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• My county being one of the two.
• My county being one of the two.
• And I think um we have more two.
• We need to get in line with the oath. We need to get in line with the oath of office.
• That's why we use those two words. That's why we use those two words.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I was there with my own two ears.
• I actually have two questions.
• Oh, I have two tabs. One of them...
• Two minutes. Thank you, Chair.
• I believe it's line 64 of the original text of the bill and line 77 of the amendment that says a state

Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.

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• entire state so hpia developed has two entire state so hpia developed has two products<00:13:02.560
• So if you look at those two lines that it was right next to each other, that really kind of drives the
• <00:37:15.839> right<00:37:16.079> next those two lines that it was right next those
• two lines that it was right next to<00:37:16.480> each<00:37:16.599> other<00:37:17.119
• the carriers that are writing this line the carriers that are writing this line of<00:58:15.119>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Um, on page two, you've got line 2.15.
• Um, on page two, you've got line 2.15.
• Um, on page two, you've got line 2.15.
• Um, on page two, you've got line 2.15.
• Um, on page two, you've got line 2.15.

Bills: HF3919, HF1335, HF3864, HF3916, HF3728

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety

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• It is Wednesday, March 19th, just after 9:00 a.m., and we have only two bills on our agenda, so we will
• 7, and also on page three, line 3, to just clarify that the bill doesn't apply to redevelopment for
• 7, and also on page three, line 3, to just clarify that the bill doesn't apply to redevelopment for
• 7, and also on page three, line 3, to just clarify that the bill doesn't apply to redevelopment for
• Chapter 205, part two, and then tech amendments as necessary.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee met on March 19 for a brief public hearing on two bills. SB 79 SD1, relating to historic preservation reviews, drew support from HHFDC, DLNR/SHIPY, and NAOP Hawaiʻi, with NAOP recommending a technical amendment to ensure applications submitted to the department are complete and accurate. No opposition or questions were raised during the hearing. The committee also heard SB 170 SD2 HD1, relating to the expeditious redevelopment and development of affordable rental housing. Testimony was generally supportive, including from HHFDC, Hal Māhu, Pacific Commercial Realty, KCOM Corporation, the Green Party of Hawaiʻi, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, and several individuals, with one person testifying in opposition. Supporters emphasized the need to speed affordable housing redevelopment, especially for Lahaina fire victims, displaced residents, workers, and people experiencing homelessness. A KCOM representative described proposed technical amendments to avoid special-law concerns and to clarify that a permit in process with the county should be sufficient if an emergency proclamation expires before completion. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 79 SD1 with amendments and to pass SB 170 SD2 HD1 with substantial amendments. For SB 170, the chair described amendments to incorporate Pacific Commercial Realty’s proposed changes, clarify application-completeness requirements, exclude shoreline- and erosion-impacted parcels, remove references to flooding and tsunami, clarify an exemption from HRS 343 for certain permanently affordable multifamily projects in the SMA on historic properties, and move the bill’s provisions into statute. Representatives Cochran, Kagawa, and Peric were excused on the vote. The hearing then adjourned.

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• It does two things. It does two things.
• that is lines 4.31 messed up, but that is lines 4.31 through<00:30:39.440> lines<00:30:39.720
• through lines 5.2. through lines 5.2. Chair<00:30:41.320> Scott.
• and lines 4.31 through lines 5.2. and lines 4.31 through lines 5.2.
• First, two questions.

Bills: HF1234, HF3528, HF3672, HF3679, HF3680, HF1944

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone

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• <00:08:16.319> different supplemented it with uh two different supplemented it with uh two
• So, we will two-year time frame.
• And based on those the two details.
• Um, but the blue line is harvest by vertical bow and the green line is harvest by crossbow.
• So, uh we still have two about one hour. So, uh we still have two more<00:32:03.279> agenda.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So on line 1.2, strike the border. On line 1.3, strike city. On line 1.8, strike border city.
• Strike line 4.6. On line 4.7, strike everything before 4.8, delete the new language.
• So on line statewide.
• Strike line city.
• On line 4.7, strike everything 4.6.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• nice crossover and also align um two nice crossover and also align um two lines<06:13:24.718>
• Representative Bon then thanked the chair and asked a question about page two, first line.
• Representative Bon said they were not exactly sure about the language on page two, first line, and asked
• um on the taking my question on page two um on the first<06:22:18.440> line<06:22:19.320>
• There are some costs that were spoken to earlier that were regarding line one on page two—services that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

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• difference when you upgrade the lines difference when you upgrade the lines and<00:26:58.560>
• <00:35:46.840> motions these two bills uh so I have two motions these two bills uh so I have
• This is the second of the two bills. This is the second of the two bills.
• Two<01:21:24.840> days<01:21:25.120> later Two days later Two days later a<01:21:26.800
• two years ago. two years ago.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But to balance all that, I think we really need to look line item by line item at what's been reviewed
• But to balance all that, I think, you know, we really need to look line item by line item at what's been
• All right, you have two items left. All right, we have two items left.
• And I will end with just two quotes here.
• And I will end with just two quotes here.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• are 27 others that join my two counties.
• I'm focusing on page 17 and 18, lines 14 to 433.
• So when I, and that's from point G on line 429.
• So when I, and that's from point G on line 429.
• And this bill confuses the two.

Summary: The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments. Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71. The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.

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• Line 476, ‘raising ensuring funding for core services.’
• I'm focusing on page 17 and 18, lines 14 to 433.
• Remove lines 209 through 310 and insert an amendment.
• Between lines 450 and 451 in certain amendment.
• This bill confuses the two.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• then class C felony for the other two then class C felony for the other two offenses<00:12:19.639
• Our guys take two weeks to review an application. For commercial, they take two months.
• The residential code review was six months, but we brought it down to two weeks and two months, so we
• I just wanted to uplift two things.
• I would like to adopt the following changes: on page five, lines four to nine, we've got two terms, federal

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

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• I noticed that there are two testifiers, Mr.
• three members comma and no more than two three members comma and no more than two members<00:03:
• three members comma and no more than two three members comma and no more than two members<00:04:
• <00:09:52.640> to only need two to only need two to pack<00:09:55.160> thank<00:09:
• <00:35:04.480> years the million dollars we have two years the million dollars we have two

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• I'll be writing future the new BRT line that's going to go down Lake Street.
• Including possibly one between the two downtowns.
• <00:13:06.399> there's fiscal note um and on page two there's fiscal note um and on page two
• 2, line 31, we change an to or, and then on page 3, line 23, we go from or to and, and why.
• It seems like I don't see that big of a problem at line 2, 31.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And moving on to two. I've got one, two, three, four, five, and six. All on hold. Mr.
• Item number two, hold.
• I've got one, two, three, four, two.
• Item two. Senator Pearl, Senator Lang. On item number two, further discussion.
• Item<00:38:51.760> two.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Out of Elections and Government Affairs, two favorable, two on its merits.
• favorable, two on its merits.
• So that's two of the three positions.
• Under line 126, Section 36, which is good.
• Bottom line.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Members, on page 3, line 12...
• This raises two primary concerns.
• I just was looking at the amendment, and I think in that second line under A, that two should be taken
• But the law we passed a few years ago said 10% over two years, so we're back to the 10% over two years
• No 10%, no two-year limit, right? Correct. Good.

Bills: HR171, HCR49, HB632, HB1084, SB310, SB351, SB399

Keywords: HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations

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• Next scenario: auto accident, mother dies, along with the unborn child, two separate claims, two lawsuits
• Number two, at line 70 through 72, the protective carve-out for the abortion industry must be removed
• So you were saying that line 70 to...”
• We're at two minutes. Can I see one last thing?
• We're at two minutes. Can I see one last thing?

Summary: The committee heard and voted on a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, and civil justice bills. Among the measures reported favorably were SB 984, which adds aggravating factors for capital sentencing when a murder occurs during religious, school, or public government gatherings; SB 1140, creating a Hillsborough County pilot program to address substance abuse among offenders on probation; SB 1180, expanding child pornography laws to cover lewd altered or filtered images and solicitation; SB 10, providing compensation to Sidney Holmes for a wrongful conviction; SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and training for missing children with autism; SB 1054, increasing penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; SB 1072, establishing an expedited DNA testing grant program; and SB 240, the Haven Act, which aligns domestic and dating violence protections and creates a feasibility study for a discreet emergency contact system for victims. Several bills were amended before passage, including funding for the Spectrum Alert program and technical changes to the DNA, juvenile justice, and other proposals. Members also advanced SB 494, creating a statewide FDLE animal abuse database and increasing sentencing consequences for aggravated animal cruelty, with strong support from animal welfare groups and county officials. SB 1422 was reported favorably to strengthen penalties for unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure and for weaponized drones, though members raised concerns about the bill’s “reasonable force” language. SB 1268 updated FDLE statutes and increased reimbursement for retired police dogs. SB 1252 was amended into a feasibility study for a statewide pawn data database, and SB 1386 increased penalties for assaults and batteries on utility workers, drawing support from utility and industry groups. The committee also approved SB 1084 on sexual cyber harassment, which criminalizes dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, and SB 1654, which revises sexual offender and predator registration rules, including online reporting for certain in-state travel residences. SB 1650 expanded the vexatious litigant law, and SB 1652 created a public records exemption for stricken non-criminal court filings. Finally, SB 1284, expanding Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child, drew extensive testimony both for and against; supporters called it a life-affirming measure, while opponents warned it could increase litigation, affect abortion-related care, and discourage physicians from practicing in Florida. The bill was heard with multiple public comments, but the transcript excerpt does not show a final vote on SB 1284.