Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi issued a statement today in regard to House Speaker Scott Saiki’s announcement to reopen the State Capitol building on March 7, 2022:
“The Senate received a memorandum from Speaker Scott Saiki at 2:31 p.m. today, that included Speaker Saiki’s announcement that “the House is re-opening the State Capitol to the public beginning March 7, 2022.” The Senate was not consulted prior to Speaker Saiki’s media release.
In a memorandum sent in response to Speaker Saiki’s media release, I informed all Senators that we have been working with Comptroller Curt Otaguro of the Department of Accounting and General Services regarding policies and procedures for reopening the State Capitol, including a firm reopening date.
The Senate will await official word from Mr. Otaguro as to a firm reopening date and the policies and procedures for reopening the State Capitol to the public.”
Below is the memorandum that was sent to all Senate members following Speaker Saiki’s announcement.
