The Scene in the Senate

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The Senate convened a few minutes behind schedule with Senate President Shan Tsutsui striking the gavel.

The gallery is sprinkled with onlookers. There are a couple dozen AARP supporters sporting red T-shirts. Spotted in the audience: Attorney General David Louie, CIO Sonny Bhagowalia, and Human Services Director Patricia McManaman.

Senators below are adorned with fancy, colorful lei — the kind you can only get from Chinatown.

A rabbi from Temple Emmanuel gives the invocation.

— Nanea Kalani

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