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• and<01:17:03.440> promote pilot program to preserve and promote pilot program to preserve
• I guess one question is, because they indicated a pilot program, we may not need a pilot program since
• ...because they indicated a pilot program, we may not need a pilot program since we do have programs
• /c><01:24:10.960> would execute a pilot program so I uh would execute a pilot program so I uh
• /c><01:25:18.000> right bank program or is pilot the right bank program or is pilot the right

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Agriculture and Food Systems and Tourism hearing focused on HB 189 and HB 966, both dealing with agricultural tourism. HB 189 would require counties to adopt ordinances governing review and permitting of agricultural tourism as secondary uses on working farms, require the principal agricultural use to pre-exist any tourism-related permit, and limit ag tourism to land where productive agriculture is occurring. HB 966 would create statewide uniform standards for agricultural tourism, require county registration of activities, require ag tourism to coexist with agricultural activity on a farming operation, and end the tourism use when agricultural activity ceases. Testimony on HB 189 was mixed. The Department of Agriculture and Kualoa Ranch opposed the bill, arguing that the proposed restrictions and income-based limits could burden bona fide farms and ranches, reduce flexibility for counties, and harm food production, jobs, and diversification efforts. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism supports its food sales and community market and warned the bill could cost more than 350 jobs. The Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council also opposed the measure for similar reasons. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the bill with suggested amendments, including clearer language around agricultural dedication. The Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau supported the intent of the bill but urged caution, saying ag tourism should remain tied to actual agricultural production and that counties need flexibility to address abuses without imposing overly rigid standards. Members discussed how to define a bona fide agricultural operation and whether property tax agricultural dedication could serve as a clearer qualifier. They also raised concerns about how counties would enforce revenue thresholds or separate accounting for tourism and farm income, and whether state law should better target clearly non-agricultural uses such as gondolas or other abusive developments. The Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau said counties already have authority to regulate ag tourism through ordinances, but that any new standards should avoid unintended burdens on true farmers and ranchers. HB 966 was then introduced, and initial testimony again reflected support for the bill’s intent from some agricultural groups and opposition or caution from others. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism can help educate visitors and support agriculture, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported county flexibility, and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau reiterated concerns about the bill’s income comparison provisions and the need to distinguish legitimate agricultural tourism from misuse. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• UW Law has both a summer stipend program for public service work and an LRAP program.
• The program remained a pilot program for about 12 years until 2019, when it was made permanent, with
• Blake program.
• Our last component of our program is our social services program.
• The last component of our program is our social services program.

Summary: The work session began with a discussion of expanding opportunities in the legal profession, especially in response to shortages of lawyers in rural Washington and in public service roles. Washington State Bar Executive Director Tara Nevitt described a slowly growing but aging attorney population, noted that younger attorneys have declined, and outlined efforts such as supervised practice pathways to bar admission, reduced admission-by-motion experience requirements, expanded law clerk capacity, rural job fairs and grants, and a pilot program allowing innovative legal service delivery models. Members asked about bar passage score changes, loan repayment assistance, and the former Limited License Legal Technician program; Nevitt said the bar is monitoring other states and remains in dialogue with the court about paraprofessional licensing. Law school representatives from UW, Seattle University, and Gonzaga emphasized public service pipelines, financial barriers, and rural legal deserts, citing LRAPs, scholarships, stipends, clinics, and hybrid or regional programs designed to recruit and retain students in Washington. Seattle U highlighted its FlexJD and hybrid hub partnerships in underserved areas, while Gonzaga and UW reported substantial shares of graduates entering public service, though most still cluster in urban regions. The committee also heard from the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Office of Public Defense, both of which described severe recruitment and retention problems in rural counties, with vacancies, low applicant pools, and the need for higher salaries, housing help, internships, and loan support. The Office of Public Defense said its internship and fellowship program, created by SB 5780, has already placed interns in rural counties and produced some commitments to return after graduation. The Washington State Bar’s law clerk program was also presented as a pathway that helps people train locally and remain in their communities, including by supporting succession for aging solo practitioners. The committee then shifted to family law and guardianship issues. On Title 26 guardian ad litem practice, presenters from Northwest Justice Project and private family law practice said GALs can play an important role but that training, oversight, and consistency remain major concerns, especially in domestic violence cases. They described problems such as inadequate training, bias, inconsistent recommendations, high fees, and lack of accountability, and suggested stronger, standardized training, more use of mental health professionals for custody evaluations, and better oversight mechanisms. Members asked about county practices, including rotation systems for GAL appointments and whether King County’s family court assessors provide a useful model. The discussion then moved to minor guardianships under the Uniform Guardianship Act. A Superior Court judge said the 2021 changes increased the need for court visitors and appointed counsel, but courts are struggling to find qualified attorneys and visitors, especially in rural areas. A former commissioner said most of the bill under discussion was technical cleanup to align prior amendments, though it would add some fiscal burdens. Administrative Office of the Courts staff reported that the statewide reimbursement program for UGA implementation has repeatedly run out of money earlier each year, with minor guardianship costs making up most of the expense. The Office of Public Guardianship then described rapid growth in demand for adult guardianship and less restrictive alternatives, noting that referrals and caseloads have risen sharply, but that the office is constrained by a shortage of certified professional guardians and low compensation levels. Finally, the committee began an update on Blake implementation from the Office of Civil Legal Aid, which funds civil legal services related to the decision, before the transcript cut off.

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• At 19 years old, he pioneered the Kema Street Children and Youth Program in Cambodia, YMCA in Cambodia
• , and the Cambodia YMCA. ...and youth program in Cambodia, YMCA, supporting them to break the cycle of
• This has manifested itself in the development of the CCC's social equity program and the Social Equity
• program and the Social Equity Trust Fund to fund the legislator created in 2022 to grant, to provide
• businesses attempting to scale up and spread the immense costs of regulations. ...and social equity

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed students from the Frederick C. Murphy School in Weymouth, along with other guests introduced by members. The chamber then suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals on alcohol labeling for beers consumed on premises, parity in funding for regional vocational and traditional public schools, and legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The main floor business was House No. 4187, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, reported by Ways and Means as a substitute bill. Members speaking in support described it as a comprehensive overhaul of the Cannabis Control Commission and the state’s cannabis and hemp regulatory framework. The bill would reduce and restructure the CCC, expand options for cannabis businesses and social equity operators, raise license and ownership caps, remove the vertical integration requirement for medical marijuana, and create stronger rules for hemp and CBD products, including a ban on unregulated intoxicating hemp products and a new regulatory structure for allowable hemp beverages and CBD items. Several amendments were offered and adopted by roll call, including changes narrowing the hemp beverage ban from 11 ounces to 7.5 ounces, requiring out-of-state testing labs to be certified in good standing with the commission, and other technical revisions. After debate, the House passed H. 4187 to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 153-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed two sick leave bank bills, for Andrew Satara and Dana Johnson, and ordered House No. 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J. Wenaka, to a third reading. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• During Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, During Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, we are reminded that
• When we talk about equity, we're talking about fairness.
• Black Health Equity Advocacy Week is not just a moment of reflection. It is a call to action.
• The Jewish Caucus stands in strong solidarity recognizing Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.
• The program... ...responsibly in other parts of the state.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• program<02:08:46.240> area<02:08:46.600> that The The second pilot program area that
• kick off that pilot program and uh get kick off that pilot program and uh get that<02:09:41.320>
• <02:09:46.400> program So, both those two pilot program So, both those two pilot program landscapes
• <02:10:30.760> program to share more about the pilot program to share more about the pilot
• pilot programs, where we're what these pilot programs, where we're going<02:10:50.040> to<02:10

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• conducting a home-hardening pilot program only in six counties.
• conducting a home-hardening pilot program only in six counties.
• And it's conducting a home-hardening pilot program only in six counties, inclusive of Lake County, Siskiyou
• This bill also directs that any unspent pilot program funds remaining after July 1, 2029 would be returned
• Unspent pilot program funds remaining after July 1, 2029 would be returned to the state for redistribution

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to reduce human-wildlife conflict through proactive, nonlethal measures such as deterrents, reporting, and community education. The author and supporters argued the prior program was effective and needed again as wildlife incidents rise; opponents from the cattle and farm sectors said they support the concept but want amendments to make nonlethal measures more practical, especially for ranchers, and to protect compensation funds for direct livestock losses. Members discussed wolf and mountain lion conflicts, compensation, and the limits of nonlethal deterrence. The bill passed 2-0 on call to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large housing and development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA. Supporters said the bill keeps water planning tied to land-use planning and prevents “paper water” problems, while opponents from the building industry warned it could create duplicative review, legal uncertainty, and delays for housing. Members debated whether the bill is useful in cases where the city is also the water provider, and whether it could increase litigation risk. The bill passed 4-1 on call to Local Government. SB 1270 was then heard to expand the state wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot beyond the original six counties to include additional high-risk counties, with amendments to direct future funding and prioritize the highest-risk areas. Supporters said recent fires showed the need to broaden access and focus on cost-effective mitigation; members discussed whether the program should remain geographically limited or be expanded statewide, and the author said she was open to broader amendments. The bill passed 5-0 on call to Emergency Management. Finally, SB 895 was presented as a major state bond measure to support scientific research and create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research. Supporters emphasized California’s research economy and the need to offset federal funding cuts, while some members raised concerns about the bond’s size, taxpayer burden, and the politics of some sponsors. The discussion was ongoing when the transcript ended, with no final action shown for SB 895.

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• Phenomenal programs.
• These are good little programs. These are programs that I think do work.
• Phenomenal<02:05:20.800> programs, Phenomenal programs, Phenomenal programs, you<02:05:23.280>
• about individual programs? about individual programs?
• the<02:07:44.800> programs the programs, many of the programs the programs, many of the

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so you can see three of the efforts that we've really piloted and now put into the program over the
• From the dashboard to things I hadn't even heard about yet, this R&T pilot program where we're using
• That's our construction program. That's what we're building with the program. Okay.
• One of the other things we're doing, as the Secretary mentioned, is the pilot program with RMT.
• and the road program.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met for an information-only hearing with no votes or formal actions. DOTD Secretary Glenn LaD and Deputy Secretary Beau Black outlined the department’s transformation efforts, emphasizing faster project delivery, improved transparency, and use of technology. They reported major reductions in contractor payment processing time, from roughly 35 days to 15 days or less, and change-order approvals from about 40–45 days to around five days. They also described new tools such as inspection tablets, a project delivery dashboard, e-ticketing, a customer service portal, and a pilot using sensor technology on department vehicles to identify potholes and damaged assets. The department said it is reorganizing district staffing, replacing the old area engineer model with district points of contact for construction, maintenance, and operations, without increasing total staff. Members focused heavily on local maintenance concerns, including potholes, drainage, culverts, mowing, overgrown ditches, and utility-related delays. Several legislators asked how to get quicker responses on routine maintenance and how to distinguish state responsibility from local jurisdiction. DOTD said it would meet with district administrators to address specific problems and clarify jurisdiction, and that the new customer service portal should help track complaints electronically. Members also asked about contractor accountability, utility relocations, and public communication on long-running projects; DOTD said it is improving internal KPIs, coordinating more closely with district staff and public information officers, and considering broader public updates beyond the website. The department also reviewed highway planning and funding. Officials said the Highway Priority Program is being reworked into a more fiscally constrained, staged process that starts earlier in concept development and gives legislators and constituents more feedback before the annual road show. They said the department is using new IDIQ contracting authority to bring in outside help for bridge maintenance and other work, and that bridge maintenance backlogs remain significant. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 and 2.0 together cover 91 projects statewide totaling more than $534 million, with over 40 complete, and that LTIF 3.0 adds 39 projects and about $165 million. Combined with other funding sources, the department said its upcoming construction program will include 385 projects worth about $1.73 billion. Legislators generally praised the department’s progress but raised concerns about lingering local problems and the need for clearer communication. Questions were also asked about a barge strike on the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge, with DOTD saying divers and staff were inspecting the damage and that emergency repairs would likely be needed. After the DOTD update, the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, led by Archie Chesson, gave its own update on its first year, describing a small staff, heavy use of consultant and contractor pools, emergency procurement authority, and rapid delivery of rural bridge and roadway projects.

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• > expand<00:03:20.159> the This expansion pilot would expand the This expansion pilot would
• > leverage Fresh Bucks program would leverage Fresh Bucks program would leverage federal<00:03
• <00:04:17.280> helping implemented similar programs helping implemented similar programs helping
• is<00:05:08.639> amazing The Market Bucks program is amazing The Market Bucks program
• A Fresh Bucks program would be a wonderful addition to the Market Bucks program, which helps my family

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1534, authored by Representative Keeler, was heard and amended with the A1 amendment, which was adopted without objection. The bill would move the Healthy Eating Here at Home/Market Bucks program from the Department of Humanities to the Department of Health and expand the nutrition incentive program from farmers markets to grocery stores, with the goal of helping SNAP recipients afford fresh fruits and vegetables year-round and leveraging federal matching funds. Representative Keeler said the proposal would better align food insecurity work with health outcomes and support both local consumers and local grocers. The Minnesota Grocers Association testified in support, describing the bill as an expansion of a successful program that would help low-income shoppers and provide added support to retailers, especially small businesses facing rising costs. A testifier, Tamara Walter, also supported the bill as a SNAP recipient and Market Bucks user, saying the program helps her family afford healthier food and that winter access to fresh produce is especially important because of diabetes and celiac disease in her household. There was no public testimony in opposition and no member discussion. The committee then laid the bill over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

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• of a pilot project. of a pilot project.
• I'm glad we're moving toward a pilot program so some of this can be hashed out and we can figure out
• I'm glad we're moving toward a pilot<00:52:15.680> program<00:52:15.920> so<00:52:16.160
• program so some of this can be pilot program so some of this can be hashed<00:52:17.040> out<
• I think uh will give toward the pilot.

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:05 - Discussion of 26RS HB 418 21:23 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 418 22:40 - Discussion of 26RS HB 611 26:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 611 26:52 - Discussion of 26RS HB 598 51:25 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 598, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met to consider three bills. House Bill 418, relating to domestic violence and child custody, was presented by Rep. Neimus with testimony from ZeroV and Greenhouse 17. The bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would require courts to prioritize family violence in custody decisions, create a rebuttable presumption against unsupervised visitation and custody after two or more acts of domestic violence, require certain offenders to complete parenting or intervention programs before unsupervised contact, require training for paid supervised visitation providers and parenting coordinators, and ensure victim advocates are available in protective order hearings. Members discussed the two-incident threshold, the definition of domestic violence under Kentucky law, fiscal impact, and whether the bill adequately addresses severity and context; the bill passed 14-0 with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 611, also on domestic relations, presented by Rep. Dietz with support from ZeroV. The committee substitute would create a 10-year interpersonal protective order upon conviction for certain felony assaults, sexual offenses, and stalking involving family members, unmarried couples, or dating partners, and would expand reporting requirements related to domestic violence data, legal representation in protective order hearings, and child dependency/neglect/family violence data. Testimony emphasized improved tracking of cases and survivor safety. The bill passed the committee 14-0 with favorable expression. Finally, House Bill 598, relating to guardian ad litem and other appointed counsel, was presented by Rep. Dietz with testimony from Kentucky Youth Advocates. The bill, titled the Family Representation and Advocacy Act, would reorganize how legal representation is provided in child welfare cases by creating a Family Representation and Advocacy Commission under the Supreme Court, allowing the department to hire staff attorneys or contract with private attorneys, nonprofits, law school clinics, and social workers, and aiming to improve quality, accountability, compensation, and support. Testimony cited high caseloads, low compensation, attorney turnover, and delays in foster care cases. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 14-0 with favorable expression.

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• Chief Royal Ramey from the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a trailblazing organization focused
• Glover Jr., the NASA astronaut and the pilot of the Artemis II mission.
• This past April, Captain Glover was the pilot of the Artemis II mission.
• Captain Victor Glover was born in The nation's space program, and we are honored by their presence.
• And today, we are especially proud to recognize him as the pilot of NASA's Artemis II mission.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file. The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added. The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

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• We believe in the equity... That we are a diverse community.
• We believe in the equity of all people as a nation.
• Equity is making sure that everybody has access to the same things.
• So why do we have diversity, equity, and inclusion?
• Equity. So that people have the opportunity for equal opportunity. private enterprise. Equity.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Some people are involved in some of our programs.
• and prevention program.
• The Third Judicial District is one of the first districts as kind of a pilot program to see how it works
• We were the pilot back five years ago. The aid seemed to be a pilot for everything.
• We were the pilot back five years ago. The aid seemed to be a pilot for everything.

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• Program cooperative agreements.
• and really hard as one program now and really hard as one program now and trying<00:22:42.360
• actually run the program.
• c><00:25:18.600> just<00:25:18.840> the program the c17 program is just the program the
• Next is these programs.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance held informational briefings first with the Department of Defense on its FY 2026 budget request, then with the Hawaii School Facilities Authority. Major General Steve Logan outlined the Department of Defense request for $40.5 million in state funds, which he said would leverage about $74 million in federal matching funds and support 411 open projects that could attract up to $2.3 billion in additional federal grant money. He said the budget focuses on sustainment, safety, and reorganization in light of lessons from the Maui wildfires. Key requests included $1.3 million to sustain IT systems, $2.7 million for 32 HEMA emergency management positions, three new Hawaii Army National Guard positions plus four upgrades, and $1.9 million for the Youth Challenge Program to cover state-mandated fringe costs and staffing needs. He also reviewed capital improvement projects, including Youth Challenge facility upgrades, siren modernization, ADA improvements, building retrofits for disaster resilience, Army facility upgrades, a third state veterans home on Maui, HEMA EOC improvements, and a maintenance/fuel building at Diamond Head. Members asked about the siren modernization timeline, and HEMA said roughly 26 to 31 sirens would be modernized this year, with 15 on Maui, eight on Oahu, and eight on the Big Island. Questions also focused on Youth Challenge and Job Challenge enrollment and vacancies, with the department saying the Hilo Job Challenge Academy is growing and that combining Youth Challenge recruiting statewide into one Kilauea program has helped enrollment. Logan also answered questions about the New Year’s Eve medical transport mission, explaining the Hawaii Air National Guard’s relationship with active-duty Air Force assets and saying the flight cost is about $20,000 per flight hour, though the final bill had not yet been determined. On the Maui veterans home, staff said the University of Hawaii site was no longer viable after faculty senate opposition, so the department is now focused on a 10-acre Puna District site; the project remains tied to a certified $35 million state match and August 2025 and August 2026 federal suspense dates. Logan said the veterans home remains one of the department’s highest priorities, but it could not be moved higher in the submitted CIP ranking. The department also discussed a Governor’s add-on for a fire marshal/Office of Recovery and Resiliency proposal. Logan said the fire marshal position was reestablished last session but has not yet been filled, and that if the function is transferred to the Department of Defense, the department wants funding ready to move quickly. Staff later said the request would include about $1.1 million for seven positions and about $2.2 million for operating costs, though details were still preliminary. The committee then reconvened for the School Facilities Authority briefing, where Executive Director Ricky Fujitani described the agency as a startup created in 2020 to improve school and workforce housing development through standardized designs, prefabrication, best-value procurement, and public-private partnerships. He said Hawaii’s single school district still functions like 15 different districts because of its 264 schools across 15 complex areas, and that the authority’s goal is to create more efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective facilities.

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• This program, which is identical to the tax credit, will be a jobs program for a stand-up.
• And my concern here is just, when you read the analysis, it's sort of in the silo of equity, and equity
• And my concern here is just, when you read the analysis, it's sort of in the silo of equity, and equity
• And my concern here is just, when you read the analysis, it's sort of in the silo of equity, and equity
• That is how the program is designed to work.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, Kevin described what we have learned through some of the new and expanded pilots programs in the
• <00:10:11.560> In designing or running the program. In designing or running the program.
• The legislature already approved and funded a $2.8 million pilot program to test mattress diversion and
• <00:11:39.880> onto fully a full cost of the program onto fully a full cost of the program
• It is to the actual program costs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With the pilot reforms, that number from 270 over this 14-month period has gradually dropped steadily
• With the pilot reforms, that number from 270 over this 14-month period has gradually dropped steadily
• With the pilot reforms, that number from 270 over this 14-month period has gradually dropped steadily
• And the, um, there's a lot of programs to support pro se litigants and all that, right?
• And actually, one of the judges did recommend a program to me, and so I'm looking into it.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment. Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions. The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.

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• The sponsors spoke of equity, that this was to create some equity through this program.
• A government program that's a loan program that is not self-sustaining is not a loan program.
• A government program that's a loan program that is not self-sustaining is not a loan program.
• A government program that's a loan program that is not self-sustaining is not a loan program.
• > loan<01:25:28.480> program government program that's a loan program government program

Keywords: 981, all

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• we're investing tons of money into behavioral health, and we don't want to see that fail as these programs
• We want to pilot some activities where families and the children work together in concrete activities
• Um, that is kind of in a nutshell what we are looking to pilot with this memorial.
• But it is a pilot, and those details will be ironed out.
• In terms of completion of the pilot project, that would be a year.

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• He's a new program evaluator for us.
• This is a pilot project.
• , our forestry program.
• Or even the pilot program that was funded for the Permian Basin, I think it was for Lee County, those
• So that is a pilot demonstration project.