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• Nearly 10% of those serving as quote unquote teachers in Hawaii classrooms are working under emergency
• Nearly 10% of those serving as quote unquote teachers in Hawaii classrooms are working under emergency
• Nearly 10% of those serving as quote unquote teachers in Hawaii classrooms are working under emergency
• hard on this introducer for working hard on this bill.<00:33:19.760> However,<00:33:20.559>
• Making it harder and difficult to work Making it harder and difficult to work with<00:36:02.079>

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• We have one temp who comes in, but if he hits 99,999 hours, you know, he has to stop working.
• That's another thing we're working on right now. We need a new database.
• have two, and then our FTEs we have 17.68, and when we currently have six filled and unbudgeted temporary
• And so, I'm just trying to work it out in my head.
• In the fiscal, do already have a temp that comes into the office that works.

Keywords: 914, all

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• that we fix our eyes on what is not on what is seen but what is unseen, because what is seen is temporary
• Outside of her professional work, Courtney is a devoted wife and lifelong learner who continually seeks

Bills: SR34

Keywords: recognition, Harvey Pratt, forensic art, legacy, public service, 914, all

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• <00:04:14.400> out suggestions um so it kind of worked out suggestions um so it kind of worked
• <00:07:27.840> a all know, um, we're always working a all know, um, we're always working a
• project working with Murray Bank. project working with Murray Bank.
• Working in this business full-time to market some of their livestock also, working with other cattle
• want to highlight our staff that works want to highlight our staff that works in<00:38:00.560>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:18 KOAP Report 00:58 Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period. The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans. Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.

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• And they are very good courts when they work, and they don't work for everybody, but when they work,
• And they work, uh, they don't work for everybody, but when they work, they work well in, uh, in, I mean
• And they are, they are very good courts when they work, and they work, uh, they don't work for everybody
• , but when they work, they work well.
• And they work, uh, they don't work for everybody, but when they work, they work well in, uh, in, I mean

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

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• <00:10:08.160> with I'm committed to continue working with I'm committed to continue working
• <00:10:09.680> with bill authors and continue working with bill authors and continue working
• I've given my challenge coins Committee and the work and the uh the Committee and the work and the uh
• their work. their work.
• I'm willing to work<00:46:32.319> with work with work with anybody.<00:46:34.560> I<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so we're working through that.
• Are you working on batch one?
• I mean, they're good to work with.
• So, everybody's working hard on it.
• I'm already working on a bill.

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• I'm a currently working prostitute of 30-plus years, and I pretty much plan on working as a prostitute
• I'm a currently working prostitute of 30 plus years, and I pretty much plan on working as a prostitute
• Again, it was the law before, and we think it worked before, and we think it could work again.
• We have worked very hard on the exemptions. We've worked hard on them last year.
• worked on even recently.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This bill works in practice.
• around the country and working overseas. around the country and working overseas.
• works in Wyoming, how it works in Lusk, for instance.
• works in Wyoming, how it works in Lusk, for instance. >> Mr.
• otherwise it just wouldn't quite work. otherwise it just wouldn't quite work.

Bills: HB0143, HB0129

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

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• and<00:19:08.240> prevents This proven work reduces and prevents This proven work reduces
• cuts as work cuts as work on<00:19:47.120> a<00:19:47.200> long-term<00:19:47.760>
• that we could not have done this work that we could not have done this work without<00:53:55.840
• Um, we hope to do work for small businesses, more work in health care, more work in food support.
• more<01:22:00.320> work um more work in health care, more work um more work in health

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So this bill certainly doesn't lessen their dedication to their work on this committee.
• There are no questions; there is no actual interest in this body except for when the elevators don't work
• commission, which is a... ...civil service protection for those who are hired intending to be on a temporary

Bills: HB2814, HB4477, HB5084, HB5108, HB5127, HB5383, HB5611, HB5663, HB5664, SB1563, HB2668, HB3841, HB4114

Keywords: juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death

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• I've been working.
• Back-to-work programs and job opportunities.
• We have too many issues to work out.
• We have too many issues to work out.
• We have too many issues to work out.

Summary: The hearing focused on the governor’s May Revision proposals for transportation, natural resources, climate, and related programs, with the Department of Finance and the LAO presenting competing views on the state’s fiscal condition. Finance said the budget remains balanced over two years, with major climate-bond, water, parks, transportation, DMV, and agriculture proposals, while the LAO argued the state still has a structural deficit and should reject or defer many new discretionary spending items, preserve reserves, and be cautious about ongoing commitments. The LAO specifically questioned the timing and scale of new spending for programs such as Clean California, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, and the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, and urged more clarity on future obligations and revenue scenarios, including for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes proposal for Bay-Delta water quality implementation. Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Finance described it as an enforceable, science-based alternative to a more traditional regulatory approach, with the state’s $25 million request intended to support early implementation, monitoring, habitat restoration, and environmental flows. The LAO countered that the Water Board has not yet adopted the updated Bay-Delta plan, that the proposal may be premature, and that the Legislature should wait for more information on the state’s total funding commitment and the program’s long-term costs. Several members expressed support for the program as a way to reduce conflict and protect water reliability, while others echoed concerns about timing and fiscal exposure. The committee also examined the proposed $125 million Proposition 4 contribution toward acquiring the Golden Gate Fields property for a shoreline park and habitat project. State officials said the acquisition is a time-sensitive, once-in-a-generation opportunity, with an appraised value of $175 million and additional philanthropic and local funding expected to close the gap. Members questioned whether the project had gone through the usual competitive process, whether the site is the best use of scarce park bond dollars, and how public access, habitat, and disadvantaged-community priorities would be protected. The discussion ended without a vote, and the committee moved on to transportation items including Clean California litter abatement, the Games Route Network, homeless encampment coordinators, and DMV modernization and field office proposals, with LAO recommending rejection or delay on several of those requests as well.

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• <00:08:09.480> together were wonderful and we worked together were wonderful and we worked
• <00:26:08.480> The work to do. You were on a corner. The work to do.
• working towards that. working towards that.
• constraint that we had to work within. constraint that we had to work within.
• It seems to have worked okay.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• perpetually working on better perpetually working on better performance<00:13:33.279> criteria
• work with McKenzie<00:20:06.880> on.
• managers on the workforce side, working managers on the workforce side, working right<00:20:58.880
• And um when um and what you work at.
• <00:47:06.560> that was about $470,000 in repair work that was about $470,000 in repair work

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Energy and Environment, and Tourism met for its fourth meeting and approved the February 10 minutes. The committee then heard a presentation from the Cabinet for Economic Development, led by Secretary Jeff Noel, with staff from the cabinet and Kentucky Innovation. The presentation focused on the cabinet’s strategy, including workforce, entrepreneurship, innovation, infrastructure, and placemaking, and emphasized a goal of supporting higher-wage jobs while tailoring programs to urban, non-urban, and rural “heritage communities.” The cabinet reviewed several funding tools and programs, including economic development bond funds, EDF funds, KBI, the Kentucky Innovation Pool, KSTC-related startup and commercialization programs, veteran workforce programs, and Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training funds. Officials said many projects take years to close and that funds are often committed before they are actually disbursed because reimbursements occur after project completion. They also said Kentucky is less competitive than before because of changes in tax policy and that EDF funds are increasingly important to remain competitive with other states. Members asked about whether previously allocated money remained available, whether some funds could be clawed back, and the status of the Blue Oval project. The cabinet said it is oversubscribed, with some committed dollars likely to go unused and be reoffered to other projects. On Blue Oval, officials said progress had been made and described negotiations tied to repayment and job creation requirements. They also discussed the Ford/SK loan structure, saying the companies may assume the full $250 million obligation and that repayments would be required if job targets are not met. The presentation closed with discussion of workforce coordination and the need to connect economic development projects with training and support systems, including possible ripple effects for rural suppliers and related businesses.

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• Specific examples from our asset preservation list include $158,000 for plaster work at the Minneapolis
• Because I think that, you know, Madam Chair, it ties into some of the work that we're doing.
• Because I think that, you know, Madam Chair, it ties into some of the work that we're doing.
• Whether that's through MMB or MnDOT, have for our ability to do our work here in this committee?
• We're very excited about the work that we do for that campus.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We would work with the counties.
• The gist of all of this is basically this is kind of a work in progress.
• The gist of all of this is basically this is kind of a work in progress.
• The gist of all of this is basically this is kind of a work in progress.
• We'll work on adding language to limit unintended harm to farmers.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA. For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted. The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.

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• , trying to make all this work, trying to make all this work, we<00:38:40.240> like<00:38:
• <00:48:57.839> protective students who have temporary protective students who have temporary
• I mean, I am always so tremendous work.
• Thanks for the hard work that you do.
• Appreciate all hard work that you do.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In some ways, he was ahead of his time, but he worked very hard. He also worked on his town.
• was ahead of his time, but he worked was ahead of his time, but he worked very<00:14:47.839>
• He also worked on his town. very hard. He also worked on his town.
• You will press the red button. temporary appropriations for the expense temporary appropriations for
• I also worked for the Indian Health Service in Alaska, and I worked with natives for a long time, and

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I appreciate all the hard work of the working group.
• Senator Work, just a process question.
• The working group found support from some members of the working group on both of these options, but
• How is that gonna work?
• We've done a lot of really good work.

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• It is in that spirit, I pray that your work for the Commonwealth be blessed and endure as you work together
• I'm excited to work with you.
• by all of us working together.
• And for me, the Work is the fight.
• Thank you for your work on that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators. The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session. In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement. The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.