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Senate approves a string of bills on final reading; several passed unanimously
Summary
During their session the Hawaii Senate took final action on multiple bills (SB 284, SB 2295, SB 544, SB 691, SB 1231, SB 224, SB 869, SB 1467, SB 1359, SB 1360, SB 1361, SB 1441, SB 1438, SB 1443, SB 1442) and confirmed a governor's nominee to the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
The Hawaii State Senate completed final readings and recorded votes for multiple measures during the session. Most measures passed by unanimous recorded ayes; a small number recorded recorded no votes.
Key outcomes recorded on the floor (bill — subject — vote): - SB 284, HD1 — relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communication — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 2295, HD2 — relating to domestic abuse protective orders — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 544, HD1 — relating to sentencing of minor defendants — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 691, HD1 — relating to family courts — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1231, HD1 — relating to parentage — passed final reading (21 ayes, 2 noes; recorded no votes: Senators Awa and Descartes). - SB 224, HD1 — relating to identification — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 869, HD1 — relating to community outreach boards — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1467, HD1 — relating to tax appeals — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1359, HD2 — relating to the Health Benefits Trust Fund base composite monthly contribution — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1360, HD2 — relating to the Employees' Retirement System — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1361, HD2 — relating to Employees' Retirement Systems employer reporting review — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1441, HD2 — relating to transition of the Oahu Regional Healthcare System into the Department of Health — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1438, HD1 — relating to home care agencies — passed final reading (21 ayes, 2 noes; recorded no votes: Senators Awe and DeCourte). - SB 1443, HD1 — relating to the Department of Health — passed final reading (23 ayes). - SB 1442, HD2 — relating to mental health services for children and adolescents — passed final reading (23 ayes).
Other floor actions and procedural notes: - The Senate confirmed nominees transmitted in the governor's messages (standing committee reports referenced on pages 17–18). The transcript records the confirmation of a nominee to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Ms. Karen Ono) with 23 ayes; Senators who spoke in support noted her local experience and connections. - Reconsideration and disagreement motions were made for specific measures and one measure (SB 849, HD2) was given one-day notice for final reading after the Senate agreed to set amendments.
Most votes on final reading were taken by unanimous consent; the clerk recorded the roll for each final-reading action. Where the transcript records named no votes, those names are listed above as recorded on the floor.
