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• Vice Chair, for the vote. Voting on SB 1669, SD2, HD1.
• Vice Chair, for the vote. Vice Chair, for the vote. We're voting on SB 1146, SD1, HD1.
• Vice Chair, for the vote. Vice Chair, for the vote. We're voting on SB 1146, SD1, HD1.
• Vice Chair, for the vote. We're voting on SB 1511, SD1.
• vote okay voting on Vice chair for the vote okay voting on SB<01:08:55.839> 1083<01:08:56.679

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on March 18, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures related to state funds, public lands, wastewater, port infrastructure, and other land and water issues. Early in the hearing, SB 1395, relating to state funds and climate mitigation financing, drew support from the Governor’s office, the Hawaii Climate Advisory Team, the State Energy Office, and others, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii urged the committee not to revert to the original version because of concerns about a special fund and compliance with state statutes. After discussion, the chair said the bill would be deferred because of budget uncertainty and the need to preserve reserves, and members agreed to that recommendation. The committee then took up SB 1393, SB 1669, SB 102, SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946, among others. SB 1393 and SB 1669 received support or comments from agencies including the Attorney General’s office, the State Energy Office, and other departments; SB 1669 was sent on with amendments and to Finance for further review. SB 102, concerning a third-party review process, prompted questions about who would select consultants and whether the bill would affect staffing and permitting costs; it was advanced with amendments, with one member noting reservations about the shift to private third-party review. SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946 also moved forward, generally with amendments or as amended, and several members noted reservations tied to budget impacts or statutory language. The committee also heard testimony on HB 1393, which involved public lands and school facilities, where the Department of Education sought a change to the deletion language and the School Facilities Authority said it stood on its written comments. For SB 146, relating to the Ali Canal, the University of Hawaiʻi and DLNR supported the measure, and a member asked about the estimated annual cost, which was described as $125,000 per year. On SB 946, members discussed whether removing the term “person” could narrow the law too much; after that discussion, the committee agreed to restore the term and proceed with an HD1. The meeting ended with the committee recessing after completing its agenda and adopting the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.

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• A 165 voting A vote 199 voting.
• vote. 184 voting yay. 178 voting nay. vote. 184 voting yay. 178 voting nay.
• vote. 183 voting yay. 163 voting nay. vote. 183 voting yay. 163 voting nay.
• the vote. 313 voting yay, 46 voting nay.
• vote. 239 voting yay, 120 voting nay. vote. 239 voting yay, 120 voting nay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. Mr.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. Members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. Procedural vote. All members vote who desire to vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• urge an I vote. urge an I vote.
• Are there any<01:08:46.880> no<01:08:47.080> votes? any no votes? any no votes?
• there any no votes? there any no votes?
• Are there any no votes? votes? votes?
• a yes vote. a yes vote.

Keywords: 981, all

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• So every member voted? Does every member vote?
• Seven members voted. Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted? Does every member vote?
• Does every member vote? Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted? Is every member voted?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• to vote, um, anyone who updates their address, anyone who relies on mail-in voting.
• to vote, um, anyone who updates their address, anyone who relies on mail-in voting.
• who's seeking to register to vote, um, who's seeking to register to vote, um, anyone<00:03:45.080
• <00:05:08.800> and who, um, who do register and vote and who, um, who do register and vote
• Um, we have passed and voting.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Townsend voting no. Senator Boone voting no. Senator Gaggos voting no. Senator voting no.
• Senator Ramos voted no. Senator Scott, voting no. Senator Woods voting no. Senator Scher voting no.
• Senator Paul voting no. Senator Thornton voting no. Senator block voting no.
• Senator Thornton voting no. Senator Brand voting no. Senator Ramos voting no.
• Senator Scher voting no. Senator Ramos, voting no. Senator Scott, voting no.

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• Clerk, will you open the queue for a vote? Any members wishing to vote or change their vote?
• Clerk, will you open the queue for a vote? Any members wishing to vote or change their vote?
• Clerk open to the vote. Any members wishing to change their vote? Close the vote.
• Kennedy voted aye, and Moore voted aye.
• Moore voted aye. Moore voted aye, and Wolfley voted aye.

Keywords: 914, all

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• So we'll have the vote later. The motion now—the vote, I think he's asking when is the vote.
• Eight ayes, six no, zero not voting. Eight ayes, six no, zero not voting.
• Members, by your votes of eight eyes, six nays, zero not voting.
• All those in favor, vote aye. Aye. Those opposed, vote nay. Nay.
• vote Are qualified to vote are aware that if they vote for this, that this is a new requirement.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• How do you vote? The system is closed. Secretary, record the vote: 26-0, nays, four not voting.
• How do you vote? The system is closed. Secretary, record the vote: 26-0, nays, four not voting.
• The Senate will proceed to vote. Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• The Senate will proceed to vote. Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• The Senate will proceed to vote. Have you all voted?

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.

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• The vote will now occur. If you favor the measure, vote 'aye.'
• Closes the roll, having received 47 votes and zero nay votes.
• Close the roll, having received 48 votes and zero nay votes.
• Lo, se the roll, having received 46 votes and two nay votes.
• Are there those wishing to vote or change their vote?

Bills: HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339

Keywords: HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing

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• Those in favor will vote aye; those opposed will vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• Those in favor will vote aye; those opposed will vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• And for those reasons, I vote aye. Representative Calden votes aye. Have you all voted?
• Representative Biasiucci votes no. Have you all voted? Members, please vote. Members, please vote.
• Clerk will record the vote. The vote is 33 ayes, 24 nays, 3 not voting.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Is everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot.
• Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. By vote of 97 yea, zero nay, one present.
• I vote... Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot.
• Has everyone voted? Thank you. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot.
• Has everyone voted? Is everyone... Is everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senator Miller votes I. >> Senator Miller votes I. >> Senator Coleman votes I. >> Senator Coleman votes
• Senator Pratt votes I. >> Senator Pratt votes I. >> Senator Pratt votes I. >> Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Miller votes I. Senator Coleman votes I. Senator Heindman votes I. Senator Heman votes I.
• Senator Pratt votes I. Senator Weber votes I. Senator Dames votes I.
• Senator Miller votes<00:34:56.720> I. votes I. votes I.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The current vote is 4-2, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting no.
• The current vote is 4-2, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting no.
• The current vote is 4-2, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting no.
• The vote is 5-2, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no.
• The vote is 7-2, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. By vote of 98 yea, zero nay, zero present...
• Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted?
• Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted?
• Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted?
• Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and received a Joint Budget Committee report on several bills. The chamber also recognized guests, including state troopers, a doctor of the day, visitors from civic and advocacy groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a 97-0 vote. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a 98-0 vote. The House then considered several amendments to appropriation bills, including changes affecting the Department of Education, public safety, county jail reimbursement language, Agriculture fee waivers, the Drug Task Force, pregnancy help organizations, and tire recycling fees. All of those amendments were adopted without recorded opposition. The chamber then moved through a budget calendar, with leadership explaining that some bills were general appropriations, some were reappropriations for ongoing capital projects, and four were supplemental appropriations. On final passage, House Bill 1006 passed 87-5; House Bill 1053, the appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19; House Bill 1086 passed 96-0; House Bill 1087 passed 81-8; House Bill 1088 passed 97-0; House Bill 1094 passed 96-1; House Bill 1084 passed 96-0; House Bill 1097 passed 75-16; and House Bill 1098 failed 0-85 after Representative Henley spoke against it and said leadership had not responded to questions. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 11 a.m. the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions to re-refer bills, suspend rules, and remove items from the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions recognizing family milestones, a youth leadership program from Assembly District 13, a delegation of Japanese business leaders, and a Michoacan delegation. Later, members adopted several resolutions and consent items, including California Craft Beer Week, the Freedom Flag as a 9/11 remembrance symbol, Probation Services Week, and California Wildfire Week, along with other consent-calendar measures. The main floor debate centered on SB 417, a $10 billion housing bond for the ballot, with supporters emphasizing the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis, and funding for multifamily housing, supportive housing, homeownership, farmworker housing, student housing, tribal housing, infrastructure, and preservation of existing affordable units. Opponents criticized the proposal as adding debt without enough reform and objected to the use of veterans in the measure’s messaging. The Assembly passed SB 417 on urgency and on the measure, 54-7, and sent it to the Senate. Members then adopted ACA 20, which would expand and modernize the state Rainy Day Fund by increasing its cap and changing deposit rules; it passed 54-8 and was transmitted to the Senate. The Assembly also approved SB 623, a transportation-related bill addressing rideshare safety and medical lien practices. Supporters said it would curb abusive billing, restrict attorney conflicts and kickbacks, require stronger background checks for TNC drivers, and allow women riders and drivers to request women-only matches. The measure passed unanimously, 67-0. Later, the House adopted ACA 21, which removes ACA 13 from the November ballot, by 62-0, and ACA 22, which amends a ballot measure affecting taxation and local fiscal resources, by 64-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. Dorothy Viola Calvin, followed by announcements, recesses, and final adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.

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• Three new registrants were allowed to vote through prior voting.
• to vote or whether they're<00:52:22.960> voting.
• vote to be able to vote. vote to be able to vote.
• vote? vote?
• <01:16:12.607> [snorts] to vote. [snorts] to vote.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Does every member vote?
• Is there a member vote? Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate took up a series of House amendments and concurrence motions on several bills. Senate Bill 4 on crimes against public justice was amended to restore a cleaner definition of harassment and then passed 31-2. Senate Bill 59 on voter eligibility and residency requirements was amended with clarifying language on challenges to voter residency, passed 33-0, and made effective January 1, 2027. Senate Bill 104, providing raises for certain state mine inspectors, concurred in a House effective-date change and was made effective July 1, 2026. Senate Bill 200, increasing penalties and fines for assault on certain public service workers, law enforcement officers, and police animals, concurred in a technical House amendment and passed 33-0. Senate Bill 481 on elections concurred in a House effective-date change and was made effective from passage. Senate Bill 531, the First Amendment Preservation Act, was amended to add entities associated with foreign adversaries, passed 31-2, and was made effective July 1, 2026. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 641 on above-ground storage tanks, which narrowed the bill by reducing the tank threshold and limiting covered fluids to brine water; it passed 25-8. Senate Bill 645 on surprise billing for ground emergency medical services was amended to reduce the rate from 400% to the current CMS rate of 200% and remove some balance-billing prohibitions; it passed 29-4. Senate Bill 800 on jury service policy was amended to allow certain people with expunged or pardoned convictions to serve on juries and passed 31-2. Senate Bill 878 creating an Office of Entrepreneurship within the Secretary of State’s office had House amendments removing redundant language and increasing flexibility; it passed 30-4 and was made effective July 1, 2026. The chamber also received a Rules Committee report recommending passage of Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5381, which concerns developing a comprehensive state energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy. The bill was advanced to third reading with the right to amend. The Senate then moved through announcements and adjourned until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted?
• Is every member voted?
• All those in favor vote aye. All those opposed vote no. Clerk...
• All those in favor vote aye. All those opposed vote no.

Keywords: 994, senate, all