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• These include, in clause one, an equal opportunity for both parties to present evidence and witnesses
• </c><00:02:58.519><c> one</c> process and these include in Clause one process and these include in Clause
• </c><00:04:28.639><c> four</c> grievance process CLA Clause four grievance process CLA Clause four prohibits
• We had adopted our 2024 regulations at the college; we had to quickly reverse course.
• We had adopted our 2024 regulations at the college; we had to quickly reverse course.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• And so that's why I'm here today to try to reverse this for my county and for counties across the state
• Supreme Court said that was a burden on interstate commerce and violated the Commerce Clause.
• Wayfair decision, which allowed them to, even though we have the Commerce Clause still in effect, the
• Well, that was the bill that we're talking about trying to get reversed today.
• Well, that was the bill that we're talking about trying to get reversed today.

Committee: House Rules - Legislative

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• year, and if the Supreme Court finds that there was not due process, all of those cases would be reversed
• year, and if the Supreme Court finds that there was not due process, all of those cases would be reversed
• year, and if the Supreme Court finds that there was not due process, all of those cases would be reversed
• ><00:31:39.120><c> cases</c><00:31:39.440><c> would</c><00:31:39.600><c> be</c><00:31:39.720><c> reversed
• </c><00:31:40.159><c> and</c> of those cases would be reversed and of those cases would be reversed and

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several transportation and public safety measures on March 28, 2025. SB 1195 would prohibit parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, direct parking fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund, and remove the need for signs or curb markings in some cases. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Ulupono Initiative supported the bill, emphasizing improved visibility, pedestrian safety, and funding for school-route improvements; written testimony included both support and one opposition. No vote was taken during the hearing segment provided. The committee also heard SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit chief, which would set term-based appointment provisions for the airport division’s fire chief. DOT supported the measure, saying it would give the director flexibility to select leadership and adapt to changing needs, while a member asked about current removal procedures for underperforming employees. The bill was presented as a management and leadership measure, with no action taken in the excerpt. SB 1216, addressing noisy mufflers and safety inspection requirements, drew DOT support in principle but concern that existing rules already cover inspection standards and that enforcement after inspection remains difficult; DOT also described a planned noise-detection camera pilot on Oʻahu. Testimony included support from neighborhood and advocacy groups and opposition from three individuals. For SB 30, which would require helmets for moped riders under 21, DOT and HPD supported the bill, citing crash data and injury prevention; testimony was evenly split overall, with six in support and six in opposition. SB 344 would require helmets for skateboard users under 18; DOT supported it, and a DOT witness explained current helmet rules for other devices such as e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. SB 1095, increasing decal size limits for special number plates, drew DOT concerns that larger decals could interfere with plate readability and automated enforcement. SB 1522 would make proof of filing required vehicle-transfer notice forms a complete defense to actions arising from the vehicle’s later use or abandonment; the Judiciary said it had no position on the bill’s merits but objected to language requiring new court forms and raised access and legal-advice concerns, while Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services supported the measure. The committee then heard SB 597, extending the deadline for the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office to issue written review decisions. The Attorney General and DOT supported the extension, citing limited toxicology capacity and shipping delays for testing, and several law enforcement and public health entities also supported it. In contrast, the ADLRO hearing officer testified with serious concerns about due process, warning that eliminating or delaying the review process could create constitutional problems, disproportionately burden people without attorneys, and jeopardize thousands of cases. Finally, SB 1285 proposed a tiered revocation system for DUI arrests; ADLRO strongly opposed it on due process grounds, while DOT supported it as a safety measure and the Hawaii Public Health Institute commented that evidence is lacking for standalone mandatory revocation and suggested stronger impaired-driving standards instead. The committee had not yet taken final action in the portion provided.

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• </c><00:51:06.960><c> Remaining</c> clause 9 of rule 20. Remaining clause 9 of rule 20.
• Pursuant to clause 8 fiveminute votes.
• Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished<01:29:30.400><c>
• My hope is that there would be some way to reverse it.
• </c> that there would be some way to reverse that there would be some way to reverse it.<02:35:43.680

Bills: HB8884 , HCR89

Keywords: Iran, war powers, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military force, Congressional authorization, declaration of war, AUMF, foreign policy, national security, self-defense, U.S. Armed Forces, Middle East, executive war powers, troop withdrawal, intelligence sharing, counterintelligence, diplomatic facilities, regional security, anti-war resolution

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• </c> the appropriation clause. the appropriation clause. in<02:32:21.760><c> the</c><02:32:22.040><c>
• It also protects federal interests through a reversion clause and places the costs of surveys and environmental
• It also protects federal interests through a reversion clause and places the costs of surveys and environmental
• :10.400><c> clause</c><05:02:10.718><c> and</c><05:02:10.958><c> places</c> through a reversion clause
• and places through a reversion clause and places the<05:02:11.680><c> costs</c><05:02:11.920><c> of<

Bills: HR249 , HCR30 , HB2215 , HB2492 , HR952 , HR618 , HR531 , HB1829 , HB1550 , HR677 , HR1001 , HR167 , HR331 , HB1612 , HB1682 , HR364 , HR353

Keywords: Greece, Greek Independence Day, War of Greek Independence, philhellene, Greek-American, Hellenic, foreign affairs, bipartisan resolution, NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, energy security, defense cooperation, Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, 3+1 partnership, Israel, Cyprus, Alexandroupolis, human rights, democracy

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• Pursuant to clause 1 of Rule 1, the journal stands approved.
• Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair<05:03:11.920><c> will
• </c><05:03:22.400><c> The</c><05:03:22.638><c> house</c> under clause six of rule 20.
• The house under clause six of rule 20.
• </c> executive orders and also by reversing executive orders and also by reversing previous<06:20:53.520

Bills: HR519 , HR538 , HR530 , HR537

Keywords: Minnesota lawmakers, political violence, domestic terrorism, assassination attempt, state legislators, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, Mark Hortman, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, public safety, law enforcement response, civil discourse, democracy, gun violence, elected officials, House resolution, condemnation, bipartisan unity

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• The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.
• There's an emergency clause on this proposal, which I don't understand is necessary.
• The court reversed the conviction of the defendant who voted in both Washington and Oregon in November
• The appellate court reversed that based on, I use the Brady Bunch example, Prosecuted them.
• The appellate court reversed that based on, I use the Brady Bunch example of exact words and basically

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings and testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 6137 would expand Washington sports wagering by allowing wagers placed over the internet to be accepted at any tribal gaming facility, not just the same tribe’s facility, and would allow wagering on collegiate events involving Washington institutions while continuing to prohibit bets on individual Washington athletes’ performance. Washington State University opposed the bill over concerns about harassment, point shaving, and broader gambling harms, while the University of Washington supported the individual prop-bet ban but urged caution. An Emerald Queen Casinos representative supported the bill, saying it would move existing illegal wagering into a regulated system with safeguards. The committee also heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, which would require regular consultation with tribes on voting access and authorize a secure electronic ballot return portal for military, overseas, Native American, and disability voters. The Secretary of State’s office supported the bill’s tribal outreach and said it was more comfortable with the revised portal language, but several election-security witnesses opposed the portal sections, arguing internet ballot return is too risky and lacks adequate standards. King County Elections supported the portal as a more secure option than current email and fax methods, and said it would improve access while preserving paper trails and security checks. Substitute Senate Bill 6034 would codify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency. The office and a tribal health liaison testified in support, saying codification would stabilize government-to-government relations with tribes and ensure continuity beyond executive preference. Substitute Senate Bill 6081 would restrict public disclosure of sex designation information in certain licensing and vital records; supporters said it would protect transgender people from doxing, harassment, and violence, while opponents argued it would make official records less accurate. Staff also briefed Senate Bill 5863 on Lakeland Village records, Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 reestablishing the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health, and Senate Bill 5892 on voter data protections. The committee adopted amendments to SB 5863 and SB 5892, rejected some other amendments, and reported SB 5863, SCR 8406, and SB 5892 out of committee with due pass recommendations.

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• I don't think that's covered by the grandfather clause as it's drafted.
• Does this cover the reverse<00:13:05.279><c> situation</c><00:13:05.839><c> where</c><00:13:06.240><c
• > somebody</c><00:13:07.440><c> uh</c><00:13:07.920><c> is</c> reverse situation where somebody uh is
• </c> that's covered by the grandfather clause that's covered by the grandfather clause as<00:13:34.160
• </c> being somewhat effective in reversing being somewhat effective in reversing the<01:03:04.400><c>

Bills: SF0071 , SF0088 , SF0056

Committee: House Judiciary

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• :47.400><c> a</c> So, I think if we put in some kind of a So, I think if we put in some kind of a clause
• 55:49.040><c> we</c><01:55:49.240><c> would</c><01:55:49.400><c> be</c><01:55:49.520><c> okay</c> clause
• that says that, we would be okay clause that says that, we would be okay with<01:55:49.920><c> that.
• that says the rule &gt;&gt; And you add a clause that says the rule making<02:23:01.440><c> clause</
• </c> I cannot reverse that. I'm sorry. I cannot reverse that. I'm sorry.

Summary: The meeting began as a Committee of Conference on House Bill 194, but the discussion quickly centered on whether to remove an attached bill, 504, because of concerns about a possible fee or tax and a House rule issue. Members debated the procedural posture of the bill, whether the House version had been non-concurred, and whether the conference committee could still resolve the issue by adopting the House amendment or reconsidering the non-concur. The exchange became tense, with one side warning that failing to pass the measure could jeopardize a linked rural health transformation grant worth about $20 million. The committee ultimately recessed without resolving the 194/504 dispute and planned to return the next day. The committee then opened conference on House Bill 609, which dealt with use-of-force/self-defense language and restraint/seclusion authority in health care settings. On the self-defense portion, House members argued strongly for restoring vehicle language, saying people should be able to defend themselves in a car the same way they can in a home, especially in carjacking or assault situations where no weapon is displayed. Senate members expressed concern about expanding deadly-force protections too broadly and suggested narrowing the language to focus on imminent harm to the person, not property, while also questioning where the provision should be placed in statute. The second major topic in HB 609 was who may order restraint or seclusion in clinical settings. House members argued that physicians are not always immediately available, especially in hospitals and emergency settings, and that APRNs and physician associates should be able to act in crises if properly trained and credentialed. Senate members raised concerns about scope of practice and asked whether the language implied patient consent was required; the Senate side explained that consent language was intended to address capacity and informed decision-making, not to require voluntary consent to restraint. The discussion ended with the sides still apart, though the Senate floated a compromise allowing physician associates to order restraint when no doctor is physically on the premises, while not yet extending that authority to APRNs. The committee took a short break to continue negotiations on the firearm/self-defense piece.

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• The House just made some technical corrections and reversed an unintended consequence of we accidentally
• The amendments from the House reversed that, asking for concurrence.
• Strike everything after the enacting clause. The Secretary will read.
• Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following. That's fine.

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• The House just made some technical corrections and reversed an unintended consequence of accidentally
• The amendments from the House reversed that, asking for concurrence.
• The Secretary will read: Strike everything after the enacting clause.
• The Secretary will read: Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following.

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial activities, approval of the previous day’s journal, and adoption of Senate Resolution 8689 recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Senators spoke in strong support of the resolution, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, self-advocacy, family caregivers, and the principle of “nothing about us without us.” The resolution was adopted, and all members’ names were added as sponsors. The chamber also welcomed student visitors and later recognized individuals with developmental disabilities and caregivers in the gallery. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments. Charles G. Knutzen was confirmed to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board by a 48-0 vote. Noah Scartvet was confirmed to the Gambling Commission by a 43-5 vote, and Kelly K. Foucai was confirmed to the Spokane Colleges Board of Trustees by a 48-0 vote. The Senate also considered and confirmed additional appointments while excusing several members from attendance during parts of the day. The chamber spent much of the meeting concurring in House amendments and passing a series of bills. Among the measures approved were bills dealing with clean energy exemptions for certain backup fossil fuel use, police data and body camera/ALPR distinctions, housing and rental assistance flexibility, creation of a cabinet-level Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs with Senate confirmation, school district interfund transfers under financial oversight, civic engagement and voting services, wildfire-resistant home-hardening materials, and technical corrections to prior tax and revenue legislation. Most of these bills passed with clear majorities, though some drew recorded opposition, including Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035 and Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6113. The Senate also adopted a striking amendment and passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program. Supporters said the negotiated proposal would improve fiscal transparency and help fund statewide tourism promotion, while opponents raised concerns about the assessment structure. The bill passed after concurrence in the House amendments and final passage by a 43-5 vote. The Senate then returned to the fourth order of business and stood at ease for lunch and caucus.

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• The other change that we're requesting is to remove the reversion clause on the bill.
• Representative, I've noticed that in several bills, there's this clause to remove the reversion of funds

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• Pursuant to clause one of Rule I, the Journal stands approved.
• Pursuant to clause and nays are ordered.
• So it's clearly within the purview of the Commerce Clause.
• So it's clearly within the purview of the Commerce Clause.
• My legislation would reverse California's radical electric vehicle mandate.

Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88

Keywords: EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification

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• I would also say you have instances in the past where we have seen what happens when the reverse happens
• I fought hard and did get the Biden administration to work with India and reverse that tariff on apples
• Would you protect or change the language surrounding the clauses in the trade agreement to workers as
• The clauses in the trade agreement to workers as it's currently drafted?
• What can we do to reverse this behavior?

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

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• So I urge the administration to reverse course. Mr.
• Pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, the journal stands approved.
• With that, I must reverse course now.
• <02:37:39.200><c> this</c> administration first reversed this administration first reversed this policy
• Pursuant to clause B of are ordered. Pursuant to clause B of rule<03:01:01.359><c> 20.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• Pursuant to clause one of rule one, the journal stands approved.
• Pursuant to clause one of rule thereof.
• in uh in reversing the arms control<02:12:10.079><c> race.
• </c> improve our nation's health and reverse improve our nation's health and reverse the<02:44:52.720
• Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the unfinished<07:08:56.718><c>

Bills: HB8823 , HB4541 , HB8790 , HB3029 , HB5578 , HB1722 , HB6330 , HB4123 , HB2069 , HB7283 , HR1118 , HB8205 , HB6238 , HB3491 , HB1493 , HB2001 , HB3747 , HB5160 , HB4348 , HB2821 , HB2715 , HB1703

Keywords: FECA, Federal Employees' Compensation Act, workers' compensation, Department of Labor, medical provider fraud, provider accountability, payment suspension, fraud conviction, health care fraud, federal health care benefit program, state health program, workers compensation medical benefits, program integrity, provider sanctions, injured federal employees, geothermal, next-generation geothermal, enhanced geothermal systems, closed-loop geothermal, supercritical geothermal

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• The amendment adds an additional enactment clause requiring that, upon the reconstitution of the new
• Okay, so I think I actually need to do this in reverse order.
• budget but is being negotiated in another section of the budget, we are going to add a reenactment clause
• Do I have a motion to add a reenactment clause?
• motion is made and properly seconded to add the amendment to Senate Bill 20, which is a reenactment clause

Committee: House Education

Transcript Highlights:

• He actually worked with us a few years back to try to remedy this and get it reversed.
• And so he actually worked with us a few years back to try to remedy this and get this reversed.
• the East Coast that it's a—it's just like we cannot pass a law that directly violates the Commerce Clause
• Additionally, the grandfather clause being proposed in this bill is currently being challenged by other
• hurts more American companies in the future that might not even exist yet, but with the grandfather clause

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• It reversed its course It reversed its course and passed House Bill 11-1293, a bill that I co-sponsored
• And now the majority wants to reverse that decision.
• I think we all know what happened when the rulings were reversed on the... ...the rulings were reversed
• The commission whose rulings were reversed in the U.S.
• Reversed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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• , and for a substantial portion of those who pursue them in adolescence, regret and the need for reversal
• The act of providing the procedure to a minor triggers responsibility for follow-up reversal costs.
• No consent form, arbitration clause, or contract can shift this burden away from the provider when we're
• At our first button, completely reversible with no harmful effects.
• Meltzer's responsibility to pay for it or to pay to reverse it.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.