#Hawaii State Senate
Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu
A letter signed by three senators highlighted the Public Utilities Commission’s investigatory powers and requested the commission conduct investigations.
Senate ways and means committee advances bills on wildfire recovery, agriculture, more
The Committee on Ways and Means continues to support bills that aid the people of Maui, and the survivors and victims of the August 2023 wildfire.
House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
‘Wicked Tuna’ star meets Kaua‘i fishermen, scientist eager to resume local ahi research
Reality TV’s Dave Marciano and a group of Garden Isle fishermen say scientific collaboration is key to keeping their fisheries healthy.
Hawai‘i State Senate to hold public hearing on vacation rental bill
The Feb. 2 hearing will be the first hearing on a Senate Bill about short-term vacation rentals following the Governor’s State of the State Address and the December 2023 federal court ruling in Hawaiʻi Legal Short-Term Rental Alliance v. City and County of Honolulu.
Former governor, Big Island CEO, Maui attorney appointed to University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
Gov. Josh Green appointed former Hawaiʻi Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a of the Big island and attorney Lauren Akitake to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
77 senate bills amended, approved by Hawai‘i State House
Measures passed by the house today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, and more.
Lawmakers pressed to tackle sex trafficking by Native Hawaiian women, girls advocates
As the 2023 State Legislative session ramps up, will policymakers tackle a crisis of violence against Native Hawaiian women and girls?
Inouye, San Buenaventura, Richards win state Senate seats representing Big Island
There are three State Senate races on the Big Island, including District 4, that pits the former Senator of District 1 Lorraine Inouye against Helen Tupai.
Minimum Wage Bill Heads to Senate Floor for Final Vote
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means passed a bill unamended that would raise the minimum wage bill to $18 by 2026.
Big Islander Named Senate Majority Leader
Prior to being elected to the Senate, he served six years as a member of the Hawaiʻi Island County Council, including two years as Council Chair.
Hawai‘i Considers ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Medicine
A proposal to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
Ige Fills Vacant Big Island Senate Seat
Governor David Ige on Tuesday officially appointed Laura Acasio to the Hawai‘i State Senate.
Jobs Available With State Senate
The 2021 Hawai‘i Legislative session will arrive with job opportunities.
Senate Committee Requests Pre-Testing Pilot Program for Interisland Travel
A Hawai‘i Senate Committee is calling for a program that would require coronavirus testing for those wishing to travel between the Hawaiian Islands.
Ige Orders Flags to Half-Staff for the Late Sen. Harimoto
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff next week as a mark of respect for the late Sen. Breene Harimoto.
Hawai‘i State Senator Positive for COVID-19
The first known case of COVID-19 inside the Hawai‘i State Capitol building was announced Thursday afternoon.
Senate to Live Stream Hearings, Floor Sessions on YouTube
The Hawai‘i State Senate launched a pilot program to provide a live stream on YouTube of hearings and floor sessions.
House Sends Several High-Profile Bills to Senate Prior to Crossover Deadline
To date, the House has sent 355 bills to the Senate for consideration.
