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• With me today in support is the Director of Nutrition Services for the Lodi Unified School District as
• I have the privilege to serve as the Director of Nutrition Services for Lodi Unified School District.
• I have the privilege to serve as the Director of Nutrition Services for Lodi Unified School District
• I'm a food service worker here at the medical center, and I'm in strong support of SB 1141.
• It’s much more like the Department of Health Services or any other state agency.

Committee: Senate Education

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• An act establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J.
• The House bill establishing a sick leave bank for David A.
• Our service members, but also how a state treats service members' families.
• . ...anywhere from 20 to 22 of our service members.
• Service members are required to obey lawful orders and uphold their oath of service, but they have a

Summary: The Senate began with routine formalities, then took up several final-passage and engrossment matters. It adopted emergency preambles for House Bill 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwanek, and House Bill 1024, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a parcel in Sharon. The Senate also passed to be enacted Senate Bill 2528, allowing Marblehead to establish fines related to parking violations, and adopted a pair of congratulatory resolutions. Later, it ordered several House bills to third reading, including measures for an additional off-premises alcohol license in Somerset and sick leave banks for David A. Russell and Jean McCarran, and concurred in a gubernatorial amendment to a vital statistics bill. The chamber then considered major committee reports and amendments on military and veterans issues. It advanced a Ways and Means substitute for a bill on free expression and a substitute for a bill on assault and battery upon a transit worker, placing both on the Orders of the Day. The Senate also debated and amended Senate Bill 2503, the EASE Act for military-connected families, with remarks emphasizing school stability for military children, special education continuity, juvenile justice transfers, and use of military protective orders in domestic violence cases. Several proposed amendments were withdrawn or rejected, including tax relief proposals for 100% disabled veterans, while an amendment requiring tracking of veteran suicides was adopted. The bill was then ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed by roll call, 39-0. Another major item was Senate Bill 2501, clarifying the duties of the adjutant general. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means substitute and considered multiple amendments, including one withdrawn proposal on entry by non-federalized armed forces from other jurisdictions and another adopted amendment requiring recruit training on lawful orders; other amendments were withdrawn. The bill was then ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed House Bill 3388, designating September 22 as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. Throughout the session, members also offered and adopted several adjournment motions honoring the lives and service of Judge Leslie E. Harris, former Newton Mayor Seyi Warren, and Anthony P. Dwingnan, and the Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• Basically, what we're focused on is, again, the service provided, the value of the service provided.
• Basically, what we're focused on is, again, the service provided, the value of the service provided.
• All the facilities, our services we provide to acute care facilities, Our services we provide to acute
• as this bill is about anesthesia services.
• So our food banks have already had their resources stretched due to this dramatic increase in service

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 2726 would require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a tongue-muscle stimulation device. The sponsor and medical witnesses said the device is a less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and reduce long-term complications, while Access said it already covers medically necessary sleep apnea treatment but was neutral and concerned the bill could narrow review and limit cost-effectiveness analysis. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then gave HB 2726 a due-pass recommendation by an 8-4 vote. HB 2435, as amended, would create a provisional licensing pathway for internationally trained physicians who meet specified ECFMG-related criteria, with supervision, fees set by the Medical Board, and automatic conversion to a full license after four years if conditions are met. Supporters argued Arizona faces severe physician shortages, especially in rural and tribal areas, and that the bill would bring in experienced doctors while preserving oversight. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said current law already allows case-by-case licensure review and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and bypass existing scrutiny. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 on a due-pass recommendation. HB 2958 would require Access coverage for comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 general fund appropriation for a pilot program. The sponsor and public health witnesses said dental care during pregnancy is linked to better maternal and infant outcomes and could reduce emergency room use and complications. The committee adopted the bill and sent it out with an 11-1 due-pass recommendation. HB 2176, which sets timelines and standards for health care institution complaint investigations and dispute resolution, also received broad support from hospitals and was approved unanimously on a 12-0 due-pass recommendation. The committee then heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from reimbursing certified registered nurse anesthetists at a lower rate than anesthesiologists for the same service. Opponents argued the bill would interfere with private contracting, ignore differences in training and liability, and likely raise costs for the state and taxpayers; supporters said anesthesia demand has outpaced reimbursement and that parity is needed to protect access, especially in rural areas. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any vote is taken.

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• </c><00:11:26.079><c> not</c> because they provide good service not because they provide good service
• </c><00:18:27.159><c> CEOs</c> because I was competing with bank CEOs because I was competing with bank
• </c> on the overall quality of services on the overall quality of services provided<00:21:18.760><c>
• </c> don't have bank don't have bank accounts<03:50:40.120><c> well</c><03:50:41.000><c> what</c><03:
• bank.

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

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• services, chemical dependency recovery services, educational and employment services, child care, case
• </c><00:32:08.200><c> Services</c> educational and Employment Services educational and Employment Services
• </c> without these record critical Services without these record critical Services we<00:32:14.320><c
• </c> had deposited $23 million in our bank had deposited $23 million in our bank account<01:40:42.119
• </c> area where the you know I run a bank area where the you know I run a bank over<01:43:42.639><c>

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• While Governor Wallace has proposed painful cuts to disability care and special education services to
• While Governor Wallace has proposed painful cuts to disability care and special education services to
• This money is better spent on critical services.
• thank you and what that I'll service thank you and what that I'll turn<00:04:53.960><c> over</c><00:
• Minnesota's spending is mostly in special education and disability service waivers.

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• Fish and Wildlife Service, NRCS, and CPRA.
• Fish and Wildlife Service, NRCS, and CPRA.
• Thus, all of our services are offered online.
• We service people all over the state.
• So when a business signs up for our services, they are also automatically signing up for Apex's services

Summary: The board met at the State Capitol and approved the agenda and prior minutes after brief motions and no public comment. Executive Director Michael Hare then gave a CPRA implementation update, describing a large portfolio of active projects and highlighting several that are under construction, nearing bid, or recently awarded, including Port Fourchon shoreline protection, Caernarvon marsh creation, Schooner Bayou saltwater barrier rehabilitation, Cain Bayou marsh creation, West Shore river reintroduction work, Morganza to the Gulf, Raccoon Island restoration, Chenier-O-Tig ridge restoration, Bayou Pigeon and Dismal Swamp boat launches, Grand Bayou marsh creation, Highway 1 terracing, and several National Coastal Resilience Fund projects. He also noted the annual plan public meetings had concluded, with comments accepted through February 17, 2026, and answered board questions about the Rockefeller shoreline project, saying CPRA and the Corps were working through geotechnical and environmental issues and trying to move it forward. The board then received a joint presentation from CPRA and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on the White Lake Conservation Area and Management Plan. Speakers described White Lake as a 72,000-acre property in Vermilion Parish with major freshwater marsh, wildlife habitat, hunting and fishing opportunities, and aging infrastructure that currently operates on limited self-generated revenue. The plan, finalized in October 2025, focuses on habitat protection, maintaining wildlife, supporting revenue generation, expanding controlled public access, and strengthening partnerships. Proposed priorities include GIWW shoreline protection, Unit 2/Caddo levee stabilization, and north shoreline protection, with about $30 million secured for engineering and design and total costs estimated around $120 million to $130 million. Officials also discussed a possible lodge revitalization funded only with private dollars, broader landscape-level habitat management, conservation incentives for private landowners, and potential land acquisition for additional public access. Board members and agency leaders emphasized the importance of White Lake to waterfowl habitat and public recreation, and one member urged similar management attention for Sabine, Lacassine, and Cameron Prairie refuges. The final major presentation covered CPRA’s marsh creation design guidelines. Staff explained that marsh creation remains a major share of the coastal master plan and current project pipeline, and reviewed how projects are built using dredged sediment, containment dikes, and pipeline systems. They said the 2017 design guidelines were intended to standardize minimum design and construction practices, but are now being updated to reflect lessons learned, current survey standards, geotechnical practices, construction methods, and issues such as oil and gas infrastructure and land rights coordination. Board members asked about reducing unnecessary geotechnical costs, improving land-rights timing, considering unconfined marsh creation where appropriate, and accounting for why marsh areas are failing in the first place. Staff said they would consider those suggestions as part of the guideline update and then moved into a follow-up presentation on safety, access, and logistics for marine construction in the coastal zone.

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• access to banking and<00:16:21.520><c> insurance</c><00:16:22.680><c> and</c> and insurance and and
• and the USDA World from banks and the USDA World Development<00:28:39.800><c> Authority.
• S. 198 passed the Senate and is currently being considered by your House Human Services Committee.
• </c><00:53:14.640><c> that</c> any notification or other services that any notification or other services
• </c><00:53:27.680><c> for</c> notification and other services for notification and other services for

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• process in the statute. with establishment of mitigation banking process in the statute.
• As one of the largest park services in the country, in fiscal year 2004-25, the Florida Park Service
• During last fiscal year, the Florida Park Service generated over 70,000. million visitors from around
• The Florida Park Service analysis of our unit management plans for all 175 state parks identified and
• The Florida Park Service analysis of our unit management plans for all 175 state parks identified and

Bills: S0544 , S0636 , S0848 , S0546

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: golf courses, best management practices, fertilizer regulation, Department of Agriculture, environmental protection, certification, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach, Florida DEP, Department of Environmental Protection, coastal flooding, compound flooding, storm surge, inlet management, coastal engineering

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• </c><00:04:44.240><c> levels</c> to maintain the current service levels to maintain the current service
• </c> education and Health and Human Services education and Health and Human Services as<00:28:35.720>
• </c> that have an impact on our Human Service that have an impact on our Human Service program<00:52:
• </c> funding to pay claims for services funding to pay claims for services provided<01:10:06.320><c>
• </c> million lost for schools and food banks million lost for schools and food banks um<01:14:09.719>

Committee: Senate Finance

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• </c><00:12:08.000><c> offered</c> part uh within that uh services offered part uh within that uh services
• </c> those services. those services.
• </c> training focuses largely on services training focuses largely on services like<00:13:59.199><c>
• </c><00:30:47.200><c> So</c> depending on which bank you have. So depending on which bank you have.
• You can start to include your testimony that the bank, some of their financials include bank statements

Bills: HB1697 , HB1678 , HB1679 , HB2282 , HB1940 , HB1671 , HB1481 , HB2015 , HB2207 , HB2486

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Resolution by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson to honor the service of Mr.
• Resolution by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson to honor the service of Mr.
• Under his leadership, Mercer Street Friends expanded its food banks.
• And thank you for all your service.
• And thank you for all your service.

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• Health and Human Services having under consideration HB 2248, relating to medical intervention prohibition
• Chairman, I move that the Health and Human Services Committee amendment to House Bill 2248 be adopted
• Kavanaugh floor amendment to House Bill 2248, reference to House Health and Human Services Committee
• the question before you is the adoption of the Kavanaugh floor amendment to the Health and Human Services
• I think it's important to acknowledge, while we are discussing erasing the West Bank, that we do not

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 28 present, 0 absent, and 2 excused. The chamber approved the journal and then took up several motions to reconsider or return bills, including requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 to the House and to reconsider HB 2192. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole for calendar items. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2248, a public health mandates bill; HB 2313, concerning school employee/teacher strike and remote instruction issues; HB 2379, relating to school district governing board training; HB 2380, relating to school district board meetings and expenditures; and HB 2720, relating to prostitution assessments and the anti-human trafficking fund. HB 2248 drew the most debate over whether it would prohibit schools, employers, and medical facilities from requiring medical interventions such as vaccines; an amendment narrowing the definition of medical intervention was adopted, and the bill advanced. HB 2379 and HB 2380 both received committee and floor amendments focused on school board training and livestreaming/meeting transparency requirements, and HB 2313 and HB 2720 also advanced. The Committee of the Whole reported all four bills as do pass, with HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 as amended. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report after defeating an amendment that would have changed the HB 2248 recommendation to fail. The chamber next considered HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and HCR 2047, recognizing Judea and Samaria; all three passed despite strong opposition speeches criticizing them as targeting Muslim communities or advancing religious/political messaging. The Senate also passed HB 2118 on mobile food vendors, HCM 2009 on mineral access and federal land withdrawals, HCR 2015 on school physical activity and dietary guidelines, HCR 2020 on housing outside designated provider service areas with assured water supply, and HCR 2057 supporting next-generation geothermal energy. Finally, the Senate passed HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 on third reading, approved the House’s request to adjourn, and adjourned until April 21, 2026.

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• THEY TAKE PHRASES FROM DIFFERENT CLINIC SITES AND MENTAL HEALTH CALLING PATIENTS CLIENTS AND SERVICE
• I HAVE BANKING INFORMATION IN THERE AND THAT IS MY PERSONAL PRIVATE PASSWORD.
• ALLOWS FOR MITIGATION FROM DISTANT BANKS.
• IF ANY PART OF BANK SERVICE AREA OVERLAPS WITH THE WATERSHED SO THERE'S A FREEZE IN BAND OR IN PART AND
• WE HAVE ONE MORE APPEARANCE FORM BRADLEY FOR SERVICE RESIDENTIAL WAIVES AND SUPPORT.

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• and Finance Committee to the Judiciary Committee, and then back to the Banking and Finance Committee
• and Finance Committee to the Judiciary Committee, and then back to the Banking and Finance Committee
• These teams are largely made up of highly trained volunteers who stand ready at all hours, putting service
• Their extraordinary service to Nevada County and to the state of California.
• Their extraordinary service to Nevada County and to the state of California reminds us all of the power

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• Amy Miller, President and CEO of the Hawaii Food Bank.
• Aloha, I’m Aaliyah Herman again on behalf of the Hawaii Food Bank.
• to have not just imported food banks to have not just imported supply<00:18:21.120><c> lines</c><00:
• Maui Food Bank they're not available<00:18:40.120><c> on</c><00:18:40.320><c> zoom</c><00:18:41.280>
• second allow these organizations banks second allow these organizations to<00:20:14.159><c> use</c><

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• company won't insure it, but if banks won't finance it, then doesn't that by itself service it to building
• </c><00:34:48.159><c> won't</c> I'm I'm thinking that you Banks won't I'm I'm thinking that you Banks
• </c><00:34:53.040><c> won't</c> won't Ure it but if if banks won't won't Ure it but if if banks won't
• it T to building the service it T to building the house<00:35:00.440><c> so</c><00:35:00.680><c> a</
• take</c><00:35:02.560><c> a</c> house so a bank finances will take a house so a bank finances will take

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• them is, you know, is there language that you would consider that would allow them to do community service
• And if we don’t, employing tree banks and...”
• “And if we don’t, employing tree banks in the most efficient and beneficial way to either make up for
• Unfortunately, here in opposition to this bill, while we support the inclusion of the tree bank as a
• These are typically led by emergency management departments, and public health and human services get

Bills: HB2267 , HB2183 , HB2174 , HB1529

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: urban forestry, local government, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, heat response, counties, public health, emergency management, climate action, crash prevention, traffic safety, roadside regulations, emergency zones, public safety, state legislation, infrastructure, county resources, road construction, maintenance

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• other essential services are adversely affected.
• If you've ever been to one of these places, like a bank, you know, kind of a dirty bank, but, and you
• If you've ever been one of these places, like a bank, you know, kind of a dirty bank, but, and you can
• Representative Banderman, this witness is talking about banks.
• You have any reference with Jesse James and banks? Like gold, not copper.

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The Committee on Utilities first took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2762, 2816, and 2402, a solar-energy measure. The committee substitute combined the bills’ titles and focused on three main areas: a taxation framework for solar projects, setback requirements from occupied dwellings and property lines, and a decommissioning/bonding framework for project cleanup. Supporters said the bill would create baseline rules for a growing industry, protect neighboring landowners, and ensure land is restored after projects end. Members asked about Chapter 100 agreements, the setback distances, county rulemaking authority, and how reclamation and bonding would work. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and then voted the substitute do pass by 18 ayes and 2 noes. The committee then heard House Bill 2248, which would change Missouri’s economic development electric rate structure and close a loophole that could allow data centers under 75 megawatts to receive reduced rates. The sponsor and utility witnesses said the bill would make incentives more predictable by replacing a variable formula with a fixed discount for qualifying new industrial projects, while still requiring customers to pay full cost to serve and meet load-factor and other requirements. Witnesses from Evergy, Ameren Missouri, the Missouri Chamber, and Ford discussed the value of incentives for manufacturing, the difference between new load and retention of existing large users, and whether the bill should also address retention discounts. No action was taken on the bill during the hearing. Finally, the committee heard Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 903, which would expand critical infrastructure protections. The bill adds wireline and broadband facilities to the definition of critical infrastructure, increases penalties for damaging or tampering with such facilities, and creates an offense for unauthorized possession of certain stolen materials such as copper and related telecom materials. The sponsor and witnesses from AT&T, Verizon, cable, railroad, electric cooperative, recycling, municipal utility, and chamber groups said the measure responds to rising theft and vandalism, including copper theft and fiber cuts that disrupt 911 and other services. Members asked about scrap dealers, fiber versus copper, trespassing concerns, and whether harsher penalties would deter theft. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after testimony.

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• , a clay bank eroding.
• , a clay bank eroding.
• </c><00:52:35.839><c> Um,</c> sorry, a clay bank eroding. Um, sorry, a clay bank eroding.
• </c> and improve the service to our people. and improve the service to our people.

Bills: HB1846 , HB2205 , HB1802 , HB1571 , HB2047 , HB2434 , HB2426 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1712 , HB2544 , HB1619

Committee: House Water & Land

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.