Transcript Highlights:

• :32:07.840><c> but</c><00:32:08.240><c> somebody</c><00:32:08.640><c> who</c><00:32:08.960><c> had</c
• </c><00:32:15.600><c> We</c><00:32:15.760><c> had</c><00:32:15.919><c> a</c><00:32:16.080><c> judge</
• Oh, let's<00:32:19.279><c> not</c><00:32:19.440><c> worry</c><00:32:19.600><c> about</c><00:32:19.760
• to promote<02:32:34.240><c> music,</c><02:32:34.560><c> tourism,</c><02:32:34.960><c> and</c><02:32:
• Pursuant<02:32:37.600><c> to</c><02:32:37.760><c> the</c><02:32:37.840><c> rule,</c><02:32:38.080><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• up problem-solving<00:32:01.600><c> skills</c><00:32:02.200><c> as</c><00:32:02.360><c> well</c><00:32
• </c><00:32:09.880><c> to</c><00:32:10.679><c> you</c><00:32:10.760><c> know</c><00:32:11.080><c> a</c
• that<00:32:12.080><c> would</c><00:32:12.400><c> go</c><00:32:12.600><c> and</c><00:32:13.240><c> give
• :32:15.600><c> for</c><00:32:15.760><c> the</c><00:32:15.880><c> trouble</c><00:32:16.200><c> that</c
• </c><00:32:17.360><c> But</c><00:32:18.080><c> for</c><00:32:18.320><c> us,</c><00:32:19.120><c> we</

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and any<00:32:02.320><c> delay</c><00:32:02.840><c> such</c><00:32:03.000><c> as</c><00:32:03.120><c
• > the</c><00:32:07.279><c> birth</c><00:32:07.519><c> of</c><00:32:07.639><c> a</c><00:32:07.799><c>
• <00:32:10.279><c> Balden</c><00:32:10.639><c> mentioned</c><00:32:11.399><c> can</c><00:32:11.600><c>
• :14.120><c> due</c><00:32:14.360><c> to</c><00:32:14.480><c> the</c><00:32:14.600><c> rigor</c><00:32
• :32:17.760><c> criteria</c><00:32:18.399><c> a</c><00:32:18.559><c> disease</c><00:32:18.919><c> must

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:01.600><c> local</c><00:32:02.000><c> community</c><00:32:02.399><c> where</c><00:32:02.720
• With that,<00:32:06.880><c> I'll</c><00:32:07.039><c> certainly</c><00:32:07.360><c> stand</c><00:32:
• This is a good<00:32:13.519><c> next</c><00:32:13.760><c> step</c><00:32:14.000><c> for</c><00:32:14.159
• </c><00:32:14.720><c> Um,</c><00:32:15.039><c> PURM</c><00:32:15.519><c> is</c><00:32:15.679><c> a</c
• /c><00:32:20.159><c> solution</c><00:32:21.039><c> for</c><00:32:21.360><c> these</c><00:32:21.679><c

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:

• And so this<03:32:06.640><c> is</c><03:32:06.800><c> a</c><03:32:06.920><c> question</c><03:32:08.000
• ,<03:32:10.680><c> I've</c><03:32:10.840><c> sat</c><03:32:11.200><c> in</c><03:32:11.280><c> the</c>
• I listened to<03:32:15.000><c> high</c><03:32:15.160><c> school</c><03:32:15.480><c> seniors</c><03:32
• :32:27.360><c> their</c><03:32:27.720><c> decision</c><03:32:28.640><c> looking</c><03:32:29.080><c>
• And so so so I<03:32:40.760><c> think</c><03:32:41.000><c> what</c><03:32:41.320><c> I</c><03:32:42.240

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• > familiar</c><00:32:38.679><c> with</c><00:32:38.880><c> it</c><00:32:39.880><c> um</c><00:32:40.320
• :09.000><c> chapter</c><04:32:09.560><c> there</c><04:32:09.640><c> are</c><04:32:10.000><c> 40</c><04
• :32:10.960><c> subsections</c> wordy chapter there are 40 subsections wordy chapter there are 40 subsections
• uh chapter<04:32:14.439><c> and</c><04:32:14.600><c> there</c><04:32:14.720><c> should</c><04:32:14.960
• ><c> be</c><04:32:15.119><c> 40</c> chapter and there should be 40 chapter and there should be 40 subsections

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, is that in Title 67, Chapter 1904, Idaho Code, there is a requirement that germane chairs invite
• Chapter 1904, Idaho Code, there is a requirement that germane chairs invite the agency heads to talk
• And in the governor's column, what you really find is 106 of that to get to that $32 million ending balance
• With that, we're at $32 million on the bottom line for the governor and nearly $30 million for us.
• fix and then we have coming down further we do have the governor's 3% holdback and with that we're at 32

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met to hear a JFAC budget presentation from Senator Scott Groh and Keith Bybee on the state’s general fund outlook and budget process. The discussion focused on structural balance, revenue trends, sales tax distributions, and the growing share of sales tax that is directed away from the general fund to earmarked programs, tax relief, and local government distributions. Bybee also reviewed long-term budget growth by category, noting major drivers such as public schools, Medicaid, higher education, and other policy-driven spending increases. A major topic was the state’s fiscal position for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Bybee explained that revenue projections have come in below prior expectations, leaving a much smaller ending balance than originally projected. He said the governor’s budget relies on one-time money, a 3% holdback, and other assumptions to maintain balance, while the legislative scenario still faces uncertainty, especially around tax conformity and possible federal tax changes. Senators asked about the reliability of the revenue and conformity estimates, the use of one-time funds versus rainy day reserves, and the potential impact on Idaho’s AAA bond rating. Senator Groh summarized JFAC’s approach as cautious and conservative, emphasizing uncertainty in revenue forecasts and the need to avoid relying too heavily on one-time money or stabilization funds. He said JFAC planned to vote Friday on a 3% governor holdback, with agencies asked to identify 1% to 2% cuts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. No formal votes were taken by the committee in this meeting, and the chair adjourned after thanking the presenters.

Transcript Highlights:

• > we'll</c><00:32:08.159><c> see</c><00:32:08.360><c> if</c><00:32:08.480><c> that</c><00:32:08.639><
• :32:11.919><c> it</c><00:32:12.080><c> yeah</c><00:32:12.200><c> she</c><00:32:12.360><c> did</c><00:
• ><c> the</c><00:32:18.960><c> the</c><00:32:19.120><c> current</c><00:32:19.519><c> status</c><00:32:
• 00:32:32.279><c> course</c><00:32:32.480><c> the</c><00:32:32.559><c> ones</c><00:32:32.840><c> that<
• out</c><00:32:33.279><c> of</c><00:32:33.399><c> jela</c><00:32:34.039><c> and</c><00:32:34.679><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• It’s asking for a COLA on veterans benefits under Chapter 59, Section 5.
• We’re asking that they join into those public safety officers mentioned in Chapter 32, Section 100A,
• want to reiterate that the bill will not make any changes to the payment of awards of benefits under Chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its first public hearing of the 2025–2026 session, with House Chair Rep. Joe McGonagle outlining the committee’s focus on veterans’ benefits, military families, and related policy priorities. He noted the committee’s recent record of advancing major veterans legislation, described the hearing as hybrid, and explained that testimony would be limited to three minutes. The committee then heard testimony on several bills, including H. 3886/S. 2503, H. 3863/S. 2480, and H. 3859, among others. Melissa Willett of the Department of Defense and Rep. John Stanley testified in support of H. 3886/S. 2503, which would expand support for military families by improving school open enrollment flexibility, special education continuity, concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile matters on military installations, and coordination around military protective orders. Committee members questioned the juvenile jurisdiction and protective-order provisions, with concerns raised about federal versus state authority and due process; witnesses said the jurisdiction change would be case-by-case and that military protective orders are commander-issued decisions that could be used as evidence in civilian proceedings. The Department of Defense said the proposal aligns with priorities from military stakeholders and other New England states. Jim Keene testified in support of H. 3863/S. 2480, seeking a cost-of-living adjustment for veterans’ benefits and extending certain benefits to Guard and Reserve members killed on active duty. Allie DeBateau of the Massachusetts Municipal Association testified on H. 3859, which would streamline veterans benefits administration by having the state pay benefits directly rather than reimbursing municipalities quarterly; she said this would reduce local administrative burden while leaving local veterans service officers’ roles unchanged. Committee members asked about municipal support and the fiscal impact, and the hearing concluded with no votes taken, followed by adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:10.560><c> something</c><00:32:10.960><c> that</c><00:32:11.240><c> is</c><00:32:11.440><c
• </c><00:32:14.920><c> And</c><00:32:15.000><c> I</c><00:32:15.080><c> guess</c><00:32:15.480><c> what
• </c><00:32:34.000><c> ability</c><00:32:35.080><c> to</c><00:32:35.360><c> charge</c><00:32:35.840><c
• </c><00:32:44.680><c> If</c><00:32:44.880><c> I</c><00:32:44.920><c> may,</c><00:32:45.360><c> um</c>
• </c><00:32:57.760><c> assets,</c><00:32:58.360><c> and</c><00:32:58.480><c> those</c><00:32:58.680><c

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:25 HB 667 Discussion 01:21 HB 667 Roll Call Vote 03:56 HB 677 Discussion 05:01 HB 677 Roll Call Vote 11:51 HB 535 Discussion 13:33 HB 535 Roll Call Vote 34:46 HJR 77 Discussion 38:33 HJR 77 Roll Call Vote 44:23, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Foresters, and there are local chapters Foresters, and there are local chapters all<00:20:56.080
• </c><01:32:00.840><c> here.
• </c><01:32:01.080><c> It's</c><01:32:01.240><c> going</c> lot of that information here.
• It's going to<01:32:01.440><c> be</c><01:32:01.600><c> either</c><01:32:01.880><c> 40</c><01:32:02.160
• ><c> years</c><01:32:02.480><c> or</c><01:32:02.560><c> the</c><01:32:03.040><c> two</c><01:32:03.320

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum present and approval of the April 17 minutes. The commission then heard a presentation from attorney Jacob Rhodes of Cleveland, Waters and Bass on the history and legal basis of New Hampshire’s timber tax, explaining that timber was historically treated as part of real property, that a 1913 case confirmed that view, and that a 1949 constitutional amendment created a separate timber yield tax to discourage clear-cutting and support forest conservation. He described the tax as a tax on the yield when timber is severed, not an income tax, and noted that towns are reimbursed through a system based on Department of Revenue Administration market data and local reports of cut. Members and guests asked how “yield” is defined, how the timber tax interacts with current use, and whether carbon sequestration could be treated similarly. Testimony explained that current use generally is not affected by harvesting timber, that towns can tax standing timber under RSA 79:5 but rarely do because it is labor-intensive, and that carbon credits might be valued using a similar market-data approach. Several speakers discussed a prior bill drafted with DRA input that would have treated carbon more like timber, but noted it never fully advanced in the General Court and that the version ultimately discussed by the House differed from the earlier DRA-comfortable draft. The discussion also covered whether carbon sequestration agreements are effectively long-term leases or transfers of timber rights, with Rhodes suggesting that 99-year arrangements could be taxable transfers of real property under DRA rules, though he had not reviewed specific agreements. DRA staff said they do not currently have a timber-like survey mechanism for carbon and would likely need access to proprietary market data or a subscription service to build one. No formal vote was taken beyond approving the minutes; the commission appeared to agree to revisit the carbon/timber valuation issue and the draft bill at a future meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• I<02:32:02.720><c> think</c><02:32:02.880><c> I</c><02:32:03.120><c> have</c><02:32:03.200><c> a</c><
• 02:32:03.359><c> comment</c><02:32:03.680><c> that</c><02:32:04.160><c> might</c><02:32:04.399><c> be
• </c><02:32:05.760><c> If</c><02:32:06.000><c> you</c><02:32:06.560><c> if</c><02:32:06.880><c> you're
• :32:12.000><c> the</c><02:32:12.160><c> board</c><02:32:12.319><c> of</c><02:32:12.560><c> medicine</
• </c><02:32:25.600><c> Where</c><02:32:25.920><c> I'm</c><02:32:26.160><c> going</c><02:32:26.479><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 185, which would amend RSA 3109 to add timelines for OPLC’s complaint review and investigation process. Members reviewed the existing five-year limitation period for misconduct complaints and noted that the bill would add a 30-day deadline for the office to make a recommendation to the board and a 90-day deadline to complete investigations. Some members raised concerns that the new deadlines could conflict with the existing statute of limitations, create pressure to dismiss cases too quickly, and potentially undermine the separation between OPLC’s investigative role and the boards’ adjudicatory role established by House Bill 655. Nicholas Fry, OPLC general counsel, testified that the agency’s fiscal note originally assumed it would need roughly double its staff to meet the proposed deadlines, though a later amendment reduced that estimate somewhat. He said OPLC would still need additional personnel, including investigatory paralegals and a physician investigator for the Board of Medicine, to meet the timeframes. He also explained OPLC’s current complaint and hearing procedures, including new consumer-friendly correspondence, website guidance, and efforts by the enforcement division to improve transparency and communication with complainants and licensees. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors testified in support of the bill’s basic goal of speeding up intake and investigation, saying the 30-day intake/review period was reasonable and that the bill would not change OPLC’s role in that first step. He argued, however, that the investigation step is where delays occur, especially for lower-priority complaints, and that some cases have remained unresolved for years. Committee members also questioned how the added staffing costs would be paid, with discussion of whether they would come from license fees or the general fund. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:32:02.960><c> which</c><00:32:03.120><c> include</c><00:32:03.559><c> the</c><00:32:03.679><c> first
• 10 amendments<00:32:04.639><c> known</c><00:32:04.840><c> as</c><00:32:05.000><c> the</c><00:32:05.120
• <00:32:37.080><c> only</c><00:32:37.360><c> once</c><00:32:37.919><c> for</c><00:32:38.080><c> the</c
• ><00:32:47.760><c> to</c><00:32:48.080><c> testify</c><00:32:49.080><c> okay</c><00:32:49.360><c> I</
• like</c><00:32:52.080><c> to</c> testify<00:32:57.720><c> yes</c><00:32:58.080><c> we</c><00:32:58.200

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1295 HD2, relating to clean energy, and then on Senate Concurrent Resolution 140 and Senate Resolution 158, which seek an Article V Convention of States application. HB 1295 drew brief supportive testimony from listed supporters and one witness who said the bill would help future generations and address pollution, runoff, watershed planning, and cleaner energy alternatives. No committee action or vote was taken on the clean energy bill during the portion provided. Most of the hearing focused on SCR 140 and SR 158. Supporters argued the resolutions would let states, including Hawaii, propose constitutional amendments to address federal overreach, fiscal responsibility, deficit spending, term limits, and the balance of power between Washington and the states. Several supporters said state legislators are closer to the people and that Article V gives states a legitimate role in proposing amendments; some also cited debt, executive orders, and the need for long-term reforms. One witness from Convention of States Action said the movement is active nationwide and that the convention process would still require ratification by 38 states. Opponents, including representatives of Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Common Cause, Americans for Democratic Action Hawaii, and individual testifiers, warned there are no real guardrails on a convention and that it could open the door to broader constitutional changes. They said the effort is unnecessary, risky, and potentially harmful to environmental protections, social safety net programs, and civil rights, and argued that federal action is sometimes needed during recessions and emergencies. Committee members asked questions about whether the proposal was merely procedural and whether the states should act without Congress; the discussion ended with continued questioning, and no vote or final committee action is shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:07.840><c> Senator</c><00:32:08.159><c> Wesland,</c><00:32:08.559><c> did</c><00:32:08.720
• <00:32:12.559><c> provision</c><00:32:13.039><c> or</c><00:32:13.279><c> are</c><00:32:13.440><c> we<
• </c><00:32:38.159><c> the</c><00:32:38.559><c> uh</c><00:32:39.919><c> previous</c><00:32:40.240><c>
• :32:48.480><c> uh</c><00:32:48.559><c> for</c><00:32:48.799><c> the</c><00:32:48.960><c> bill.
• :32:54.800><c> at</c><01:32:55.120><c> it</c><01:32:55.520><c> from</c><01:32:56.639><c> the</c><01:32

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> have</c><00:32:06.840><c> his</c><00:32:07.000><c> written</c><00:32:07.279><c> testimony</c><00
• to if if if anything<00:32:10.159><c> okay</c><00:32:10.559><c> Hawaii</c><00:32:11.000><c> transport
• we</c><00:32:43.600><c> received</c><00:32:43.799><c> it</c><00:32:43.960><c> as</c><00:32:44.080><c>
• <00:32:46.960><c> in</c><00:32:47.159><c> person</c><00:32:47.519><c> or</c><00:32:47.679><c> on</c><
• :54.200><c> okay</c><00:32:54.399><c> move</c><00:32:54.559><c> on</c><00:32:54.639><c> to</c><00:32:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard a 10 a.m. agenda covering a range of transportation, liability, harbor, and bicycle-related bills. Testimony was mixed on several measures: HB 263, which would exempt full-time college students from vehicle weight tax, drew opposition from the Department of Transportation and others; HB 135, authorizing general obligation bonds to purchase property on the North Shore of Oʻahu, had support; HB 860, granting immunity to the state or county for repairs on roads with disputed jurisdiction, drew support from DOT, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu but opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice; and HB 996, which would abolish joint and several liability for government entities in highway-related civil actions, also drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice and support from the Attorney General’s office and DOT. The committee also heard HB 1167, an emergency appropriation for motor carrier enforcement, and HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study before reducing speed limits within 10 mph of the current limit; both had support from DOT and related groups. HB 1156 and HB 960, both related to harbor financing and capital advancement contracts, were supported by DOT, with DOT explaining that higher bond and contract ceilings were needed because project costs have increased since the limits were set decades ago. HB 142, exempting certain nonprofit community-based transportation providers from motor carrier regulation, and HB 914, creating a water carrier inflationary cost index mechanism and allowing PUC exemptions, also received support from multiple stakeholders, with the Consumer Advocacy Division noting that the inflationary adjustment issue was already active in a rate case. The committee also took testimony on several electric bicycle and micromobility bills. HB 486 would restrict where electric bicycles may operate, prohibit unsafe operation and removal of speed-limiting devices, and fund a safety education campaign; it drew opposition from the Hawaii Bicycling League and several individuals, with one supporter. HB 435 would redefine and classify electric bicycles, raise the minimum operating age, and add registration and use rules; it was supported by DOT and the Hawaii Bicycling League, with one individual opposing. HB 958 would regulate motorized bicycles and electric micromobility devices, require helmets for minors, and fund a coordinated education campaign; it drew support from the City and County of Honolulu, Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, but opposition from Moped Doctors and others, who argued the bill could harm the moped industry and that more study was needed. After testimony, the committee recessed and then reconvened for decision-making. In decision-making, the committee deferred HB 263 and HB 996. It passed HB 135, HB 860, HB 1167, HB 1259, HB 1156, and HB 960 with amendments, generally adopting HD1 versions, making technical changes, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000 for the amended measures. The chair explained that HB 263 was deferred because a blanket tax exemption for one class could create inequities and a tax credit might be a better approach. HB 996 was deferred because the chair said the state’s long-standing policy of ensuring safe roads and maintaining accountability for highway design and maintenance remained important. For HB 960, the chair said the current contract caps were too low for modern harbor projects and that higher limits would improve flexibility and efficiency. The committee also noted Representative Cochran was excused for the remaining votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> in</c><00:32:08.639><c> the</c><00:32:09.480><c> uh</c><00:32:09.600><c> Senate</c><00:32:10.559
• /c><00:32:17.760><c> housing</c><00:32:18.399><c> the</c><00:32:18.480><c> first</c><00:32:18.720><c>
• ><c> terms</c><00:32:37.279><c> for</c><00:32:37.440><c> the</c><00:32:37.559><c> creation</c><00:32:
• comments<00:32:52.279><c> thank</c><00:32:52.440><c> you</c><00:32:52.519><c> for</c><00:32:52.720><
• </c><00:32:55.120><c> anyone</c><00:32:55.440><c> else</c><00:32:55.720><c> who</c><00:32:55.840><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation. The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.

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• could be embedded<00:32:17.440><c> into</c><00:32:18.120><c> part</c><00:32:18.240><c> of</c><00:32:
• </c><00:32:19.840><c> other</c><00:32:20.120><c> providers</c><00:32:20.919><c> and</c><00:32:21.000>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1046 SD1 on condominiums. Testimony on that bill focused on reserve funding and enforcement of reserve study requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would create hardship, confusion, and be difficult to administer, while also urging stronger penalties for boards that fail to comply with reserve study rules. The Real Estate Commission offered comments, and one testifier spoke in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee then heard SB 532 SD2 HD1 relating to the Department of Education, which would improve access to pre-approved medications for students with health conditions at school and during off-campus activities. The Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing and medical programs, and the Department of Education all supported the measure, with DOH suggesting amendments to better identify the correct student and improve medication safety. Members had no questions, and the bill moved on. Next was SB 1245 SD2 HD1 relating to pharmacists, a bill to allow reimbursement for clinical services pharmacists are already trained and licensed to provide. The University of Hawaiʻi, Board of Pharmacy, Walgreens, Mikai Drugs, and the Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association supported the bill, emphasizing improved access to care, recruitment and retention of pharmacists, and better chronic disease management. The Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association also discussed proposed amendments to prevent plans from denying coverage or network participation when pharmacists meet credentialing requirements. Members questioned whether insurers would actually use pharmacists and how the bill would affect pay and contracting; no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 1279 SD2 HD1, another pharmacists bill focused on telepharmacy and 340B-related issues. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported it, saying telehealth could reduce costs and avoid travel for audits, while the Board of Pharmacy opposed it. Lānaʻi representatives opposed the bill and asked for an exemption, arguing the island already has close in-person access to a resident pharmacist and clinics. The Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association supported the measure, citing large patient savings from 340B pricing, while Mikai Drugs opposed it, arguing that mail-order and telepharmacy are not necessary on some islands and can create delivery and medication-safety problems. Members asked questions about insurer participation, scope of practice, and whether the bill would meaningfully change reimbursement; the transcript ends before any final action or vote.

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• 03.120><c> it</c><00:32:03.240><c> will</c><00:32:03.360><c> be</c><00:32:03.600><c> all</c><00:32:04.080
• Thank you<00:32:07.720><c> very</c><00:32:07.880><c> much,</c><00:32:08.120><c> Chair.
• <00:32:09.960><c> you</c><00:32:10.040><c> coming</c><00:32:10.400><c> and</c><00:32:10.560><c> and</
• ><c> your</c><00:32:11.240><c> family</c><00:32:11.720><c> and</c><00:32:11.880><c> and</c><00:32:12.120

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• proceedings under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, nor in certain cases filed under Chapter

Bills: SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568

Keywords: SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations

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• Seeing<00:32:32.559><c> none,</c><00:32:32.799><c> all</c><00:32:33.039><c> in</c><00:32:33.200><c> favor
• Mr.<00:32:40.080><c> President,</c><00:32:40.399><c> I'd</c><00:32:40.559><c> like</c><00:32:40.640><
• 32:06.239><c> the</c><01:32:06.400><c> legislature</c><01:32:07.280><c> and</c><01:32:07.600><c> to</
• > of</c><01:32:38.960><c> well</c><01:32:39.280><c> previous</c><01:32:39.920><c> to</c><01:32:40.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all