Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 121'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/21/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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2473. - Thank you, Senator Or if you want to go. Thank you, Senator Hoffman.<00:34:02.480>
Mr. - Thank you, Senator Kupec.
- proposed in Senate File 3083. proposed in Senate File 3083.
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Mr. - Senator Marty, no. Senator Frentz, no. Senator Pratt, yes. Senator Champion, no.
- Senator Draheim, no. Senator Howe, yes. Senator Jasinski, yes. Senator Mohamed, no.
- Senator Murphy, no. Senator Pappas, no. Senator Wiklund, no.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Lawmakers Address Allocation of Health Care Funding - 04/21/25
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- I am Jordan Rasmusson, senator from Fergus Falls, and I also serve as an assistant leader for the Senate
- Thank you, Senator. My name is Schultz. Thank you, Senator.
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Senate - I uh am the minority lead in the Senate I uh am the minority lead in the Senate HHS<00:10:54.440
NH
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- Senator Lang, Senator Bertzel, and Senator, thank you again for taking my question.
- Senator Lang, Senator<00:41:35.920>
Bertzel, <00:41:36.560>and <00:41:36.720>Senator - Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
- Questions from the senators? Senator Rosen and then Senator Lang. Thank you.
- Senator L. Nope. I just want to work. Senator L. Nope.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 21st, 2025
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- SENATOR AVILA? SENATOR BERMAN? SENATOR BOYD? SENATOR BRADLEY? SENATOR BRODEUR? SENATOR BURGESS?
- SENATOR BURTON? SENATOR DAVIS? SENATOR DICEGLIE? SENATOR GAETZ? SENATOR GARCIA? SENATOR GRUTERS?
- SENATOR HARRELL? SENATOR HOOPER? SENATOR INGOGLIA? SENATOR MARTIN? SENATOR OSGOOD? SENATOR PIZZO?
- SENATOR RODRIGUEZ? SENATOR ROUSON? SENATOR SIMON? SENATOR TRUMBULL? SENATOR WRIGHT?
- SENATOR GRALL.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Special Order Calendar Group Apr 21st, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 7, 2025 Apr 20th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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that Senate Concurrent Resolution 192 that Senate Concurrent Resolution 192 that was<00:04:26.960 - <00:04:48.479>
Concurrent the House to Senate Concurrent the House to Senate Concurrent Resolution - Madame Clerk, beginning on page 12, adoption of resolutions. Senator Wakai. Mr.
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Senator House Concurrent Resolutions. - Senator House Concurrent Resolutions. Senator Decort.<00:32:13.840>
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Summary:
The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection.
The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background.
The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery.
Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-EIG Public Hearing 04-17-2025
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- Vice Chair, Senator Elefante. Aye. Senator Kuha. Aye. Senator Deort. Aye. Measure is adopted.
- Chair goes I senator Elephanti. Hi. Chair goes I senator Elephanti. Hi.
- Senator Kuha. Hi. Senator Deort. Hi. Senator Kuha. Hi. Senator Deort. Hi.
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are Senator. - Senator Richards and are Senator. Hi.
Summary:
The joint committees on Transportation, Culture and the Arts, Energy and Environmental Affairs, and Intergovernmental Affairs met on HCR 205, a resolution urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoy Bridge. Written testimony in support was submitted by Holly Crawford, Maddox Suchia, and Joe Ritter, and no one appeared to testify orally.
After a brief recess to wait for quorum, the committees reconvened and discussed a technical amendment. The amendment would add language directing that a certified copy of the measure be sent to the director of the Maui County Department of Public Works, to align with the county’s jurisdiction over roads and transportation infrastructure.
The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee voted to pass HCR 205 with amendments, with members voting aye and the measure adopted. The Energy and Environmental Affairs / Intergovernmental Affairs committee then took up the same recommendation and also voted to pass the resolution with amendments, with the recommendation adopted. The committees then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HRE, HRE Public Hearings 04-17-2025
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- Senator Fukuna, I. Senator Hashimoto, hi. Senator Favlla, hi. Measures adopted.
- Senator Fukuna, I. Vice chair votes I. Senator Fukuna, Senator<00:06:20.800>
Hashimoto. - Senator Hashimoto. Hi, Senator Favlla. Senator Hashimoto. Hi, Senator Favlla.
- The chair, vice chair, Senator Fukunaga, Senator Hashimoto, and Senator Fevella voted yes.
- Senator Fabella Senator Hashimoto hi.
Summary:
The committee first heard HCR 96, which encourages the University of Hawaiʻi to evaluate and expand student mental health services. University of Hawaiʻi Associate Vice President Farah Marie Gomes testified in support and noted the system’s mental health and basic-needs efforts across all 10 campuses. Members discussed staffing and funding constraints, including that the system had 27 adult mental health positions, 21 filled and six vacant, with one vacancy open for about four years. The resolution was adopted unanimously, unamended.
The committee then took up several gubernatorial appointments. GM 785 nominated Wendo Hensel to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and GM 784 nominated Terry George to the same body. Both nominees testified about the value of Hawaiʻi’s participation in WICHE; Hensel emphasized the importance of sharing policy ideas and best practices, while George highlighted Hawaiʻi’s unique higher education needs and the benefits of learning from other western states. Both nominations were supported and moved forward.
The committee also considered multiple appointments to the Hawaiʻi Commission for National and Community Service. Kylie Alakard described wanting to serve as a youth voice and role model, and Ray Galas spoke about his prior volunteer board experience and desire to help people connect through service. Sandra Larson said volunteerism and community service were important to her and that she wanted to give back. The committee then heard GM 771 and GM 772 for Ken Kawahara to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi; Kawahara said he would bring business and government experience to help with internal operations, education, and strategic goals, though he acknowledged he was still learning the organization’s details. Members also began hearing GM 624 for Joshua Famuina to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents, with student caucus testimony in strong support emphasizing his attendance, communication, and engagement with students.
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Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the Senate, my uh Senator Elefante as chair, co-chair, Senator Kanuha and Fukunaga, and
- Myself as chair, uh, Senator Elefante as chair, co-chair, Senator Hashimoto and Wakai, and Senator Fevella
- On behalf of the Senate, uh Senator Alfonte as chair, co-chair, Senator Gabbert, Senator Fukunaga as
- On behalf of the Senate, uh Senator Alfonte as chair, co-chair, Senator Konuha, and Senator Rhodess and
- Um, so on behalf of the Senate is uh myself, Senator Alfante as chair, co-chair, Senator Gabbert, Senator
Summary:
The joint House and Senate conference committee met on April 17, 2025, and discussed three measures. For SB 88 HD1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, and SB 1377 SD2 HD1, relating to veteran cemeteries, conferees said proposed conference drafts had been circulated, but both bills still needed WHAM and Finance approval and an effective-date adjustment, so each was rolled over to Monday, April 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 16.
For HB 433 HD1 SD1, relating to public safety and re-entry services, members said they were waiting for the budget to close. The Senate indicated it was agreeable to a reporting addition in the Senate draft, and staff would circulate alternate drafts depending on whether an appropriation was included in the final budget. That bill was also held over to April 21 at 1:30 p.m.
At the 3:30 p.m. conference, the committee took up SB 1452 SD1 HD2, relating to the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Conferees agreed to the House version with an effective date of July 1, 2025, and noted no WHAM or Finance referral was needed. The committee then voted unanimously to adopt the proposed conference draft, with Senate and House conferees all voting aye except one excused Senate member, and the bill was reported out successfully.
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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2025-04-18 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA Public Hearing 04-16-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a number of GMs and a resolution up on the agenda today.
- And thank you so much, Senator Lee, and honorary committee members as well.
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and <00:02:43.280>members Aloha, honorable Senator Lee and members Aloha, honorable Senator - Um, Senator, hi, Marcia. Congratulations on your nomination.
- Senator Konua votes aye. Senator Dort votes aye. Mr. Chair, the recommendations are adopted.
Summary:
The committees met on a 3:00 p.m. agenda that included House Concurrent Resolution 94 and several gubernatorial nominations. HCR 94, which asks the governor to proclaim Hawaii a Purple Heart State on August 7, 2025, drew support from the Hawaii Veterans of Foreign Wars and no opposing testimony. The chair recommended passage as is, and the committees adopted the recommendation without objection.
The bulk of the meeting focused on nominations to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, along with one nomination to the Medical Advisory Board. Nominees and supporters emphasized experience, continuity, and service: Dana Alla Lopez, Beverly Lee, and others described prior commission work; Janet Sato and Marcia Deutsch highlighted long involvement in arts education, grants review, and public art; and Randall Francisco stressed arts advocacy and accessibility. Testimony in support also came from commission staff, the Association for Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the County of Kauai Office of Economic Development, the mayor of Kauai, and others. One nominee, Judy Kvel Kovville, had support from the Department of Transportation.
Several committee members raised broader questions about sustaining arts funding amid possible federal cuts and changes in state project financing that could reduce revenue under the 1% for art law. The nominees for the arts-related posts said they were open to exploring new funding sources, including private philanthropy, community support, and learning from other states. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent on all listed nominations—GM506, GM507, GM508, GM556, GM654, GM740, GM742, and GM743—with no votes or reservations, and the meeting adjourned.
HI
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- Senator Chang here. Senator DeCoite here. Senator Dela Cruz here. Senator Elefante here.
- Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee here. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki present.
- Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee here. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki present.
- On page six, House communication numbers 747 to 749 return various Senate concurrent resolutions that
- resolutions. Senator Decort. Mr. resolutions. Senator Decort. Mr.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 17th, 2025
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- Senator Burgess. Senator Boyd. Senator Bradley. Senator Burton. Senator Calatayud. Senator Davis.
- Senator Gaetz. Senator Ingoglia. Senator Jones. Senator Passidomo. Senator Rodriguez.
- Senator Avila, Senator Bernard, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton, Senator Calatayud, Senator
- Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton, Senator Calatayud, Senator Davis, Senator Gaetz, Senator
- Senator Avila, Senator Bernard, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton, Senator Calatayud, Senator
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Apr 17th, 2025
NH
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- [Music] Senate Judiciary is now in session. Senate Judiciary is now in session.
- Go ahead Senator. you. Anyone else? Yes. Go ahead Senator.
- Senate Judiciary and not Senate front of Senate Judiciary and not Senate executive<00:55:22.480>
- Thank you, Senator Oshel. Thank you, Senator Oshel.
- Senators, Senators, Senators, thank<01:33:42.159>
you, <01:33:42.400>Mr.
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- Senator Rosen. Thank you. Thank you. Senator Rosen. Thank you. Thank you.
- uniform senator as you just mentioned. uniform senator as you just mentioned.
- Senator Rosen.
- Senator<00:22:45.679>
Rosen. <00:22:46.400>Thank Senator Rosen. Thank Senator Rosen. - Chair, senators. Thank you for Mr. Chair, senators.
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- Senator Waters. Yes. Senator Prentiss. Yes. Senator Gray. Yes. Senator Innis. Yes. Senator Ward.
- Senator Fenton. No. Senator McGue. No. Senator Eber. Yes. Senator Rosenwald. No. Senator Reardon.
- Senator Murphy. No. Senator Pearl. Yes. Senator Sullivan. No. Senator Berthel. Yes. Senator Long.
- Senator Lang. Yes. Senator McConkey. Yes. Senator Waters. No. Senator Prentiss. No. Senator Gray.
- Senator Innis. No. Senator Ward. Yes. Senator Ricciardi. Yes. Senator Fenton. No. Senator McGue.