SENATE PRESIDENT RONALD D. KOUCHI ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

News Release from Hawaii Senate Democratic Caucus, Nov 6, 2024

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi is pleased to announce Senate leadership and committee chairs for the upcoming Thirty-Third Legislative Biennium 2025 through 2026.

Leadership

President: Senator Ronald D. Kouchi

Vice President: Senator Michelle N. Kidani

Majority Leader: Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha

Majority Floor Leader: Senator Glenn Wakai

Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Senator Lynn DeCoite

Majority Policy Leader: Senator Les Ihara, Jr.

Majority Whip: Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Assistant Majority Whip: Senator Henry J.C. Aquino

Assistant Majority Whip: Senator Troy N. Hashimoto

Assistant Majority Whip: Senator Jarrett Keohokalole

Assistant Majority Whip: Senator Chris Lee

Assistant Majority Whip: Senator Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III

Committee Chairs

Agriculture and Environment: Senator Mike Gabbard

Commerce and Consumer Protection: Senator Jarrett Keohokalole

Education: Senator Michelle N. Kidani

Economic Development and Tourism: Senator Lynn DeCoite

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Senator Glenn Wakai

Government Operations: Senator Angus L.K. McKelvey

Hawaiian Affairs: Senator Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III

Health and Human Services: Senator Joy San Buenaventura

Higher Education: Senator Donna Mercado Kim

Housing: Senator Stanley Chang

Judiciary: Senator Karl Rhoads

Labor and Technology: Senator Henry J.C. Aquino

Public and Safety and Military Affairs: Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante

Transportation and Culture & Arts: Senator Chris Lee

Water and Land: Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Ways and Means: Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz

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