Transcript Highlights:

• We now move to the third item, and I am going to Senate Bill 9 at this point.
• The committee substitute is adopted with Senate Bill 9, so Senator Higdon, you may proceed.
• /c><00:08:55.480> so with along or to Senate Bill 9 so with along or to Senate Bill 9 so Senator
• Um, Senate Bill 9, I’m a yes. Senate Bill 104, yes. Senate Bill 176, I’m a yes.
• Um, Senate Bill 9, I’m a yes. Senate Bill 104, yes. Senate Bill 176, I’m a yes.

Keywords: Consideration of SB 176 01:52 Consideration of SB 104 05:03 Consideration of SB 9 08:09 Consideration of SB 129 18:50 Consideration of SB 178 31:20, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and took up several Senate bills, adopting committee substitutes where offered. Senate Bill 176, relating to statutory committees within the Legislative Research Commission, was presented by Senator Matt Nunn as a cleanup and process-streamlining measure for appointments, vacancies, and appointing authorities. It passed the committee 15-0 with a title amendment. Senate Bill 104, presented by Senator Scott Maiden and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority, would update deferred compensation law by adding a fiduciary standard, allowing less expensive liability insurance, making federal-law compliance self-correcting, and authorizing a self-directed brokerage account option. It passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 9, presented by Senator Jimmy Higdon, would change teacher retirement-related leave provisions, including up to 30 days of maternity leave, a 13-day annual rollover toward retirement, limits on using annual leave to increase retirement benefits, reporting requirements, and related cleanup provisions. After questions about maternity leave, district flexibility, and the actuarial cost of additional days, it passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 129, presented by Senator Rocky Adams and House sponsor Representative John Hudson, was described as a housing and redevelopment measure aimed at vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Louisville. Testimony focused on allowing qualified nonprofits to purchase certain tax-delinquent properties after a waiting period, along with provisions on density development, accessory dwelling units, urban development incentives, fire and code enforcement recovery, a Central Business District tax fix, and changes to binding elements. Members raised concerns about nonprofit qualifications, land bank overlap, and county clerk burden; the bill passed 13-1 with one pass and received a title amendment. Senate Bill 178, presented by Senator Mike Nemes, was a short reorganization bill to codify the transfer of the Department of Disability Determination Services Program from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Labor Cabinet. It passed 12-0. The committee then recorded additional votes and adjourned, with the chair thanking members and staff, noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, announcements are that the BAC Grant meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in Room
• The bill passes 9-0, and we will take it through the same on the Senate floor.
• Now we have Senator Higdon just walked in, so we'll do Senate Bill 9. your in your packet was pretty
• Um, I want to be here today to talk about Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 9 will address the financial
• "Senate Bill 9, thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:44 Attendance Roll Call: 00:55 SB 193 (Sen. Girdler): 01:53 SB 9 (Sen. Higdon): 03:22 SB 257 (Sen. Tichenor): 34:14 Adjournment: 50:57, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first took up Senate Bill 193, a simple measure described as restoring wallet cards for jailers to carry when they are outside the jail. The sponsor noted the fiscal impact was essentially zero, there were no questions, and the committee approved the bill 9-0 for passage to the Senate floor. The committee then heard Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Higdon, which would change how the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) treats sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave in retirement calculations. The sponsor argued the bill is intended to address TRS’s financial challenges by standardizing leave rules statewide, limiting TRS retirement credit to 10 sick days and 2 personal days per year, preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave, requiring districts to pay the actuarial cost for any leave beyond the cap, and adding reporting and oversight requirements for participating agencies. He also said the bill would add 30 days of maternity leave, allow voluntary district contributions for tier four teachers, and direct the state auditor to audit TRS and report on agencies. Committee members asked about how overages would be audited and billed, the cost of a sick day, and how the bill would interact with local leave policies, including paid parental leave in some districts. The sponsor clarified that existing accumulated leave would not be affected, that the bill applies going forward, and that districts could still offer more leave but would bear the added cost. Members also discussed whether the maternity leave language set a cap or a minimum, and one senator noted the bill was intended to preserve personal days while stopping annual leave from being converted into pension credit. No vote on Senate Bill 9 was shown in the transcript excerpt.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyELS5nAK_8, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:42 - SB 2219 13:19 - SB 2487 30:23 - SB 2557 48:22 - SB 2601 01:02:57 - DM JDC 9:30 AM 01:11:02 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notices: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-16-24_.PDF JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-16-24-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flOswYOV4eI, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-CMV_02-15-24_.PDF Followed by HLT/HUS 11:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_02-15-24_.PDF Timestamps: 9:14 - Introduction (HLT/CMV 10:45 AM) 9:40 - HB2084 (DM Only) 52:44 - HB1941 (DM Only) ------------------------- 22:02 - Introduction (HLT/HUS 11:00AM) 22:34 - HB408, HD1 55:18 - Decision Making (HLT/HUS 11:00AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fj-q90GdAs, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:47 - SB 3384 02:33 - SB 3351 09:15 - SB 2251 16:57 - SB 2310 19:52 - SB 2347 41:46 - SB 2386 58:54 - SB 2387 59:19 - SB 2396 01:04:00 - SB 2439 01:18:27 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-09-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0y0iW_j-6g, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-01-24_.PDF 9:04 - Introduction 9:55 - HB 1622 10:30 - HB 1932 15:26 - HB 1981 15:40 - HB 1997 17:36 - HB 2267 18:42 - HB 2071 20:03 - HB 2673 20:49 - HB 1538 37:25 - HB 1539 47:21 - HB 1577 1:01:03 - HB 1578 1:04:39 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gBwjaKBopQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: AEN-WTL-GVO-JDC-WAM 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL-GVO-JDC-WAM_04-05-21_.PDF GVO-JDC-WAM 9:45 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-JDC-WAM_04-05-21_.PDF LCA-WAM 10:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_LCA-WAM_04-05-21_.PDF WAM 10:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-05-21_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jSDXzQ18f8, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, *The 10:15 AM agenda has been deferred to 2:15 PM this afternoon, 4/1/2021. Agendas: WAM 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-01-21_.PDF WAM 9:45 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-01-21_DEFER-1_.PDF *WAM 10:15 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-01-21_DEFER_.PDF WAM 10:20 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-01-21_DEFER-2_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QKDychBfKU, 2026-07-02T01:22:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: CPN-WAM 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-WAM_03-04-21_.PDF WAM-CPN 9:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM-CPN_03-04-21_.PDF WAM 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-04-21-1_.PDF WAM 10:05 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-04-21_DEFER_.PDF JDC-WAM 10:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-WAM_03-04-21_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• There were 9 ayes, 5 nays, the motion prevails. Where I'm not getting state affairs up. Refresher.

Bills: HB 229, HB 3990, HB 5082, HB 5510

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

Transcript Highlights:

• It's 9:00 a.m., and we're in Conference Room 325. Um, just the usual reminders.

Bills: SB3253, SB3154, SB3254

Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively. The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards. Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.

Transcript Highlights:

• this measure and notes that its goals align with the existing regulatory framework outlined in HRS chapters
• this measure and notes that its goals align with the existing regulatory framework outlined in HRS chapters
• this measure and notes that its goals align with the existing regulatory framework outlined in HRS chapters
• c> restrained<01:11:11.600> except<01:11:11.920> when That specific part in our chapter

Bills: SB2606, SB3253, SB237, SB3252, SB1178, SB2322, SB2019, SB3043, SB3014, SB2972, SB1190, SB2488

Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, environmental conservation, Hawaii, nonprofit corporation, freshwater preservation, community stewardship, biodiversity, ecological heritage, conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt. On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken. The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken. The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 00:03 HB 185 Discussion 1:00 HB 185 Vote 2:05 HB 455 Discussion 3:30 HB 455 Vote 9:00 Adjournment 10:30, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 185, sponsored by Representative Callaway, which would help people with criminal records return to work by reducing barriers related to occupational licensing. Callaway said Kentucky has roughly 200 licensed occupations and argued the bill would support both individuals and the workforce. Members noted the bill had already passed the House twice and that there were no substantive changes this year. The bill passed the committee cleanly on a roll call vote. The committee then considered House Bill 455, sponsored by Representative Bant, with a committee substitute adopted before the bill vote. The bill would prohibit therapy and psychological services from using AI to independently provide therapy, diagnose mental illness, make therapeutic recommendations, detect emotions, or otherwise replace human judgment in treatment. Bant said the goal was to ensure a human interacts with people dealing with mental illness, while still allowing AI for administrative tasks such as scheduling, reminders, notes, and other authorized functions. She said the substitute clarified that routine automated uses would remain allowed. Several members asked about the scope of the bill and whether it would affect billing, notes, or appointment systems. Bant said the Kentucky Psychological Association had raised concerns about section 32, but she believed the substitute addressed them. She also cited concerns about AI being used in harmful ways and said similar legislation had passed in Ohio and Illinois. The committee substitute was adopted, and House Bill 455 then passed the committee by roll call vote. The meeting adjourned after members recorded additional votes and attendance.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCPCTMUgpP8, 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_EEP-ECD_02-14-23_.PDF Followed by EEP 9:10AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-14-23_.PDF Then followed by TRN-EEP 10:30AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-EEP_02-14-23_.PDF Timestamps: 16:08 - Introduction (EEP/ECD 9:00 AM) 16:24 - HB 239 22:10 - Decision Making ------------------------ 25:10 - Introduction (EEP 9:10 AM) 25:26 - HB 1303 37:00 - HB 837 42:21 - HB 575 46:56 - HB 256 49:20 - HB 895 54:00 - HB 185 54:56 - HB 927 1:03:50 - Decision Making ------------------------ 1:41:06 - Introduction (TRN/EEP 10:30 AM) 1:41:24 - HB 1165 1:46:37 - HB 1406 1:56:54 - HB 189 2:06:55 - HB 1278 2:13:50 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: MD senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIW4pLS2tIw, 2026-07-05T06:15:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 9, 2026, 960, senate, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

Keywords: MD senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvIUslz0v4, 2026-07-05T06:15:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 9, 2026, 960, senate, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

Keywords: MD senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LkGPjndKOI, 2026-07-05T06:15:12+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Senate streaming session for Thursday, January 9, 2025, 960, senate, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

Keywords: MD house YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yUm36doPkA, 2026-07-05T06:06:54+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House streaming session for Thursday, January 9, 2025, 957, house, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Aye. 9-0 nays, the motion prevails. Chair lays out Senate Bill 1062, members.

Bills: HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510, HB229

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

Transcript Highlights:

• , called Decision Magazine, states that with the abortion pill, vaginal bleeding normally lasts for 9
• She was cramping and bleeding, and our nurse urged her to call 9-1-1.
• We saw in the case of the 9-year-old Ohio girl, pregnant after being sexually assaulted, that her family

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district