Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.
Impact
The resolution, while not introducing any new laws or regulations, serves an important role in the legislative process. By informing the House of Representatives and the Governor of its readiness to adjourn, the Senate effectively closes the current year's legislative activities. Such resolutions are essential for maintaining procedural order within the legislature. They ensure that all parties involved are aware of the status of the legislative session and the timing of its conclusion.
Summary
Senate Resolution 222 is a formal declaration from the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii indicating that the Senate is prepared to adjourn Sine Die. This resolution signifies the conclusion of the legislative session for the year 2022. The term 'Sine Die', which means 'without a day', denotes that the session will end without scheduling a date for reconvening. This is a traditional practice in legislative bodies, marking the end of discussions and legislative activities until the next session.
Contention
As a resolution, SR222 does not appear to face significant points of contention, as its purpose is largely procedural. However, the end of a legislative session may be accompanied by discussions or debates regarding the effectiveness of the session, the bills that were passed or failed, and the priorities for the next session. Stakeholders may express dissatisfaction about unmet legislative goals or priorities that were not addressed during the session, though such discussions are not highlighted in the resolution itself.
Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.
Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.
Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Moneys In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And To Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.
Urging The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Define Their Role And To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Progress The State Has Made Towards Jail Diversion.
Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.