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HI
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- Senator Yhara. No. No. reservation. Senator Yhara. No. No. Senator<00:34:49.119>
Deort. - Senator Deort. Senator Deort. Now<00:34:51.440>
is <00:34:51.679>excused. - Senator I vote aye. Senator W is excused. Three members present. Recommendations adopted.
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs briefly met and adjourned after noting that GM 574, a nomination on its agenda, had been withdrawn, leaving the committee with no business to consider.
A separate joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs then took up HCR 192, a resolution to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Nation of Hawaii, and CARES, said the measure would allow Hawaiians to have a seat at the table, learn from Native nations with gaming experience, and make informed decisions about whether and how gaming should be approached. Some supporters emphasized that the working group was about research and self-determination, not immediate legalization, and suggested the state should focus on broader economic development options as well.
Opponents, including the Honolulu prosecuting attorney and several community members and faith leaders, warned that gambling would increase addiction, crime, family breakdown, debt, and exploitation of low-income and vulnerable residents. They argued that online sports betting and other forms of gaming would be especially harmful, with some citing examples from other states and concerns about problem gambling, domestic violence, and illegal activity. Committee members questioned witnesses about the purpose of the working group and whether it could provide enough data to make an informed decision, while supporters and opponents alike acknowledged the need for Hawaiians to be involved in any future discussion. No vote or final action on HCR 192 was taken in the portion provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Chang: I. Senator Sanur: I. Senator W is excused. The recommendation is adopted.
- Senator Chang I.<00:01:06.560>
Senator <00:01:06.799>Sanur <00:01:07.760>I. - Senator Sanur I. Senator W is I. Senator Sanur I.
- Senator Gabbert is excused. Senator Chang: I. Senator Sanur: I. Senator W: excused.
- Senator Chang: aye. Senator Sanventura: aye. Senator Wise is excused.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met in a room change and first considered two judicial confirmations. It recommended consent for Governor’s Message 767, confirming Kanoi A.D. Jackson as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit (Hawaii County) for a 10-year term, and the motion was adopted with members voting aye and some members excused. The committee then recommended consent for Judicial Communication 28, confirming Sonia H. Toma as district family court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County) for a 6-year term. The chair noted prior concerns about the nominee, but said staff reviewed court records and found nothing problematic; the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously among those present.
After a brief recess, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 55, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study the effectiveness of existing laws on domestic violence, temporary restraining orders, protective orders, and harassment by stalking in preventing continued abuse and harassment. Testimony was generally supportive. The Office of the Public Defender asked to be included on the working group and requested representation from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence also supported including public defenders and said the effort needs funding to be effective. Other testimony emphasized survivor experiences, privacy concerns, and the need for broader research and protections for injured parties.
The chair recommended passing HCR 55 with amendments to include the public defender and a representative from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, to allow the judiciary authority to add other participants, and to make additional text changes including removing redundant language. The committee voted to adopt the amended recommendation, and the resolution passed with members voting aye and some excused.
HI
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- Senator Morwaukee, excused. Senator Favilla, excused. The measure passes. Okay.
- I senator Favilla excused Sure.
- I senator Favilla excused.<00:02:28.239>
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Summary:
The Committee on Government Operations met on April 15, 2025, and took up only one measure, HCR 59. The resolution requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to study the feasibility of limiting project and construction management costs on state construction projects to 10% of total project cost. Vice Chair Keith Regan, speaking for DAGS, said the department stood on its written testimony in support of the resolution. Frank Schultz also testified in support.
After a brief recess while waiting for quorum, the committee returned for decision-making. The chair noted that the issue is also being discussed in a bill and said adopting the resolution would help keep the matter in focus. No objections were raised, and the committee voted to adopt HCR 59 as is. Senators Morwaki and Favilla were excused from the vote.
The measure passed, and the hearing was concluded.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/16/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
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clerk, Senate counterpart, the Senate clerk, Senate counterpart, the Senate clerk, and<00:21:- , the Senate clerk bills to the Senate, the Senate clerk signs<00:22:22.480>
for <00:22:22.559> - So I I don't when a bill goes over to the Senate um the Senate dockets everything that the Senate does
- Senator Re. you again. Any questions? Senator Re.
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Senator Senator Reen has moved. Senator Senator Reen has moved.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/16/2025)
Health and Human Services
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- Senator Avar, thank you.
- Thank you, Senator Aar. So, you Yes. Thank you, Senator Aar.
- rules and that could be a whole new rule rules and that could be a whole new rule making<02:35:20.319
- Senator Avard moves consent. Second. Senator Apprentice seconds.
- And Senator Avar will pick it up. it up. And Senator Avar will pick it up.
NH
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- No, Senator.
- No, Senator. So that lenders interest. No, Senator.
- by Senator Fenton to pass, seconded by Senator Murphy.
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by <01:21:57.040>Senator Senator Fenton, seconded by Senator Senator Fenton, seconded - No, the rule was it used to be you rule.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Awana. Here. Senator Chang. Here. Senator DeCoite. Here. Senator DeCorte. Here.
- Senator Dela Cruz. Here. Senator Elefante. Here. Senator Fevella. Here. Senator Fukunaga. Here.
- Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto. Here. Senator Ihara. Present. Senator Inouye. Present.
- Senator Kanuha. Here. Senator Keohokalole. Here. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Here.
- Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Here. Senator McKelvey. Aye. Senator Moriwaki. Aye.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR BERMAN. SENATOR BOYD. SENATOR BRADLEY. SENATOR BURGESS. SENATOR BRODEUR. SENATOR DAVIS.
- SENATOR DICEGLIE. SENATOR GAETZ. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR HOOPER.
- SENATOR INGOGLIA. SENATOR MARTIN. SENATOR OSGOOD. SENATOR PIZZO. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. SENATOR ROUSON.
- SENATOR TRUENOW YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Senator Truenow: MEMBERS, WE JUST TRYING TO STRENGTHEN THE RULES
- SENATORS I WOULD ASK FOR YOUR FAVORABLE SUPPORT TODAY. >> Chair Passidomo: CINDY, PLEASE CALL THE RULE
VT
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Barfoot here. Senator Carling here. Senator Coleman here. Senator Elliott here.
- Senator Hatcher here. Senator Hovie here. Senator Jones here. Senator Hovie here.
- Senator Jones here. Senator Kitchens here. Senator Livingston here. Senator Price here.
- Senator Roberts here. Senator Singleton here. Senator Smitherman here. Senator Wagner here.
- Senator Smitherman here. Senator Wagner here. Senator Williams here. Senator Shell Knight here.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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- Senator Butler. Aye. Senator Cornley. Aye. Senator Chestine. Aye. Senator Coleman. Abstain.
- Senator Figures. Senator Gavan. Aye. Senator Hatcher. Aye. Senator Hovy. Aye. Senator Hatcher. Aye.
- Senator Hovy. Aye. Senator Kelly. Aye. Senator Nelson. Aye. Senator Roberts. Aye. Senator Sessions.
- Go ahead, Senator.
- Senator Chastain for favorable. Senator Weaver second.
AL
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- Senator Allen, Senator Carley, Senator Figures, Senator Gan here, Senator Hatcher, Senator Jones here
- , Senator Price here, Senator Sessions, Senator Shelnut, Senator Singleton here.
- Senator Shelnut, Senator Singleton here, Senator Smitherman here, Senator Stuts, Senator Williams here
- Senator Allen, aye. Senator Carley, aye. Senator Figures, aye. Senator Gain, aye.
- Senator Hatcher, aye. Senator Jones, aye. Senator Price, aye. Senator Sessions, aye.
TX
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- Senator King? Here. Senator Sparks? Here. Senator Alvarado? Senator Johnson? Here.
- Senator Alvarado? Senator Johnson? Aye. Senator Schwertner? Aye. Senator Sparks? Aye. Senator King?
- Senator Alvarado? Senator Johnson? Senator Schwertner? Aye. Senator King? Aye. Senator Sparks? Aye.
- Senator Alvarado? Senator Johnson? Senator Schwertner? Aye. Senator Sparks? Aye. Senator King? Aye.
- Senator Alvarado? Senator Johnson? Aye. Senator Schwertner? Aye. Senator Sparks? Aye. Senator King?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Decoy excused. Senator Rhodess. Senator Awa was excused. Chair, you have three in favor.
- Senator Fuko I. Senator Hashimoto. Hi. Senator Favlla. I. Adopted. Thank you.
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Senator Decoy excused. Senator Rhodess. Senator Decoy excused. - Senator Rhodess. Senator Awa<00:26:43.279>
was <00:26:43.520>excused. - Senator Fuko I. Senator Hashimoto. Hi. Senator Fuko I. Senator Hashimoto. Hi.
Summary:
The joint AEN-HRE hearing focused on HCR 130, HD1, which urges increased and sustained funding for the island invasive species committees and the Hawaii Ant Lab within the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent and noted that ISC funding flows through the Hawaii Invasive Species Council budget item via DLNR, while also describing ongoing collaboration with DLNR and efforts to support ant control work. Testifiers from CAPS, the University of Hawaii, the Oahu Invasive Species Committee, and CARES all supported the resolution, emphasizing that invasive species work is underfunded, that the island committees and Hawaii Ant Lab do critical control, research, outreach, and eradication work, and that sustained resources are needed to plan effectively and respond to priority pests such as little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frog.
A lengthy exchange followed over whether the resolution was meaningful, since it would be urging the state to fund work the Legislature itself controls. Several members argued that a resolution alone has no legal effect and that funding should come through bills and appropriations instead. In response, the Department of Agriculture said its top biosecurity needs are personnel and chemicals, and noted it is building up its plant quarantine and plant pest control divisions with prior funding and HB 427. Oahu Invasive Species Committee representatives said they rely heavily on Hawaii Invasive Species Council grants, have limited soft funding, and need more stable resources; they also pointed to annual reports and prior testimony as documentation of their work.
After a brief recess, the chairs announced they would pass the resolution with amendments to make it more relevant. The amendments changed the title and text to urge the counties, Congress, and other relevant agencies—not the state alone—to provide increased and sustained funding, and added language urging all of those bodies to seek federal grants. The AEN committee then voted to pass HCR 130, HD1, as amended, and the HRE committee also voted to pass it with amendments. The motion was adopted in both committees.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR BERMAN. SENATOR BRODEUR. SENATOR BURTON. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL.
- SENATOR BURTON. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ.
- SENATOR BERMAN. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ.
- SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. SENATOR ROUSON.
- SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. SENATOR ROUSON. SENATOR DAVIS.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
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- . >> SENATOR ARRINGTON.>> HERE >> SENATOR AVILA. SENATOR BERNARD.
- SENATOR BERNARD. SENATOR COLLINS. SENATOR GRALL. SENATOR INGOGLIA. SENATOR LEEK. SENATOR MARTIN.
- SENATOR BERNARD. SENATOR COLLINS. SENATOR GRALL. SENATOR INGOGLIA. SENATOR LEEK. SENATOR MARTIN.
- SENATOR AVILA. SENATOR BERNARD. SENATOR COLLINS. SENATOR GRALL. SENATOR INGOGLIA. SENATOR LEEK.
- SENATOR MARTIN. SENATOR MCCLAIN. SENATOR SHARIEF. SENATOR SMITH. SENATOR TRUENOW. SENATOR WRIGHT.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Burgess, you're Senator Calatayud here.
- Senator Davis, senator leak their Senator Smith. Senator Trumbull, a quorum is present.
- Senator Burgess Senator Calatayud. Yes, Senator Davis enter leak. Yes, senator Smith. Yes.
- Senator Burgess. Yes, Senator Calatayud Senator Davis, senator leak.
- Joel Rodman, Senator Burgess Senator Calatayud Senator Davis out senator leak Senator Smith.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 15th, 2025
NH
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- The Senate rules on committee hearings are in vote, so we're not repeating and doing all those other
- Uh the Senate rules<00:06:34.479>
on <00:06:34.720>committee <00:06:35.319>hearings< - Questions from the senators. Senator Waters: Thanks, Mr. Chairman.
- Questions from the senators. Senator Waters: Thanks, Mr. Chairman.
- your rules because it says those rules your rules because it says those rules continue<01:27:47.679
NH
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- Senator Murphy, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator Murphy, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Good morning, Senator Inis... Good morning, Senator Innis and the rest of Senate Commerce.
- question, Senator. Good. All right. question, Senator. Good. All right.
- My name is Lily Senate Commerce.
- Thank you, Senator.