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The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 SD2 for third reading Friday, aimed at ensuring women in Hawai‘i have access to safe reproductive health care following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. With the bill passing third reading in both chambers, the measure now heads to Governor Josh Green’s desk for his signature.

The House of Representatives adopted rule changes in the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 32nd legislature, including the operating procedures for the House Committee on Standards of Conduct, and the House Administrative and Financial Manual.

Maui lawmakers secured leadership roles including: Justin Woodson who will serve as Chair of the Education Committee; Angus McKelvey and Tina Wildberger as Chair and Vice Chair of the Government Reform Committee respectively; Lynn DeCoite as Vice Chair of the Higher Education and Technology Committee; and Troy Hashimoto as Vice Chair of the Housing Committee.  

The list includes House Bill 2169, which appropriates funds for youth suicide early intervention, prevention and education initiatives in Maui County.

In his speech, Souki also supported making needed changes to our public education system and completing the privatization of Maui’s public hospitals.

Maui representatives Kyle Yamashita and Mele Carroll are among a group of House members voicing opposition to a consultant report that seeks tax increases, including a 0.5% increase in the general excise tax.