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• Okay, moving on to our next measure, which is Senate Bill 99 Senate Draft 1 House Draft 1.
• Our next measure is Senate Bill 3069 Senate Draft 1 House Draft 1.
• Okay, so members, we are voting on Senate Bill 3096, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• we're voting on Senate bill 3096, we're voting on Senate bill 3096, Senate<00:13:28.720> draft
• Uh, first up we have Senate Bill 2050, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2.

Bills: SB2876, SB3253, SB2125, SB2781, HB549, HB1768, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001

Keywords: natural hair braiding, hair braiding, braids, braider, braiding license, cosmetology, barbering, barber board, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, registration, licensure exemption, sanitation training, health and safety, hair extensions, cornrows, twists, locks, protective hairstyles, beauty industry, occupational licensing

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• Bill 667, Senate draft reading of House Bill 667, Senate draft 1<00:08:34.560> relating<00:08
• 2 reading of House Bill 727 Senate draft 2 reading of House Bill 727 Senate draft 2 relating<00:
• Bill 1020, Senate draft reading of House Bill 1020, Senate draft 2,<00:09:15.519> relating<00
• Bill 1345, Senate draft reading of House Bill 1345, Senate draft 2<00:09:46.399> relating<00:
• Bill 1002 Senate draft reading of House Bill 1002 Senate draft 1<00:12:27.040> relating<00:12

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Up next we have Senate Bill 1491, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• Last bill on the agenda: Senate Bill 1454, Senate Draft 1, Draft 2, relating to agent our law.
• Okay, moving on to Senate Bill 855, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii Retirement
• Last bill on the agenda: Senate Bill 1454, Senate Draft 1, Draft 2, relating to agent our law.
• Okay, moving on to Senate Bill 855, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii Retirement

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 2109, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1.
• And the bill before us this afternoon is Senate Bill 2645, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1, relating to
• Senate Bill 3109, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• Senate Bill 3109, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• First up on the agenda is Senate Bill 2109, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• Draft 1, on page five through Standing Committee Report No. 3808 on House Bill 2576, Senate Draft 2,
• Senate Draft 1, relating to sentencing. >> On page 22, third reading of House Bill 1548, Senate Draft
• Third reading of House Bill 1618 Senate Draft 1, relating to cesspool conversions.
• Third reading of House Bill 1800, Senate Draft 1, relating to the state budget.
• of House Bill 1875, Senate Draft 2, relating to health care. >> Is there any discussion?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Madam Speaker, I move that said House bills with Senate drafts as listed on page seven pass final reading
• On House Bill 1146, House draft 1, Senate draft 1, Reps.
• On House Bill 1146, House draft 1, Senate draft 1, Reps.
• HCR number 55, House Draft 1, Senate Draft Draft Draft 1,<00:32:24.000> HCR<00:32:24.720> number
• 146, House Draft 1, Senate Draft Draft Draft 1.<00:32:41.279> HCR<00:32:42.000> number

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• in Senate Bill 31, House draft draft draft 1?
• Bill 295, House draft 1?
• draft<01:23:19.760> 1, Senate Bill 10008, House draft 1, Senate Bill 10008, House draft
• Senate Bill 292, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1.
• c> draft<01:33:10.800> 1, Senate Bill 283, Senate draft 1, Senate Bill 283, Senate draft 1

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 1296 HD1, relating to disaster recovery, would exempt reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster from special management area permits under certain conditions. OPSD, DLNR, the County of Maui, Front Street Recovery, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, saying it would speed rebuilding after disasters like the Maui fires; one witness noted the bill would not cover shoreline parcels unless amended, and members asked about the five-year rebuild window, the meaning of “lawfully constructed,” and whether unlawful structures were excluded. Testimony was also heard on SB 1413, which would allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to dispose of abandoned property in federal public housing projects after notice and within five days; HPHA said the bill would help address illegal dumping and clarify procedures. SB 31 HD1, concerning discriminatory restrictive covenants, was briefly described and had support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and comments from the Uniform Law Commission, with no in-person testimony. The committee then heard SB 1341, which would add HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security to agencies allowed to review energy industry information and would expand the program’s emergency-management purpose. The Hawaii State Energy Office supported the measure, saying the data is important for emergency response and fuel-supply planning. SB 10008 HD1 would authorize counties to adopt ordinances enforcing accessible parking space requirements and clarify county enforcement of EV-related parking provisions; the Disability and Communication Access Board strongly supported the accessible-parking provisions, saying current enforcement is weak, while noting section three on EV spaces is already largely in statute and could be struck if the committee preferred. Tina Yamaki of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition. Finally, the committee heard SB 1028 SD1 HD1, which would eliminate fees, fines, and court costs for offenses committed by minors, discharge existing related debt, limit community service for minors to 72 hours, and repeal certain penalties tied to minors and their parents or guardians. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Community Alliance on Prisons, and DebtFree Justice Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that youth fines burden families, worsen poverty, and disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian youth. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments, raising possible constitutional title issues because the current draft incorporates material from HB 129 and includes sections that may relate more to restitution or curfew than to fines and fees; supporters responded that the title is sufficient and cited case law. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Several Senate bills. First up, Senate Bill 411, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1.
• There was one more bill on the agenda, Senate Bill 2601, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1.
• Uh, first is Senate Bill 411, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2.
• Uh, we're on Senate Bill 2601, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1.
• Two bills on the agenda. Senate Bill 2268, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 1, relating to equity.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• For Senate on Senate bill 7 5 2 Senate draft, one house draft one relating to insurance on behalf of
• First measure on this agenda is Senate Bill 102, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to restaurants
• First measure on this agenda is Senate bill 1 0 2, Senate draft two, house draft two relating to restaurants
• Moving to Senate Bill 1373, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to administrative licensure actions
• Convening today's conference on Senate Bill 332, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 3, relating to foreclosures

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So we'll recommend the bill draft as revised to the Legislative Management. Yeah.
• Okay, I’d ask for a motion for the bill, for the draft. For the bill, for the draft, as revised.
• So, is there a motion to recommend the bill, the draft to Legislative Management?
• I moved to take no action on this draft of the bill. Oh, okay. So, no.
• drafts recommended as revised by the committee to present the report and bill drafts to the Legislative

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met to approve prior minutes and then worked through draft legislation related to a possible family court study committee. The group discussed the proposed 15-member committee’s makeup in detail, including whether to add parent representation, judges, family law section members, child support, clerks of court, domestic violence advocates, and other stakeholders. The task force ultimately agreed to keep the committee at 15 members, reduce the legislative membership from eight to six, add two judges from different districts, add two family law section members with rural and urban representation, include one parent subject to a custody order, and replace the mental health professional with a clerk of court representative appointed through the trial court administrator’s office. The draft was also revised to keep domestic violence advocacy representation and to clarify that the study could consider juvenile court issues as part of the family court umbrella. The committee voted to approve the revised draft and recommend it to Legislative Management, with one recorded “no” vote from Judge Hovey after the meeting resumed. The task force then turned to a second draft dealing with requiring participation in a family transition program, which was renamed in discussion to a parenting education course. Members debated whether the bill should simply refer to an existing program like Parents Forever or instead specify broader education about the court process, parental rights, co-parenting, and related issues. Some members supported the requirement as a way to reduce conflict and improve understanding of the system, while others raised concerns about vague language, cost to parents, lack of exemptions, and whether the bill was too open-ended or potentially duplicative of other legislation. The discussion became lengthy and unresolved, with the drafter noting that more specific direction would be needed to revise the bill. The transcript cuts off before a final vote or action on this second draft is shown.

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• one and draft change between um draft one and draft two<00:21:01.440> um<00:21:01.559> I'm
• Then if you move down to line 2.17, when I drafted the bill, we just updated the year from 2024 to 2026
• It had February 1, 2024, that date wasn't met for a final draft, of course, but when I updated the bill
• 2.17 uh when I drafted the bill we just 2.17 uh when I drafted the bill we just updated<00:56:39.960
• So that is the bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill we're drafting, we're looking at right now, which I think is 74.
• So we'll recommend the bill draft as revised to the Legislative Management. Yeah.
• Okay, I’d ask for a motion for the bill, for the draft. For the bill, for the draft, as revised.
• I moved to take no action on this draft of the bill. Oh, okay. So, no.
• drafts recommended by the committee to present the report and bill drafts to the legislative management

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• 2 as opposed to Senate Draft 2. any bills that we do roll over we'll any bills that we do roll over
• 2 measure House Bill 2095 House Draft 2 measure House Bill 2095 House Draft 2 Senate<00:17:29.320
• So, it's a Senate Bill 2727 as draft one proposed conference draft.
• The next bill that we have is House Bill 1516, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 1, relating to pre-trial release
• Okay, let's go on to the last bill, House Bill 2094, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 1, relating to jury

Bills: SCR96, SCR164, SCR172, SCR166, SCR182, SCR7, SCR59, SCR58, SCR60, SCR89, SCR184, SCR11, HB2296, HB2315, HB2343

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection

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• The first is the bill drafting request deadline.
• The first is the bill drafting bianium.
• request for bills to be drafted. request for bills to be drafted.
• Importantly, members are bill drafting.
• draft bills in a legislative council to draft bills in a way<00:15:47.519> that<00:15:47.839>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tony Miklas, who used the Aesop fable about “belling the cat” to emphasize practical wisdom and the need to consider how legislation will actually be implemented by agencies, towns, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and courts. The chamber then welcomed Representative Valerie Taylor of Mendon, who had been appointed to represent Rutland 11 and took the oath of office; she was escorted to her seat and appointed to the House Health Care Committee. Representative Feltus of Lyndon was also appointed to the Joint Fiscal Committee. Members suspended the rules to introduce 19 House bills by number only, with several referrals announced, including multiple bills sent to Judiciary, Health Care, Government Operations and Military Affairs, Human Services, Energy and Digital Infrastructure, and Environment. The House also referred a petition concerning school security to the Education Committee. In addition, the chamber adopted two joint Senate resolutions in concurrence: JRS 29, setting the weekend adjournment schedule for January 9, 2026, and JRS 31, setting the town meeting adjournment schedule for late February and early March 2026. The House also concurred in moving H.541, relating to interference with voters and election officials, from Government Operations and Military Affairs to Judiciary. The main action item was House Resolution 10, which amended House rules on bill draft request and approval deadlines in the second year of the biennium. The Rules Committee explained that the resolution would move the bill drafting request deadline to December 5, the draft-change deadline to January 15, and the bill approval deadline for introduction to January 31, citing the need for more time for legal review, better coordination between members and Legislative Council, and reduced staff burnout during the holiday and early-session period. The House adopted the resolution. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming Appropriations budget workshops, a new Creative Sector Caucus, and a Climate Solutions Caucus meeting, followed by adjournment until January 8, 2026 at 3 p.m.

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• And this is Senate Bill 148, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 3, relating to combat sports.
• This is Senate Bill 2694, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to water carriers.
• this bill. this bill.
• 1 House<00:13:31.960> Draft<00:13:32.320> 1 Okay, reconvening on Senate Bill 1166, SD2
• on this bill. on this bill.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• is on the agenda to discuss more of the substance of the bill draft.
• And even without the bill draft... ...a share-back, and even without the bill draft, when you look at
• So the bill draft amends North Dakota Century Code Chapter 48-09.
• The bill draft also creates an option to conduct a request for proposal process, The bill draft also
• It's not a bill draft. It's a what are we measuring and how do we?

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• And even without the bill draft... ...a share back, and even without the bill draft, when you look at
• So the bill draft amends North Dakota Century Code Chapter 48-09.
• About the bill draft if it pleases the committee.
• So that's what this bill draft is about.
• So that's what this bill draft is about.

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• Up next, Senate Bill 1491, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to departmental data sharing.
• Up next, Senate Bill 1491, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to departmental data sharing.
• Up next, Senate Bill 1491, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to departmental data sharing.
• Up next, Senate Bill 1454, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2, relating to the wage and hour law.
• Bill 935, Senate draft 2, House draft 3. Bill 935, Senate draft 2, House draft 3.

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• House Communication No. 395 returns Senate Bill 108, House Draft 1, that passed third reading in the
• Bill 994 house<00:10:48.360> draft<00:10:48.720> one<00:10:49.279> relating<00:10
• 1, 6, 7, 8, Senate Draft 1, 120, Senate Draft 1, 137, 138, Senate Draft 1, 142, Senate Draft 1, 239,
• <00:11:51.519> 138 draft 1 120 Senate draft 1 137 138 draft 1 120 Senate draft 1 137 138 Senate
• draft 1 239 Senate draft 1 142 Senate draft 1 239 Senate<00:11:56.279> draft<00:11:56.600>

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Summary: The Senate convened with 24 members present and one excused, approved the previous day’s Journal, and heard several introductions. Senator Hashimoto welcomed a visiting Kukui Fellowship Program cohort from Maui, and Senator Chang delivered a tribute honoring the late University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Kwak, highlighting his scholarship in Asian studies, his teaching career, and the journalism fellowship and China seminar he founded. A late introduction also recognized retired UH communications professor Gerald Kato for his work in journalism policy. The chamber then processed messages and communications, including Governor’s nominations to boards and commissions, House communications returning Senate bills, and a Judiciary communication transmitting the nomination of Sonia H. Toma to the Family Court of the Second Circuit. The Senate adopted Standing Committee Reports Nos. 1369 and 1370, agreed to disagree with House amendments to Senate Bill 108, and received notice that conferees would be named later. House concurrent resolutions transmitted from the House were referred to committee. On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 994, HD1, relating to promoting pornography to minors, and House Bill 1175, relating to tax appeal procedures, both by unanimous consent with 24 ayes and no reservations. The Senate also granted a waiver of referral for a list of Senate concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions so they could meet an upcoming deadline. The President thanked staff for the job fair and noted its value for employees whose service would end at adjournment. The Senate then adjourned until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31st.

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• STR 1775, Senate Bill 1102, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2.
• STR 1776, Senate Bill 1195, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2. Rep.
• CR 1783, Senate Bill 1452, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2. Rep.
• c> 2, 1775, Senate Bill 1102, Senate draft 2, 1775, Senate Bill 1102, Senate draft 2, House<00:48
• Page 8, STR 1786, Senate Bill 946, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 3.

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