#Senate
State lawmaker trying to finish what Nakashima started: bill to revitalize Hilo’s Waiākea Peninsula
On Friday, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed the bill with two revisions that establishes the Waiākea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiākea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund.
Bill aimed at keeping illegal ahi off people’s plates to be considered by full U.S. Senate
The lllegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act would support Hawaiʻi fisherman and expose anyone trying to pass off cheap tuna for high-quality Hawaiʻi ahi.
State of the Judiciary address to be broadcast live on Youtube
Chief Jusice Mark E. Recktenwald will use his time to do an overview of the court system’s achievements and priorities.
Hawaiʻi Washington delegation pledges to continue fighting for island values, residents
U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda as well as U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz were sworn in Friday and will again represent Hawaiʻi for the next two years in the 119th Congress.
Hawai‘i Island continues to support Democratic leadership in State Legislature
Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.
Hawai‘i Island incumbent senators and reps move on to General Election following primaries
In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.
Hawai‘i State Legislature passes Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members
The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.
Schatz, Hirono, introduce bill to increase Medicare reimbursement for Hawai‘i hospitals
This legislation would recognize the cost-of-living challenges that hospitals in Hawai‘i and Alaska face and would increase reimbursement for hospitals in both states to ensure that they can continue to serve seniors.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters divided on 2 priority issues this legislative session
In a poll last week we wanted to know what issues you thought should take priority this legislative session. Out of the 445 votes, 118 voters agreed all the issues listed in the poll were priorities.
Lawmakers Move Closer to Final Decision on Measure to Raise Minimum Wage
Earlier today, a conference committee voted to approve a measure that would incrementally increase the minimum wage to $18 by 2028.
Former Lawmakers Plead Guilty to Fraud Tuesday in Connection to Bribery Case
Two former Hawai‘i lawmakers pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges in connection with a bribery scandal.
Approval of Funding for Upcoming CIP Projects Moves to Full Senate
The Senate Ways and Means Committee agreed on the Capital Improvement Project budget for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 totaling more than $5.1 billion.
House Passes State Operating Budget, Bill Moves to Senate
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the state operating budget for fiscal biennium 2019-21.
Schatz Introduces Companion Legislation to Violence Against Women Act
US Senators Brian Schatz and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation to the House-passed Violence Against Women Act.
Sen. Hirono Wants Sen. Franken to ‘Step Aside’
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) released a statement about allegations brought against Minnesota Sen. Al Franken.
International Fisheries Bill Passes Through the Senate
Legislation introduced by United States Senators Brian Schatz, Dan Sullivan, and Edward J. Markey was unanimously passed by the Senate.
Lawmakers Urge House Speaker to Take Zika Funding to Floor
The request came as Senate members voted and passed $1.1 billion in funding to fight the virus.
Senate Votes on $1.1 Billion Emergency Zika Funding
Senator Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says he voted to advance $1.1 billion in funding.
Senate Closes Up 2016 Regular Session
The 2016 regular session of the Hawai’i State Senate adjourned on Thursday.
Senate Passes Several Bills on Final Reading
The Senate passed several bills Tuesday, including the budget bill, industrial hemp pilot project, water rights, and TAT.
