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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Mar 20th, 2025
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In the in section A, it's more cleanup language. Um, That's already a misdemeanor.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 537 located in Jones County, Mississippi, as a Sergeant John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway.
- The ladies and gentlemen, this amendment is some cleanup language.
- Ladies and gentlemen, this is a do-cleanup bill.
- </c><06:35:47.920><c> This</c><06:35:48.080><c> bill</c> >> this is a do cleanup uh bill.
- This bill >> this is a do cleanup uh bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/29/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's really just cleanup. Yeah, essentially cleanup.
- telecommunications line. is just something that's been in uh is just something that's been in uh cleanup
- </c><01:23:59.679><c> Essentially</c><01:24:00.400><c> uh</c><01:24:00.560><c> probably</c> cleanup.
- Essentially uh probably cleanup. Yeah.
- It is my understanding that our infrastructure is not deployed on every state highway, city highway,
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The witness was then identified as Eric Sergeant. highways and stuff that projects they've highways and
- </c><04:03:49.359><c> funds</c><04:03:49.520><c> or</c> federal or state highway funds or federal or
- And I know there's state and highway funds involved, but it is for the greater good.
- We have highway right-of-ways and things in Cheshire County, and they're 8,000 feet long and 100 feet
- We have highway right ofways have those.
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee.
The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent.
The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written.
Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- projects, and I know a lot of ODOT's are existing deals, projects that's already in place, roads and highways
- So that's why we're trying to focus... ...in place, roads and highways there.
Committee:
House A&B Transportation Subcommittee
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Dixie Highway or wherever it may be. Which communities at any time of the day probably. Yes.
- 26:53.680><c> roads</c> hour on public roads hour on public roads >> Dixie<00:26:54.240><c> Highway
- </c> >> Dixie Highway or wherever it may be. >> Dixie Highway or wherever it may be.
- Which Which Which >> Dixie<00:26:58.320><c> Highway,</c><00:26:58.880><c> communities</c><00:27
- at any time >> Dixie Highway, communities at any time of<00:27:00.880><c> the</c><00:27:00.960
Committee:
House Judiciary
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, we partner with Highway Inn, and it is a small space.
- we<01:04:06.720><c> um</c><01:04:06.960><c> partner</c><01:04:07.280><c> with</c><01:04:07.520><c> highway
- in and it is we um partner with highway in and it is a<01:04:09.760><c> small</c><01:04:10.280><c> space
- So, the new cafeteria will provide us with a new revenue opportunity in partnership with Highway Inn
- opportunity in partnership with Highway in<01:04:38.400><c> and</c><01:04:38.640><c> a</c><01:04:38.799
Summary:
The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing with representatives from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum to discuss how the Legislature can better support state-funded cultural institutions during the interim and into the next session. Chair Capella said the goal was to understand current needs, preserve Hawaiian culture and history, and expand educational access. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
ʻIolani Palace’s representative described the Friends of ʻIolani Palace’s role as the nonprofit supporting repair, restoration, maintenance, and public education for the state monument. She said state operational funding and ARPA funds were critical to keeping the palace open, maintaining HVAC and other systems, and funding repairs that would otherwise fall to DLNR. She highlighted ongoing and planned projects including a fire suppression system, HVAC improvements, basement exhibit work, plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, etched glass restoration, and school-tour access. She also noted that a prior $150,000 CIP for windows and doors had not yet been released, and said the organization is exploring ways to bring more neighbor island students to the palace through transportation support, airline partnerships, and digital outreach.
Bishop Museum’s representatives outlined the museum’s history, its role as the state museum of natural and cultural history, and its extensive collections in archives, archaeology, botany, entomology, zoology, and cryopreservation. They emphasized the museum’s work in preservation, research, environmental stewardship, and public education, including free access through Museums for All, daily programming, and cultural festivals and community events. They said state funding has been essential for staffing, IT security, fire suppression, and infrastructure needs, and that digitization of the museum’s 25 million objects is a major ongoing initiative to preserve and share Hawaiʻi’s history and knowledge.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I pulled up next to him at 5:30 in the morning, and he's taken a left on Highway 55 in Plymouth.
- I pulled up next to him at 5:30 in the morning, and he's taken a left on Highway 55 in Plymouth.
- I pulled up next to him at 5:30 in the morning, and he's taken a left on Highway 55 in Plymouth.
- I pulled up next to him at 5:30 in the morning, and he's taken a left on Highway 55 in Plymouth.
- I pulled up next to him at 5:30 in the morning, and he's taken a left on Highway 55 in Plymouth.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Government Finance Committee Mar 19th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Government Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- All the funds that are collected through driver's license services go into the highway fund according
- curious, you know, a couple bienniums ago with the driver's license, we were subsidizing the state highway
- So, follow-up questions: So then we're taking money on the State Highway Fund that's supposed to be used
- In the last session, motor vehicle excise tax: 50% goes to the general fund, 25% goes to the highway
Committee:
Joint Government Finance Committee
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Government Finance Committee Mar 19th, 2026
Government Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- All the funds that are collected through driver's license services go into the highway fund according
- curious, you know, a couple bienniums ago with the driver's license we were subsidizing the state highway
- So, follow-up questions: So then we're taking money from the State Highway Fund that's supposed to be
- In the last session, motor vehicle excise tax: 50% goes to the general fund, 25% goes to the highway
Committee:
Joint Government Finance Committee
Summary:
The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership and approved the December 11 minutes. The committee first received an update from the Office of Management and Budget on the state general fund and major special funds. OMB reported revenues were tracking very close to forecast, with an estimated ending general fund balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. Staff also reviewed balances in the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, along with oil tax collections and the current revenue picture. Legislative Council staff then summarized the special session budget changes and noted the updated beginning balance increased the projected ending balance for the next biennium.
The Tax Department presented taxable sales and purchases data by county and industry, showing overall sales tax activity remained strong, with retail trade the largest sector and several counties posting notable gains. Commissioner Kraschis then reviewed federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and estimated their impact on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the figures were compared to the 2025 baseline and would be incorporated into future forecasts. Members asked about the overtime and tip exclusions, the senior standard deduction, and the primary residence property tax credit application count, which was running ahead of last year at more than 154,000 applications.
The committee also heard from the Department of Transportation on fee schedules, with members focusing on driver’s license fees and the fact that current fees cover only about half of program costs, meaning the highway fund subsidizes the remainder. DOT also reported on specialty plate activity, including nearly 3,900 blackout plates issued, and noted increased state fleet usage. The Information Technology Department explained its internal service fund rate-setting process and discussed possible billing simplification, including annual billing and improved invoice detail. OMB also provided data on leased office space in the Bismarck-Mandan area and state workforce counts, and Legislative Council updated the committee on legislative branch space planning. Finally, subcommittee reports noted continued work on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including Burleigh-Morton’s new DOCR housing wing and ongoing overcrowding in state correctional facilities. No formal votes beyond the minutes approval were taken, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for June 25.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They also only deal with local taxing districts like local highway districts; it does not apply to ITD
- So when you have these commercial developments that are on a highway, oftentimes the need far exceeds
- It's always integrated between the local highway districts, the ITD, and the developer.
- There's one in Meridian off of Meridian Road, which is also highway, that they're thinking that they
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Seven - Wednesday, February 25 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Does this dismantle, replace, or weaken the Capitol Police, the Highway Patrol, or other law enforcement
- to have all of the access to law enforcement instead of having to go through Capitol Police or the Highway
- Now you’re removing another step for Highway Patrol and Capitol... ...to speak to one another.
- Now you’re removing another step for Highway Patrol and Capitol Police to even be a part of the conversation
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 102-1. Members then used points of personal privilege and special guest introductions to recognize constituents, advocacy groups, students, school officials, physical therapy advocates, domestic violence service providers, and others. One member delivered an emotional statement about the arrest of the suspect in his sister’s 26-year-old murder case, thanking law enforcement and prosecutors involved in the cold-case investigation.
The chamber then took up House Bills 2097 and 1905, a measure to expand an agriculture education pilot program into a statewide option for elementary schools. Supporters from both parties described it as a way to teach children where food comes from, connect agriculture with literacy and math, and encourage interest in farming and related careers. The House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bills. Members also considered House Bill 2167, which would codify and expand authority for Attorney General investigators and, through amendments, address House and Senate security officers and certain other state officers. Debate centered on whether the bill improperly broadened the original subject and whether it would give too much arrest power or create safety and constitutional concerns. One amendment to the amendment failed on a roll call, 62-68-1, but the House adopted the St. Charles amendment 61-43 and then perfected and printed HB 2167 as amended.
Finally, the House took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2747 and 2047, a clean-slate/automatic expungement bill. Supporters said it would give people who have completed their sentences a second chance and improve access to jobs and stability; the sponsor also explained a related change limiting death-penalty sentencing in hung-jury cases so judges would not impose death in that circumstance. The House adopted an amendment requiring expungements to be shared with consumer reporting agencies, then adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bill as amended. The House also announced upcoming events and then recessed until 2 p.m.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- a few years ago, the city, as you all know, we feel lost a little bit of control over our Pacific Highway
- Accordingly, allowing shelters in the Pacific Highway corridor without the ability to apply review criteria
- a few years ago, the city, as you all know, we feel lost a little bit of control over our Pacific Highway
- Accordingly, the Pacific Highway corridor to shelters without the ability to apply review criteria or
Committee:
Senate Housing
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- bill, which would be the campus, including the golf course of a community college located on Old Highway
- college<00:04:04.080><c> located</c><00:04:04.560><c> on</c><00:04:04.879><c> Old</c><00:04:05.120><c> Highway
- </c><00:04:05.680><c> 51</c><00:04:06.159><c> in</c> college located on Old Highway 51 in college located
- on Old Highway 51 in Western<00:04:06.879><c> Mississippi.
Committee:
Joint Finance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senate Joint Resolution 8 by Senator Williams, naming the bridge on United States Highway 98 that
- bridge on Senator Williams naming the bridge on United<00:23:46.080><c> States</c><00:23:46.320><c> Highway
- 98</c><00:23:47.200><c> that</c><00:23:47.440><c> spans</c><00:23:47.760><c> Big</c> United States Highway
- 98 that spans Big United States Highway 98 that spans Big Creek<00:23:48.240><c> Lake</c><00:23:48.400
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection.
Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and Assembly Emergency Management Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They're the lights that turn on and off and let people go on the highway.
- Integration Center, including the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, the California Highway
- CDT also hosts the annual California Cybersecurity Education Summit with Cal OES, the California Highway
- The California Highway Patrol and the California Military Department bring together public- and private-sector
Summary:
The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing focused on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, especially by fully using security features already included in existing vendor contracts. The first panel included representatives from Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, who described the products and services they provide to California and generally agreed that agencies often have strong adoption in some areas but still face challenges from tool overlap, limited staff, lack of awareness of available features, and the need for ongoing training and configuration support. They also discussed major threats such as ransomware, data loss, attack-surface exposure, IoT/OT vulnerabilities, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defenses.
Members pressed the vendors on whether state departments underuse purchased cybersecurity tools, how to improve utilization, and how to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage. The vendors said utilization is often constrained by staffing, procurement complexity, and the need to align tools with agency missions and maturity levels, but emphasized that training, leadership buy-in, and regular vendor-agency collaboration can improve results. They also discussed how AI can help with phishing triage, data-loss prevention, and security operations, while warning that agencies must manage AI safely and with human oversight.
The second panel featured officials from the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. They described statewide oversight efforts including audits, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, vulnerability disclosure programs, and workforce development initiatives such as the Information Security Leadership Academy and Cybersecurity Education Summit. Officials said some underutilization is real, but it is often tied to differing agency maturity, overlapping tools, and deliberate feature restrictions to reduce attack surface and complexity; they emphasized a balanced approach using people, process, and technology, with plans of action and milestones to hold departments accountable. They also noted federal uncertainty around MS-ISAC and the state and local cybersecurity grant program, saying California is advocating through federal partners and monitoring the impact. The hearing ended after public comment and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and Assembly Emergency Management Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So the lights that turn on and off and let people go on the highway.
- Integration Center, including the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Highway
- Integration Center, including the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Highway
- academy, CDT also hosts the annual California cybersecurity education summit with CalOES, California Highway
Summary:
The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, with a focus on whether California is fully using the security features already included in vendor contracts. The first panel included Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, whose representatives described the products and services they provide to the state, including endpoint protection, data loss prevention, zero-trust access, attack surface management, incident response, and AI-enabled security tools. They generally said utilization is strong in some areas but that underuse can occur because of limited staff, lack of awareness, overlapping tools, audit-driven purchases, and the difficulty of keeping up with rapidly changing threats and products. They also emphasized the need for training, leadership buy-in, and coordination among IT, procurement, budget, and mission staff.
Members pressed the vendors on risks such as ransomware, data loss, IoT and operational technology vulnerabilities, major events like the World Cup and Olympics, and the role of AI in both attacks and defense. The vendors said AI is already changing both sides of cybersecurity, speeding attacks but also helping defenders triage alerts and improve response times. They also discussed workforce shortages and the challenge of retaining trained staff in state government. One public commenter argued that restrictive software licensing can worsen cybersecurity by locking customers into vendors and limiting flexibility, integration, and modernization.
The second panel featured the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. CDT said its audits, maturity metrics, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, and vulnerability disclosure program are helping improve statewide security, and that departments are making progress but still vary in maturity. Cal OES and CalSIC described training, advisories, cyber advisory services, and statewide exercises like Cyber Dawn, while the Military Department said its assessment teams have seen significant score improvements over time. Officials said underutilization is not always due to lack of awareness; sometimes features are intentionally disabled to reduce attack surface or because tools overlap. The hearing also covered federal funding concerns, including the reduction of MS-ISAC support and the final year of the state and local cybersecurity grant program, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Appropriates $2 million for the state highway fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the establishment
- Appropriates 2 million for<00:32:49.600><c> the</c><00:32:49.679><c> state</c><00:32:49.840><c> highway
- </c><00:32:50.080><c> fund</c><00:32:50.320><c> for</c><00:32:50.399><c> fiscal</c> for the state highway
- fund for fiscal for the state highway fund for fiscal year<00:32:50.799><c> 2526</c><00:32:51.600><c
Summary:
The conference committee first took up HB 496 HD2 SD1 on mamaki tea. Members described the agreed conference draft as prohibiting misleading use of Hawaiian words, imagery, place names, and motifs on tea packaging unless all tea or dried leaves were grown, harvested, and dried in Hawaii. The bill also included an appropriation for a measurement standards inspector position at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, with $65,000 in each of FY 2026 and FY 2027. The House and Senate managers recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by unanimous votes from the members present, with some members excused.
The committee then recessed and reconvened several times to manage a larger agenda of conference bills, moving some items to later times and rooms. Among the measures adopted were HB 862, addressing school transportation shortages by allowing certain nontraditional vehicles under safety conditions; HB 667, retitled the Microchip Identification Act, requiring DOT and counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips and notify animal services; HB 958, regulating electric bicycles and other micromobility devices with safety, labeling, registration, and age requirements; HB 934, relating to broadband and the digital equity office, with appropriations and positions; HB 960, raising DOT capital advancement contract thresholds and annual caps; HB 697, updating automated speed enforcement rules and appropriating $2 million; and SB 26, creating an affordable housing land inventory task force with a $250,000 appropriation. Each of these measures was adopted with amendments by conference vote, with some members excused and several brief recesses taken for quorum or agenda management.
Not all bills were resolved. HB 732, relating to the film industry tax credit cap, was deferred after conferees said they had not reached agreement, despite comments supporting the industry and local workers. HB 437, concerning an office in the Philippines under DBED, was also deferred for lack of agreement. The committee adjourned after stating that the remaining measures on the agenda would be deferred indefinitely.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, for example, is there any limitation that this cannot be used for a 50-mile-long highway?
- So, for example, is there any limitation that this cannot be used for a 50-mile-long highway?
- Their bridges, their roads, their highways, that's what you're really seeing.
- Their bridges, their roads, their highways, that's what you're really seeing.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of natural resources and climate-related bills. AB 70 would codify a definition of pyrolysis and allow procurement credit for projects using organic waste to generate pipeline biomethane; supporters said it would help divert organic waste from landfills, reduce methane, and support energy reliability. AB 30 would authorize E15 fuel sales in California, with supporters arguing it could lower consumer fuel costs and emissions, while opponents from boating and marine groups raised concerns about engine damage and the need for clear labeling and continued E10 availability. AB 66 would create a CEQA exemption for emergency evacuation routes in high fire-risk areas; supporters emphasized wildfire evacuation safety, while some members worried the bill lacked sufficient guardrails and environmental review. AB 399 would let the Coastal Commission consider blue carbon sequestration in coastal permitting and authorize blue carbon demonstration projects; environmental groups supported it, while business groups objected to new costs and regulatory uncertainty. AB 491 would codify California’s nature-based solutions climate targets for lands and wetlands, with supporters citing climate and adaptation benefits and the Farm Bureau opposing statutory targets. AB 580 would extend Metropolitan Water District authority related to the Colorado River Aqueduct, and AB 43 would make permanent state authority to protect federally designated wild and scenic rivers if federal protections are weakened. The committee also considered AB 436 to streamline siting and permitting of composting facilities and AB 539 to streamline certain Coastal Act procedures and reporting. Most measures received due-pass recommendations and were reported out on roll calls, with several bills also moving on consent; AB 404 was pulled at the author’s request.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- money if, you know, if in the future we don't end up replacing the same bridge that goes out on Kam Highway
- goes</c><00:21:40.480><c> out</c><00:21:40.559><c> on</c><00:21:40.720><c> cam</c><00:21:41.039><c> highway
- </c> bridge that goes out on cam highway bridge that goes out on cam highway three<00:21:41.600><c> or
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard SB 657 SD1 HD1, which would appropriate funds for SOEST at UH Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Testimony was strongly in support from UH researchers, DLNR, and several other organizations. Supporters said the center’s modeling and data are already used by state and county agencies for sea level rise, shoreline setback, flood, and infrastructure planning, and that local funding is increasingly important because federal climate research funding is uncertain. Members discussed how the work might be framed to avoid federal political pushback, and witnesses said the research can be described in terms of infrastructure protection, public safety, and cost savings. They also confirmed the funding would primarily support salaries for climate modelers and would help backfill federal cuts. The committee recommended and adopted passage of the bill unamended.
Members also discussed the practical value of the center’s work, including Kauai’s sea level rise constraint district, future rainfall and flooding modeling, and the need for more granular data than current FEMA maps provide. Additional support was noted from the State Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, the Ulu Pono Initiative, Surfrider Foundation, Hawaii Region Climate Protectors, Hawaii Coalition Earth, and the Climate Change and Health Working Group. The committee then voted to pass SB 657 SD1 HD1 as recommended.
The committee later took up SB 1252 SD2, a bill requiring the Board of Regents to establish a specialized training program for health care providers on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and appropriating funds. The chair explained that the HD1 version incorporated suggestions from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, added a preamble recognizing existing programs and the need for coordination, and left a blank appropriation and FTE count in the bill while including the amounts in the committee report. With no discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 1252 SD2 with amendments.