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• issue I've got with this, which you believe, is that this removes the certification requirement for studios
• Because we've got a lot of people that have invested money in getting their studio certified.
• It's live before a studio or audience. Chair, I entertain a motion.

Bills: HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4033, HB4034, HB4035, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4039, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4044, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4049, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4065, HB4067, HB4071, HB4072, SB1144, SB1145, SB1146, SB1147, SB1148, SB1149, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4033, HB4034, HB4035, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4039, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4044, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4049, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4065, HB4067, HB4071, HB4072, SB1144, SB1145, SB1146, SB1147, SB1148, SB1149, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176

Keywords: education funding, budget appropriations, public schools, teachers' retirement, early childhood education, aeronautics, infrastructure, funding, sustainability, Oklahoma, mining, operator fees, coal production, noncoal mining, department of mines, revenue, state budget, budgetary reform, financial legislation, fiscal accountability

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• You know, as many of you may or may not know, the film studios in Hawaiʻi were filled for the last 15
• years with Lost, Hawaiʻi Five-0, NCIS, and, you know, CBS had a stronghold on the studios, which is
• in<00:39:30.720> Hawaii<00:39:31.119> were<00:39:31.319> filled the film studios
• in Hawaii were filled the film studios in Hawaii were filled for<00:39:31.880> the<00:39:32.040
• which is what stronghold on the studios which is what they're<00:39:42.079> they're<00:39:42.280

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• in fiscal year 2027 to the Arizona Department of Corrections to establish and implement holistic studio-based
• Within two weeks upon his release, he was in my art studio, Art of Our Soul, in Phoenix.
• that connection with working people with people and reentry I asked them, I said, if I built these studios
• If I built these studios, if I built these centers inside of our prisons, would that have an impact?

Bills: SB1112, SB1517, SB1537, SB1584, SB1673, SB1776

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• film industry uh for the film studio film industry uh for the film studio itself<00:24:22.120>
• You um... >> [Clears throat] Your department manages the film studio. >> Yes, it does.
• And any changes that happens is within the perimeter of the film studio, correct? Oh, yes.
• perimeter of the film studio, correct? Oh,<00:25:54.960> yes.
• Moving on to SB 3085, and this bill streamlines DBEDT's use of the Hawaii Film Studio.

Bills: SB2908, SB2671, SB3085, SB2907, SB2353, SB2074, SB2360, SB2057, SB3251, SB2354, SB3001

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.

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• so to meet the sustainability requirement of a special fund, to be able to take revenues from our studio
• To be able to take revenues from our studio rentals as well as the 0.2% from the Hawaiʻi film tax credit
• That um include my mobile too, because I actually give that out.
• <01:06:35.680> too<01:06:36.119> cuz<01:06:36.839> I that um include my mobile
• too cuz I that um include my mobile too cuz I actually<01:06:37.480> give<01:06:37.680> that

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.

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• Center for Community Innovation, the majority of California ADUs, 61%, contain just one bedroom, while studios
• We have invested in generational investments tied to mobility, clean air, jobs, and economic opportunity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Assembly Bill 2402 by Assembly Member Burner and Act later health studios.
• AB 2402 will establish a definition for a multi-service health club studio, updating a law on fees that
• If passed, AB 2402 will remove the current cap on annual fees for health studios that go above and beyond
• If passed, AB 2402 will remove the current cap on annual fees for health studios that go above and beyond

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You were mentioning kind of the studio layout of that being a concern. Sure.
• yeah, just to clarify for everybody, the concern is that the build of a hotel is very similar to a studio
• are companies out there in California and other states that specialize in converting what would be studio
• , empty, unoccupied studio apartments into hotel rooms.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills and moved most of them forward. SB 655 (Stern) would establish a state policy that residential units should be able to maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature, with supporters citing extreme heat deaths and the need for statewide guidance. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific temperature standard and possible impacts on the electric grid, but the bill passed the committee 8-0 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 634 (Perez), which would bar state and local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances that punish people or organizations for providing basic survival services to unhoused people. Supporters, including people with lived experience and homelessness advocates, argued that criminalizing food, water, blankets, and outreach prolongs homelessness and harms vulnerable residents; opponents from some cities and counties warned about limits on local control. The bill passed 8-2. SB 772 (Cabaldon) would continue and expand the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program by better supporting walkability, transit, and climate-resilient infrastructure for infill housing; it passed 8-0. The committee also considered SB 838 (Dutraslo/DeRazzo), which would keep the Housing Accountability Act focused on housing by excluding transient lodging from housing streamlining protections. Supporters said some developers have used housing laws to fast-track hotel projects instead of homes, while opponents worried the bill could be too broad and limit mixed-use financing. After discussion about possible clarifying amendments, the bill passed 8-2 to Local Government. Several consent items—SB 484, SB 489, SB 686, and SB 724—also passed unanimously.

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• seeing more and more of that sort of work happening: artist talks and lectures, open rehearsals, open studios
• , open studio tours, outdoor concerts, arts festivals, art exhibitions, and online programming that is
• Artist talks and lectures open rehearsals, open studios, open studio tours, outdoor concerts, arts festivals

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have helped preserve Humphrey Street Studios in Dorchester, the Sound Museum in Brighton, 119 Braintree
• Street in Allston, Charlestown Rehearsal Studios, and Central Street Studios in Somerville.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development held a hearing on October 21, opening with a moment of silence for former committee chair Senator Edward Kennedy. Chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey then heard testimony on several bills related to tourism funding, arts infrastructure, public art, Native heritage, and a choreographer laureate. A major focus was legislation to require earlier distribution of regional tourism council grants from the Tourism Trust Fund, with testimony from regional tourism leaders from North of Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, and Senator Joan Lovely. Witnesses said delayed grant allocations make it difficult to plan fall, winter, and shoulder-season marketing, and they argued that an October 1 or September 1 deadline would help preserve tourism’s economic impact without increasing appropriations. They cited tourism’s role in jobs, tax revenue, and regional economic development, especially for smaller and less prominent tourism regions. The committee also heard strong support for the Creative Space Act and the PLACE Act, which would help municipalities preserve affordable creative workspace and create a public art funding mechanism tied to state construction projects. Testimony from MassCreative, MAPC, arts organizations, muralists, and local arts leaders emphasized loss of workspace, displacement of artists, and the economic and community benefits of public art. Additional testimony supported bills to protect Native American heritage by preventing the sale of funerary and sacred objects in public or nonprofit collections, and a bill to establish a first-in-the-nation choreographer laureate of the Commonwealth. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after public testimony concluded.

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• been in existence for many decades now, that protects a child actor who is working in a traditional studio
• been in existence for many decades now, that protects a child actor who is working in a traditional studio

Bills: HB2010, HB2192, HB2310, HB2501

Keywords: digital goods, advertising, ownership, license, consumer protection, refund policies, streaming services, minors, content creators, online platforms, compensation, trust accounts, child protection, video content, privacy, employment, independent contractor, marketplace, digital services, contractual agreements

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• for radio upgrades, the decision to rely on control point stations, or consoles, which are actual mobile
• <00:03:45.200> a console Ed or which is actual like a console Ed or which is actual like a mobile
• 46.879> chosen<00:03:47.280> to<00:03:47.519> provide<00:03:47.879> a mobile
• radio was chosen to provide a mobile radio was chosen to provide a limited<00:03:48.480> connection
• <00:57:46.280> and to college and have my own studio and to college and have my own studio

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Do you want to introduce him to the studio audience? So this is my son. My son.
• And I do want to point out to members of the committee and, you know, the studio audience that most of
• And I do want to point out to members of the committee and, you know, the studio audience that most of

Keywords: 1064, all

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• And I will tell you that, and I speak for the studios as well, these are entities who have always been
• tech-forward, both the people who work in the industry and the studios themselves.
• the entertainment industry to ensure there are no unintended consequences that harm creators and studios

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <02:59:30.319> home,<02:59:30.560> which used anymore, um, a mobile home, which used
• anymore, um, a mobile home, which is<02:59:30.960> a<02:59:31.120> more<02:59:31.279><
• <03:15:18.239> a uh was fortunate to run up against a uh was fortunate to run up against a mobile
• up north uh home advertised for mobile up north uh home advertised for sale.<03:15:22.239> So
• Yet, for a very small studio, one-bedroom apartment, especially in large multi-family developments, we

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Vermont Public and Maine Public, and he is eagerly anticipating a residency to sculpt at the Vermont Studio
• 00:13:29.120> Vermont residency to sculpt at the Vermont residency to sculpt at the Vermont Studio
• Studio Studio Studio<00:13:30.960> Center<00:13:31.480> in<00:13:31.600> Johnson.
• Studio Center in Johnson. Studio Center in Johnson.
• and not a long-term rental or a mobile and not a long-term rental or a mobile home. home. home.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery. The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.

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• I myself have had several studios here in New Hampshire.
• I had a few different studios as I was an adult entertainment content creator.
• I myself have had several studios here I myself have had several studios here in<01:31:11.760> New
• own choices or open up an adult content entertainment<01:34:39.679> type<01:34:40.480> studio
• here in New entertainment type studio here in New Hampshire,<01:34:42.400> which<01:34:42.560

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• visitor cabin at Itasca, where the addition of an entrance ramp will enable visitors with limited mobility
• ramp will enable visitors<00:08:26.319> with<00:08:26.520> limited<00:08:26.879> Mobility
• <00:23:35.200> at our students um with limited Mobility at our students um with limited Mobility
• We have Braille and orientation and mobility for our students.
• We have Braille and orientation and mobility for our students.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Orientation and mobility is another service that we provide.
• Orientation and mobility is another service that we provide.
• They don't understand that working as a mobility instructor, showing someone how to use a cane, a vision
• But because of the hybrid model and where all of our Staff have mobile phones, and that’s how consumers
• And we also have recording studios in a number of our regions, barbershops.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was an informational and oversight session of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, with chairs and members hearing agency updates from several commissioners. The Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition described its maternal and child health work, including home visiting, early intervention, WIC, newborn hearing screening, and cross-agency efforts on prenatal substance exposure, respite care, children’s vision, and maternal health initiatives. DPH emphasized that federal grant cuts, layoffs, and the loss of data systems such as PRAMS would weaken services and planning, and members asked about Title V funding and the impact of federal uncertainty. The Massachusetts Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing highlighted communication access services, interpreter and CART referrals, emergency after-hours support, family navigation, and independent living services. Commissioners and members discussed the shortage of ASL interpreters and the need to expand training pipelines, including partnerships with colleges and possible ASL programming for younger students. The Department of Developmental Services reported serving nearly 50,000 people and focused on youth and adult services, transition-age supports, autism services, self-direction, respite, and new high-acuity residential models. Members asked about respite availability, self-direction outcomes, and workforce shortages; DDS said it was expanding clinical capacity and provider rates while monitoring possible federal Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration-related impacts. The Commission for the Blind described services for about 28,000 legally blind residents, most of whom are older adults, including social rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, children’s services, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 supports. The commissioner discussed a UMass-based effort to build the workforce pipeline for blindness services and said the agency was watching federal restructuring but had not yet seen direct cuts. MassAbility’s leadership then warned about major federal changes affecting Social Security disability determinations, including staff restructuring, office closures, and a new overpayment repayment policy, and said the agency was preparing for possible increases in claims and uncertainty around reallotment dollars that help fund services. The Disabled Persons Protection Commission closed the hearing with an update on its abuse investigations and protective services for adults with disabilities. DPPC reported rising hotline calls and investigations, a growing caseload, its sexual assault response team, the abuser registry, and a new interagency protective services integration system funded by ARPA dollars through 2027. The agency also flagged new federal rules that could affect funding eligibility and said it may need statutory changes to comply. Members asked about funding, reporting pathways, and how complaints reach DPPC, and the commissioner said the agency uses both mandated reporting and proactive outreach to identify and respond to abuse.