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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, it creates a sentence structure that equates technical, status-based, and non-violent firearm
- We like to have them have a life and a structure in which works for them and their families first and
- We like to have them have a life and a structure in which works for them and their families first and
- It proposes a fair gradient<01:33:01.600>
penalty <01:33:02.080>structure <01:33:02.719> that <01:33:02.960>is gradient penalty structure that is gradient penalty structure that
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 433, which would restrict the carrying of “bladed weapons” and related items. The Office of the Public Defender, Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, Knife Rights, and many individual testifiers opposed the bill, arguing it is overbroad, vague, and likely unconstitutional. Common concerns were that the term “bladed weapon” could sweep in ordinary tools such as pocketknives, Leathermans, multi-tools, fishing and camping gear, and items used by farmers, ranchers, hunters, divers, and martial arts practitioners. Several speakers also warned that the bill could burden lawful self-defense and create an affirmative-defense scheme that shifts costs and proof burdens onto defendants.
Supporters and opponents alike focused on the need for a clearer definition, with HPD saying a narrower definition would help distinguish ordinary tools from dangerous weapons used in assaults. Opponents repeatedly urged the committee to defer or kill the measure, citing pending and related court cases and the risk of new constitutional challenges. Some testifiers tied the bill to Native Hawaiian gathering rights and subsistence practices, saying it would interfere with hunting, fishing, and food gathering, while others argued it would do little to deter criminals and instead penalize law-abiding residents and visitors.
After finishing testimony on SB 433, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 2575 relating to firearms. The transcript shows the start of that item with the Office of the Public Defender and other agencies being called, but no substantive testimony or action on SB 2575 is included before the excerpt ends. No votes or final committee actions are reflected in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/22/2025)
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Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance.
Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island.
Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/04/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- An LLC or the type of entity is formed for legal reasons, for business and tax structures.
- An LLC or the type of entity is formed for legal reasons, for business and tax structures.
- An LLC or the type of entity is formed for legal reasons, for business and tax structures.
- An LLC or the type of entity is formed for legal reasons, for business and tax structures.
- An LLC or the type of entity is formed for legal reasons, for business and tax structures.
NH
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- If the process of getting built structures for months or years, if the planning board sends the project
- If the process of getting built structures for months or years, if the planning board sends the project
- If the process of getting built structures for months or years, if the planning board sends the project
- If the process of getting built structures for months or years, if the planning board sends the project
- If the process of getting built structures for months or years, if the planning board sends the project
HI
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- The city of Grand Rapids is a city manager structure, and so the city manager has complete control over
- structured to support so how do you get structured to support so how do you get students<02:53:14.560
- So the way that the separate psychiatry residency is structured is we actually pay Queens to use their
- is we actually pay Queens to structured is we actually pay Queens to use<02:58:58.479>
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Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure.
House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt.
The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2026)
Health and Human Services
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- So they're not really connected, other than to say that HCA in its newly publicly traded structure, when
- and and some deals the debt structure and and some deals are<00:16:08.959>
bad, <00:16:09.680> - <01:50:54.639>
for <01:50:54.800>to opportunity is structured for to opportunity is - structured for to approximately<01:50:55.679>
75th <01:50:56.320>percentile. - Taken together, this structure is specifically and comprehensively designed to meet IRS intermediate
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/12/25
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- The bridge itself is a double-deck structure, with a lower deck for vehicles and light rail trains and
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double-deck The bridge itself is a double-deck The bridge itself is a double-deck structure - with a lower deck for vehicles structure with a lower deck for vehicles and<00:02:01.040>
light <00:05:01.680>integrity <00:05:02.320>of to ensure the structural integrity of to - Senator Dibble and I just briefly talked in a roundabout, overarching structure and ideas.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- operative line is at the end: not less than 20,000 contiguous acres and containing no residential structures
- Again, not less than 20,000 contiguous acres, and containing no residential structures.
Keywords:
liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement
Summary:
The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, and reported several measures favorably. Senate Bill 466 by Sen. Seabaugh was approved without objection; it bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED-related projects on at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. House Bill 986 by Rep. Kerner was also reported favorably; it requires child support payments in cases where a parent is convicted of vehicular homicide, with the stated purpose of helping children who lose a parent in such cases.
The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Sen. Morris. Senate Bill 123 would require the governor to certify a legislative removal of certain judges for cause; an amendment changed the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and the committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the measure favorably after a roll-call vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting an amendment clarifying that capital cases are excluded, the committee heard opposition from the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group, which argued that jury-trial waiver should remain a defendant’s right. The bill was reported favorably on a 5-1 vote.
The committee also reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts, with support testimony from the Louisiana Bankers Association emphasizing rural access and modernization of notary services. Finally, House Bill 1098 by Chairman McFarland, a narrowly tailored limitation of liability for FAA-licensed aerospace entities, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 375 by Rep. Freeman was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development May 5th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
WY
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- Specifically, these fee structures are based on either the impact of a user to the system or how much
- Specifically, these fee structures are based on either the impact of a user to the system or how much
- So under the city's structure, fee rates are based upon the following.
- are based upon the structure, fee rates are based upon the following. following. following.
- Um, our current rate structure exists with residential at $570 per month, and then commercial at $570
NH
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- <01:35:09.840>
and system, why eliminate this structure and system, why eliminate this structure - with new introduced governance structure with new introduced governance structures<02:09:31.760>
- structure? structure?
- structure works. structure works. >> Representative<02:16:17.199>
Elmy. - Something in the business structure changes, and you end up paying more.
NH
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- It provides clarity for law enforcement structure, regulation, and protection for communities facing
- It provides clarity for law enforcement structure, regulation, and protection for communities facing
- It provides clarity for law enforcement structure, regulation, and protection for communities facing
- This legislation<01:14:38.320>
structure <01:14:38.800>defining legislation structure defining - legislation structure defining prohibited<01:14:39.760>
products <01:14:40.080>clearly,
NH
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- corporate and business tax structure. corporate and business tax structure.
- So federally it's not structured so that only small or mid-size businesses can take it.
- It's structured so that businesses that don't have a lot of capex, capital expenditures, can take it.
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so <00:36:36.320>that it's not that it's structured so that it's not - It's structured so that take it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- And it's a unique structure, as the testimony here has gone over.
- here has structure a as the testimony here has gone<02:40:10.000>
over. - One of the developments and structures.
- It gives us<03:29:22.000>
some <03:29:22.479>structure. - It gives us something us some structure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/23/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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that think that taxation structure that think that taxation structure that - In this case, what we have in front of us is a very complex taxation structure for this industry.
- We have a very complex taxation structure for this industry.
- And so, understanding that there is a sort of tax structure discussion that could also be had, which,
- type of organization and and structure type of organization and and structure and<02:17:15.040><
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a great opportunity with the garages, barns, and existing structures.
- My only comment with respect to the structure of this current bill is that, at least in the language,
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that's a commercially zoned structure that's a commercially zoned structure - , the value of the structure.
- You're not changing the structure. Basically, just letting people sleep there.
Summary:
The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns.
Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency.
A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/08/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- sell umratom in a regulatory structure sell umratom in a regulatory structure you<01:26:55.600><
- Looking to put a regulatory structure on it.
- But it wouldn't have in it the regulatory structure.
- No, in fact, it regulatory structure.
- It was more of a cleanup to structure.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jun 23rd, 2026
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not opposed to bid preferences when structured correctly.
- collective bargaining process, which restricts our ability to access any kind of bid preference under the structure
- It creates the structure necessary to make existing investments work better together and helps ensure
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
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- students, grades 9 through 12, who participate in our career pathway programs, which culminate in structured
- Though these proposals differ in rate, structure, and stated intent, I don't know.
- H. 3263 and S. 2017 would adopt structures with tax rates ranging from 5% to 15% based on total advertising
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts.
The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers.
The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.
LA
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- reduce domestic violence, prevent escalation of serious injury, increase victim safety, provide structured
- Increase victim safety, provide structured, long-term offender accountability, and deliver coordinated
- frustration and heartbreak, knowing that our communities needed, yet lacked, the resources, support, and structure