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Senate WAM Committee votes to approve the Senate’s version of the State Budget Bill
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means advanced the State Budget Bill, HB1800 HD1 SD1, Wednesday. “As the Senate strives to preserve future income tax cuts for working families, the budget reflects a multi-pronged approach that captures underutilized funds to prioritize resources for essential public services,” according to the Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority.
Senate committee releases report detailing its September visit to Lānaʻi and Maui
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means finalized visits with government agencies and community leaders on Lānaʻi and Maui to receive significant updates on education, housing, agricultural innovations, healthcare, workforce development pathways and wildfire management efforts.
Senate Committee on Ways and Means advances executive budget bill
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Monday passed House Bill 300 Senate Draft 1, which outlines the Executive Branch state budget for the upcoming fiscal years.
Ways and Means Committee Passes Senate Draft of Hawaiʻi State Budget for FY22 and FY23
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on April 1 amended and passed HB200, the state of Hawaiʻi’s operating budget for fiscal years FY22 and FY23. It includes infusion of $1.6 billion in federal aid from American Rescue Plan Act and nearly $16 billion in general funds.
Hawaiʻi Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 Updated by Department of Health Leadership
Dr. Libby Char, Director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, updated the Hawaiʻi State Senate Special Committee during a recent hearing about prevention and containment of COVID-19 clusters, vaccine distribution and new CDC recommendations regarding second tests for travelers and shorter quarantines.
