Senate Committee adopts resolutions urging immediate, permanent ceasefire in Iran

The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on April 23 recommended passage of Senate draft 1 of House Concurrent Resolution 137 and Senate Resolution 20, which the committee described as "urging an immediate and permanent ceasefire" and an end to hostilities in Iran. The committee moved forward after the Chair said only written testimony had been submitted in support.

"These are proposed Senate drafts urging an immediate and permanent ceasefire and into hostilities in Iran," the Chair said. Committee records show written testimony on the measures from Barbara Polk (with comments), Kelsey Burien, Sage Colon River Burien and late testimony from Aza Ermo Ramirez in support. The Chair noted the documents on file and asked whether anyone wished to testify orally; no one did.

The Chair explained that resolutions are non‑binding expressions of the legislature and do not change Hawaii Revised Statutes, and recommended adopting the proposed Senate drafts given the timing late in the session. With no substantive questions or amendments, the committee proceeded to record votes; the Vice Chair and other named senators recorded "Aye," and one senator was excused. The Chair announced the recommendation was adopted and the committee adjourned.