SB1309Introduced in the Senate
Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments · February 6, 2025
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | 2 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Absent |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Gabbard | 21 | Absent |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to JDC, WAM.
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Chang.
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 304) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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