A measure that would have Hawaii voters decide on whether residential investment property valued at $3 million or more should be subject to a surcharge in order to increase funding for local public education passed out of the state House Education Committee on Tuesday.
Unlike the heated, fractious proceedings that can mark high court confirmations, two new justices were unanimously approved Tuesday to the Hawaii Supreme Court.
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Judge Lisa Ginoza, a graduate of Oregon State University’s class of ‘86, was nominated for a seat on the Hawaii Supreme Court last month. The Hawaii State Senate will hold a special session to consider Ginoza’s appointment on Nov. 17, and a floor vote where Ginoza’s appointment will be decided on Nov. 21. Judge Ginoza.