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• And if you don't do that, you don't file with the Department of Employment Security.
• above, I think it's in the mid-140s, is how Social Security applies that.
• <00:39:00.359> applies 140s um is how Social Security applies 140s um is how Social Security
• You lose an arm, it's so many weeks.
• You lose an arm, it's so many weeks.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Social Security increase to directly fund an annual equivalent increase in the base rate while keeping
• Stacy grabbed my arm and encouraged me to take a step back.
• We propose repurposing existing facilities to create secure community-based residential care models,
• and security for our individuals as well.
• Because I can't secure enough staff to make sure those individuals are cared for safely.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We have Steve Pucket, who is the sergeant of arms upstairs.
• We have Sher Vesto, who is the Senate sergeant of arms.
• We all look forward to working with you as we move forward. sergeant of sergeant of arms arms arms upstairs
• /c><00:07:11.720> um<00:07:11.840> sergeant<00:07:12.240> of<00:07:12.400> arms

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now we know that making sure that lives are stable and secure is HIV and AIDS prevention, and we're just
• <00:54:12.280> and<00:54:12.440> maintaining<00:54:13.000> stable in securing
• and maintaining stable in securing and maintaining stable housing<00:54:14.040> in<00:54:14.240
• Network Clare housing um uh Open Arms Network Clare housing um uh Open Arms Minnesota<01:03:03.039
• compliance reviews and it security compliance reviews and it security audits<01:47:17.199> that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If there was an arm of HCDA, so to speak, that had that as a primary mission, where we can just go in
• If there was an arm of HCDA, so to speak, that had that as a primary mission, where we can just go in
• If there was an arm of HCDA, so to speak, that had that as a primary mission, where we can just go in
• If there was an arm of HCDA, so to speak, that had that as a primary mission, where we can just go in
• So, Chair, what it sounds like you're asking is whether or not, when you say an arm of HCDA, it almost

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and arts-related measures. HB 307 on special member plates drew written support from Protect Ohana, and HB 531 on a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center specialty plate received strong support from the Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, both emphasizing cancer research, patient care, outreach, and public awareness. HB 706 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1231 would expand red light photo enforcement; both drew support from transportation and safety advocates, while the Judiciary raised concerns about citation volume, staffing, manual processing, and the need for consultation and a phased rollout. The committee also discussed HB 54, which increases penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses; the Attorney General’s office supported the enforcement rationale and fingerprinting language, while the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it adds harsh penalties and jail time despite broader efforts to reduce excessive punishment. For the camera-enforcement bills, the Department of Transportation said the red-light and speed-camera programs would be expanded gradually, with existing intersections converted first and additional locations added over time, and noted that the system would require about $2 million and significant automation for the Judiciary. The Judiciary repeatedly asked for more time, public input on camera locations, and effective dates that would allow staffing and system changes. On HB 1166, which funds the automated speed enforcement program, DOT proposed technical amendments to make the citations non-moving violations and to align the statute with the red-light program; the Judiciary again said it had no position on the policy but needed time and consultation to absorb the workload. HB 235, a North Shore red-light imaging bill, drew similar Judiciary concerns and support from a testifier who said enforcement would improve compliance and reduce crashes. The committee also heard HB 1159 on commercial harbor evacuations, with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency supporting the bill as a way to give harbor masters enforceable authority to order vessels out during emergencies. The discussion focused on whether the measure would affect all commercial harbor users, including smaller fishing vessels, and whether it would conflict with Coast Guard authority; the bill’s proponents said it would let the state enforce orders already issued by the captain of the port and protect cargo lanes during crises. Finally, HB 17 on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority was described by HCDA as a housekeeping and structural bill that would update its purposes, allow it to assist other agencies, and replace multiple county boards with a single program reporting to the 17-member board. DHHL supported the bill because of potential transit and infrastructure benefits for Kapolei and nearby homestead developments, and committee members discussed future financing tools such as improvement districts, TIF, and other mechanisms to fund infrastructure early in the development process.

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• The State Patrol and House security staff are present to ensure everyone's safety.
• Unlike many of my brothers and sisters in arms, I was provided with the opportunity to use psilocybin
• Unlike many of my brothers and sisters in arms, I was provided with the opportunity to use psilocybin

Bills: HF3454, HF3917, HF2906, HF3832, HF3769

Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use

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• Marisol shared with her children, armed with a .38 revolver and a bag of bullets.
• It's a means to secure. here's someone's appearance in court. If they're not here legally.
• of the Second Amendment in regards... ...in regards to whether illegal aliens had the right to bear arms

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• Okay, I see that here, but... ...It says they made a reasonable and active effort to secure work for
• I've just never seen it where a prosecutorial team did not have the full arm of the law to do pretty
• much what... ...arm of the law to do pretty much what they want to do in the courtroom, even to the judges

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And then I think we should go arm in arm to the chief executive.
• And then I think we should go arm in arm to the chief executive.
• And then I think we should go arm in arm to the chief executive.
• And then I think we should go arm in arm to the chief executive.
• And then I think we should go arm in arm to the chief executive.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a proposed Senate Rule 15-9 prohibiting campaign contributions in Senate-controlled areas of the Capitol, prompted by concerns about lobbyists and others distributing checks to legislators while legislation is pending. The chair read a leadership statement condemning campaign contributions during session when donors’ interests are under consideration, saying such conduct creates at least the appearance of impropriety and undermines public trust. The initial draft would bar soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in Senate-controlled spaces such as the chamber, gallery, floor, corridors, lounge, lobby areas, and committee rooms. Senator Barlo raised concerns about defining the Senate’s authority and the scope of the prohibited areas, asking whether the rule would apply year-round, during interim meetings, or to online donations received while in the building. Other members responded that the Senate could only regulate areas under its control and that the rule should focus on the Capitol building itself, where fundraising should not occur. The chair noted that many other states have similar restrictions, and members discussed whether the rule should also cover campaign contributions during legislative session, not just inside the building. Senators Guru, Rothfus, and Biteman generally supported a stronger rule aimed at preventing vote buying and preserving the integrity of the institution, while acknowledging the need to refine language for enforcement and scope. The committee reviewed examples from Alaska and Wyoming’s constitutional bribery language, and staff and members proposed revised wording that would prohibit any person from knowingly soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in the state capital complex at any time, and separately prohibit senators from knowingly soliciting or knowingly accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. The discussion ended with no final vote taken, and members indicated they would continue working on the language with staff.

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• The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces. Present. Ranking Member Boykin? Billington? Yes.
• The name of our committee, Veterans and Armed Forces Committee, changed last year.
• And when Speaker Patterson took over, he changed the name to Veterans and Armed Forces.
• And when Speaker Patterson took over, he changed the name to Veterans and Armed Forces, which really
• Take care of the veteran community and take care of our veterans and armed forces.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• He reiterated that teachers and other arms of the state should not step in and take control again and
• 18 or becomes a member of the armed 18 or becomes a member of the armed services<01:33:38.199>
• Well, the first reason that's usually given is that it's not secure enough.
• This CACR will do nothing to reduce transparency or security.
• HHS and insurance companies to secure HHS and insurance companies to secure vaccines<04:14:24.119

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play. The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173. The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.

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• reasons they want you to have insurance reasons they want you to have insurance they want you to have security
• at these they want you to have security at these they want you to have security at these parties and
• I I hate to admit it but represent arm I I hate to admit it but represent arm I I hate to admit it but
• they have insurance for the events and they have insurance for the events and they have to have security
• at the events they have to have security at the events they have to have security at the events they

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• They are investing in safe and secure entrances.
• They're not secure enough for a deadly weapon.
• You don't need to secure store it at that point.
• have the resources to hire a security have the resources to hire a security guard?
• , weapon in a vehicle that's not secured, weapon in a vehicle that's not secured, right,<01:24:14.960

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• We um security in the Capitol building.
• We um security in the Capitol patroller.
• We um security in the Capitol building.<01:26:24.639> I<01:26:24.880> mean,<01:26:25.040
• straight from publicly funded employee paychecks to private labor organizations and their political arms
• , organizations and their political arms, organizations and their political arms, all<01:38:59.840

Bills: HB0083, HB0102, HB0178

Keywords: subpoena, legislative authority, penalty, compliance, law enforcement, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, public employment, labor organization, dues withdrawal, collective bargaining, public funding, 916, all

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• Additionally, a safe and secure building allows library staff to focus on improving operations and what
• Additionally, a safe and secure<00:53:18.240> building<00:53:18.640> allows<00:53:18.960
• to secure building allows library staff to focus<00:53:20.160> on<00:53:20.319> improving<
• A high school student can prepare for a college entrance exam or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
• <01:19:20.320> services entrance exam or the armed services entrance exam or the armed services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As people working in the health field are well aware, there's very great barriers to securing clinical
• Um, postgraduation, midwives face challenges in securing employment.
• them to practice in hospitals, clinics, birth centers, and in the home, it is not always easy to secure
• They would not be eligible for this if they can't secure, um, if they go into private practice or they
• officers, does that person really armed officers, does that person really feel<01:16:20.640> like

Bills: SB2936, SB2850, SB2851, SB2521

Keywords: accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.

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• 43.920> service Minnesota and is a research and service Minnesota and is a research and service arm
• c> school<00:53:45.359> of<00:53:45.520> Earth<00:53:45.920> environmental arm
• of the school of Earth environmental arm of the school of Earth environmental Sciences<00:53:47.559>
• expanded student services compliance activities<01:33:57.320> Information<01:33:57.960> Security
• activities Information Security activities Information Security Administrative<01:33:59.119>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• DIR's Network Security Operations Center, a secure location that houses the state's network. network
• DIR's Office of the Chief Information Security Officer has successfully established three regional security
• And, on top of being more secure and easier to secure, I'm hearing that we could pay and potentially
• , a big matter of national security.
• So it's a matter of national security.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I’m pleased today to present AB 549, a measure that will ensure that safety and security are prioritized
• So it's not only a matter of proving the proof of purchase, but also security.
• And what Alex said, too, is also... ...the proof of purchase, but also security, and what Alex said,
• These days with the technology, with AI, I mean, you should be able to get a good secure system that
• These days with the technology, with AI, I mean, you should be able to get a good secure system that

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• I arrived with two children, two bags, two black eyes, and a sprained arm and a busted knee.
• I arrived with two children, two bags, two black eyes, and a sprained arm and a busted knee.
• In 2025, CIPC, Senator Duraso, Assembly of Robanza, and 140 of our coalition partners secured a Senator
• Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.
• A small investment can really help the most vulnerable Californians secure the resources they need to

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy budget and policy discussion on child care, child welfare, and related early education issues, beginning with child care funding and slot utilization. Department of Social Services officials outlined the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 child care budget, including $6.8 billion for child care programs, an $11.5 million Prop. 64-funded disaster repair mini-grant program for licensed facilities affected by 2025 disasters, and projected reductions tied to federal CCDF formula changes and lower Prop. 64 revenues. DSS said the reductions could mean about 4,176 CCTR slots, but emphasized they were assessing how to absorb the cuts without disrupting children currently in care. The LAO supported aligning funding to lower revenues and asked for more detail on the disaster grant program. Senators pressed the department on why so many slots remain uncontracted or unfilled, why unspent funds revert to the General Fund, and whether more flexibility could move dollars from contracts to vouchers; DSS said delays are largely due to infrastructure, licensing, staffing, and enrollment ramp-up, and that it is working on readiness reviews, technical assistance, and possible reallocation of relinquished slots. The committee also discussed Emergency Child Care Bridge reallocations among counties and confirmed that no currently enrolled children would be disenrolled under the proposed slot reductions. A second panel focused on the state’s broader commitment to expand child care and reform reimbursement rates. DSS said California has nearly doubled child care funding in five years and increased monthly children served from about 294,100 in 2019-20 to more than 366,700 currently, while also advancing the single rate structure process through the alternative methodology and a joint labor-management committee report. Stanislaus County Office of Education described local shortages, especially for infant and toddler care, and argued that rate disparities between programs make it harder to sustain mixed delivery systems. Parent Voices California testified that the current system is confusing, unstable, and inequitable, with one speaker describing repeated paperwork burdens, waiting lists, and periods of homelessness while trying to maintain child care. The California Budget and Policy Center argued that only 16% of eligible children were enrolled in 2024, that Universal TK has drawn major resources into school-based care, and that providers remain paid far below the cost of care; it urged more revenue, faster rate reform, and expansion across the mixed delivery system. The LAO estimated that aligning CCTR adjustment factors for three-year-olds and children with disabilities with CSPP would cost $88 million to $131 million ongoing. Senators and staff also discussed the need for deadlines on automation and implementation of the single rate structure, with DSS and CDE noting that policy decisions, system changes, and collective bargaining issues are still being worked through. The committee then reviewed several child care trailer bill proposals. DSS proposed applying the 2026-27 COLA as an increase to cost-of-care-plus payments rather than as a traditional COLA, with $87.8 million General Fund initially proposed; DSS later acknowledged it had omitted CalWORKs Child Care and the Emergency Child Care Bridge from the calculation and said the amount would be revised upward. The LAO recommended making the COLA treatment uniform across child care and state preschool programs. DSS also proposed replacing the market rate survey with the federally approved alternative methodology survey on a triennial schedule, limiting temporary absences for licensed family child care homes to 20% of care hours in a month, defining excessive unexplained absences as more than 30 days in a 12-month period, and aligning family fee collection so contractors collect the fee without reducing the voucher value. The department said these changes are intended to bring state law into compliance with federal requirements and to better reflect current practice. Finally, the committee discussed the Early Childhood Policy Council, including a reappropriation of previously unused funds and a new reporting requirement under AB 563; members questioned staffing needs and whether existing contractor support could absorb the work, while DSS said the funds are used for stipends, facilitation, translation, and contract oversight and may still be needed as participation patterns change.