The Projector: From Opening Day to 11th-Hour Coup, a Look Back at the Session - Honolulu Civil Beat

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Reflecting on the 2015 Session The Hawaii House of Representatives chamber is reflected in a chandelier at the Capitol
Opening Day Big Island lawmakers pose for a photo before the Legislature convenes its 2015 session at the Capitol on Jan. 21.
Gubernatorial Support Gov. David Ige encourages his controversial nominee to head the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carleton Ching. Ige attended long stretches of Ching's confirmation hearing and defended his choice of the development lobbyist for the key natural resources post, even interrupting questioning of Ching at one point.
Moment of Surrender Senate President Donna Mercado Kim gives the governor’s chief of staff, Mike McCartney, a hug after he and Attorney General Doug Chin delivered a letter from Ige withdrawing the nomination of Ching when it became clear there weren't enough votes in the Senate to confirm him.
New Deal for Turtle Bay Preservation Gov. Ige draws a crowd as he announces a revised deal to preserve land at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore.
Not the Result He Wanted Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland consoles Noboru Kawamoto, 94, after a bill that supporters said would have allowed him to live with his wife in a care home was rejected over concerns that it would displace Medicaid patients.
In Support of Decriminalization Michelle Tippens sports a lei of prescription pill bottles after testifying in support of decriminalizing marijuana, a measure that legislators rejected.
Taking It Outside the Hearing Room During conference committee negotiations, Rep Sylvia Luke, left, Sen Jill Tokuda and Rep. Della Au Belatti compare notes outside the meeting room.
Interested Observer Then-Senate President Donna Mercado Kim listens intently to Sen. Josh Green during conference committee negotiations over the medical marijuana dispensary bill. Later that night, Green was removed from the committee after it appeared the bill had died when negotiations stalled.
Senate Insurrection Sen. Donna Mercado Kim hands the gavel to Sen. Ron Kouchi after their colleagues voted to shake up the Senate leadership late in the session.
Kiss for the New President Newly installed Senate President Ron Kouchi kisses his wife, Joy Kouchi, shortly before the Senate adjourns Thursday.

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