May 4, 2018 •
Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 2018 session of the Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 3. Senate Bill 2154 passed and was transmitted to the governor upon adjournment. If Gov. Ige signs the bill, noncandidate committees will no longer be required […]
The 2018 session of the Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 3.
Senate Bill 2154 passed and was transmitted to the governor upon adjournment. If Gov. Ige signs the bill, noncandidate committees will no longer be required to include contributor information on their campaign finance organizational reports.
The Legislature will reconvene in regular session at 10 a.m. on January 16, 2019.
March 23, 2018 •
Hawaii State Rep. Joe Souki to Resign Amid Harassment Allegations
Former Hawaii House Speaker Joseph Souki is being forced to resign after admitting to inappropriately touching and kissing multiple women over his legislative tenure. His resignation is part of a State Ethics Commission settlement agreement stemming from allegations filed by […]
Former Hawaii House Speaker Joseph Souki is being forced to resign after admitting to inappropriately touching and kissing multiple women over his legislative tenure.
His resignation is part of a State Ethics Commission settlement agreement stemming from allegations filed by multiple women.
The Commission agreed to resolve the matter if Souki resigns by March 30, issues a public apology, pays an administrative fine, and does not seek public office for two years.
Souki, 86, has served in the Hawaii State Legislature since 1982.
May 6, 2016 •
Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016. Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families […]
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016.
Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families with opportunities for school readiness, and focused on growing jobs and the state economy.
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