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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | HI | SB 222 | Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 | Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2) |
| April 22, 2024 | HI | SCR 13 | Establishes a Call for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and Return of All Hostages | Bill Passed - House (41 - 3) |
| March 15, 2017 | HI | HB 100 | Establishes the Budget for 2017-2018 | Bill Passed - House (50 - 0) |
| July 20, 2016 | HI | SB 2077 | Authorizes Employees Affected by Privatization to Receive Benefits | Veto Override Passed - House (43 - 3) |
| May 5, 2015 | HI | SB 1028 | Appropriates Funds for the Hawaii Health Connector | Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 9) |
| April 30, 2013 | HI | SB 1084 | Authorizes the Use of Public Funds for Private Preschools | Conference Report Adopted - House (37 - 14) |
| April 10, 2012 | HI | SB 2115 | Amends Charter School System | Bill Passed - House (40 - 11) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30 | SB 222 | Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 | Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2) |
| 4/22 | SCR 13 | Establishes a Call for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and Return of All Hostages | Bill Passed - House (41 - 3) |
| 3/15 | HB 100 | Establishes the Budget for 2017-2018 | Bill Passed - House (50 - 0) |
| 7/20 | SB 2077 | Authorizes Employees Affected by Privatization to Receive Benefits | Veto Override Passed - House (43 - 3) |
| 5/05 | SB 1028 | Appropriates Funds for the Hawaii Health Connector | Conference Report Adopted - House (41 - 9) |
| 4/30 | SB 1084 | Authorizes the Use of Public Funds for Private Preschools | Conference Report Adopted - House (37 - 14) |
| 4/10 | SB 2115 | Amends Charter School System | Bill Passed - House (40 - 11) |