Video & Transcript : 'private right of action' :
Page 10 of 500
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- If you go to the bill on page one, the main jest of the bill is right there on line 16, adding property
- But I would assume that this would play right into that with possession of, you know, obviously it depends
- protecting the citizens of Oklahoma and not decriminalizing actions of others that harm the citizens
- They're not employees of the OHP or the police department. They're their own private entity.
- OK, voicey boys, that's right, Boyce. Although, in favor of the amendment, say 'aye.'
Bills:
SB1226 , SB1456 , SB1462 , SB1463 , SB1980 , SB1479 , SB1608 , SB1923 , HB2979 , HB2980 , HB3662 , HB4107 , HB3082 , HB2997 , HB3083 , HB3055 , HB2951
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, SB1456, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, sunset extension, sunset law, breath alcohol testing, DUI, DWI, drunk driving, drug testing, chemical testing, field sobriety, roadside screening, blood test, saliva test
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members. 3967 is tightening up some language in the landowner's bill of rights.
- I have been given the all clear and the blessing of the previous majority author of the bill to take
- So, it is strengthening private property rights by codifying an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision from
- to sue an accreditor, but I am curious about giving a student the right to make a civil action against
- It allows the minor, once they reach the age of majority, to seek civil action if the creator has violated
Bills:
HB4260 , HB2981 , HB3695 , HB2960 , HB3967 , HB3968 , HB4339 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB2940 , HB4295 , HB4196 , HB3134 , HB1016
Committee:
House Civil Judiciary
Keywords:
workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, 3967 is tightening up some language in the Landowners Bill of Rights.
- So it is strengthening private property rights.
- So it is strengthening private property rights by codifying an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision from 2006
- to sue an accreditor, but I am curious... ...of giving a student the right to make a civil action against
- All right. All right, and we're going to lay over House Bill 3321.
Bills:
HB4260 , HB2981 , HB3695 , HB2960 , HB3967 , HB3968 , HB4339 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB2940 , HB4295 , HB4196 , HB3134 , HB1016
Committee:
House Civil Judiciary
Keywords:
workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills covering workers’ compensation, public transparency, criminal law, property rights, probate, family law, eviction procedure, higher education accreditation, and protections for minors in content creation. House Bill 426, as amended by a PCS, would extend workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters, peace officers, and EMTs who suffer a heart attack or stroke within eight hours after strenuous emergency response or training; it passed 7-0. House Bill 2981, requiring school board meeting minutes to be posted publicly, also passed unanimously. Other measures approved included House Bill 3695, which aligns DUI-related language on great bodily injury with domestic violence statutes; House Bill 2960, which limits lawsuits against gun manufacturers when a firearm is modified after sale; House Bill 3967, tightening landowners’ rights and land banking transparency with appraisal requirements; and House Bill 3968, codifying a Supreme Court-based definition of public use for eminent domain and strengthening private property rights.
The committee also passed House Bill 4339 on probate notice filing, House Bill 4341 updating CASA volunteer standards by removing duplicative national standards language, House Bill 4342 making prior domestic violence abuse admissible in court proceedings, House Bill 2940 prohibiting public bodies from barring recording of public meetings and allowing civil suits for violations, House Bill 4295 adjusting eviction timelines to exclude weekends and holidays, and House Bill 4196, a uniform trust bill. House Bill 3134, which says accreditation for Oklahoma public colleges and universities should be based on academics rather than ideology, drew extended questioning about jurisdiction and enforcement but ultimately passed 5-2. House Bill 1016, with a committee substitute, would regulate content creation involving minors by defining the industry, requiring recordkeeping and trust funds for compensation, and allowing civil action when the law is violated; it passed 7-0.
Several bills were laid over for later consideration, including House Bills 2941, 2959, 3087, 3321, 3298, and 3297. The committee adopted a PCS for House Bill 426 and a committee substitute for House Bill 1016, and it adopted an amendment to House Bill 2940 replacing “videotape” and “audio tape” with “video” and “audio.”
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- member of the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs.
- of State Medical Boards, and the National Council of the State Board of Nursing.
- Other methods of health care board oversight include processes for halting board actions and removing
- For example, in Vermont, the director of the Office of Professional Regulation monitors board actions
- any member of the Board of Nursing for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Keywords:
drowning prevention, water safety, swimming lessons, swim vouchers, child drowning, infant safety, toddler safety, pool safety, bath safety, safe bathing practices, postpartum education, newborn care, childbirth education, birth centers, home birth providers, Department of Health, public health, water competency, swim instruction, infant supervision
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We prioritize the protection of our children and the rights of parents to make informed decisions about
- part of the Ninth Circuit with California, because I am pursuing federal civil rights and tort action
- of protecting my rights, but I fear they were fearmongering.
- of protecting my rights, but I fear they were fearmongering.
- of the day this is not the plan right now.
Bills:
SB1015 , SB1049 , SB1066 , SB1081 , SB1092 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1139 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1168 , SB1189 , SCR1001 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1010
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- What is the right type of training and the right circumstances for this job?
- Okay, we'll reserve the right to close and call up a couple of witnesses.
- One of our biggest challenges is recruiting right now.
- We've got a bunch of guard companies out there that are... Private security?
- per biennium and there are dozens upon dozens of private companies.
Bills:
SB 36 , HB 1065 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB3009 , HB3420 , HB3626 , HB3649 , HB4956 , HB4993 , HB5293 , HB5308 , HB5528 , HCR118 , SB36 , HB4023
Keywords:
transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now we don't have a ton of. but that could change as the day goes on.
- to try, right here, again, because of our unique situation of the size and scope of our trade and the
- Texas, right, for every county, not just counties of 250,000 and above.
- I'm the chief of security at the fairgrounds. You're private security?
- All right, we have a couple of witnesses, and we reserve your right to close. The Chair calls...
Bills:
HB 1065 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB3009 , HB3420 , HB3626 , HB3649 , HB4956 , HB4993 , HB5293 , HB5308 , HB5528 , HCR118 , SB36 , HB4023 , SB 36
Keywords:
employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's about a half of 1% of folks that have signed up.
- We knew from the time of having our firstborn to our fourth that homeschooling nor private schooling
- private school.
- There are a lot of superintendents that are in favor of this.
- Now, that's a mandate right there, a violation of one's right. I respect you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- to move right into our executive session.
- All right.
- All right, and no questions. Go ahead.
- And for the information of members, Democrats will caucus upstairs in, I don't know the number of the
- And so thank you to each one of you.
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure, disciplinary records, enforcement action, public disclosure, privacy, third-party website, stipend program, financial assistance, treatment costs, drug testing, peer support, recovery, rehabilitation, board-approved program
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And right now there's a lot of barriers facing those residents who want to enter the market.
- a lot of barriers And right now there's a lot of barriers facing<00:23:04.280><c> those</c><00:23:04.520
- So, instead of an outright prohibition on private listings, I recommend that we move this out of an HB
- I think there's a growing<00:36:26.240><c> trend</c><00:36:26.640><c> of</c><00:36:26.880><c> private
- trend of private listings, um which<00:36:28.600><c> are</c><00:36:29.080><c> can</c><00:36:29.240><
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
owner-builder, exemption, housing crisis, contractor, leasing restrictions, affordable housing, construction, regulations, teacher housing, housing vouchers, teacher retention, Hawaii Department of Education, hard-to-staff schools, housing, first-time home buyers, savings account, tax deductions, homeownership, savings accounts, tax deduction
Summary:
The House Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. HB 1743 would expand the owner-builder exemption by repealing a leasing restriction and requiring notice when a leased residential structure was built by an unlicensed contractor. Subcontractors Association of Hawaii and the Contractors Licensing Board opposed the bill, warning it could encourage unlicensed contracting and weaken consumer protections, while Hawaii Realtors, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, BIA Hawaii, and others supported it as a way to increase housing flexibility. After questions about whether licensed electrical and plumbing work would still be required, the committee voted to pass HB 1743 with amendments and a defective date.
The committee also heard and advanced HB 2122 HD1 on teacher housing, which would create a teacher housing assistance program using vouchers from the teachers housing revolving fund. Testimony included support from the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus, and individuals, with the Office of Collective Bargaining in opposition and the Department of Education offering comments. The bill was voted out as is. The committee then considered HB 1756 and HB 1837, both updating the individual housing account program to reflect current housing prices; supporters including Housing Hawaii’s Future and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs said the limits were outdated and needed inflation adjustments, and HB 1756 was passed with amendments while HB 1837 was deferred as nearly identical.
HB 1729 would disallow the state home mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Hawaii Realtors opposed it, while Housing Hawaii’s Future supported it as a way to prioritize first-time homebuyers and reduce competition from second-home buyers. The chair noted a possible revenue savings estimate and the committee passed the bill with amendments, with several reservations. Finally, HB 2559 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential property to limited exclusive groups of buyers, which the Office of Consumer Protection said needed an enforcement clarification and the Realtors said could affect some legitimate private-listing situations. The chair proposed replacing the outright ban with a disclosure requirement for private listings, and the committee passed HB 2559 with amendments. The hearing then adjourned after the chair thanked members, staff, and the public.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capitol Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (5-23-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esiTf_n-Q0w, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:11 Call to Order and Roll Call
00:40 Approval of Minutes
01:06 Information Items
02:09 Public-Private Partnership Report from University of KY
13:01 Project Report from Finance and Administration Cabinet
21:40 Lease Report from Finance and Administration Cabinet
25:35 Report from Office of Financial Mgmt – KIA
30:55 Report from Office of Financial Mgmt – EDC
35:45 Report from Office of Financial Mgmt – OFM
37:50 Report from OFM – SFCC Debt Issues
39:08 Remaining Calendar Year 2024 Meeting Dates
39:24 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- install these lines in the city's right-of-way pays these the city right-of-way to occupy. that space
- And that covers their entire use of the right-of-way.
- You don't pay for use of the right-of-way.
- the right-of-way.
- We charge for use of the right-of-way, not necessarily tied to physical occupation of the right-of-way
Bills:
SB264 , SB542 , SB924 , SB1008 , SB1029 , SB1036 , SB1057 , SB1058 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1376 , SB1569 , SB1664 , SB1697 , SJR50
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not prohibit civil actions by victims of law enforcement actions by victims of law enforcement
- And I know every officer doesn't have liability for action of the doesn't have liability for action of
- the doesn't have liability for action of the employer.
- judges as to the actions of police officers in as to the actions of police officers in as to the actions
- Chairman, members of the committee. All right. Next up, u we're committee. All right.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, let's start with a reminder of what the bills do that we will consider for executive action.
- all private security guards employed by or who have received an offer of employment from the company
- if their lives are to change, which a lot of our lives, even here, they change all the time, right?
- We're just trying to, this is our test of... This is an interesting question, right?
- I would recommend a really targeted approach with this type of scholarship program right now. Rep.
Bills:
HB2438 , HB2422 , HB2525 , HB2586 , HB2337 , HB2311 , HB2286 , HB2324 , HB2363 , HB2098 , HB2088
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- And so when we kind of talk about this, Days prior, right?
- That is part of the revenue for his family, right? Not just himself. Well, once he Right?
- Yeah, that would be more of us moving into the generation that's coming up, right?
- But at the end of the day, where most of these kids are trying to go beyond scholarship, right?
- If you want to look at it, gymnastics doesn't make a lot of money, right?
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 18th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Right.
- He was blocked out of it.
- It's $34.50 right now. We just got on April the 1st of every year you get a pay rate.
- Right.
- Right. Okay.
Keywords:
roundabout, traffic safety, public education, driving rules, Louisiana Department of Transportation, SB 431, Act 768, towing, tow truck companies, storage fees, nonconsensual towing, private property towing, vehicle release, impound, vehicle storage, gate fees, consumer protection, Louisiana State Police, Public Service Commission, stored vehicles
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 431 by Senator Foil. The bill, as amended in the House, would apply only to non-consensual private-property tows and require towing companies to have someone available on weekends to release vehicles within 90 minutes of a call if they want to charge storage fees for Saturday and Sunday. Senator Foil said the measure was intended to help vehicle owners retrieve cars and belongings sooner, while not forcing companies to stay open; Lieutenant John Nelson of Louisiana State Police explained that payment would still occur at the yard and that the bill did not change the fee structure. Amy Seals of Riverside Towing opposed the bill, citing safety concerns, burdens on office staff, and fairness issues because it would not cover police-initiated tows; she suggested limiting weekend release hours to daytime. Despite her concerns, the committee moved SB 431 favorably without objection.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 96 by Representative Adams, which urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, to provide educational materials on proper roundabout use. Adams said the resolution was meant to help drivers in smaller parishes and elsewhere who struggle with roundabouts. Several members supported the idea, noting confusion about roundabout navigation in their areas, and one member asked whether driver education already covers the topic. The resolution was moved favorably without objection.
Before adjourning, the chair recognized a new DOTD staff member and a visitor from the Florida Women’s Republican group. Representative Spells then moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm fortunate to live in a state where we value private property rights.
- This bill codifies those rights and protects our business and our way of life.
- Please vote in favor of and our way of life. Please vote in favor of private property rights.
- laws on the books right now that address, uh, in section 911502, hunting of tame deer.
- There's one right outside of a town I live in that's over a thousand acres.
Bills:
HB509
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
HB509, game breeder, game breeder license, cervid, deer breeder, whitetail deer, elk, fallow deer, deer farm, captive deer, cervidae, wildlife disease, disease testing, antemortem testing, state veterinarian, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, property rights, private property, animal transfer, breeding stock
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee 3rd Revision: Oreder revised Feb 18th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- It says an express waiver of the right to bring a claim under state or federal law.
- And if we further allow parents to sign away the Establishment Clause rights of students, If parents
- sign away the Establishment Clause rights of students, are we then exposing our students to potential
- Well, the downside is that the First Amendment rights of students don't get protected when they have
- The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has long established the rights of students to religious expression
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
Keywords:
extracurricular activities, charter schools, student eligibility, virtual education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, prayer, religious freedom, public schools, consent, First Amendment, school policy, paid maternity leave, school employees, public health, childcare, work-life balance, education, family leave, tuition, grant
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there's a lot of issues.
- Um, I do kind of see it as a way of oversight to just kind of maybe make sure that the fees are correct
- </c> I do kind of see it as a way of I do kind of see it as a way of oversight<00:12:46.480><c> to</c
- </c> government out of uh using of services government out of uh using of services as<00:14:01.600><c
- We'll take a percentage of it, then we'll pay the rest of it.
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, 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
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- You're right, on page six of the bill it sets a mandatory 60-day application review time.
- But in terms of other DER funding, we're not looking at that right now.
- a first look at this, have a sort of a first look at this, right?
- It's kind of hardship requirements, right? Yeah.
- It's kind of hardship requirements, right? Yeah.
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
SB2069, Hawaii housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, equity pilot program, housing affordability, homeownership, first-time homebuyer, for-sale housing, transit-oriented development, TOD, transit-oriented development zone, bus route, bus stop, critical workforce housing, health care workers, educators, law enforcement, correctional officers
Summary:
The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room.
On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval.
The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer.
For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.