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• c> Senator uh Senator McEwen and Senator Senator uh Senator McEwen and Senator Senator Jim<00:02:
• Senator<00:16:27.600> Green. Senator Green.
• Next is Senator Hauschild's bill, but Senator Kunesh will be presenting on Senator Hauschild's behalf
• Thank you for your consideration, and special thanks to Senator Hauschild, Senator Marty, and Senator
• put the Senate file 4446. put the Senate file 4446.

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• We're going to start with Senator Johnson Stewart, Senate File 1714.
• Senator McEwen? I. Senator Hauschild? Ranking Member Dornink? No. Senator Kupec? I. Senator Latz?
• Senator Umberger? Yes. Senator Pappas? Yes. Senator Rarick? Senator Weisenberg? Senator Latz? No.
• Senator Latz? No. Senator<00:14:58.320> Umberger? Senator Umberger? Senator Umberger? Yes.
• Senator McEwen was speaking of before. Senator McEwen was speaking of before.

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• >> All right, Senator Wang and Senator >> All right, Senator Wang and Senator Waters<00:17
• Senator Lang, Senator Innis, Mr.
• >> Thank you, Senator. >> Thank you, Senator.
• Senator Lang, Senator Innis, Mr. Chair. >> Yep.
• Senator Lang, seconded by Senator Innis. >> Senator Lang. >> Thank you.

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• And then Senator Altschuler. Perfect. And then Senator Altschuler.
• Senate Bill 575? Senate Bill 575?
• Senator Sullivan. Any other questions? Senator Sullivan.
• Um Senator Senator Senator Utchitel<01:10:07.560> brought<01:10:07.760> up<01:10:07.920
• 5 years ago. 5 years ago.

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• >> Senator Rearen, go ahead. >> Senator Rearen, go ahead.
• Go ahead, Senator. >> You're all set. Yes. Go ahead, Senator.
• > that it was Senator Senator Ulers's bill that it was Senator Senator Ulers's bill that it<01
• I see any questions, >> Senator<01:53:50.560> Al. >> Senator Al.
• Senator Abison's question. >> Thank you. Senator Abison's question.

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• Senator<00:04:34.920> Kupec Senator Kupec Senator Kupec I<00:04:36.400> have<00:04:36.600
• Senator<00:30:06.880> Kunesh. Senator Kunesh. Senator Kunesh.
• And with that, Senator so much, Senator.
• Chair, Senator. My Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, Senator.
• much, Senator Putnam. much, Senator Putnam.

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• Senator. Okay, now I have a question. Senator. Okay, now I have a question.
• Senator Waters seconded by Senator Pearl. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
• Senator Rosenwald: Thank you. Senator Pearl: Good morning.
• representing Rockingham 5. representing Rockingham 5.
• Senator<01:25:20.120> Waters. Senator Waters. Senator Waters.

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• The question is, shall the Senate adopt the resolution on its part? Are you ready for the question?
• is, shall the Senate adopt the resolution<00:12:02.680> on<00:12:02.800> its<00:12:03.000
• Senator from Rutland. Senator from Rutland.
• Senate Judiciary Senator from Windham.
• Senate Natural Senator from Washington.

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• >> Senator Lang.
• Questions from the senators. Questions from the senators.
• Yes, Senator. merely a clerical error. Yes, Senator.
• >> Senator, >> Senator, >> Senator, >> thank<01:28:26.639> you<01:28:27.040
• Senator Long. Yep. >> Eyes have it. Senator Long. Yep.

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• I impose the call of the Senate. The Senate is now under call. [Music] Senator Murphy. Mr.
• Senator<00:14:01.360> Klein. Senator Klein. Senator Klein.
• Senator Carlson votes aye. Senator Her votes aye. Senator Her votes aye. Senator McEwen votes aye.
• Remaining under motions and resolutions, Senator Murphy for special orders.
• Senator<00:40:52.960> Port. Senator Port. Senator Port.

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Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, a roll call, and confirmation that a quorum was present, then moved to committee reports. The main floor debate centered on a Rules Committee report involving the referral of a sports betting bill. Senator Rasmussen and others argued the bill should go first to the State and Local Government Committee because gambling falls within that committee’s jurisdiction, while Senator Franzen, Senator Klein, and others defended the Rules Committee’s 6-2 decision to send it to Commerce, emphasizing committee discretion and past referral practice. After clarification that the vote was only on adopting the committee report, the Senate rejected the report by a vote of 22-44. The Senate then handled second readings of a slate of Senate and House bills and introduced two new Senate files: SF 4759, eliminating Cesar Chavez Day, referred to State and Local Government, and SF 4760, changing employment/occupation rules related to criminal convictions, referred to Judiciary and Public Safety. In motions and resolutions, several bills were re-referred with little or no opposition: SF 2689 was moved from State and Local Government to Judiciary and Public Safety but failed on a 30-35 vote; SF 4194 was moved from Taxes to Health and Human Services; SF 4274 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Transportation; SF 4332 was moved from Environment, Climate, and Legacy to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development; and SF 4592 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Jobs and Economic Development. SF 4455 was also given a second reading and placed on General Orders. The session ended as the Senate moved into special orders.

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• Motions and resolutions. Senator Gianaris. >> Good afternoon, Mr.
• title and call on Senator Fernandez. >> Secretary will read. >> Senate Resolution No. 1706 by Senator
• Thank you, Senator Myrie. Thank you, Senator Fernandez, for introducing this resolution.
• [Applause] Thank you, Senator. Senator Comrie on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Borrello on the resolution.

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Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate. A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.

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• I am Senator Jamaal Bailey, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Insurance.
• The first bill on our agenda is Senate Print 34, by Senator Ritter.
• Senate Print 3352 by Senator Bailey.
• Moved by Senator D'Avanzo, seconded by Senator Harckham.
• Next on the agenda, Senate Print 547 by Senator Bailey.

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Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Insurance met on March 23, 2006, with Senator Jamaal Bailey presiding and several members present, including the ranking member and Senators Skoufis, Addabbo, Harckham, O'Mara, and later Ashby. The committee considered six bills. The first, S.34 (Ritter), relating to elevated lead levels screening, was moved and approved, with Senators Helming and O'Mara recorded without recommendation, and referred to the Finance Committee. The second, S.2648 (D'Avanzo), would require commercial insurance coverage for dental nightguards; members discussed whether it applied to standalone dental plans and who would bear the cost, and the bill was reported to the floor with Senators Helming and O'Mara without recommendation. The committee then approved S.3352 (Bailey), concerning electronic delivery under the Insurance Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law, and S.547 (Bailey), allowing reward or incentive programs for delivery drivers. Both were moved without substantive debate and reported to the floor. S.60122A (Bailey), permitting licensed insurance professionals to carry over up to five hours of continuing education credit between biennial licensing periods, was also approved and reported. The final bill, S.6551A (Bailey), expanding breast cancer screening coverage to include imaging, guide, and biopsies, was approved and referred to the Finance Committee. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were acted on.

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• Senate floor. Senate floor.
• <00:26:42.320> Senator Thank you, Senator Putnam. Senator Thank you, Senator Putnam.
• Senator Johnson: Yes. Senator Matthews: No. Senator Dibble: Yes. Senator Green: No.
• Senator Gruenhagen: No. Senator Hoffman: Yes. Senator Klein: Yes. Senator McEwen: Yes.
• Senator Rarick: No. Senator Weber: No. Senator Matthews. No. Senator Matthews. No.

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• Senator G. Senator G.
• >> Senator<00:42:31.440> Abler. >> Senator Abler. >> Senator Abler.
• gt;> Anyway, so Senator Hoffman, >> Anyway, so Senator Hoffman, >> Senator, >> Senator
• Senator Aki. any other member? Senator Aki.
• Senator Gh. payment withholds. Senator Gh.

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• Then Section 5 is a Senator Eabler bill on the site governed schools. Section 6 is on page 17.
• Then Section 5 is a Senator Eabler bill on the site governed schools. Section 6 is on page 17.
• Then Section 5 is a Senator Eabler bill on the site governed schools. Section 6 is on page 17.
• Then Section 5 is a Senator Eabler bill on the site governed schools. Section 6 is on page 17.
• Then Section 5 is a Senator Eabler bill on the site governed schools. Section 6 is on page 17.

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• We will hear Senate File 927 from Senator Pappas, Senate File 4527 from Senator Pha, Senate File 4535
• > uh<00:16:03.759> Senator the testimony, Senator uh Senator the testimony, Senator uh
• Senator<00:39:54.160> Pop. Senator Pop. Senator Pop.
• >> Senator<00:45:56.640> B, >> Senator B, >> Senator B, >> Senator<00:
• Senator Senator Dreheim and then Senator Senator Dreheim and then Senator Muhammad.

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• Senator Dziedzic. Aye. Senator Carlson. Yes. Senator Coleman. Aye. Senator Farnsworth. Yes.
• Senator Hawj. Yes. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Yes. Senator Lang. Aye. Senator McEwen. Yes.
• Senator Hawj. Yes. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Yes. Senator Lang. No. Senator McEwen. Yes.
• Senator McEwen. Senator McEwen. Yes. Senator<00:59:24.040> Nelson. Senator Nelson.
• Senator Hoffman. Yes. Senator Lang. I. Senator McEwen. Yes. Senator Nelson. Yes. Senator Her.

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• Senator<00:05:38.640> Dames. Senator Dames. Senator Dames.
• Senate File 4160, before us is Senator Senate File 4160, Senator<00:08:42.280> Hoffman,<00:08
• Chair, Senator. Senator. Senator.
• Chair, Senator Senator Putnam Mr.
• Chair, Senator Senator Putnam. Mr.

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• >> Good afternoon, Senator. >> Good afternoon, Senator.
• Good afternoon, Senator.
• <00:37:09.880> Senator excused. I vote aye. Senator excused. I vote aye.
• <00:37:14.000> Chair Senator Favela. Aye. Chair Senator Favela. Aye.
• page 5. I don't see any nexus to that. page 5. I don't see any nexus to that.

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Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.