Senate Pres. Kouchi Announces Leadership and Committee Chairs for 33rd Legislature

November 6, 2024 · 5:00 PM HST
* Updated November 7, 2024 · 5:22 AM

Senator Ronald Kouchi. Courtesy photo.

Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced Senate leadership and committee chairs for the upcoming 33rd Legislative Biennium 2025 through 2026.

Leadership

President: Sen. Ronald D. KouchiVice President: Sen. Michelle N. KidaniMajority Leader: Sen. Dru Mamo KanuhaMajority Floor Leader: Sen. Glenn WakaiAssistant Majority Floor Leader: Sen. Lynn DeCoiteMajority Policy Leader: Sen. Les Ihara, Jr.Majority Whip: Sen. Lorraine R. InouyeAssistant Majority Whip: Sen. Henry J.C. AquinoAssistant Majority Whip:Sen. Troy N. HashimotoAssistant Majority Whip: Sen. Jarrett KeohokaloleAssistant Majority Whip: Sen. Chris LeeAssistant Majority Whip:Sen. Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III

Committee Chairs

Agriculture and Environment: Sen. Mike GabbardCommerce and Consumer Protection: Sen. Jarrett KeohokaloleEducation: Sen. Michelle N. KidaniEconomic Development and Tourism: Sen. Lynn DeCoiteEnergy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Sen. Glenn WakaiGovernment Operations: Sen. Angus L.K. McKelveyHawaiian Affairs: Sen. Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, IIIHealth and Human Services: Sen. Joy San BuenaventuraHigher Education:Sen. Donna Mercado KimHousing: Sen. Stanley ChangJudiciary: Sen. Karl RhoadsLabor and Technology:Sen. Henry J.C. Aquino

Public and Safety and Military Affairs:Sen. Brandon J.C. ElefanteTransportation and Culture & Arts:Sen. Chris LeeWater and Land:Sen. Lorraine R. InouyeWays and Means:Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz