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Hawaii House adopts standing committee reports; member backs plan for West Oʻahu Hawaiian immersion campus
Summary
The Hawaii House adopted multiple standing committee reports by voice vote, with several members registering reservations. Representative Garcia voiced support for SCR 162, calling for the Department of Education to plan a K–12 Hawaiian immersion campus in West Oʻahu. The House also announced a moment of silence for former Gov. George Ariyoshi and adjourned until noon tomorrow.
The Hawaii House of Representatives convened, completed roll call (48 members present, three absent) and adopted multiple standing committee reports by voice vote after brief debate and several recorded reservations.
Representative Kahalua moved to adopt a package of standing committee reports; Representative Morikawa seconded. Members recorded 'no vote' or 'reservations' on several individual reports during the roll call and report adoption process, but grouped voice votes were repeatedly declared carried by the presiding officer. Representative Shimizu spoke in opposition to aspects of measures…
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