State Sen. Sam Slom was taken to an emergency room from the state Capitol today, according to House Speaker Joseph Souki.

Souki interrupted the proceedings in the state House shortly after 1:15 p.m. to announce the illness of Slom, 73, who is the lone Republican in the state Senate.

Senators interrupted the Senate floor session twice today to check on Slom, who appeared to be ill. Slom initially assured his colleagues he could continue with the session.

An spokeswoman in Slom’s office said the senator walked to an ambulance after the session was over.

Slom has served in the Senate since 1996 and represents the 9th District from Hawaii Kai to Kahala and Diamond Head.