, Cindy Fowler, resident of Kauai and Association regional coordinator for Kauai in Maui County.

We have Nick Los Banos, resident of Hilo and Association regional coordinator for Hawaii County. And then we have Koby Chalk, who's our government relations person. So welcome to your Senate. Thanks for being here. You may be seated.

And then at 2 o' clock, they will be holding a rally and press conference in the Rotunda, where we will all be invited to join advocates and take a group photo. So, thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you. Further introductions, if not Mmdam Clerk.

On page one, House communication number 430, return Senate Bill 1447 that passed third reading in the House unamended. File. On pages two through four, House communication numbers 431 to 4, 449, return Senate bills that pass third reading in the House in an amended form for agree, Disagree. Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move that the Senate disagree to the Amendments proposed by the House to the Senate bills we have referenced in house communications numbers 431 to 449.

Senator DeCourte.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried. Conferees will be named at a later date.

On page five, House communication number 450 transmits House Concurrent Resolution number 104, which was adopted in the House for referral to Committee. So ordered. Beginning on page five. Standing Committee report number 1641 to 1654 for one day notice. So ordered. Beginning on page seven.

Standing Committee report numbers 1655 to 1665 for 48 hour notice. So ordered. On page eight, standing Committee report number 1666 to 1672 for adoption. Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of standing Committee reports number 1666 to 1672.

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.

Beginning on page 9. Adoption of resolutions on pages 9 through 43. Standing Committee report numbers 1512, 1513 and 1537 to 1640 on Senate Concurrent resolutions and resolutions for adoption. Senator Wakai.

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of standing Committee reports numbers 1512, 1513 and 1537 to 1640 on Senate Concurrent Resolutions and Senate resolutions for adoption.

Senator, DCourte.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Do we have any reservations on any of the resolutions? Senator Ihara?

Reservations, Mr. President. On SSCR 1609, which is on SCR 131, so noted.

Any other reservations? If not, do we have any no votes on any of the resolutions? Senator Awa.

Mahalo palikakena. Please mark down my no votes for SCR 136, SR 115, SCR 205, S 165, SCR 92, SR 75, SCR 158, SCR 131, SR 110, SCR 195, SR 175, SCR 196, SR 176, SCR 197, SR 177, SCR 178, SR 148, SCR 132, SR 111, SCR 157 and SR 127. Thank you.

Thank you, Senator DeCourte? Mr.

President, please mark my no votes for Standing Committee Report 1553, SCR 205. Standing Committee Report 1554, SR 165. Standing Committee Report 1567, SCR 168. Standing Committee Report 1568, SR 137. Standing Committee Report 1591, SCR 158. Standing Committee Report 1631, SCR 132. Standing Committee Report 1632, SR 111. Standing Committee Report 1633, SCR 157. Standing Committee Report 1634, SR 127. Standing Committee Report 1635, SCR 222 and Standing Committee Report 1636, SR 197.

Thank you.

So noted. Further no vote. Senator Ihara.

Mr. President, please note my no vote for SSCR 1559 on SCR 121. Thank you.

So noted. Any other no votes? If there are no further objections, then the motion is carried. Said resolutions have been adopted beginning on page 44.

Third reading.

There are no objections from the Members. We will be taking third reading on consent.

Standing Committee Report Number 1479, third reading of House Bill 341, Senate Draft 2 relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you.

HB 341, HD 1, SD 2 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1480. Third reading of House Bill 398, Senate Draft 2 relating to compensation for court appointed representation.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No votes for Senators Awa and DeCourte. 23 ayes, 2 nos. Thank you. HB 398, HD 1, SD 2 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1481.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

Third reading of House Bill 432, Senate Draft 2 relating to the rental housing revolving fund.

25 ayes. Thank you.

HB 432, HD 1, SD 2 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1482. Third reading of House Bill 643, Senate Draft 1 relating to the coconut rhinoceros beetle program.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes. Thank you.

HB 643, HD 2, SD 1 passes, third reading.

On page 45, Standing Committee report number 1483, third read, third reading of House Bill 736, Senate draft one relating to wastewater systems.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator Awa. Senator DeCourte.

23 ayes, two no's.

Thank you. HB 736, HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading. Standing. committee report.

Committee report number 1484, third reading of House Bill 1169, Senate draft two relating to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 1169, HD 1, SD 2 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1485, third reading of House Bill 1187, Senate draft one relating to procurement.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator Deourte. 24 ayes, 1 no. Thank you. HB 1187, HD 1, SD 1 passes.

Third reading. Standing Committee report number 1486. Third reading of House Bill 1260, Senate draft 2 relating to transportation.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senators Awa, DeCourte and San Buenaventura. 22 ayes, 3 nos. Thank you. HB 1260, HD 1, SD 2 passes, third reading. Standing.

Committee report number 1487. Third reading of House Bill 1406, Senate draft 2 relating to government procedures.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator Awa, Senator DeCourte. 23 ayes, two no's. Thank you.

HB 1406 HD 1, SD 2 passes third reading.

On page 46, third reading of House Bill 622, Senate Draft 1 relating to the Department of Education.

Is there any discussion?

If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 622, HD 1, SD1 passes, third reading.

Third reading of House Bill 904, Senate draft one relating to charter schools.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 904, HD1, SD1 passes, third reading. Third reading of.

House Bill 850, Senate draft one relating to condominiums.

Is there any discussion, Senator Ihara? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Reservations, Senator Ihara. Any no votes? No votes. Senator Awa and DeCourte. 23 ayes, 2 nos. Thank you.

HB 850 HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading.

Third reading of House Bill 1050, Senate Draft 1 relating to Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 1050 HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading. Standing.

Committee report number 1309. I'm sorry. 1509. Third reading of House Bill 70, Senate draft one relating to condominium.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you.

HB 70 HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1510. Third reading of House Bill 544, Senate draft 1 relating to pet insurance.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 544 HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading.

On page 47, Standing Committee report number 1511, third reading of House Bill 1259 Senate draft one relating to transportation.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator San Buenaventura. 24 Ayes. 1 no. Thank you.

HB 1259 HD 1 SD 1 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1514. Third reading of House Bill 3, Senate draft 1 relating to beach management on the north shore of Oahu.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator Awa, Senator DeCoite.

23 ayes 2 nos.

Thank you. HB 3 HD 2 SD 1 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1515.

Third reading of House Bill 177, Senate Draft 1 relating to civil identification cards.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 177, HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading. Standing Committee report number 1516.

Third reading of House Bill 428, Senate draft one relating to harm to families.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 428, HD 1, SD 1 passes, third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1517. Third reading of House Bill 529, Senate draft one relating to state finances.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you. HB 529. HD1SD1 passes, third reading standing Committee report number 1518.

Third reading of House Bill 550 Senate draft one relating to fireworks.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator DeCoite. Senator Awa.

23 ayes, two nos.

Thank you. HB 550 HD 2 SD 1 passes.

Third reading.

On page 48, Standing Committee Report number 1519, third reading of House Bill 648 Senate Draft 1 relating to guardianship and conservatorship services.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent and any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes.

Thank you. HB 648 HD 1 SD 1 passes third reading.

Thank you.

Standing Committee report number 1520, third reading of Senate Bill. I mean, sorry. House Bill 713 Senate draft one relating to a rate study for home health services.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

Thank you. HB 648 HD 1 SD 1 passes. HB713 HD 1 SD 1 passes third reading.

25 ayes.

Standing Committee report number 1521.

Third reading of House Bill 714 Senate draft one relating to healthcare workforce development.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent and any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes.

Thank you. HB 714 HD 1 SD 1 passes third reading.

Standing Committee Report number 1522. Third reading of House Bill 735, Senate Draft 1 relating to waste water.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes.

Thank you. HB 735 HD 2 SD 1 passes third reading.

Third reading of House Bill 1099, House Draft 1, making an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services.

Senator Dela Cruz.

Mr. President, I wish to offer a floor amendment to House Bill 1099 HD 1.

Madam Clerk, please identify the amendment.

Floor amendment number five, proposing an amendment to House Bill 1099, House draft 1, copies of which have been distributed to the Members.

Senator dela Cruz.

Mr. President, I move that the floor amendment number five be adopted.

Senator Moriwaki.

I second the motion.

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

This floor amendment is necessary as the Department of Budget and Finance has identified additional adjustments to the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 25 are necessary in the measure.

Is there any further discussion? If any objections, the motion is carried. Floor amendment number five has been adopted. Senator Dela Cruz.

Mr. President, I move to separate SB 10 HB.

It should be HB.

I move to separate HB 1099 HD 1 from Standing Committee report number 1523.

Senator Moriwaki.

I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried. The Clerk is directed to file Standing Committee report number 1523. 48 hour notice is hereby given for third reading of House Bill 1099 SD 1.

Standing Committee report number 1524. Third reading of House Bill 1300, Senate draft one relating to cancer.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes. Thank you.

Thank you.

HB 1300 HD 1 SD 1 passes third reading.

On page 49, Standing Committee report number 1525, third reading of House Bill 1409, Senate draft one relating to Transit Oriented Development.

Thank you.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

25 ayes.

HB 1409 HD 1 SD 1 passes third reading.

Standing Committee report number 1526, third reading of House Bill 1450, Senate draft one relating to agricultural climate resiliency.

Is there any discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? No vote for Senator Awa.

24 ayes, 1 no.

Thank you. HB 1450 HD 2 SD 1 passes third reading.

Referrals and re referrals.

Referrals and re 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? Senator Dela Cruz?

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise to request a waiver of the public notice requirement pursuant to Senate Rule 21 to hold decision making meeting on HB 833 HD 1 SD 1.

The waiver is granted. Senator Dela Cruz.

Thank you. Your Committee on Ways and Means will hold a decision making meeting on this measure tomorrow, April 4th at 10:46am in Conference Room 211. The notice will be filed with the Clerk's office this afternoon.

Thank you. Any further announcements? If not, the Chair has won the filing deadline for Standing Committee reports on House Bills for second reading is 7pm tonight. Senator Wakai.

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

Senator DeCorte.

Mr. President, I second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded. If there are no objections from the Members, the Senate will stand adjourned until 11.30am tomorrow.