Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m1v3rp30Wg, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:32 - HB 2275, HD1 02:15 - HB 2329, HD1 02:50 - HB 2452 03:08 - DM WAM 10:30 AM Hearing Notice: WAM 10:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-30-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THjWigHz34Q, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:03 - SCR 160 / SR 151 11:39 - DM HOU-HHS 1:00 PM 13:27 - SCR 30 20:48 - HHS-EIG 1:02 PM 21:18 - SCR 24 / SR 21 34:16 - SCR 8 / SR 10 35:11 - SCR 90 / SR 85 36:11 - DM HHS-EIG 1:02 PM 38:33 - SCR 35 / SR 34 44:50 - HHS-AEN 1:04 PM 45:08 - SCR 39 / SR 29 46:10 - SCR 142 / SR 134 58:43 - DM HHS-AEN 1:04 PM 01:01:25 - HHS 1:07 PM 01:01:28 - SCR 18 01:02:04 - SCR 76 01:04:30 - SCR 51 01:05:37 - SCR 150 / SR 141 01:06:59 - SCR 119 / SR 112 01:11:00 - SCR 149 01:14:15 - SCR 63 / SR 57 01:14:52 - SCR 75 / SR 69 01:20:47 - SCR 21 / SR 18 01:21:56 - SCR 7 / SR 7 01:29:04 - SCR 45 / SR 44 01:34:04 - SCR 27 / SR 24 01:34:33 - DM HHS 1:07 PM Hearing Notices: HOU-HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-HHS_03-30-26_.PDF HHS-EIG 1:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-EIG_03-30-26_.PDF HHS-AEN 1:04 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-AEN_03-30-26_.PDF HHS 1:07 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-30-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK7fv08N7xs, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:23 - SCR 89 / SR 84 27:25 - DM PSM-HWN 3:00 PM 29:31 - PSM 3:01 PM 29:40 - SCR 69 / SR 64 30:58 - SCR 60 38:33 - SCR 147 / SR 139 40:24 - DM PSM 3:01 PM Hearing Notices: PSM-HWN 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-HWN_03-30-26_.PDF PSM 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-30-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tgxdkcFbp4, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:36 - SCR163 / SR154 01:12 - SCR57 / SR55 01:37 - SCR169 / SR160 02:47 - SCR108 07:17 - SCR159 / SR150 08:00 - SCR58 / SR56 17:48 - SCR103 / SR97 21:12 - SCR19 / SR16 28:45 - SCR32 / SR28 29:26 - SCR22 / SR19 30:17 - DM - WLA 1:00PM Hearing Notice: WLA 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_03-30-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The chair explained the 90-minute agenda, the 2-minute testimony limit, and that written testimony had been reviewed in advance. Testimony was generally supportive for each nominee, with agency boards, professional associations, and individuals submitting written or oral support. For the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Michael Basta Jr. described his 40 years in the industry, ownership of two salons, and experience training educators. For the Board of Dentistry, Christopher Woo said he had served as an interim board member since July 1 of the prior year, and Jerry Young said she was a retired pediatrician and former Hawaii Medical Board member; in response to questions, she identified a potential conflict through her role with Pu'ulu Lapa'au and said she would recuse herself when appropriate. For the Board of Psychology, Sean Scanlon and Sherry Takuishi Sara both emphasized long careers in the field and service to the community. Several members questioned psychology and medical nominees about interstate licensing compacts and access to care. Scanlon said he supported expanding the profession but would need to recuse himself on compact issues because of his role at Chaminade University, and he noted growth in local training programs. Sara said her main concern with compacts was cultural sensitivity and Hawaii’s unique cultural milieu, though she acknowledged the need for more psychologists. Pediatrician Robert Watring, nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board, said he supported local providers and was cautious about compacts, emphasizing the need to ensure qualified care in Hawaii; he said he had not seen much change from temporary licensing measures on Kauai. For the Contractors License Board, Jerry Nishik said backlog problems were driven by staff shortages and board vacancies, noting the board lacked quorum for upcoming meetings and needed more members and staff. Other nominees included Albert Dennis and Nolan Miyahara for the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, both of whom said they wanted to continue public service and help ensure legitimate, certified repair shops; Miyahara described his career path from apprentice to automotive technology professor. The committee also heard support for Robert Woltering’s nomination to the Hawaii Medical Board, with Woltering saying he wanted to help ensure quality health care providers, especially for children on Kauai. The transcript does not show any final votes or confirmations during the excerpt provided.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate AEN committee heard and considered four gubernatorial nominations. GM 511 was for Harry Purdy III to the Moloka‘i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board; testimony in support came from DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Moloka‘i community members, and Purdy described his long background in Moloka‘i homestead farming and the challenges facing new farmers. GM 676 was for Denise Kuano to the same board; the committee noted support from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and it was reported that Kuano could not testify because of a family emergency. GM 771 was for James Gomes to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity; the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council strongly supported him, citing his long agricultural experience, advocacy, and prior board service, and Gomes emphasized ag crime enforcement, land access, water, and support for farmers and ranchers. GM 772 was for Michelle Lefebvre to the Environmental Advisory Council; the Environmental Advisory Council and OPSD supported her, and Lefebvre discussed her work on the council’s exemptions committee and the need for better public understanding of the environmental review process. Members asked nominees questions about barriers for young homesteaders, ag crime enforcement, prior board service, environmental stewardship, and public engagement in environmental review. Gomes said the biggest challenges include lack of experience for new homesteaders, weak enforcement against ag crimes and drug activity on ranches, and the need for more land and resources for agriculture. Lefebvre said the environmental review process often falls short in public understanding and that comments are not a vote but part of an analytical process. After testimony, the committee reported support counts for each nomination and then voted to recommend advise and consent on all four measures. GM 511, GM 676, GM 771, and GM 772 were each adopted unanimously by the members present, with some members excused. The chair then announced the committee would move on to the next agenda item.

Bills: HCR11, HCR181, HCR187, HCR47, HCR44, HCR161, HCR102, HCR107, HCR118, HCR42, HCR176, HCR84, HCR94, HCR195, HR14, HR171, HR177, HR43, HR40, HR151, HR94, HR99, HR110, HR38, HR166, HR76, HR86, HR185

Keywords: charter schools, facilities, school funding, education, Hawaii, student enrollment, policy change, HCR181, House Concurrent Resolution, Department of Education, DOE, temporary positions, position renewal, superintendent-level positions, legislative intent, statutory interpretation, budget accountability, fiscal oversight, government transparency, state employment

Bills: SCR74, SR68, SCR108, SCR76, SCR150, SR141, SCR69, SR64, SCR25, SR22

Keywords: no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, auditor, state and county agencies, government accountability, emergency declarations, easement, submerged lands, drainage, Kahala Hotel, Oahu, state land regulations, biomarker testing, health insurance, precision medicine, H.B. No. 1971

Bills: HR208, HR50, HCR54, HR102, HCR110, HR103, HCR111, HR114, HCR122, HR152, HCR162, HR20, HCR19, HR98, HCR106, HR49, HCR53, HR53, HCR57, HR93, HCR101, SB3225

Keywords: Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi, Youth of the Year, Military Youth of the Year, House Resolution, HR 208, keiki, youth recognition, student achievement, leadership award, community service, youth development, after-school programs, teen center, military families, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Legislature, commendation, congratulation, positive youth development, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoCHHZ6NsTg, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_ECD_03-27-26_.PDF Timestamps: 16:18 - Introduction 17:33 - HCR 191/HR 181 20:39 - HR 27 21:31 - HCR 24/HR 23 22:01 - HCR 66/HR 60 22:36 - HCR 189/HR 179 25:20 - HCR 153/HC 145 25:39 - HCR 183/HR 173 26:00 - HCR 36 27:06 - HCR 197/HR 187 39:14 - HCR 21/HR 21 39:35 - HCR 175/HR 165 39:55 - HCR 121/HR 113 41:05 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97lGGL2C42Q, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_03-27-26_.PDF Timestamps: 2:39 - Introduction 4:07 - HCR38 / HR36 8:47 - HCR85 / HR77 22:51 - HCR98 / HR90 23:32 - HCR182 / HR172 28:44 - HCR83 / HR75 32:43 - HCR82 / HR74 39:47 - HCR124 / HR116 46:37 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6QdQJPJMmg, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-27-26_.PDF Then followed by TRN-HSG 10:35 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-HSG_03-27-26_.PDF Timestamps: 6:50 - Introduction (TRN 10:30AM) 7:20 - SB2470 SD2 20:09 - SB3152 SD2 ----- 21:12 - Introduction (TRN/HSG 10:35AM) 21:14 - HCR126 / HR118 ----- 35:58 - Decision Making (TRN 10:30AM) ----- 49:51 - Decision Making (TRN 10:35AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHzKZ_H2pBw, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PBS_03-27-26_.PDF Followed by PBS 11:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PBS_03-27-26_2_.PDF Timestamps: 3:50 - Introduction (PBS 10:00AM) 4:12 - HR 3/HCR 4 24:59 - HCR 40 25:37 - HR 109/HCR 117 26:11 - HR 132/HCR 140 28:38 - HR 133/HCR 141 29:07 - HR 142/HCR 150 29:43 - HR 161/HCR 171 46:03 - HR 176/HCR 186 ----- 1:08:21 - Decision Making (PBS 11:00AM) ----- 1:17:02 - Decision Making (PBS 11:00AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyLW__LWdXk, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:56 - GM 575 07:22 - DM GM 575 08:00 - HB 1838 23:10 - HB 1960 24:08 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-27-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1P3PeddAKk, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:39 - SCR 83 / SR 73 04:11 - SCR 95 / SR 90 07:55 - DM EIG-AEN 3:00 PM 11:06 - AEN 3:06 PM 11:44 - SCR 71 / SR 66 12:42 - SCR 120 13:35 - SCR 129 / SR 121 19:54 - DM AEN 3:05 PM Hearing Notices: EIG-AEN 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EIG-AEN_03-27-26_.PDF AEN 3:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-27-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47