It’s commonly said at the Hawai‘i Legislature that a bill is never dead until sine die — adjournment of the last day of session. Still, it’s breathtaking how quickly a measure can be given new life. Such is the case
It’s commonly said at the Hawai‘i Legislature that a bill is never dead until sine die — adjournment of the last day of session.
Still, it’s breathtaking how quickly a measure can be given new life.
Such is the case with House Bill 2078, which was radically amended and unanimously passed Thursday by Donna Mercado Kim’s Senate Tourism Committee; Sens. Gil Kahele and Sam Slom voted with reservations.
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