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Hawaii Senate approves dozens of House bills on third reading; HB1099 amended and set for later action
Summary
The Hawaii Senate on third reading approved multiple House bills across health, housing, transportation and environmental topics; a floor amendment to HB1099 was adopted and the measure was separated for additional notice. Senators also noted Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
The Senate approved third reading for numerous House bills on a range of topics Wednesday, with most measures passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes and several recorded no votes on individual bills. Senator Hashimoto noted the presence of statewide Alzheimer’s Association advocates at the Capitol, calling attention to Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day and a planned 2 p.m. rally and press conference in the rotunda.
Why it matters: The measures cleared on third reading advance to enrollment and transmittal stages and, for many, to the governor for consideration. One high-profile appropriation, HB 1099 (emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services), received a floor amendment and was set apart for further consideration under a 40-hour notice requirement.
Votes at a glance: (bill — subject — recorded outcome — recorded vote)
- HB 341 HD1 SD2 — issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center — approved, 25 ayes.
- HB 398 HD1 SD2 — compensation for court-appointed representation — approved, 23 ayes, 2 noes (Sen. Awa, Sen. DeCourte).
- HB 432 HD1 SD2 — rental housing revolving fund —…
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