All Roll Calls
Yes: 160 • No: 0
Sponsored By: Mahina Poepoe (Democratic)
Passed
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Rachele Lamosao
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
All Roll Calls
Yes: 160 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN...
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 1/31/2025
The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
House Conferee(s) discharged.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Poepoe, Souza.
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Moriwaki, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey). Transmitted to House.
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 656) in amended form (SD 1).
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1835) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-04-25 10:46AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1123) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-12-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 111).
Passed First Reading.
Referred to PSM, WAM.
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 941), recommending passage on Third Reading.
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate.
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward.
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 545) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
Bill Text
HB596_HD1
HB596_SD1
Original
HB 2437 — RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools Program. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
HB 2438 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.
Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
HB 2436 — RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB 2417 — RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
Clarifies administrative driver's license revocation procedures by specifying the effect of the notice of administrative revocation and conforming related administrative review and hearing provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB 2418 — RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate.
HB 2416 — RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)