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Votes at a glance: Hawaii County Council actions Nov. 19, 2025
Summary
Council confirmed the county auditor, advanced Bill 83 on first reading, adopted Bill 52 on final reading, and approved multiple budget and grant resolutions; key tallies and next steps are listed.
The Hawaii County Council’s Nov. 19 meeting produced multiple formal actions. Below are highlights with recorded outcomes from the official proceedings:
- County Auditor (Resolution 383‑25): Council confirmed Claire McAdams to serve as county auditor for a six‑year term effective Dec. 1, 2025. Vote: confirmed by roll call (9 ayes).
- Bill 83 (single‑use plastics): Passed first reading (draft 2) on a roll‑call vote, 8 ayes, 1 no (Vice Chair Onishi). Motion moved by Councilmember Villegas and seconded by Councilmember Galimba. The measure moves to second reading after DEM’s 45‑day review window.
- Bill 52 (household hens): Passed second and final reading after a sequence of amendments clarifying containment, flock sizes and a prohibition on commercial sales. Vote: 9 ayes, 0 no.
- Budget and appropriations (selected): The council approved multiple budget items and appropriations at first or second reading, including Bill 97 (homeland security grant appropriation), Bill 99 (BIL coastal zone habitat restoration appropriation of $1,901,521 for Puapua Iki), Bill 100 and Bill 102 (smart and safe intersection demonstration project appropriations), and Bill 101 (fuel tax revenue allocations). Where recorded, these items passed by the voice and roll call tallies shown in the record (most passed unanimously or with majority noted in minutes).
- Resolutions and grants: A range of smaller grants and resolutions were approved (Resolutions 369, 370, 375, 376, 377, 385–395); examples include Res. 376 authorizing the mayor to accept a $1,901,521 NOAA grant for Puapua Iki habitat restoration (motion carried) and several small community grants for local events and organizations. Vote tallies are recorded in the meeting minutes for each item (mostly unanimous or by majority as noted).
Council procedure notes: The meeting included a 15‑minute recess; several agenda items were taken out of order (appointment considered early), and the council used rule suspensions to consider final readings and amendments on the floor.
For reporters and residents: consult the full transcript and the Clerk’s roll‑call records for precise motion language, motion makers, seconds and exact tallies for all items listed in the meeting record.
