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• and 8 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program to sustain the momentum we have finally
• Having heard from all members of the public, is there any final remarks before we head on to votes, Mr
• Having a motion, can we—I'm sure—could I ask you to please read the list again?
• To read again.
• Yes, I'm happy to read it. Okay, would somebody please do that?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I call for final passage. >> The question is final passage of HB 27.
• I move for final passage. >> The question is final passage of HB 42.
• property that I read an article? property that I read an article?
• the body is final passage of HB1 138. the body is final passage of HB1 138.
• is final passage of HB 74.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Finally, before I introduce this bill, one of the main points of feedback that I received was that the
• We have to find better words for targets and goals because it gets very confusing when you read the bill
• She has asked me to read her story for the record.
• It is an important step toward finally putting safeguards around an industry that has operated in the
• I trust the senator to continue working on these final remaining issues.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• We'll move to our final measure on this agenda, which is SB 1333, relating to taxation, and authorizes
• We'll move to our final measure on this agenda, which is SB 1333, relating to taxation, and authorizes
• And finally, on this agenda, SB 1333, relating to taxation, the chair's recommendation will be to pass
• And finally, on this agenda, SB 1333, relating to taxation, the chair's recommendation will be to pass
• All right, we're back for our final agenda of the day, which is the deferred decision making of SB 834

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing met on February 6, 2025, first in a joint session with the Committee on Labor and Technology. The joint committees heard SB 1235, which would create a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation program for government employee housing, including a revolving fund and a leasehold rent-to-own program. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, the Department of Budget and Finance, and UPW, with one testifier opposing the bill because it was limited to state workers and should be broader. The committees recommended passage with amendments, including technical changes, $450,000 for two positions, removal of an income restriction, and clarification that leasehold and day-one projects are eligible; both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously, and the joint meeting adjourned. The Housing Committee then took up SB 67, SB 1133, and SB 1333. SB 67 would bar inclusionary zoning requirements on certain housing offered for sale or rent to qualifying residents, and it received support from HHFDC, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others; the committee recommended passage with technical amendments and adopted it. SB 1133 would allow counties to set rent increase limits tied to CPI and create a long-term residential lease tax credit; testimony included support from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Realtors, NAIOP Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation, which warned about rent-control consequences. The committee recommended passage with amendments that made the credit nonrefundable, allowed limited carry-forward, restricted claims in certain family-lease situations, set filing deadlines, and applied the measure to disaster-affected counties; the recommendation was adopted. SB 1333 would allow certain counties to use surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure and extend the surcharge period. DBEDT, OPSD, HCDA, county officials, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, while the Tax Foundation opposed it, arguing temporary taxes were becoming permanent. The committee recommended passage with technical amendments, and members noted concerns that prior surcharge revenues had not produced enough housing projects, which were to be reflected in the committee report. Finally, the committee deferred SB 834 indefinitely because it had already been deferred indefinitely by the Hawaiian Affairs Committee, and the Housing Committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• Finally, the amendment makes other technical changes, and that is the amendment. Thank you, sir.
• And when I was reading the bill, I... ...mentioned before, Arabs are also Semitic people.
• And when I was reading the bill analysis of who is included in the appointees to this task force, it
• Please feel free to read it. We go a lot into historical context, decolonial theory.
• Just final one, Madam Chair, and thank you for the indulgence.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills before returning to the budget and public testimony. CS/SB 600 on bail bonds was explained as revising bail bond agent training, limiting solicitation, clarifying partial release procedures, and directing clerks to automatically discharge certain bonds when detention is ordered; an amendment adjusted cash bond return rules, charitable bail fund treatment, forfeiture remission timing, and clerk procedures. The bill and amendments were adopted, and CS/SB 600 was reported favorably after supportive appearances from clerks and industry stakeholders. The committee then approved CS/SB 436 on felony battery, which expands qualifying prior offenses for felony reclassification and adds felony battery resulting in bodily injury to prison release offender status, after a technical amendment and supportive testimony from law enforcement. CS/SB 928, known as Missy’s Law, requiring immediate remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes, drew both support and opposition; defense lawyers warned of unintended effects on co-defendants and docket management, while the victim’s family supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1332 on career offender registration, requiring more frequent in-person registration and stricter reporting, also passed favorably. The committee next approved a substitute amendment and then CS/SB 682 on violent criminal offenses, which strengthens domestic violence penalties, electronic monitoring, injunction protections, and related procedures, including military protective orders and body camera use. CS/SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office was reported favorably after extensive public debate over definitions, free speech concerns, and representation on the task force; the sponsor said the bill does not criminalize criticism of Israel but addresses threats and intimidation. CS/CS/SB 532 on clerks of the court was also approved, authorizing clerks to retain more revenue and, through amendment, clarifying foreclosure sale procedures and clerk administration of judicial sales. Finally, the committee heard the criminal and civil justice budget overview, described as a $7.9 billion proposal focused on corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and courts. Public testimony centered heavily on prison conditions, staffing, heat, infrastructure, and inmate care, with speakers urging higher pay, better transparency, and more investment in facilities and air conditioning. The chair announced that SB 1632 and its conforming bill would be temporarily postponed and read into the record the many registered supporters and opponents. The committee then adjourned.

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• Clerk, will read. Mr.
• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1473 on page four, line 4.5, by inserting a new section D to read
• Clerk, will read. Mr.
• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1473 on page four, line 4.5, by inserting a new section D to read
• So I do appreciate you working with us as we get to a final version.

Bills: SB1195, SB1245, SB1379, SB1420, SB1473, SB1534, SB1743, SB1769, SB1945

Keywords: nuisance, racing facility, racetrack, qualified defense, local property rights, noise regulation, legal claims, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, drug offenses, DUI penalties, residential treatment, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, public comment

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• Finally, SB 158 requires insurers to submit an annual report to the Office of Insurance Regulation with
• And finally, SB 158 requires insurers to submit an annual report to the Office of Insurance Regulation
• Do you want me to read it for you? I will read it for you. Do you want me to read it for you?
• I will read it for you. Sorry. So you don't have to withdraw.
• Now, currently, the way the policy reads is that we are allowed to consent to rate or adjust the excess

Bills: S0158, S0314, S0618, S0684, S0838, S0990, S1000, S1082, S1452, S1494, S1500, S1568, S1706

Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.

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• THIS NOTICE WOULD BE PUBLISHED THIS MONTH AND OUR GOAL IS EARLY JANUARY TO DO THE FINAL RULE HEARING
• WE STARTED WITH THIS AS SOON AS WE READ THE BILL AND IT WAS PASSED.
• AND I'M READING THE FACILITY OVERALL TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
• I WON'T BE READING THE DATA FOR EACH PLAN.
• FINAL BASTION AND I WILL OPEN IT TO THE REST OF THE COMMITTEE.

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• on this cuz it reads right now as<00:14:04.040> as<00:14:04.240> one<00:14:04.520>
• Um, just to follow up to Representative Craft, as I read the amendment, there could be a total of $9
• And one last final comment, Mr.
• <00:18:41.960> Chair, And one last final comment, Mr.
• Chair, And one last final comment, Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
• <00:01:11.280> The<00:01:11.520> chair<00:01:11.760> has<00:01:11.920> read
• The chair has read the Thank you.
• The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
• 2020, 2021, and 2022 when they finally 2020, 2021, and 2022 when they finally were<00:17:50.480>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• c> express<00:07:36.400> serious Finally, three, we also express serious Finally, three, we
• And<00:21:18.000> then<00:21:18.240> finally<00:21:19.400> um And then finally um
• <01:05:49.000> about and then family member two reads about and then family member two reads
• Chair, let me read this. Rasmussen. Mr. Chair, let me read this.
• Um, and I won't read the whole thing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Finally, we have Blake Lister. Mr. Lister. Mr.
• Final question. So, Mr.... Mr. Chair, Representative, no. Mr. Vice Chair. Final question. So, Mr.
• Final question. So Mr. Lister, if a, Mr. Chair, Mr. Lister.
• And finally, two other things.
• She sent an email that I'd like to read for the record and for the members.

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

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• One of the policy recommendations in that final report was... creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
• I'm not sure my analogy worked, but I read...
• And then just one final question.
• And finally, do we have anyone from TDI here? We do have a few experts. Commissioner here.
• Senate Bill 842, I can't read that far away. John Metlock, Courtney Arbor, those are TDLR.

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• This section was reading skills.
• notification requirements for the READ notification requirements for the READ Act<00:15:28.400><
• Finally, Article 4, state agencies.
• final comments to your bill? final comments to your bill?
• school are, how to read and do math. school are, how to read and do math.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Oumou Verbeten, did you have any final comments? Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Oumou Verbeten, did you have any final comments? Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator um Bon did you have any final Senator um Bon did you have any final comments<00:35:24.960
• Senator Rasmussen, any final thoughts?
• comments uh Senator raspon any final comments uh Senator raspon any final thoughts<00:54:32.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Item number two, reading of the journal. Representative Morikawa.
• Finally, we are in receipt of communications informing the House that the Senate has appointed conferees
• Members, these measures will appear on tomorrow's order of the day for agree and final reading.
• <00:50:01.280> reading.
• for agree and final reading. for agree and final reading.

Bills: HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• And then finally, the clerk—God bless them—they have a really tough job.
• And I think the thing that I'm preaching elsewhere right now is that maybe it's time to start reading
• If you read left to right, it starts with taxes.
• The second public hearing is the final adopted budget. You can always move the millage rate down.
• Oftentimes it's not advised, rolling into that final hearing, that you're making final tweaks, but it

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels. The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.

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• Group of state employees making final Group of state employees making final recommendations<00:58
• She then asked, 'Final question, Representative Hudson?'
• if you said making final recommendations if you said making final recommendations then<00:58:59.880><
• we all are on this table um final we all are on this table um final question<00:59:15.280> representative
• He then thanked Representative Duran and asked for any final comments.

Bills: HF390, HF1202, HF550

Keywords: government data, data practices, record keeping, penalties, legal enforcement, public meetings, transparency, government accountability, interagency groups, Minnesota Statutes, redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• Messages from the Governor will be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly will be deemed read.
• Secretary, please read.
• Secretary, please read.
• Secretary, please read. Item 67, SCR 123. Secretary, please read.
• Secretary, please read SCR 164.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.

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• And finally,<00:16:59.600> there<00:16:59.759> are<00:16:59.920> technical finally
• And uh the final measure, SP 2354.
• And uh the final >> Okay. Thank you. And uh the final measure<00:41:20.400> SP2354.
• attorney but I've done extensive reading attorney but I've done extensive reading um<00:55:00.079

Bills: SB2045, SB2354

Keywords: combat sports, boxing, mixed martial arts, health regulations, safety standards, licensing, event regulation, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first took up SB 2071 on rent-to-own housing. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and Hawaii Realtors, but Sierra Club of Hawaii and others opposed the bill unless it was amended to exclude ceded lands from the 99-year lease provision. Members discussed the scope of ceded versus non-ceded lands and whether an inventory exists. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including HHFDC’s proposal to make the fixed-price period flexible by tying it to an option period and Sierra Club’s language limiting the program to non-ceded state or county land. They then heard SB 2191 on limited profit housing associations. HHFDC supported the measure, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Office of the Auditor urged caution about tax exclusions and asked for clearer, more targeted limits and measurable outcomes. The committees adopted amendments to add a statement of purpose, include measurable metrics, apply the tax provisions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and delay the effective date to allow for administrative changes. SB 2191 was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also considered SB 2197, which would have replaced the five-year fixed-price period in rent-to-own housing with an option period set by HHFDC, but deferred it indefinitely because its issues were addressed in SB 2071. SB 2180 on deposits of public funds drew comments from the Hawaii Bankers Association questioning definitions and noting banks are already subject to Community Reinvestment Act requirements; decision-making was deferred to the next day in the CPN committee and to a later date for the housing committee. Finally, SB 2210 on housing discrimination received support from disability advocates and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, which asked for one additional investigator; the committees passed it with amendments adding a blank appropriation for one full-time position and planned to notify Ways and Means for possible re-referral.