‘Sen. Slom Votes No’

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Those are the most common words heard during Senate floor session Tuesday (March 6). That and “Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the bill.”

Bills raising taxes and fees? Adding to bureaucracy? Having to do with animals?

“Sen. Slom votes no,” says the Senate clerk, with many votes going 24-1.

Hawaii Kai Sam Slom, the Senate’s lone Republican, forever fighting his good fight.

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