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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-TRS Public Hearings 02-03-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Substance Abuse Council in support. Substance Abuse Council in support.
- . council. council.
- Secondly, as you also know, the county councils, all four of the county councils, meet year-round.
- So, I’d like to point out that county council of the Big Island actually do have council meetings on
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So with their county council people. So with their county council people.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard.
SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments.
SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Council Member Rebecca Sha, council member for the City of Minnetonka.
- I've been on the Minnetonka City Council for about eight years, and I've served as the chair of the I
- I'm Council Member Rebecca Sha, council member for the City of Minnetonka.
- I'm um council member Rebecca<00:25:09.200>
Shack <00:25:09.559>I'm <00:25:09.760>council - I apologize, but, uh, Council Member, if we don't, uh, we won't hold you to, uh, specific details.
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Lexi Stangle, nonpartisan Senate Council.
- GOP Andrew Erikson with Senate council GOP Andrew Erikson with Senate council research<00:02:27.400
- The city council is, and they were requested to provide that information to the city council by a lobbyist
- The city council is, and they were requested to provide that information to the city council by a lobbyist
- The city council is, and they were requested to provide that information to the city council by a lobbyist
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/11/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- At our council meeting last night, more than 50% of our agenda was working on affordable housing for
- The city council then said things like, "Why are you making it so tall?
- In February, the developer went back to council.
- The city council chambers were standing room only.
- a three terms uh as a city council a three terms uh as a city council member<01:34:51.600>
including
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/18/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2025, recipients receiving the grants are Meso Valley Action Council and Senator Draheim, your district
- In 2025, recipients receiving the grants are Meso Valley Action Council and Senator Draheim, your district
- In 2025, recipients receiving the grants are Meso Valley Action Council and Senator Draheim, your district
- In 2025, recipients receiving the grants are Meso Valley Action Council and Senator Draheim, your district
- cover school boards, city council cover school boards, city council meetings,<00:50:30.040>
elections
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- That bill directed ATS to establish a CIO Council.
- I'm happy to report that on September 29th, ATS convened the first CIO Council.
- of a CIO Council across Mississippi state<00:02:03.920>
government. - <00:29:45.800>
And to present to the CIO Council today. - And to present to the CIO Council today.
Summary:
ATS and Gartner presented preliminary findings from the feasibility study required by Senate Bill 2267, which directed ATS to establish a CIO Council, study statewide data exchange feasibility, develop a phased implementation plan, and report progress to the legislature. ATS said the CIO Council has already met several times and has heard from other states, including Tennessee and Ohio, with Georgia expected to follow. Gartner explained that it interviewed about 17 agencies and was also gathering input from other states and market research to identify Mississippi’s current data-sharing landscape and possible paths forward.
Gartner’s main findings were that Mississippi agencies strongly prioritize data security and compliance, but that this focus has also contributed to silos, point-to-point integrations, and inconsistent data definitions across agencies. The presenters said the state lacks a central legal framework and common standards, so agencies rely on individual memoranda of understanding. They emphasized that other states have generally not built “everything at once,” but instead started with specific outcomes such as citizen services, fraud detection, or reporting, then created statewide legal frameworks, common standards, and governance structures, often led by a chief data officer or similar office.
The discussion also highlighted examples from other states, including Utah’s single portal for services and Maryland’s 360-degree citizen view for caseworkers. Gartner said Mississippi should first decide what outcome it wants from a data exchange and suggested that the effort should be framed as information sharing rather than moving all data into one central repository. Members and presenters discussed the need for foundational standards, a chief data office, and change management, including agency “change champions,” to build trust and participation over time. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and the presenters said the remaining CIO Council work would help prioritize use cases for the final feasibility report.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- rise in recognition of that and extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Hawaii Cattlemen's Council
- The Hawaii Cattlemen's Council represents paniolo and ranching families across our islands, individuals
- rise in recognition of that and extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Hawaii Cattlemen's Council
- The Hawaii Cattlemen's Council represents paniolo and ranching families across our islands, individuals
- The Hawaii Cattlemen's Council represents paniolo and ranching families across our islands, individuals
Bills:
HB2315, SB2471, HB306, HB1692, HB1842, HB2171, HB2207, HB2343, HB2296, HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097, HCR200, HCR144, HCR33, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR206, HCR166, HCR31, HCR85, HCR103, HCR117, HCR180, HCR112, HCR18, HCR105, HCR173, HCR137, HCR179, HCR32
Keywords:
vacation payout, down payment assistance, state employee benefits, housing crisis, homeownership, Department of Health, SB2471, Hawaii, corporate powers, artificial persons, business entities, election spending, political spending, campaign finance, ballot measure, ballot issue, electioneering, corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
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don't So, I don't So, I don't Represent<00:04:22.720>both <00:04:22.919>councils - Represent both councils? Represent both councils?
- So, under existing law the mayor or council cannot serve on their own planning commission. >> Um yeah
- Because they're multi-jurisdictional, a mayor or a council member can serve on those that are multi-jurisdictional
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Alex Charles with Brownstein on behalf of the California Council for Affordable Housing in support.
- Ed Manning with KP Public Affairs, and I'm representing the International Code Council.
- International Code Council, for those of you who don't know, is a... is a non-profit public benefit corporation
- On behalf of two clients, Bay Area Council, as well as the California Council for Affordable Housing,
- Good afternoon chair members for the Final time, Catherine Charles on behalf of the Bay Area Council,
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-LBT DEFER Public Hearing 03-14-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- One member shall be the chair of the Hawaii State Fire Council or designee and be a non-voting member
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Hawaii <00:05:00.360>state <00:05:00.600>fire <00:05:00.880>Council - chair of the Hawaii state fire Council chair of the Hawaii state fire Council or<00:05:02.039>
- Marshal selection commission does not duplicate the roles and responsibilities of the Hawaii State Fire Council
- So this won't impede on where the fire council is already going through its process now to select the
Summary:
The joint Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology met on March 14, 2025, to consider House Bill 1064, House Draft 2, relating to fire protection. The bill was described as implementing recommendations from the Phase 3 report by the Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires, clarifying the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriating funds. Members also discussed structural changes to the State Fire Marshal’s office and whether the office should remain under the Department of Defense rather than the Governor’s office.
The committee heard from a senior adviser from the Governor’s office, who said the administration would support creating a State Fire Marshal selection commission and did not object to Senate advice-and-consent involvement for some commission members. He also agreed that placing the office under the Department of Defense made sense. In its decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including accepting proposed amendments from the Attorney General and the Hawaii Insurance Council, with one exception to the Attorney General’s proposal.
The adopted amendments would establish a seven-member State Fire Marshal selection commission beginning January 1, 2026, with authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, receive complaints, and conduct annual performance reviews. The commission would be attached to the Department of Defense for administrative purposes, be subject to the Sunshine Law, and include both voting and non-voting members, with some appointments made by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president. The committee also made technical changes, deleted several pages and lines, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The chair’s recommendation was adopted by both committees, and the meeting adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology.(6-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Chris Cathers, executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council.
- director of the Kentucky Arts Council. director of the Kentucky Arts Council.
- I'm executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council.
- But that it's basic infrastructure because you look at what the Kentucky Heritage Council does.
- the Kentucky Heritage Council does. the Kentucky Heritage Council does.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12
America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15
America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains.
The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state.
The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026.
The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That makes the Legislative Council draft.
- Senate Bill 13 also proposes a local school library advisory council.
- These councils are modeled after the School Health Advisory Council, or SHACs.
- Advisory Council. Is that mandatory for every school to do it?
- Yeah, just for clarification, the advisory council meets at least two times a year, okay?
Bills:
SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843
Keywords:
lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They also allow projects to more closely align with Met Council goals, such as promoting walkability,
- single-family neighborhood if you're in the seven-county metro area and you're subject to the Met Council
- My main question is, as a city council member, I saw PUD developments come in and come through and happen
- personally have an email about this, but everything is agreed upon, it's on the agenda for the City Council
- PUD process in the development agreement is that oftentimes conditions can be approved at the city council
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, he will also be providing an offering of invocation to the Hawaii County Council in June.
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in to the um uh Hawaii County Council in to the um uh Hawaii County Council - And Barbara Tom, please stand, to the Language Access Advisory Council.
- advisory council.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I think if we create a community advisory council and we have a composition of community members plus
- I think if we create a community advisory council and we have a composition of community members plus
- >> Was this council member, uh, not uh Hajamara Palton? Yes, I was reading her testimony.
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of <01:18:30.640>council >> Was this council member of council >> - Was this council member of council member<01:18:31.600>
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Bills:
HB1817, HB2056, HB2616, HB1718, HB1842, HB1740, HB1919, HB1616, HB1774, HB1984, HB1603, HB2171
Keywords:
fishing regulation, ʻamaʻama, striped mullet, bag limit, overfishing, Hawaii fisheries, funding, appropriations, Honolulu, housing, construction, grant-in-aid, community development, Banyan Drive, Hawaii community development authority, cultural revitalization, special fund, public safety, economic development, affordable housing
Summary:
The committee heard HB 1817, which would create a daily bag limit for amaa/ama fish to protect Hawaii’s fisheries. DLNR said the biggest stressor on amaa populations is diversion of freshwater flows that cut off food sources for juvenile fish, and suggested that place-by-place rulemaking with fishers and stakeholders would be the most effective approach. A teacher and several Waialua Elementary students testified in strong support, describing research on declining catch data, cultural importance, and the need to preserve the fish for future generations. Other supporters said the fish is being outcompeted by invasive species and cited historical declines, including testimony that bag limits in Hilo Bay have helped increase populations.
Committee members asked DLNR about traditional and cultural gathering rights, whether the bill’s bag limit would apply to native Hawaiian practices, and whether the limit was 10 per day or per season. DLNR said constitutional Hawaiian practices are protected, but also noted that if the bag limit is set in statute it would limit the department’s flexibility to tailor rules by area. Members also asked about other conservation efforts, and DLNR said fish pond revitalization and amaa production are underway statewide. One member raised concern that a statewide statutory limit might not fit conditions on every island, and DLNR said it has authority to adopt area-specific rules through rulemaking, though that process can take months to more than a year.
The committee then moved to HP 206, an appropriations measure for the City and County of Honolulu involving school land transfers, and HP 266B relating to Banyan Drive. On HP 206, the county said the request is a one-time item and estimated costs were about $3.25 million, with the city and county already spending more than $350,000 on the transfers. On HP 266B, HCDA said it is conducting a master planning effort for Banyan Drive and plans a community visioning exercise this summer. Testimony from the Banyan Drive redevelopment agency emphasized the need for more flexible land-tenure rules, while OHA supported the bill with amendments to include cultural specialists and lineal descendants in the redevelopment process and to protect ceded lands. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Council of Carpenters in strong support Council of Carpenters in strong support of<00:17:27.839>
this - Uh, Coalition for Tobacco-Free Hawaii Youth Council on Zoom and in support. Yes.
- 00:50:39.720>
1990s <00:50:40.520>passed councils in the late 1990s passed councils in - I am testifying in strong Youth Council.
- These county councils stood by the youth and community to advocate in passing these bills.
Keywords:
cosmetics, returns, refunds, consumer protection, high-pressure sales, transparency, accountability, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors, building permits, permit denial, permit suspension, permit revocation, wage theft, wages, benefits, hours
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported.
Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for um city and I've been on the council for um city council<00:45:41.839>
for <00:45:42.079>< - So um I I know council for 15 years.
- turn it over to uh, Council Person. turn it over to uh, Council Person.
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Council Welcome back to the house. Council Welcome back to the house. - council member or to the city engineer. council member or to the city engineer.
Bills:
HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125
Keywords:
HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- You are recognized to present the nomination of Rebecca Emerson to the Oklahoma Arts Council.
- I am honored to once again serve in the capacity of a part of the state arts council.
- You are recognized to present the nomination of Scott Parman to the Oklahoma Arts Council.
- I had the honor of carrying his lovely mother for the arts council previously, and so I'm excited that
- And I really Consider it a privilege and an honor to be able to serve on the Oklahoma Arts Council, and
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And Tiffany Furuiye, she is the advisor of the Hawaii State Student Council.
- And she was Brennan's student council advisor back in high school because Brennan also served on the
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Hawaii <00:01:50.760>State <00:01:51.080>Student <00:01:51.400>Council - the Hawaii State Student Council. the Hawaii State Student Council.
- And she was Brennan's student council And she was Brennan's student council advisor<00:01:54.840
Bills:
SB3225, HCR53, HCR57, HCR101, HB1878, HB1481, SCR40, SCR59, SCR114, SCR197, SCR198, SR30, SR107, SR185, SR186
Keywords:
statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I got my start in public service in Palo Alto back in 2012, running for the city council.
- City council elections in Palo Alto.
- So if the city councils within your district, Assemblymember, they don't like it?
- are going to be in place to prevent because listen I would love to believe that every city council member
- then again, the fact that I was able to vote on casting a lower amount of local... at a local city council