Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono
"The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness"

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The members of the Senate do hereby reaffirm the Senate's dedication to upholding the Constitutions of the

United States and the State of Hawai‘i, to providing for openness and fairness in all of its proceedings,

and to promoting collaboration and consultation in its committee work.

The Senate stands as a people-oriented institution that serves all of the people,

whatever their background or persuasion.  

The Senate works for the public good and strives to give every person an equal opportunity

to realize his or her highest potential.  

The Senate's organized debate and deliberative consideration of issues shall be open to the public.