Friday was the deadline for the introduction of bills, except for bills from the administration of Gov. Josh Green introduced by lawmakers on Green’s behalf.
A state agency is seeking more than $60 million to upgrade a centralized financial management system after halting botched work on the critical project last year.
An intense focus on Maui wildfire relief and long security screening lines for the public marked the opening day of the 2024 Hawaii Legislature at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
Heading into the legislative session for the second year in a row, Hawaii’s two Republican state senators can’t agree on which of them should serve as Senate minority leader.