Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

Transcript Highlights:

• I know we're affecting a couple of different chapters of Water code.

Bills: HB 279, HB 310, HB 365, HB 391, HB 420, HB 422, HB 638

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2021, a rural area district definition was added to Chapter 49 of 0.016. 2 of the Water Code for residents
• district what we did is went back to 2021 a rural desk district was defined definition was added to chapter
• again that I did but I will once again say that 2021 a rule area district definition was added to chapter

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

Transcript Highlights:

• We're affecting a couple of different chapters of water code.

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV98dVlt1a8, 2026-07-02T01:23:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:20 - GM747 5:50 - HCR91 HD1 6:45 - HCR94 HD2 7:30 - HCR172 16:30 - HCR187 HD1 Hearing Notice: HHS 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-12-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8nu_tiooU, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:20 – Roll Call Attendance 00:02:50 – 24RS HB 469 Discussion 00:04:45 – 24RS HB 469 Vote 00:05:50 – 24RS HB 484 Discussion 00:15:40 – 24RS HB 484 Vote, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWeAmy9in9s, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:35 - GM 603 45:55 - GM 627 1:02:22 - DM WTL 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-06-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oflofE2WKQM, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:45 Roll Call 01:55 Approval of minutes 02:49 HB 592 HB 592 Vote – 06:23 07:50 HB 461 HB 461 Vote – 34:52 37:22 Review of Admin Reg 603 KAR 005:155, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTDDSeq1xU, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - SB 75 SB 75 Vote – 19:06 23:13- SB 46 SB 46 Vote – 28:28 29:17- SB 125 SB 125 Vote – 31:17 32:27- SB 107 SB 107 Vote – 37:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weoJbbJdPLo, 2026-07-02T01:23:11+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:27 - HCR 58 11:45 - HCR 61, HD 1 21:00 - DM LBT 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: LBT 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_04-19-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVPZaT5WTE, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Intro: 00:00 Roll Call: 03:09 HB 76 and Discussion: 03:51 HB 167 and Discussion: 05:28 HB 4 and Discussion: 20:50 SR 153: 45:30 SR 154: 48:11 Adjourn: 48:30, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHCnmBYxOA, 2026-07-02T01:22:40+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_04-13-22_.pdf 9:38 - Introduction 9:54 - SCR 193 11:12 - SCR136 SD1 12:01 - SCR167 SD1 13:03 - SCR84 20:45 - SCR138 SD1 22:51 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1OB3Wm01ZI, 2026-07-02T01:22:44+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_02-15-23_.PDF Timestamps: 13:11 - Introduction 13:43 - HB389, HD1 14:44 - HB588, HD1 17:52 - HB193, HD1 20:01 - HB949, HD1 22:20 - HB198, HD1 24:44 - HB181, HD1 29:32 - HB520, HD1 30:20 - HB71 31:03 - HB1382, HD1 32:53 - HB1295, HD1 33:49 - HB1359, HD1 46:23 - HB329, HD1 50:26 - HB1236, HD1 55:39 - HB551, HD1 1:28:07 - HB1409, HD1 1:29:28- HB1110, HD1 1:39:17 - HB562, HD1 1:45:40 - HB1219, HD1 1:48:53 - HB955, HD1 2:51:37 - HB663, HD1 2:57:45 - HB1217, HD1 3:32:57 - HB650, HD1 3:54:53 - HB914, HD1 3:56:10 - HB1439 HD1 4:13:41 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: SB2723, HB9

Keywords: law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day, Hawaii, commemoration, public safety, honor sheriffs, HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation

Transcript Highlights:

• I am a proud member of the Purple Heart Chapter 483 in Hawaii.
• member of<00:12:07.920> the<00:12:08.639> heart<00:12:09.440> uh<00:12:09.680> chapter
• <00:12:10.800> uh<00:12:10.959> 483<00:12:11.760> in of the heart uh chapter
• uh 483 in of the heart uh chapter uh 483 in Hawaii.<00:12:12.800> I'm<00:12:13.120> send

Bills: HB9, SB2723

Keywords: HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts heard testimony on HB 9 HD1, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart State, and SB 2723, relating to State Sheriff’s Day. On HB 9 HD1, Takumi Abby of Purple Heart Chapter 483 testified in strong support, saying the bill would recognize the service and sacrifice of combat-wounded veterans and honor Purple Heart recipients and their families. Additional support was noted from the Office of Veterans Services, the Hawaii Military Affairs Council, and CARES, whose representative Angela Melody Young described related veteran-honoring efforts in Honolulu and across Oahu and said the state designation would extend that recognition statewide. Members then moved to decision-making on HB 9 HD1. One member briefly commented on family military service and the importance of remembering Purple Heart recipients. The committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation to pass the measure as is, with all members present voting aye. For SB 2723, the chair indicated the committee would further defer the date, while also recommending passage with amendments. The committee voted on the amended version and adopted the chair’s recommendation with no objections or reservations.

Transcript Highlights:

• While current law under Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code and the Texas Constitution provides
• There's no policeman here in Chapter 211.
• And so, is Chapter 211 just dealing with zoning? Only zoning.
• Just like Chapter 43 only deals with... annexation for the most part.
• In Chapter 43, this does the same thing for Chapter 211 so that it can get cleaned up and be modified

Bills: SB2215, SB2639

Keywords: zoning, municipality, municipal immunity, governmental immunity, local government, Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, land use, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, mandamus, attorney's fees, court costs, property rights, home rule city, code enforcement, planning and zoning, land development, municipal ordinance, historic landmark

Transcript Highlights:

• And every time we come to amend this section of the chapter, we've talked about the intersectionality
• ,<00:21:37.120> we've this section of the chapter, we've this section of the chapter, we've
• chapter 712A. chapter 712A.
• So we're asking that the statutes be updated, specifically to chapter 245 and chapter 712A, to strengthen
• forth in chapter 712A. forth in chapter 712A.

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

Transcript Highlights:

• what they<00:45:09.040> and<00:45:09.359> one<00:45:10.000> simple<00:45:10.400>
• > routine<00:45:12.400> basis<00:45:12.880> when<00:45:13.280> they<00:45
• <00:45:24.319> look<00:45:24.480> for<00:45:24.880> when<00:45:25.119> is
• You<00:45:29.599> guys<00:45:29.839> know<00:45:29.920> what<00:45:30.079>
• <00:45:36.560> It<00:45:36.800> was<00:45:36.960> the<00:45:37.280> one

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgruliYucU, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:29 - HB1527 HD1 8:54 - HB1688 HD2 22:33 - DM CPN-AEN 9:30 AM 25:41 - HB1997 HD1 30:45 - DM CPN-TCA 9:35 AM 32:44 - HB2475 HD2 36:03 - DM CPN-WTL 9:36 AM 37:39 - HB2686 HD1 1:04:16 - DM CPN-EET 9:37 AM 1:04:59 - DM CPN DEFER 9:45 AM 1:08:58 - HB1838 HD2 1:41:47 - DM CPN-EET-GVO 9:40 AM 1:42:20 - DM CPN 9:42 AM 1:43:09 - DM CPN 9:44 AM Hearing Notices: CPN-AEN 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-AEN_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-TCA 9:35 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-TCA_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-WTL 9:36 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-WTL_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-EET 9:37 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EET_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-EET-GVO 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EET-GVO_03-19-24_.pdf CPN 9:42 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24_.pdf CPN 9:44 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24-1_.pdf CPN DEFER 9:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:45:02.240> that<00:45:02.400> you<00:45:02.599> approve<00:45:03.000> this
• this amendment A2<00:45:04.559> and<00:45:04.760> pass<00:45:05.000> it<00:45:05.160
• > along<00:45:05.960> uh<00:45:06.280> uh<00:45:06.359> for<00:45:06.960>
• <00:45:29.160> um<00:45:29.280> can<00:45:29.800> let<00:45:30.000> us
• <00:45:35.559> of<00:45:35.720> the public<00:45:39.880> Mr<00:45:40.119>

Bills: HF737, HF247, HF325, HF1330

Keywords: lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F