Transcript Highlights:

• Doe, is we plan to put a trigger amendment in this Bill, to where if General Paxton or the attorney general
• reasoning, and if that case were to be overturned, then that provision in this legislation would trigger
• and it would be active.
• Turn, then that provision in this legislation would trigger and it would be active.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

Transcript Highlights:

• layers like the 75%, 17%, and 8% apportioned structures, population thresholds, and participation triggering
• child's ability to be able to get fed, have a roof over their shoulder, be able to do all those activities
• framework that ensures that in future program rounds we can more fully integrate smaller cities as active
• AB 2395 sends a message that you are actively creating a hardship for families and signaling to obligors
• AB 2767 clarifies when family finding activities can begin in the timeline of a foster care case.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• responsibilities and operating conditions since that time, labor costs, compliance requirements, audit activity
• communities designed to meet children where they are, and they are growing because families are actively
• We have a very active 4-H club at our school, and it's just, it's been a struggle and a dream.
• needs to get involved in these situations, especially when you have something as serious as criminal activity
• allow students to identify additional resources and explore their options without automatically triggering

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• individual who had been out on parole was put in jail and then his parole was revoked based on the activities
• revoked<00:47:06.240> based<00:47:06.560> on<00:47:06.720> the<00:47:07.040> activities
• <00:47:07.599> that revoked based on the activities that revoked based on the activities that
• satisfied that the person committed the new offense, as opposed to just a new arrest, which would now trigger

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• enforcement officer in this state, the governor in this state, the mayor of Minneapolis, and many of you actively
• They did what you point of order, Madam Speaker. actively undermine federal authority actively undermine
• to observing the actions of federal agents who work for us, the people, legally observing their activities
• Okay, so now we know Epstein files, patriotism, constitution trigger words.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, requires the governor to ensure that the governor's program memoranda actively reflect the current
• ensure that the governor's program<00:19:22.080> memorands program memorands program memorands actively
• <00:19:24.240> reflect<00:19:24.640> the<00:19:24.880> current actively reflect
• the current actively reflect the current responsibilities<00:19:26.240> of<00:19:26.559> certain
• This is the contract award value that triggers a required proof of vendor compliance from 2,500 to 6,000

Bills: SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781

Keywords: state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise

Summary: The committee heard several government operations measures, beginning with SB 2064 on state construction projects, which would create an office of the state architect within DAGS to oversee design review and approvals for state construction. DAGS said it stood on its written testimony, DECAB supported the bill, DOT supported it, and HGA opposed it. No audience testimony or member questions were taken, and the chair moved on. The committee then took up SB 2312 on government contracts, which would make records held by private contractors performing government functions subject to UIPA. The State Procurement Office, Attorney General, OIP, ERS, DHS, and HGA offered comments or opposition, while the League of Women Voters, Public First Law Center, All Hawaii News, Grassroots, and several individuals supported the bill. Public First Law Center argued the bill closes a loophole and does not expand or reduce existing exemptions, while OIP and others raised concerns about privacy, confidential information, and the need for clearer procedures. Members discussed possible clarifying amendments, including changing “government function” to “agency,” and the bill was left for further consideration. Other measures discussed included SB 2662 on government accountability, which would require justification and caps for external consultants; ERS and DOT opposed it, while the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii and Airlines Committee of Hawaii argued consultants are often more efficient and necessary for major projects. The committee also heard SB 2744 on due process, for which no testimony was received; SB 2809 on budget-related reports, with comments from B&F and the Tax Foundation; SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, opposed by the Governor’s Office and the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and supported by one individual; a bill on continuous legislative sessions, with comments from B&F, LRB, and Hope for Hawaii; SB 2336 on tree management standards, supported by an individual and the Outdoor Circle; and SB 2075 on public procurement local preferences, which drew broad support with comments from SPO and the Attorney General and discussion of simplifying the preference structure. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly moved measures along after testimony and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, it's intended to avoid automatic case dismissals triggered...
• So they are very actively involved with the members of that community.
• in. and take a look at all of the cybersecurity funding, and this is something our analysts are actively
• Chair and Representative, my understanding of that item is it's related to conservation activities.
• market and connect people who are at risk of losing those programs to the 20 hours of eligible activities

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• care than what the health plan was offering to pay, that if they were willing... willing to pull the trigger
• One of TAM's most active and robust industry sectors is our Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Alliance of
• thousands of people. of hard-working Texans and act as an extension of other critical life science activities
• there are three of them, but it's dang near close to a monopoly from the three suppressing. ...the activity
• And until Congress stepped in, PBMs were actively preventing pharmacists from telling patients about

Bills: HB712, HB722, HB946, HB1687, HB1809, HB1899, HB2528, HB2583, HB2741, HB2750, HB3021, HB3150, HB3265, HB3658, HB3812, HB3960, HB4392, HB4432

Keywords: prostate cancer, health benefit plans, insurance coverage, cost sharing, preventive health care, auto insurance, total loss evaluation, disclosure, insurance materials, vehicle appraisal, HB 946, Texas Insurance Code, automobile insurance claims, oral release, written release, settlement agreement, claim release, property damage, bodily injury, psychological injury

Transcript Highlights:

• For decades, Ed was an active and devoted member of his congregation at St.
• Speaker, wildfires are activities. Mr.
• from<03:56:46.560> air prescribed fire activities from air prescribed fire activities from
• <04:34:30.400> and health promotion activities and health promotion activities and enhancing
• , and triggered a global fuel<06:24:07.520> crisis.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um we have active efforts That's right. Um we have active efforts That's right.
• So it's not saying they activities. So it's not saying they activities.
• Um is when the formula gets triggered. Um is when the formula gets triggered.
• Any kind of um suspicious activity and that suspicious how you activity and that suspicious how you activity
• Okay, this this activates the, you bill. Okay, this this activates the, you bill.

Bills: HB 1500, HJR 7, HJR 112, HB 34, HB 133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 271, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 1819, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2043, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 5265, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2349, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 2520, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3529, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 1804, HB 1926, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 1964, HB 2679, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 77, HB 3354, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 333, HB 405, HB 519, HB 569, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2626, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 2914, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3129, HB 3248, HB 3251, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3701, HB 3724, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 3832, HB 3887, HB 4127, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4229, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4736, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HJR 5, HJR 2, HB 1399, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 1445, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2558, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 33, HB 144, HB 109, HB 103, HB 148, HB 3809, HB 2217, HB 220, HB 2421, HB 2363, HB 421, HB 2455, HB 3711, HB 2559, HB 2775, HB 3126, HB 3666, HB 3595, HB 3260, HB 3376, HB 3826, HB 3770, HB 1831, HB 2614, HB 3113, HB 322, HB 431, HB 869, HB 1203, HB 1244, HB 1875, HB 1950, HB 2152, HB 2341, HB 2809, HB 2856, HB 3012, SB 1415, SB 1058, SB 487, SB 1499, SB 513, SB 1697, SB 1197, SB 1437, SB 1809, SB 836, SB 1879, SB 1145, SB 963, SB 1038, SB 1147, SB 914, SB 711, SB 1409, HB 3707, HB 589, HB 1360, HB 2337, HB 2391, HB 718, HB 23, HB 2436, HB 1500, HJR 7, HJR 112, HB 34, HB 133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 271, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 1819, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2043, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 5265, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2349, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 2520, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3529, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 1804, HB 1926, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 1964, HB 2679, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HB 3354, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 333, HB 405, HB 519, HB 569, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2626, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 2914, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3129, HB 3248, HB 3251, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3701, HB 3724, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 3832, HB 3887, HB 4127, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4229, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4736, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HCR 77

Keywords: Information Resources, Department governance, cybersecurity, state assistance, procurement training, technology resources, advisory committees, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, parental rights, child upbringing, government interference, Texas legislation, science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration

Transcript Highlights:

• It discourages business activity and that's one of the negative consequences of taxes.
• <00:18:43.600> one<00:18:43.840> of<00:18:43.919> the activity and and that's
• I think at the moment we have three actively participating in it.
• <01:19:52.400> Looking<01:19:52.640> at actively participating in it.
• Looking at actively participating in it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There are other activities such as farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, spa and wellness activities that
• We want to make sure that there's active farming, active agriculture as connected with agritourism along
• We want to make sure that there's active farming, active agriculture as connected with agritourism along
• We want to make sure that there's active farming, active agriculture as connected with agritourism along
• If you have a farm actual activities.

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're doing a functional behavior assessment to really look and see what are those triggers for students
• and what are those settings and what are those triggers.
• Second, this bill requires schools to implement or actively promote an anonymous threat reporting system
• > promote<00:52:21.680> an<00:52:21.839> anonymous<00:52:22.400> threat actively
• promote an anonymous threat actively promote an anonymous threat reporting<00:52:23.119> system,<

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding

Transcript Highlights:

• I WAS AFRAID OF TELLING MY PARENTS I WAS SEXUALLY ACTIVE WHEN I BEGAN TO STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH
• YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> IN A PERFECT WORLD ALL ACTS OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY WOULD BE MUTUALLY CONSENSUAL AMONG
• THE FOLKS WHO ARE HUGE PROPONENTS PUSHING THIS ARE SO INCREDIBLY FIXATED ON MINORS AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY
• TO HEAR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE SUPPORTIVE OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CENTERED ON MINORS GENITALS AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY
• THE AMENDMENT PRESERVES THE EXEMPTION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS OR CANDIDATES TO ENGAGE IN POLITICAL ACTIVITY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Big Horn Basin has been one of the most active in what's called assessment to action in doing the
• of<01:20:49.679> the<01:20:50.080> most<01:20:51.440> um<01:20:51.760> active
• Basin has been one of the most um active Basin has been one of the most um active in<01:20:52.960
• We sent those letters about two weeks ago to ask that exact question: is there any activity ongoing?
• We sent those letters about two weeks ago to ask that exact question: is there any activity ongoing?

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:19:42.640> from timeline. prohibit this activity from timeline. prohibit this activity
• are considered quote what activities are considered quote lobbying<00:45:03.800> unquote.
• Which activities are lobbying unquote.
• This resource will help clearly explain registration requirements, including what activities trigger
• of legislative activities changed slightly in 2023.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are we in that situation this year, so that we're going to see that process triggered?
• Are we in that situation this year, so that we're going to see that process triggered?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety heard testimony on several bills. HB 628 HD1, relating to education, would reinstate a prior law allowing veterans whose high school education was interrupted by wartime to receive a diploma. Testimony was generally supportive from the Office of Veterans Services, the Department of Education, the Hawaii Military Affairs Council, and an individual testifier, with one person in opposition. The committee later recommended passage of HB 628 HD1 as is, and the motion was adopted. The committee also heard HB 1158 HD1 and HB 1159 HD1, both relating to commercial harbors. HB 1158 HD1 concerns firefighting at commercial harbors and drew support from the Department of Transportation; the committee recommended passage as is and adopted the recommendation. HB 1159 HD1 would require masters or persons in charge of vessels to comply with a Harbor Master’s order to evacuate a commercial harbor during emergencies. Testimony included support from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Transportation, and comments from the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. Members raised concerns about small boat operators and safety, and the committee passed the bill with reservations. The committee then discussed HB 1262, relating to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund, and HB 1296, relating to the major disaster fund. Supporters of HB 1262 included the Climate Advisory Team and AARP Hawaii, while the Department of Budget and Finance cautioned about duplication of benefits with federal disaster aid and the need to preserve the fund’s primary purpose. Members questioned how the bill would interact with federal assistance and whether the fund could be used more broadly; no vote was taken, and the bill was deferred to decision-making. On HB 1296, HEMA and Budget and Finance opposed the measure, citing the need for flexibility in emergencies and concerns that added reporting requirements could hinder response efforts, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii noted the major disaster fund is much smaller than the EBF. The committee likewise deferred HB 1296 to decision-making, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am an actively practicing ICU registered nurse here in the Valley, and I would like to bring to all
• Trigger, I just got to know. Look left, right behind the poll.
• Based on current data, it appears 67 actively licensed midwives are practicing.
• We also see over 95% of teenagers report active use of social media, with 65% reporting daily use.
• Teenagers report active use of social media, with 65% reporting daily use.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

Transcript Highlights:

• There are numerous additional fusion companies that we are in active conversations with, both similar
• I know my daughter will one day have to do active shooter drills at school because of these policies,
• SB 17 narrows lawful commerce, limits consumer choice, and risks pushing activity out of the state.
• We can agree that New Mexico has a crime crisis, but our focus should be on criminal activity, not on
• It's a type of one license as a dealer, and so they're allowed to conduct the same type of activity.

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

Transcript Highlights:

• primarily driven by the number of audit supervisors we have available to manage the day-to-day activities
• primarily driven by the number of audit supervisors we have available to manage the day-to-day activities
• The fiscal advisor has been with us for the past six months and is actively working with us on making
• That is an accurate statement: RCOE has been actively engaged with the district for some time now.
• People paying restitution and their families are liable for immoderate sums that trigger a cascade of

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.