The Hawai’i House of Representatives convened on February 11, 2025, at noon HST for Day 17 of the legislative session. The meeting commenced with 47 members present and 4 excused, setting the stage for a structured agenda.

The first item addressed was the reading of the journal, which Representative Morikawa requested to be deferred, a motion that was promptly approved. Following this, the House moved to item number three, where messages from the governor were presented. The Clerk confirmed receipt of message number three, which called for the immediate passage of emergency appropriation bills. This request was also received and filed without further discussion.

Next, the agenda turned to Senate communications, but the Clerk reported that there were none to address. The meeting then shifted to introductions, where several representatives welcomed guests to the House.

Representative Eslin introduced five advocates for environmental stewardship from Kauai, highlighting their contributions to the community. Representative Souza welcomed Mike Yoligich, a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights, along with Abby Simmons from the SoMulaw Caucus. Representative Tam followed with introductions of additional LGBTQ community advocates, emphasizing their presence and support.

Representative Holds recognized dentists from the Hawaii Dental Association Foundation for their commitment to improving oral health among children in Hawaii, announcing an upcoming dental event on February 22 at the Waikiki Health Makiki Clinic.

Lastly, Representative Iwamoto introduced students and a teacher from the John A. Burns School of Medicine involved in the HOME Project, which focuses on homeless outreach and medical education.

The meeting concluded with a call for any further introductions, after which the House moved on to the next agenda item, maintaining a focus on community engagement and legislative responsibilities. The session underscored the importance of advocacy and public service within the legislative framework, reflecting the diverse interests represented in the House.