It’s not often that applause breaks out in the audience after a vote at the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but that one afternoon last week.
The measure was House Bill 1001, and the subject was settling claims related to the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
“This is a very important measure, and I appreciate the support of the Finance Committee to approve this, and the Senate and your Ways and Means Committee to approve this as well,” Rep. David Tarnas said to Sen. Karl Rhoads, his counterpart in negotiating passage of HB 1001 in conference committee.
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