Hawaii State Legislature begins 2022 session
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Hawaii House of Representatives assembled at the State Capitol for opening day of the legislative on Wednesday. Embracing a colleague after presenting lei is Rep. Sean Quinlan (Waialua-Haleiwa-Pupukea-Kahuku-Laie-Hauula- Waiahole-Waikane-Sunset Beach-Punaluu-Ka'a'awa).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Members of the Hawaii House of Representatives stood during an invocation by Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa, (D, Niihau-Koloa-Kokee).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and new state representative Linda Clark (D, Lanai-Molokai-Paia-Hana) share a fist bump after she was sworn in.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Sharing fist bumps after being sworn in is new state representative Linda Clark (D, Lanai-Molokai-Paia-Hana).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
State House Speaker Scott Saiki (D, McCully-Kaheka-Kakaako-Downtown) presides over opening day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
State House Speaker Scott Saiki (D, McCully-Kaheka-Kakaako-Downtown) presides over opening day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Addressing the house floor on Wednesday is Minority Leader Val Okimoto (R, Mililani Mauka-Mililani).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Pictured speaking amidst reflections of representatives attending virtually is Minority Policy Leader Gene Ward (R, Hawaii Kai-Kalama Valley).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. Sam Satoru Kong (D, Aiea) sported a Tongan kahoa (lei) on Wednesday.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Posing for a picture are representatives, from left, Gregg Takayama, Bertrand Kobayashi, Nicole E. Lowen, Sean Quinlan, Lauren Matsumoto, Richard H.K. Onishi and Justin H. Woodson.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke (D, Punchbowl-Pauoa-Nuuanu) looks on Wednesday.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Minority Leader Val Okimoto (R, Mililani Mauka-Mililani) looks on Wednesday.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Members mingle on the floor after opening day convened.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura takes a picture of Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa (D, Niihau-Lehua-Koloa-Waimea).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi (D, Manoa-Punahou-University-Moiliili) wears a protective face shield on opening day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. David A. Tarnas (D, North Kona, North Kohala-Sourth Kohala) fist bumps a colleague.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald sits next to a monitor showing representatives who virtually attended opening day.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. Sylvia Luke speaks with other representatives in the rotunda before the start of session. Other representatives are Scott Nishimoto, left, Richard Onishi, Aaron Johanson, Troy Hashimoto, and Jackson Sayama.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rep. Dee Morikawa, Majority Floor leader, is seen on opening day.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The House of Representatives had a screen with some members on video. Rep. Dee Morikawa, House Majority floor leader, is at bottom.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Members of the House of Representatives greet each other during recess.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Speaker of the House Scott Saiki greets Rep. Scott Nishimoto.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Speaker of the House Scott Saiki brings down gavel to start opening session.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The House of Representatives begin their session on opening day.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The House of Representatives begin their session on opening day.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Chief Justice Recktenwald leads the swearing in ceremony.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The House takes a recess on Wednesday.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Senate President Ron Kouchi at start of Wednesday's session.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
The House of Representatives met on opening day.