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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- On page 3, line 13, add the phrase "after the effective date of this chapter" after the word "chapter
- On page 6, lines 15 to 18, add the phrase "of this chapter" after the word "violation" and delete the
- words "and penalties" after the word "findings." chapter end quote after the word chapter end quote
- and coordination rather than amending individual agency chapter as the bill currently does.
- chapter applies. chapter applies.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1768, which would prohibit state and county law enforcement agencies and officials from entering into federal immigration-enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) and from assisting in certain immigration enforcement actions except in limited circumstances. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi all testified in strong support, arguing the bill would protect due process, reduce fear in immigrant communities, preserve trust in local police, and keep local resources focused on public safety. Testifiers said cooperation with immigration enforcement can chill court attendance, crime reporting, and cooperation with police, and they emphasized that the bill would not stop federal enforcement or affect other deputization agreements for environmental or other criminal matters. Committee members asked whether any 287(g) agreements currently exist in Hawaiʻi; testifiers said they were unaware of any and believed the bill would maintain the status quo. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up House Bill 1548, which would reduce the maximum sentence for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek sentence modification. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and the William S. Richardson School of Law immigration clinic all supported the measure, saying the one-day change could prevent severe immigration consequences such as detention, removal, and bars to relief that can be triggered by a sentence of 365 days or more. Testifiers stressed that the bill would not change criminal liability or public safety, but would align Hawaiʻi law with similar reforms adopted in other states. Members questioned whether the change would affect citizens or create an automatic immigration process; witnesses responded that the issue is the federal immigration consequence tied to the maximum sentence, not actual time served, and that citizens would not face that consequence. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 1548, with no final vote shown.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Uh, provisions that are in chapter 704. - Uh, provisions that are in chapter 704.
- Chapter 706 C is consider an amendment.
- So this um language about chapter 76.
Bills:
HB1531
Keywords:
emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- OHA has a mandate, and our role under the statutory purpose of HRS 10-3 and Chapter 10H-2 outlines four
- OHA has a mandate, and our role under the statutory purpose of HRS 10-3 and Chapter 10H-2 outlines four
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10 <02:32:06.319>are to meet the mandates in chapter 10 are to meet
Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly.
Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- chapter of his life.<01:08:46.080>
Mr. - congressional disapproval under chapter congressional disapproval under chapter 8<07:05:05.680><
- chapter of his life.<01:08:46.080>
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
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- sentence in violation of this chapter. sentence in violation of this chapter.
- comply with all pursuant to this chapter comply with all federal<01:58:33.840>
requirements <01
Bills:
HB1838, HB1870, HB2445, HB2540, HB1886, HB1839, HB2269, HB1939, HB2037, HB1635, HB1941, HB1576, HB2568, HB2267, HB2590, HB2266, HB2597, HB2499, HB2500, HB2502, HB2607, HB2137, HB2357, HB1782
Keywords:
HB1838, Hawaii, Act 142, U visa, T visa, U nonimmigrant status, T nonimmigrant status, immigration certification, visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B, Form I-914 Supplement B, noncitizen victims, crime victim, human trafficking, victim helpfulness, law enforcement certification, prosecutor certification, judicial review, circuit court, confidentiality
Summary:
The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing.
The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments.
The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota chapter of the Financial Planning Association strongly opposes the proposed sales tax on
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- I am a past president of the Minneapolis chapter of NAIFA, the National Association of Insurance and
- of enrolled agents and I'm also chapter of enrolled agents and I'm also co-chair<01:09:23.719>
of
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- law, or denied any right or privilege for the therapeutic use of cannabis in accordance with this chapter
- . accordance with this chapter.
- Uh, one part, and I think there's other parts of the therapeutic use cannabis chapter that may need to
- I would at some point in my own time go through the rest of the therapeutic cannabis chapters.
- profile in accordance with this chapter profile in accordance with this chapter which<00:32:38.880
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- meet as many of you as I could, so from the National Association of Social Workers, the Minnesota chapter
- Omnibus, chapter 115, Paid Family Medical Leave, earned sick and safe time, and any other amendments
- 55 the 24 education policy chapter 55 the 24 education policy Omnibus<00:05:13.600>
chapters - Omnibus chapters Omnibus chapters 109<00:05:16.120>
the <00:05:16.600>2004 <00:05:17.479 - Children and Families Omnibus chapter Children and Families Omnibus chapter 115<00:05:22.680>
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean there's a... it's my understanding that it's an automatic referral to Judiciary with a chapter
- I mean there's a... it's my understanding that it's an automatic referral to Judiciary with a chapter
- chapter 13? chapter 13?
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reference <01:12:46.480>chapter <01:12:46.720>13. - Chair, members, there are references to chapter 13, but it does not amend anything in chapter 13.
Keywords:
child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That's in chapter 13 of, I believe, House File 2.
- chapter 13 of I believe um House File 2. chapter 13 of I believe um House File 2.
- Um, but they residences in chapter 254b.
- Um, so those passed last year in chapter 9.
- Um, and passed last year in chapter 9.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Bill - 06/02/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 26 instructs the revisor to codify a new chapter of statutes relating to education innovation
- and codifies the innovation zone session law in a new chapter.
- and codifies the innovation zone session law in a new chapter.
- <01:21:43.120>
Thank within the charter school chapter. - Thank within the charter school chapter. Thank you,<01:21:43.520>
Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 2370 - Cannabis Omnibus - 05/16/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And the office remains focused on implementing chapter 342 to foster an equitable cannabis industry that
- Chapter 342 licenses are being issued, setting the stage for adult-use cannabis.
- and they must ensure that those products do not then filter straight back into Minnesota. of the chapter
- 152 references to the of the chapter 152 references to the department<01:35:37.360>
of <01:35: - But I just be tested by a 342 chapter.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
- I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
- I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
- I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
- I'm again the education chair for the Northstar chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
Keywords:
Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're nominally charged with implementing Chapter 342, which, once fully implemented, will cover three
- We're nominally charged with implementing Chapter 342, which, once fully implemented, will cover three
- 152 into Chapter 342.
- 152 into Chapter 342.
- market transitioning them from chapter market transitioning them from chapter 152<01:29:38.440><
Summary:
The Minnesota House Commerce Committee held its inaugural meeting with Chair Tim O’Driscoll and co-chair Representative Greg Davids opening the session and inviting members to introduce themselves. Members briefly described their districts, business backgrounds, and priorities, with recurring themes including small business competitiveness, insurance and health care access, property and real estate issues, agriculture, and making Minnesota easier to do business in. Committee staff also introduced themselves and reminded members and testifiers about sign-in procedures and microphone use.
The committee then heard an overview from Eric Toell, interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, on the agency’s work and budget priorities. He said the office now oversees adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has grown from about nine employees to 90 full-time staff plus temporary workers, and has been working with a Cannabis Advisory Council on testing, warning labels, and implementation issues. He also described outreach efforts, including webinars, newsletters, guidebooks for local governments, and office hours for applicants, along with enforcement of hemp-derived product rules through more than 3,000 inspections and an increase in compliance rates from about 35% to 75%.
Toell also reported that the medical cannabis program has surpassed 51,000 patients and nearly 2,500 registered health care providers, and that a chronic pain report found more than a third of patients reported decreased pain. On the adult-use side, he said the office has posted proposed rules for public comment, plans to adopt them after review, and will open a licensing window from February 18 to March 14. He explained that the office is also managing community reinvestment grants and a technical assistance grant, with an emphasis on safeguards to ensure funds reach intended recipients. No votes were taken during this meeting.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- Patricia is a member of the Selma chapter of the Lynx Incorporated. Attention. Attention.
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Incorporated.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, then established a quorum with 27 senators present. The body excused absent senators, approved the previous day’s journal, and allowed bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The Senate also welcomed guests in the gallery, including Auburn University McCarter School of Building Science students and retired MPD Sergeant Martin Bean.
The chamber received multiple House messages and gubernatorial confirmations, referring several local bills and appointments to the appropriate committees. Committee reports included favorable action on Senate Bills 298 and 91 from County and Municipal Government, and House Bills 297, 365, and 436 from Local Legislation. The Senate adopted several resolutions, including recognitions for Tharptown Baptist Church, Tuskegee University Day, Dr. Bradley Heim, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball, and a special order calendar resolution setting priority bills for the 15th legislative day.
On local bills, the Senate advanced and gave final passage to a series of county and municipal measures, including SB 301 (Perry County), SB 314 (Morgan County), SB 295 (Montgomery County), SB 312 (Marshall County), HB 371 (Pike County constitutional amendment), HB 386 (Elmore County), HB 330 (Etowah County), HB 409 (City of Alabaster), HB 408 (Shelby County), SB 299 (Barbour County), HB 416 (Cleburne County), and HB 421 (Lawrence County constitutional amendment). HB 337 on Madison County was carried over. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring Alabama’s record-breaking economic development year, citing major investments and job creation, and heard a lengthy Black History recognition segment on W.E.B. Du Bois, Patricia Roberts Harris, Langston Hughes, and Maya Angelou.
The main policy discussion centered on Senate Bill 240 regarding parole hearings, with the sponsor explaining it would allow the Pardons and Parole Board to hear from inmates and victims by phone or video to reduce travel burdens and improve access. The sponsor said an amendment was being worked on and moved to carry the bill over to the call of the chair, while another senator raised questions about whether inmates currently have an in-person opportunity to speak and whether board members would be able to question participants remotely.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here representing all the chapters of Moms for Liberty in Wyoming.
- Just as some schools<00:30:14.960>
want <00:30:15.120>a <00:30:15.279>chapter <00 - USA or an LGBTQ schools want a chapter USA or an LGBTQ club,<00:30:18.159>
this <00:30:18.399> - Um, and so that is why we are speaking on behalf of all the chapters today. Thank you."
- speaking on behalf of all the chapters speaking on behalf of all the chapters today.
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 13, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- A third-party inspector who is an architect licensed under Title 33, Chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes
- , or a professional engineer licensed under Title 33, Chapter 29 of the Wyoming statutes, shall maintain
- A third-party inspector who is an architect licensed under Title 33, Chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes
- 4 of the Wyoming statutes or a chapter 4 of the Wyoming statutes or a professional<01:08:33.920>
- 29 of the Wyoming title 33 chapter 29 of the Wyoming statutes<01:08:38.239>
shall <01:08:38.719
Bills:
SF0082
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
- 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
- 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
- 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
- 1538, lines 1.9 through 2.10, is already provided for in apprenticeship law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
Keywords:
teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- I rise today for chapter of her life.
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Which <03:27:49.760>is every chapter of that story. - Which is every chapter of that story.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It aligns fraud-related definitions in Chapters 245 and 256B.
- It also has a piece in<00:12:54.280>
Chapter <00:12:54.600>245A <00:12:55.920>requiring - <00:12:56.440>
an <00:12:56.520>attestation in Chapter 245A requiring an attestation - in Chapter 245A requiring an attestation regarding<00:12:58.080>
third-party <00:12:58.560> - Chapters 245 and 256B. Chapters 245 and 256B.
Keywords:
housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review