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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-WTL-EDT-EIG, WTL-AEN Public Hearings 03-19-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Dela. Thank you. Thank you, Senator Dela.
- Senator Chang is excused. Senator McKelvey is excused. Senator DeCoite is excused.
- Senator DeCoite I. Senator Rhoads I. Senator Wakai, Chair has five in favor. It's adopted.
- Senator McKelvey Chang is excused. Senator McKelvey is<01:10:28.920>
excused. - <01:10:46.080>
Senator DeCoite I. Senator Rhoads I. Senator DeCoite I. Senator Rhoads I.
Summary:
The joint committees met on March 19, 2025, to hear HB 966 HD2, which would create statewide standards for agricultural tourism in counties that adopt ag-tourism ordinances. The bill would require registration with county planning departments, require ag-tourism to remain tied to an active farming operation, and end the activity when the agricultural use stops except in limited circumstances. Testimony from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kualoa Ranch, and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was generally supportive of the bill’s intent, with several witnesses emphasizing that agritourism can help farm viability, food security, and public education about agriculture.
The Hawaii Farm Bureau and several other testifiers supported agritourism but urged strong guardrails, minimal statewide standards, and deference to county home rule. They said agriculture should remain the primary activity, warned against adding burdens to farmers and ranchers, and suggested better enforcement and agricultural expertise within county planning departments. Phil Weber and others argued for objective standards, such as minimum revenue or work-performed thresholds, annual reporting, and clearer compliance tools, and cautioned that the bill’s termination exemption could be too broad if not tightened.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill should apply to Department of Agriculture lands, especially ag park lands, and to DLNR lands. Department of Agriculture staff explained that ag park lands currently do not allow agritourism, while non-ag park lands under Act 90 allow limited related activity tied to farm production, with revenue limits and other conditions. Members and witnesses debated how to define and measure agritourism, how to enforce county rules, and whether to exempt ag park parcels or otherwise clarify that existing DOA rules would control. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the chair requested follow-up language from DOA to address possible exemptions and clarify the bill’s application.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Kucha, aye. The recommendations are adopted. Thank you.
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Kucha, aye. The recommendations are adopted. Thank you.
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Kucha, aye. The recommendations are adopted. Thank you.
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Kucha, aye. The recommendations are adopted. Thank you.
- That concludes your business. chair vot I Senator Hashimoto hi Senator chair vot I Senator Hashimoto
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/20/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh, first bill on the agenda, Senate File 1025, Senator Abeler.
- Senator Boldon, you have Senate File 2346.
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file Senator KES you have Senate file Senator KES you have Senate file 1547< - Senator Kunes okay um so we have Senate Senator Kunes okay um so we have Senate file file file 1548
- Senator abler and Senator just thanks to Senator abler and Senator Balden<01:45:41.520>
for <01
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- That's Senator Hauschild's bill, Senate File 2530.
- senator but Senator Ha to the amendment. senator but Senator Ha to the amendment.
- And according to Rule 12.1, I just want to note that Senator Lane has been with us since the get-go of
- According to Rule 12.1, I just want to note that Senator Lane has been with us since the get-go of this
- to Senator Anne Johnson and Senator to Senator Anne Johnson and Senator Weber.<00:59:49.839>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One item on the agenda today, and that is Senator Marty's Senate File 2386, which makes some changes
- Senator The amendment is a is adopted.
- Thank you, Senator Marty. Member questions and discussion. Senator Limmer. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Thank you, Senator Marty. Member questions and discussion. Senator Limmer. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Senator Liur. Senator Liur. Thank<00:08:09.919>
you, <00:08:10.160>Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/20/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, thank you, Senator Senator Dames.
- Chair, Senator Latz, Senator W. Mr.
- Senator Duckworth, yes. Senator Frentz, yes. Senator Green, no. Senator How?, nay.
- Senator Latz, no. Senator Rasmusson, no. Senator Rest, yes. Senator Wicklund, yes. yes.
- Senator<01:42:09.600>
Duckworth, Senator Duckworth, Senator Duckworth, Senator<01:42:12.000>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- You all heard Senator Ports' bill.
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that of obsolete rules and um some rules that of obsolete rules and um some - Chair and Senator Duckworth.
- Senator Duckworth. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Senator Duckworth. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Uh, Senator Utki. So, they have Chair. Uh, Senator Utki.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican and DFL Media Availability 032025 Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] So today, uh, Senate Republicans were prepared to expel former Senator Justin Eichorn.
- I have not been able to speak with Senator Eichorn or former Senator Eichorn.
- Uh, this is about Senator Eichorn today.
- Uh, you know, today was about Senator Eichorn and making sure that we were taking care of the Senate
- IOR by that nature Senator Iicorn, Mr.
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Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] The Senate will come to order. Senator Murphy. Good morning, Mr. President.
- I impose a call of the Senate. The Senate is now under call.
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wesland <00:10:54.360>Senator chairs thank you Senator wesland Senator - > moves<00:12:09.160>
that you Senator Port Senator Port moves that you Senator Port Senator
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Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill before us is Senate<00:00:45.520>
File Senate File Senate File 2129. 2129. 2129 - Senator uh Seabberger. Thank adopted. Senator uh Seabberger.
- Senator Weber.
- Senator um Senator questions this time?
- uh Senator Duskowski. uh Senator Duskowski.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Awa here. Senator Chang excused. Senator Dit here. Senator Deort excused.
- Senator Dela Cruz here. Senator Elefante here. Senator Fevella here. Senator Fukunaga.
- Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto. Senator Ihara excused. Senator Inouye present. Senator Kanuha.
- Senator Keohokalole. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey.
- Senator Elefante. Senator Richards, excused. Senator San Senator Richards, excused.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rouson you, Senator Berman, you're Senator Broder here.
- Senator Garcia, Senator Grall, you're Senator Harrell here.
- Senator Martin, you're Senator MacLEAN Senator Pizzo Senator Polsky Senator Shiri's Senator Smith, Senator
- Senator Deciglie senator, fun. Senator Garcia, Senator Grall. Yes, senator Harrell.
- Senator Burgess, Senator Collins, Senator Deciglie senator find Senator Garcia Senator Grall Senator
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/20/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The first item on the agenda is Senate File 856. Senate File 856. Senator Gustafson.
- Senator<00:01:30.479>
Gustoson. Senator Gustoson. Senator Gustoson. - > Senator Senator Escowski or Senator McQuade.
- Senator Gustin moves that Senate File 856 as amended is recommended to pass and re-refer to the rules
- Senate File 856 as amended is recommended to pass and re-refer to the rules committee. they could seek
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Transcript Highlights:
- Uh Senator Marty, Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator. thoughts. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.
- Um Senate file uh 2235 much Senator Man.
- Yeah, Senator. information to have. Yeah, Senator.
- Yes, Senator Dorn. Just a anybody else? Yes, Senator Dorn.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Berel... roord no Senator Langan no Senator mccon roord no Senator Langan no Senator mccon yes
- Senator Berel: no. Senator Long: yes. Senator Perkins: no. Senator Long: yes. Senator Perkins: no.
- Senator ?Mcon: Yes. Senator Waters: No. Senator ?Apprentice: No. Senator Gray: Yes. Senator ?
- Senator Ward: Yes. Senator ?Rardy: Yes. Senator Fenton: No. Senator ?Mcu: Yes. Senator Avard: Yes.
- Senator Sullivan: Yes. Senator ?Berzel: Yes. Senator Long: No. Senator Perkins Kwoka: No. Senator ?
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2025-03-20 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2025-03-20 - 12:00PM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- OIP fur further Clarity on what rules OIP fur further Clarity on what rules they<00:06:51.360>
- Senator, yeah.
- Senator Mori votes. Senator San Mur votes. Senator Fidel is excused. Measure passes.
- Senator Mori I Senator San Mur I Senator<00:45:47.119>
Fidel <00:45:47.440>is <00:45:47.640- Senator, the measure passes.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 412 HD1, which would expand the definition of lobbying to include certain communications with high-level officials about procurement decisions and create presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. The State Ethics Commission and State Procurement Office supported the measure, saying it would improve transparency and align Hawaii with other states, while the Hawaii Primary Care Association opposed it over concerns that employers and others could be swept in too broadly. No public testimony or questions led to any action on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then took up House Bill 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes and clarify the Office of Information Practices’ rulemaking authority. OIP and the Public First Law Center supported the bill, arguing it would create uniform standards and that concerns could be handled through rules. The University of Hawaiʻi system, DBEDT, DHS, DLNR, and others raised concerns about the breadth of the terms “research” and “researcher,” privacy, confidential information, and possible misuse; Hawaiian Electric also warned about access to sensitive infrastructure information. Members questioned whether the bill was premature and whether definitions should be narrowed in statute, and OIP said it would consider working with agencies and the University on clearer definitions.
House Bill 792 HD1, relating to the Office of the Legislative Analyst, drew no testimony beyond a late written support from the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the committee moved on without discussion. The committee then heard House Bill 1424, which would restrict transfers between appropriated funds for positions and operating expenses. Budget and Finance explained that current practice allows transfers from payroll to other current expenses when there are savings, but legislative appropriations for specific purposes must still be spent for that purpose. Several agencies expressed opposition or concerns, saying the bill could reduce flexibility, especially in response to federal funding changes or vacant positions, though members emphasized transparency and accountability. Budget and Finance suggested a reporting approach instead, and the committee discussed quarterly reporting as a possible alternative.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 1153 HD1, which concerns funding adjustments for state programs and capital improvement projects and establishes a protocol fund. Budget and Finance, DAGS, and the State Procurement Office supported the measure, while the General Contractors Association and several construction-related groups opposed section two, arguing it would undo recent procurement protest-bond safeguards adopted in Act 162. The hearing then moved on toward House Bill 1297, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was fully discussed.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HOU-LBT, HOU DEFER, WTL-HOU, HOU, HOU Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Aino. Hi. Senator Kuha. Hi. Senator Fevella. I.
- Senator excused. Senator Moriwaki excused. Senator Fevella, aye. Chair...
- senator excused. Senator Mory excused. senator excused. Senator Mory excused.
- Senator Kuha is Senator Aino. Hi.
- Senator Kenuha is Senator Aino. Hi.
Summary:
The committees heard several housing-related bills and resolutions. HB 1298 HD3 would create a government employee housing revolving fund and a government employee 99-year leasehold rent-to-own program; testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, labor groups, and the Maui Chamber, with the Tax Foundation and Budget and Finance raising concerns about the revolving fund. The committees recommended passage with non-substantive amendments for clarity and consistency, and the motion was adopted. HB 741 H2, which would exempt certain affordable housing projects financed by a certified nonprofit CDFI from prevailing wage requirements, drew support from housing advocates and opposition from several construction unions; the chairs said they were concerned about the labor objections and deferred the measure, with the labor committee agreeing to defer it as well.
The housing committee then took up HB 417 HD1, which creates a housing efficiency and innovation subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund and allows HHFDC to transfer funds between the subaccount and the main fund without legislative approval. Testimony was largely supportive. The chair described a series of amendments, including changing the funding-efficiency standard, adding perpetual affordability language, allowing any land tenure type, broadening eligible financing tools, adding priority criteria for mixed-income projects and government-employee projects, and inserting blank appropriations tied to a requested $75 million per year and a $75 million subaccount appropriation for the HCDA 99-year leasehold project. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.
HB 422 HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and move remaining balances to the school facilities special fund, drew broad support from housing and taxpayer groups and opposition from the Department of Education and some individuals. The School Facilities Authority and DOE argued the current system had not produced enough usable land or school sites and suggested narrowing the exemption to government housing projects’ construction costs instead of repealing the fee entirely. Members pressed DOE and SFA on how much land had actually been obtained and whether the fee had been effective; the discussion highlighted concerns about unused balances, school overcrowding, and the role of the Land Use Commission and county zoning in securing school sites. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion shown. The committee also heard STR 60/SR 45, urging HHFDC to develop a plan to meet housing demand, and STR 77/SR 60, addressing continued eligibility for housing credits for certain projects after repeal of Act 31; both sets of resolutions had HHFDC support, with DHHL supporting STR 77/SR 60 and Johnny May Perry opposing both.