Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 121'

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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
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • THANK YOU SENATOR BRADLEY.
  • SENATOR OSGOOD.
  • SENATOR GAETZ.
  • THANK YOU SENATOR LEEK, CALL THE ROLL ON SENATE BILL 234.
  • I APPRECIATE SENATOR ARRINGTON, TOGETHER. I APPRECIATE SENATOR ARRINGTON, SENATOR BOYD IS RIGHT.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
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.
  • Thank you, Senator Kroom. Senator McCoy. Um, thank you, Mr. Chair and Senator K.
  • Senator Gustoson. drift. Senator Gustoson. Senator<00:20:51.039> August.
  • > Senator Senator Escowski or Senator McQuade.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 03/20/25

Labor

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.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (03/20/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

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 ?
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2025-03-20 - 12:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: 927, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2025-03-20 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: 927, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

GVO Public Hearing 03-18-2025

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Leis, Director of Finance.
  • 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.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
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
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.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
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.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDT-WTL, EDT-AEN, EDT Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:04:48.079> I<01:04:48.760> Senator Senator fukunaga I Senator Kim I Senator Senator
  • Three House bills and one Senate concurrent resolution.
  • Senator Deco? Aye. Senator Roads? Aye. Senator I? Aye.
  • hi vote Yes Senator fago Senator Kim hi vote Yes Senator fago Senator Kim hi Senator<01:12:55.920
  • <01:13:53.239> hi<01:13:53.440> Senator Senator kukago hi Senator Kim hi Senator Senator
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation. Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues. The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Ashimoto senator Fukanaga excuse senator Ashimoto senator Fukanaga excuse senator Ashimoto I<
  • Senator Ashimoto I senator hi excused. Senator Ashimoto I senator hi adopted<01:01:01.520> madam.
  • is<01:10:48.400> excuse senator Jang senator mckelie is excuse senator Jang senator mckelie
  • Senator Ehara votes aye. Senator Mory votes aye. Senator Fevella votes aye.
  • And Senator Ehara I. Senator Mory. Hi. And Senator Favlla.<01:15:07.360> Hi.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard three University of Hawaiʻi-related measures. HB 718 HD1 would appropriate funds for faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in cardiovascular, law, biology, tropical medicine, quantitative health/biostatistics, and environmental health and safety. Testimony was in support, including from university representatives and others who submitted written testimony. Members asked whether the positions were additional and how they would affect enrollment; the university said the hires would teach medical students and conduct biomedical research, helping increase the class size to about 77 and eventually 80, and noted a workforce paper requested by the committee would be provided soon. The committee then discussed SB 1170 HD1, which would grant resident tuition at any UH campus to certain graduates of Hawaiʻi high schools enrolling in undergraduate programs. UH supported the bill and said it had adjusted its testimony in response to prior committee concerns. Members focused on the proposed four-year window, asking why that timeframe was chosen and whether the change was needed at all. UH explained that four years would allow students who left the state to return and still complete an undergraduate degree or prepare for graduate school, and said the bill would help students who come back after one or two years but otherwise would have to wait a year to reestablish residency under current rules. UH also said it was discussing possible administrative rule changes as an alternative if the bill did not pass. Finally, the committee heard HB 1300 HD1, which would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center pilot study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and people living near landfills in Nanakuli, focusing on social determinants of health, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and resilience factors. Testimony from researchers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying the study could help explain cancer disparities and support future research funding. Members questioned the cost, the reliance on future federal or foundation funding, and the practical outcome of the study. The Cancer Center said the pilot would cost about $500,000 per year for two years, with later funding sought from federal, nonprofit, or private sources; it said the study would produce longitudinal data that could help identify at-risk groups and provide evidence for policy decisions, though members expressed concern that the project needed a clearer end goal and stronger case for public investment.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-CPN, CPN-HOU, AEN-TCA-CPN, EDU-CPN Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Melie votes yes. Senator Richards is excused. Senator A is also excused.
  • melie yes Senator votes I Senator melie yes Senator Richards<00:02:38.680> is<00:02:38.920>
  • Senator Flla?
  • Senator Lee, Chair Lee, Vice Chair goes I, Senator Alanti, Senator Kuha, Senator Dort, hi, okay.
  • Senator Hasimoto is excused. Senator Kuha votes I.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Senate committee hearing considered HB 472 HD1 on digital identification and HB 1097 HD1 on public housing evictions, followed by HB 1325 HD3 on housing redevelopment and tenant relocation rights. HB 472 would require digital IDs to be accepted under certain conditions and allow law enforcement to use them as proof of identity; the committee heard limited testimony, then adopted a recommendation to pass with amendments, including changing “shall” to “may” and adding effective and defective dates. HB 1097 would shorten the storage period for unclaimed personal effects after a public housing eviction; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the impact on displaced families. The committee moved the bill forward with discussion of the agency’s eviction process, waitlist size, and the need to free units sooner for other applicants. HB 1325 HD3 drew extensive testimony and discussion. The bill would require developers of certain HHFDC affordable housing projects to provide displaced tenants with a right of first refusal for a comparable unit or relocation assistance, along with information, tracking, and enforcement provisions. HHFDC supported the measure but suggested amendments to require both relocation assistance and a right of first refusal, without requiring the same rent as the prior unit. Legal aid, housing advocates, community organizations, and many tenants testified in strong support, emphasizing displacement during public housing redevelopment, inadequate communication, accessibility problems, and the need for enforceable rights to return. Several tenants described confusing notices, unsuitable replacement units, and hardship for elders, disabled residents, and children. The discussion also highlighted concerns about developer compliance and the need for state-level enforcement. No final vote on HB 1325 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the hearing included substantial questioning of the housing authority and testimony from affected residents. The committee also discussed the broader redevelopment context, including large-scale public housing demolition and replacement plans, and the potential consequences for families if relocation and return rights are not clearly enforced.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAM Public Hearing 03-18-2025

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kahuku Medical Center: Good morning, Chair, Vice Chair, senators.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Ways and Means Committee convened at 10:00 a.m. and opened with instructions about live streaming, one-minute testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening on March 31 if technical problems interrupted the hearing. The committee then took up HB 300, which drew extensive testimony from state agencies, commissions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. Many agencies, including Budget and Finance, Education, Health, Housing, and others, said they stood on their written testimony and supported the measure. One witness from the Kohala Island Reserve Commission supported the bill and asked for funding for a CIP project at its Kihei site to consolidate offices and generate revenue for Maui. Several groups, including the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, supported funding for mandated oral health services and higher ABA provider rates for children with autism. In contrast, the Re-imagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition and Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice opposed $30 million for jail planning and additional incarceration-related spending, urging more investment in housing, mental health, youth programs, education, and restorative justice. The chair noted the testimony totals for HB 300: 186 in support, 91 opposed, and 52 comments. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 794 and HB 795. The Department of Budget and Finance supported HB 794, and the Tax Foundation was listed for HB 795 but was not present. No additional testimony was offered on either bill. After the testimony phase, the committee deferred all three measures—HB 300, HB 794, and HB 795—for decision making to March 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Senator Elefante? Aye. Senator K? Senator Dort? Measure is adopted. Thank you.
  • We’d like to switch the language to mirror a Senate bill that was previously heard and passed earlier
  • > K chair goes I Senator elanti hi Senator K chair goes I Senator elanti hi Senator K Senator<01:
  • This was the Senate companion measure that we passed out.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard several transportation and arts-related measures. HB 307 on special member plates drew written support from Protect Ohana, and HB 531 on a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center specialty plate received strong support from the Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, both emphasizing cancer research, patient care, outreach, and public awareness. HB 706 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1231 would expand red light photo enforcement; both drew support from transportation and safety advocates, while the Judiciary raised concerns about citation volume, staffing, manual processing, and the need for consultation and a phased rollout. The committee also discussed HB 54, which increases penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses; the Attorney General’s office supported the enforcement rationale and fingerprinting language, while the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it adds harsh penalties and jail time despite broader efforts to reduce excessive punishment. For the camera-enforcement bills, the Department of Transportation said the red-light and speed-camera programs would be expanded gradually, with existing intersections converted first and additional locations added over time, and noted that the system would require about $2 million and significant automation for the Judiciary. The Judiciary repeatedly asked for more time, public input on camera locations, and effective dates that would allow staffing and system changes. On HB 1166, which funds the automated speed enforcement program, DOT proposed technical amendments to make the citations non-moving violations and to align the statute with the red-light program; the Judiciary again said it had no position on the policy but needed time and consultation to absorb the workload. HB 235, a North Shore red-light imaging bill, drew similar Judiciary concerns and support from a testifier who said enforcement would improve compliance and reduce crashes. The committee also heard HB 1159 on commercial harbor evacuations, with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency supporting the bill as a way to give harbor masters enforceable authority to order vessels out during emergencies. The discussion focused on whether the measure would affect all commercial harbor users, including smaller fishing vessels, and whether it would conflict with Coast Guard authority; the bill’s proponents said it would let the state enforce orders already issued by the captain of the port and protect cargo lanes during crises. Finally, HB 17 on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority was described by HCDA as a housekeeping and structural bill that would update its purposes, allow it to assist other agencies, and replace multiple county boards with a single program reporting to the 17-member board. DHHL supported the bill because of potential transit and infrastructure benefits for Kapolei and nearby homestead developments, and committee members discussed future financing tools such as improvement districts, TIF, and other mechanisms to fund infrastructure early in the development process.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN DEFER, HWN Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Yihara: I. Senator Decort: No. Chair, the recommendation is adopted. Thank you.
  • Senator Ihara: I. Senator Kohole: I. Senator Deort: No. Chair recommendation has been adopted.
  • I, Senator Yihara. I k I senator Decort. I, Senator Yihara. I k I senator Decort. No. No. No.
  • Senator Kohole I. Senator Deort no. I. Senator Kohole I. Senator Deort no.
  • Chair votes aye, vice chair votes aye, Senator Ihara is excused, and Senator K. I. Sort?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met in decision-making sessions on March 18 and considered several House bills. On HB 576 HD2, the chair proposed an amendment clarifying that the bill would not apply to transfers of Hawaiian Homes lands under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, including lease conditions for 99-year terms; the committee adopted the recommendation to pass with amendments, with one no vote. On HB 606, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments and a committee report requesting a $50 million appropriation; that recommendation was also adopted, again with one no vote. HB 1408 was recommended for indefinite deferral, and no discussion was recorded before adjournment. In a later portion of the meeting, the committee heard testimony on HB 410, which was described by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as its budget request. OHA testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance its strategic plan, reduce disparities affecting Native Hawaiians in health, housing, economic development, and education, and improve transparency and data-driven oversight. The committee noted additional support and opposition testimony counts on other measures, including HB 871 and HB 1091, and then moved into decision-making. The committee ultimately adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 410 HD1 unamended, HB 871 HD1 unamended, and HB 1091 HD1 as is. Senator Ihara was noted as excused for part of the later voting. The meeting concluded with no further testimony or discussion and the committee adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, Senator, any HB126? Seeing none, Senator, any questions?
  • If not, Senator Chang.
  • Senator Chang, I. Senator Buenaventura, I. Senator W is excused. The recommendation is adopted.
  • If not, Senator Chang. Thank concerns? If not, Senator Chang.
  • <00:53:08.400> Senator<00:53:08.800> A. Senator Senaturura, I. Senator A.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB 126, which would change civil asset forfeiture law. The Attorney General’s Office, Honolulu Police Department, and county prosecutors opposed the bill’s proposed SD1, arguing that requiring a criminal conviction and changing how forfeiture proceeds are distributed would weaken or effectively end the tool, create fiscal and law enforcement problems, and make it harder to address organized crime or cases where an owner cannot be identified. The Public Defender’s Office, Community Alliance on Prisons, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and other supporters argued the measure would improve transparency and accountability, protect property rights, and reduce abuses that disproportionately affect low-income people. The chair questioned law enforcement about fairness, storage of seized property, and access to counsel, and the discussion focused heavily on whether forfeiture should depend on a conviction. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 280, which would make the Community Outreach Court permanent and appropriate funds for it as a division of the First Circuit district court. The Department of the Attorney General and Judiciary supported the concept and described the court’s success in helping people resolve cases, clear license stoppers, recall bench warrants, and access services, but suggested amendments to remove the Attorney General from the bill’s definition and funding mechanism. The Public Defender, Department of Human Services, mental health and substance use advocates, neighborhood and community groups, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing its benefits for people facing housing instability, behavioral health issues, and transportation barriers. No opposition was voiced, and no vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 370, which would increase partial public campaign financing for elective offices. The Campaign Spending Commission supported the original bill and asked the committee to restore the original percentage amounts, keep the proposed funding increases, and reinstate funding for two additional full-time staff positions. Supporters said the public financing system has not kept pace with inflation and needs modernization to be viable; a few testifiers opposed the measure. The committee reported 30 in support, two opposed, and one comment, and then moved on without a vote. Finally, HB 371 was heard, a campaign contribution bill that would bar state and county contractors, grantees, and certain related persons from contributing during the contract period. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is intended to address pay-to-play concerns and false-name contributions, while the State Procurement Office raised concerns about the burden of requiring agencies to provide contract information for all contracts regardless of dollar value. The testimony ended with the commission saying it was working with procurement and the Attorney General on implementation details; no vote was taken.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EIG-GVO, EIG, EIG DEFER Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Senator Senator Kite<00:08:21.120> I<00:08:21.440> vote<00:08:21.759> with
  • Senator: Yeah.
  • Senator: Yeah.
  • Senator McCoy, aye. Senator Richards, aye. Senator excused. The recommendation is adopted. Okay.
  • Senator McCoy. Hi. Senator Richards. Hi. Senator McCoy. Hi. Senator Richards. Hi.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/19/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, today we will be hearing Senate File 25005 from Senator Putnham, Senate File 2295 from Senator Muhammed
  • We also have Senate File 2292 and Senate File 2301 from Senator Herr.
  • Um, today we will be hearing Senate File 25005 from Senator Putnham, Senate File 2295 from Senator Muhammed
  • We also have Senate File 2292 and Senate File 2301 from Senator Herr.
  • <00:02:08.239> File Senator Putnham with Senate File Senator Putnham with Senate File 25005
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/19/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator<00:14:59.079> Edki<00:15:00.079> Senator. Senator Edki Senator.
  • Senator Edki Senator.
  • Senator Wickland. Uh Senator Seabberger. Senator Wickland. Uh Senator Seabberger.
  • Senator Senator Senator Balden,<00:21:09.120> Senator<00:21:09.440> Abler.
  • Senate File 1080 and appreciate Senator Senate File 1080 and appreciate Senator House's<00:46:33.520
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/19/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Senator<00:54:35.040> Anderson. Senator Anderson. Senator Anderson.
  • Senator<01:54:53.360> Klein, Senator Klein, Senator Klein, Senator<01:54:55.679> Latz,<
  • <01:58:12.000> Senator Thank you, Senator Klein. Senator Thank you, Senator Klein.
  • So move Senator Senator Uma Verbettton.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all