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• Thank you, Miss Grom.
• U Miss Grom if you can give us just an U Miss Grom if you can give us just an update<00:08:31.919>
• Life and so with that I'll have Miss Life and so with that I'll have Miss cundi<00:10:00.360>
• your licensed treatment program Miss your licensed treatment program Miss cundi<00:15:21.160>
• Miss Bailey, to that...

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:58:45.040> who year and not find that one person who year and not find that one person
• No, actually that it to Miss Farra.
• Maybe Miss Pah. My Miss Pah. committee. Maybe Miss Pah. My Miss Pah.
• Did I get that right, Miss our purviews. Did I get that right, Miss Pah?
• You are making sure that the person who is getting them to the bus actually showed up, and the person

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Every single instance of CSAM online represents a real child, a real person who has been tragically and
• exploitation. under our law, they're required to report those instances to the National Center for Missing
• Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
• I am the President and CEO at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
• This is the in-person sexual abuse of children to create... new CSAM, while offenders, often Americans

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• The The forensic review board reviews the recommendations for persons that have been determined to be
• It was your personal comfort level.
• I thought last week's is our early meeting, so point of personal privilege.
• So you are the logical person to serve in this capacity.
• I appreciate it, and you will be missed. I will miss you dearly up here.

Bills: HB3045

Keywords: accident response, motor vehicle, law enforcement, fire department, fee prohibition, 914, all

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• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Miss Mciny. Thank you that expansion? Miss Mciny.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• /c> So a person of interest or a person who So a person of interest or a person who has<00:59:37.920>
• This is Miss Anna Randle.
• to me, "I hate to tell you this, Miss to me, "I hate to tell you this, Miss Miss<01:11:45.199>
• Miss Stevens, for taking my question. Miss Stevens, for taking my question.
• Where a person has to do that?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Because to be educated in Spanish means that you are a person of high value, that you are a person of
• Because to be educated in Spanish means that you are a person of high value, that you are a person of
• Last week, I heard this person sharing.
• What's missing? What do you all think is not working?
• The person responsible for the ed plan, the person responsible for the budget.

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• Ricky's not here today, but the resource recovery presentation—let's see, missing Nancy.
• Where are their personal belongings kept?
• So the arbitrator is not an ideal person to present the report.
• Has a different vision of what they want this person to be.
• And that's what I'm hoping this person is.

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• school uh and the fact that U missing school uh and the fact that U missing school<00:17:05.199>
• <02:00:07.280> that to ask at the very least a person that to ask at the very least a person
• Thank you, Miss Stevens.
• The chair calls Miss Jennifer Chisum, followed by Miss Judith Jones Jokie Benny.
• <02:51:00.680> Stevens event or as my colleague Miss Stevens event or as my colleague Miss

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And we have to fix these missing, I mean this is a big puzzle that we have to fix, right?
• Did I miss it? No. Next we have Assemblymember Aguirre-Curry on AB 508. Thank you. All right ma'am.
• I appreciate the opportunity to share my personal story.
• We sustained our grab-and-go meal program until this past January when we reverted back to in-person
• It's an amazing person, I don't know how to address you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Why is that person unstable? Why is that person? Why are they not able to provide a safe home?
• If there's reimbursement claims because one person, even though they bought it fifty-fifty, one person
• You don't rip the child from that person.
• work and their employer didn't want them to miss work.
• When they missed work, they lost their job.

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

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• <00:26:06.880> receiving benefits and regulates persons receiving benefits and regulates persons
• Thank you, Miss Fernandez.
• Um, Miss Andrews. Go ahead. Um, Miss Andrews.
• Um, Miss Fernandez, are you want to do.
• And thank you, Miss Fernandez.

Bills: SB3240

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.

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• These challenges can result in high churn and missed benefits.
• Increased These challenges can result in high churn and missed benefits.
• I suppose we might be missing one panelist, are we?
• I missed that mark.
• I missed that mark.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm sorry I had to step away and miss some of your presentation.
• You know, sometimes you miss stuff. So that's really what's going to cause that turn.
• And from personal experience, there's some challenges, but there's some huge benefits.
• And it's not just because of my personal experience.
• I'm just looking at how many agencies can come and tell us that... ...my personal experience.

Keywords: 996, all

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• All unauthorized persons will please leave the chamber.
• I ask your blessing on each person here.
• Please help me welcome former Miss Black Florida USA, Nari Fitzgerald.
• It doesn't matter about a person or personality.
• And I rise today because I didn't want us to miss this moment.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• The majority of them have an IT person on staff, have the servers.
• I personally read the newspaper. Okay. Once a week.
• I want to take a quick second, fellow personal privilege.
• I don't have to hire an IT person.
• Yeah, personal privilege, Mr. Chairman.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• Miss Hurch can step in, and Miss Stevens can step in and close that facility.
• I'll ask Miss Upchurch if she wants to add anything to that, or Miss Stevens.
• I'll ask Miss Upchurch if she wants to add anything to that, or Miss Stevens.
• I'll ask Miss Upchurch if she wants to add anything to that, or Miss Stevens.
• I'll ask Miss Upchurch if she wants to add anything to that, or Miss Stevens.

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:35 SB 22 Discussion 00:01:20 SB 22 Vote 00:11:45 SB 100 Discussion 00:15:07 SB 100 Vote 00:38:53 SB 88 Discussion Only 00:42:11 Adjournment 01:03:52, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on February 18, 2025, and first took up Senate Bill 22 by Senator Reginald Thomas, which was presented as a cleanup measure following prior cosmetology reforms and a Legislative Oversight and Investigations report. The bill would allow cosmetologists to retake exams multiple times with a one-month wait, authorize the Board of Cosmetology to immediately close facilities that intentionally use unlicensed workers while preserving due process, give the board flexibility to hire an executive director based on qualifications rather than licensure, and recognize certain out-of-state or territorial cosmetology licenses. Board officials said the changes were intended to improve fairness, equality, and administrative due process. Senators asked about retesting fees and whether partial retests could dilute standards; Thomas clarified that the exam is cumulative and must be retaken in full. The committee approved SB 22 with all favorable votes, and Senator Meredith explained his support as a workforce and fairness issue. The committee then heard Senate Bill 100 by Senator Jimmy Higdon, as substituted, concerning tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product retail licensing and enforcement. Youth advocates from the University of Kentucky testified in support, describing youth nicotine use as a public health crisis and urging stronger enforcement, annual compliance checks, retailer licensing, and tougher penalties for illegal sales to minors. Higdon said the bill would create a Division of Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Products Licensing within ABC, require licenses for retailers, authorize inspections and confiscation of contraband, impose escalating criminal and civil penalties for unlicensed sales and sales to minors, publish a list of licensed retailers, and dedicate fine revenue to enforcement and youth education. He said the measure targeted bad actors rather than responsible retailers. A retailer witness also supported licensing but raised concerns about contradictory product definitions that could sweep in hemp and medical marijuana vapor products, and asked that the bill be delayed until after an expected Supreme Court decision affecting federal vapor-product rules. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 100, before any committee vote on that bill.

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• be a lot a lot of questions um Miss be a lot a lot of questions um Miss mikolich<00:37:06.000>
• Thank you very much, Miss Peterson, and Miss Peterson is a former member of this House.
• Thank you very much, Miss Peterson, and Miss Peterson is a former member of this House.
• No, Miss Templin. Mr.
• Miss Templin, Mr. Chair and Madam Chair, yes.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you, Miss Azar. I >> All right. Thank you, Miss Azar. I appreciate<00:20:50.480> you.
• But that is Miss Laura Hall right here. But that is Miss Laura Hall right here.
• <01:29:14.320> Miss have about about the graphic? Miss have about about the graphic?
• I guess uh Miss Boswell, have at it. I guess uh Miss Boswell, have at it.
• > might >> Miss Boswell, if I might >> Miss Boswell, if I might >> sure >

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• I missed the question, though. Restate? Please proceed.
• bank or some sort of broker to sell the tax credit to someone else who has a tax liability if the person
• Yep, just to go over this really quickly, and you maybe said this in your opening remarks and I missed
• Yep, just to go over this really quickly, and you maybe said this in your opening remarks and I missed
• Maybe I'm just missing it.

Keywords: 959, house, all