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Senate approves wide slate of House bills on third reading; many pass unanimously
Summary
The Hawaii Senate took third-reading action on more than two dozen House bills, approving the majority by unanimous consent and recording several divided votes across a range of topics including housing, education, transportation and campaign finance.
The Senate took third-reading votes on more than two dozen House bills during its floor session, approving most measures for transmittal and final processing.
The bills covered topics from housing and teacher education to transportation and campaign finance. Many passed by unanimous consent or unanimous voice vote; several drew recorded opposition and were adopted by recorded margins.
Senate President (Mr. President) and the clerk called the roll at the start of the session and the full body of 25 members was present for the votes. Senator Wakai moved to take third reading on consent for bills placed on the calendar; Senator Descartes seconded the motion. Where members requested, individual votes or reservations were recorded on the floor.
Votes at a glance (third reading outcomes reported on the floor):
- HB 126, HD 1, SD 2 (relating to property forfeiture) — passed third reading (24 ayes, 1 no). - HB 431, SD 2 (relating to housing) — passed third reading (23 ayes, 2 noes). - HB 454, HD 2, SD 1 (relating to Hawaii Technology…
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