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• of caution.
• ><c> to</c> and and out of abundance of caution to and and out of abundance of caution to keep<00:12:
• </c><00:12:12.839><c> abundance</c><00:12:13.320><c> of</c> drop another bill out of abundance of drop
• and not part of the problem. >> Being of a different faith a problem?
• </c> sense of not being able. sense of not being able.

Bills: SB271 , HB511 , SB271 , HB511

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• It involved a change of registered office that was filed on July 17th, 2025.
• The real business owner submitted a declaration to our office of wrongful filing earlier this year after
• So state law provides a process by which they can do this and notify our office of the dissolution.
• </c><00:17:37.440><c> of</c><00:17:37.600><c> the</c> this and notify our office of the this and notify
• our office of the dissolution.<00:17:38.480><c> If</c><00:17:38.720><c> they</c><00:17:39.039><c> follow

Bills: HF3422 , HF3461 , HF2904

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• and operations of island burial councils. >> Up next is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Mr.
• of Hawaiian Uh, up next is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs,<00:41:09.839><c> Mr.
• I'm Kamakafura, the compliance archaeologist with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
• Uh, I apologize — Office of Plan Affairs. I didn't mean to take you out of order there.
• Sorry about that. >> Um, Chair, Leani, compliance advocate for, on behalf of Office of Foreign Affairs

Bills: SB1406 , SB521 , SB3247 , SB1654 , SB1112 , SB1301 , SB2443 , SB2996

Committee: Senate Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: historic preservation, burial sites, DHHL, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, DLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, section 6E-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Hawaii Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places, cultural resources, archaeology, land use review, environmental review, state historic preservation officer, Hawaiian home lands, project permits, consultation, concurrence, nonconcurrence

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> Ikinyaga, Office of Public Defender. Ikinyaga, Office of Public Defender.
• ><c> Public</c><00:09:39.760><c> Defender</c> the Office of the Public Defender the Office of the Public
• Sean Bacon, assistant superintendent for the Office of Talent Management, testifying on behalf of the
• You know, the Office of the Public Defender is a statewide office.
• Next up is SP 2919 relating to the office of public defender.

Bills: SB2040 , SB2248 , SB2530 , SB2732 , SB2871 , SB2919 , SB3076 , SB3300 , SB3301

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
• There are some guests in the gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii.
• </c> gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii.<00:01:39.439
• </c> on, and then a uh, fellow constituent of on, and then a uh, fellow constituent of the<00:02:32.800
• </c><00:02:33.920><c> the</c> the Winward side and member of the the Winward side and member of the Kaneoh

Bills: SB2043 , SB2044 , SB2004 , SB2143 , SB2411 , SB2455 , SB2519 , SB2661 , SB2665 , SB2731 , SB2737 , SB2767 , SB2794 , SB2830 , SB3334

Keywords: insurance, captives, examination, regulations, policyholders, dormant captive, tax exemption, Hawaii revised statutes, financial reporting, outdoor advertising, billboards, public safety, penalties, community pollution, elections, chief election officer, vacancy, order of succession, election commission, campaign finance

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• So, we would do what is required by OGM, Office of Grants Management at the Department of Administration
• </c><00:26:52.720><c> of</c><00:26:52.880><c> Grants</c> required by OGM um Office of Grants required
• by OGM um Office of Grants Management<00:26:53.440><c> at</c><00:26:53.600><c> the</c><00:26:53.679>
• </c><00:46:37.280><c> of</c> permitted for uh production of of permitted for uh production of of anhydra
• </c> of suicide. of suicide.

Bills: HF2103 , HF4508

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, elk, cervidae, cervid importation, chronic wasting disease, CWD, animal health, livestock, wildlife disease, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, state veterinarian, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA

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• So I want to start by thanking uh all of the members of the LCCMR, of which several of us are on this
• </c> contents of the bill. contents of the bill.
• It's kind of an option of last resort.
• would also report those to the Office of Legislative Auditor and then the new BCA criminal apprehension
• of Legislative those to the Office of Legislative Auditor<00:32:14.960><c> and</c><00:32:15.200><c>

Bills: HF3426 , HF3428

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

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• of Kentucky as well as Cincinnati, parts of Indiana, and Huntington, West Virginia.
• A central feature of this legislation is the creation of a pause in procedure.
• is the creation of a pause legislation is the creation of a pause in<00:02:46.000><c> procedure.
• give, is to make that gift of organ donation, the gift of sight, the gift of a heartbeat, the gift of
• gift of sight, the gift of donation, the gift of sight, the gift of a<00:04:10.959><c> heartbeat,</c

Committee: House Health Services

Keywords: This meeting failed to start and as part of it was not live streamed. This is the complete meeting pulled from backups. 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:03 - Discussion of 26RS HB 510 05:32 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 510 06:32 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• It all kind of depends on that date of hire. Yeah. Okay.
• Similarly, the EITEs receive benefits of millions of dollars in part because of their ability to reduce
• some banking of either the bank of allowances and/or the banking of the proceeds from consignment, because
• Joel Creswell, again, manager of the Climate Pollution Reduction Program of the Department of Ecology
• of the Climate Pollution Reduction Program of the Department of Ecology, signed in as other today on

Bills: SB6013 , SB6291

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice

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• </c> Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• relating to term limits for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
• </c><00:19:21.360><c> of</c><00:19:21.600><c> Governor</c> term limits for the offices of Governor term
• limits for the offices of Governor and<00:19:22.080><c> Lieutenant</c><00:19:22.559><c> Governor.
• </c> year of our Lord 2026. year of our Lord 2026.

Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 07:18 Calendar/Second Readings 12:04 Report of Committees 12:31 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 13:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 16:50 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:44 ConC and Rules Report 23:01 Adjournment 25:50, 958, all

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpTvHEqQSBY, 2026-07-02T03:39:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws, Including the Newly Authorized Historical Horse Races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ6x9vGEKLM, 2026-07-02T03:39:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws, Including the Newly Authorized Historical Horse Races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8238DUeXVY, 2026-07-02T03:39:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8238DUeXVY, 2026-06-14T02:39:08+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbfRiMVLnr0, 2026-07-02T03:39:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1FT41qJHA, 2026-07-02T03:39:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh9csDIvafo, 2026-07-02T03:39:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• the of the drivers themselves and their vehicles.
• Um, members, uh, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of
• I'll give you a couple of examples of notable cases that the SCJC deemed unworthy of investigation.
• We have you here as the administrative director on behalf of the Office of Court Administration.
• I'm the administrative director for the Office of Court Administration.

Bills: SB 53

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

Bills: HB 295

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence verification, electoral process

Keywords: House Caucus of the Whole - Budget and Education, 926, house, all