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Senate adopts standing committee reports, waives notice to schedule hearing on HB 1710 HD2
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Summary
The Senate convened March 23, approved the previous day's journal, adopted standing committee reports without objection and granted a waiver under Senate Rule 21 to schedule a public hearing on House Bill 1710 HD2 for March 25, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. in Conference Room 224.
The Senate met March 23 and opened its session with a roll call that established 24 members present and one excused. The presiding officer approved the journal from the preceding day and called for routine business.
Senator Wakai moved that the Senate adopt standing committee reports beginning on page 3 (including reports listed as nos. 3103–3121 and 3125–3140). After a second and no objections, the motion carried and the reports were adopted, the clerk announced. The clerk also noted that standing committee report numbers 3122–3124 on page 5 were set for one-day notice.
Senator Lee requested a waiver of the public notice requirement pursuant to Senate Rule 21 to hold a public hearing on House Bill 1710 HD2. "I rise to request a waiver of the public notice requirement pursuant to Senate Rule 21 to hold a hearing on House Bill 1710 HD2," Lee said. The waiver was granted; Lee announced the hearing will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. in Conference Room 224 and that the notice will be filed with the clerk.
The clerk also read several governor's messages transmitting nominations to various boards and commissions and reported that the governor signed House Bill 2240, House Draft 1, into law as Act 1. Senators made several introductions of guests in the gallery, including family members and visitors representing environmental and conservation organizations.
Senator DeCoite used a point of personal privilege to announce the Women's Legislative Caucus 27th annual Easter Basket Drive scheduled for March 23, 2026, and listed participating community organizations. Before adjournment, Senator Wakai moved that the Senate stand adjourned until 11:30 a.m. the following day; with no objections, the Senate adjourned.
What happens next: the hearing on HB 1710 HD2 is scheduled for March 25, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. in Conference Room 224; notices will be filed with the clerk as announced.
