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Representative Todd moved to agree to Senate amendments for a set of bills and then moved that the bills listed on pages 4 through 6 pass final reading; Representative Morikawa seconded the procedural motions. The clerk recorded that the motions were carried after voice votes. The clerk later announced that, on measures before the House, \"all majority members vote aye with the exception of the following,\" and specified individual no votes.

Bills included in the final-reading package as announced on the House floor were: HB 413 HD1, HB 477 HD1, HB 871 HD1, HB 951 HD2, HB 1002 HD1, HB 1017 HD1, HB 1065 HD1, HB 1120 HD2, HB 1152 HD1 and HB 1379 HD2. The motion to pass those bills on final reading was carried by voice vote. The clerk recorded that Representative Kong voted no on HB 1002 HD1 SD1 and Representative Iwamoto voted no on HB 1017 HD1 SD1; the record also shows members entered written reservations or requested that remarks be placed in the journal against certain measures.

Several measures drew extended floor comment before final passage. Representative Parekh objected to a provision he described as making it \"easier for people to collect unemployment,\" arguing the change would reduce accountability; other members disputed that characterization and said the bills primarily modernize Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) procedures and allow more online filing. Representative Shimizu and Representative Iwamoto spoke at length during debate on a bill that repeals a greenhouse-gas sequestration task force; Iwamoto said the task force should be funded rather than repealed and read scientific testimony on climate impacts, while supporters said the task force had completed its work and members requested sunset dates for commissions and task forces.

Representative Morikawa reported the recorded no votes and the clerk declared the bills passed final reading. Members then moved to adjourn.

The package’s text, any enacted amendments and roll-call details for measures where members requested recorded votes will appear in the official journal and the House clerk’s certified record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Chamber - Mon Apr 21, 2025, 11:30AM HST - Day 54","oneSentenceSummary","The House passed a group of House bills on final reading by voice vote after motions to agree to Senate amendments and to consider bills by consent. Members entered reservations, recorded no votes on individual measures and debated some items, including the repeal of a greenhouse-gas task force.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii","taxId",25702,"location","Hawaii","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573333,"House adopts resolution directing DBEDT to convene tourism and gaming working group after heated debate",979,2145000,3124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071591-37d0badc17b86b9df530c6285c7ab3e4&start=2145&end=3124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071591-37d0badc17b86b9df530c6285c7ab3e4/thumbnail_2145000.jpg","/articles/6573333/Hawaii/House-adopts-resolution-directing-DBEDT-to-convene-tourism-and-gaming-working-group-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573333-be24dfb332ecc8caf7cc365e7e1edf36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907917&Signature=c2j-inGp91q7mZlgrCeH-fE6j9C5PKeA6kD3Oq4QtAJOHyQaSNxL5A6qnB8dbEatChFNxvwcxtXjCNPyIoCk5bKXkkV7vGvPFytYrZjv5sCxW946a8YrjqddahMj4eww41jExj24iAmCWlrqtnfUlRyGG-BkzoN9yv1ahdGkuJWQVr7s~XxO1OCRB-KpDZ1X1q6IqW4gQ-5PuNCeUSeEPmhLYG0amrd2GTHs2zUzvNPTqhJRSE4xfSCwRpFbxeYhoIqODjqyW4UlFJYI~uVfRC2gSkVEH45Xozl4VFZvBW9MRYIZkffelFoO2EXEIt2p9J6pecyu~K6aELi8HajUkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hawaii House of Representatives adopted a resolution directing the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) to convene a tourism and gaming working group, following extended debate on the House floor.

Supporters described the measure as a fact-finding step to assess models for regulated gaming and potential economic benefits, while opponents argued the working group’s composition and likely participation by gaming companies risked shaping a pro-industry outcome before public safeguards were considered.

Representative Holt, speaking in support, said the resolution is \"dedicated to examining the potential in legalizing and regulating gaming in Hawaii,\" and framed the working group as a means to gather information about possible models, safeguards and cultural considerations. Holt also cited testimony that the Honolulu Police Department had identified \"70 to 100 game rooms\" operating on Oahu and said Hawaii remains \"one of only two states in the nation with a complete ban on all forms of legalized gaming,\" comments offered as background for studying the issue.

Opponents pressed the House on the working-group membership and the risk of industry influence. Representative Garrett said, \"When you create a working group, invite representatives of gaming corporations to the table, and ask them to help draft the tourism gaming policy, you're not just studying the issue. You're scripting the outcome.\" Representative Shimizu named private companies she said were positioned to take part and urged the House to ensure balance, arguing DBEDT's prior analysis found modest revenue from online sports wagering and warned of social harms.

Other speakers raised additional concerns and caveats: Representative Imamoto said she supported the measure \"with reservations\" and asked that the working group study consumer protections and the social costs of gambling. Representative Hussey and Representative Chun registered opposition or reservations, noting earlier committee edits and their preferences about which entities should participate.

Procedurally, Representative Todd moved to adopt the standing committee recommendations and the listed senate concurrent resolutions; Representative Morikawa seconded. The House took voice votes on the motions and the clerk announced the motion carried.

The resolution tasks DBEDT with convening a working group and producing proposed legislation or recommendations for future consideration. The House record shows members entered written reservations and requested insertion of remarks in the journal; several members also requested that a roll-call vote be considered but the final action was taken by voice vote.

Members on both sides urged careful follow-up: proponents asked for an inclusive, culturally appropriate framework; opponents demanded clear consumer-protection safeguards and limits on industry influence. The adopted resolution begins a formal study process but does not itself change law or authorize commercial gaming.

The working group’s work plan, membership, schedule and any required follow-up reports were not specified on the floor record and will be determined in subsequent steps.","The Hawaii House of Representatives voted to adopt a concurrent-resolution package directing the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Supporters said the study would gather facts and possible models; opponents warned the working group risks industry capture and social harms.","actionData","errors"]

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House passes package of bills on final reading; several measures drew objections and recorded reservations

House adopts resolution directing DBEDT to convene tourism and gaming working group after heated debate