Bills: HR202, HB2095, SB2657, SB2138, SB3110, SB3082, SB3109, HB1800

Keywords: Hawaii, Hawaiʻi, house resolution, congratulatory resolution, education, public schools, librarian of the year, middle school principal of the year, school counselor of the year, teacher of the year, library system, blind and print disabled, accessible learning, braille, audio technology, principal, school counselor, agriculture education, culinary arts, student recognition

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• Andrew Hughes, nominated to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
• We are also considering the nominations of two key nominees to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Department of Housing and Urban Development, and I'm grateful to be considered for this responsibility
• endorsed by more than 140 housing, governmental, and economic development groups.
• The Housing and Community Development Act requires HUD to maintain an office in every state.

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

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• Now keep in mind, government itself is not an effective housing developer.
• We've cut permitting times, streamlined zoning, and worked with private developers to increase housing
• This expedited permitting process has enabled developers to bring new housing to the market more quickly
• That might be available to assist in incentivizing the development of new housing.
• Act in the House, and have worked to co-develop the Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act.

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• Housing finance corporations can partner with a multi-family developer to exempt property taxes.
• Housing finance corporations who are working with the development industry to do that are how I would
• I am the Vice President of Housing Development for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and I'm
• I am a true affordable housing developer. Okay. And I too am frustrated and have been frustrated.
• These measures align with TAP's commitment to responsible and effective affordable housing development

Bills: SB467, SB325, SB867, SB994, SB1052, SB1237, SB1449, SB1531, SB2063, SB2172, SB2173, SB2520, SB2529, SB2538, SB2541, SJR46, SJR84

Keywords: SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property

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• Okay, we'll move on then to Wendy Gaty from Agra Business Development Corporation.
• I've connected with development.
• Does anyone remember the Liberty House? That used to be there. Yeah.
• Does anyone remember the Liberty House? House? House? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• 01:22:09.360> for further develop our workforce for further develop our workforce for advanced

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

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• There's a House Bill coming over.
• Senator, you also give me a bill number: House Bill 3307. Another House bill.
• All right, the chair lays out House Bill 3307.
• We come in support of both House Bill 9 and House Joint Resolution 1.
• On, for, against House Bill 1399 or H.A.R. 99?

Bills: SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723, HB9, HJR1

Keywords: civil service, firefighters, police officers, municipalities, local government, repeal, voter petition, health care, provider participation, continuation programs, population-based regulation, health care provider participation, Medicaid, hospital funding, voluntary compliance, mandatory payments, public health, healthcare program, county participation, nonpublic hospitals

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• House Bill 1327. Is anyone wishing to testify for or against House Bill 1327?
• House Bill 2559 ends the distinction between residential and commercial development moratoriums regarding
• We appreciate the guardrails that House Bill 2559 would put in place to ensure that residential development
• I'm here again in support of the House version of the bill, House Bill 2559.
• House Bill 2723.

Bills: HB9, HJR1, SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723

Keywords: HB 9, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, truth in taxation, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, sales tax revenue, tax rate calculation, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, unused increment rate, disaster relief rate, taxing unit

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• House Communication number 885 informs the Senate that House Bill 1800 Conference Draft 1 passed final
• reading in the House.
• House Communication numbers 886 and 887 inform the Senate that the House has inform the Senate that the
• House.
• member of the House State senator and a House member of the House of Representatives for 20 years in

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• And every Hawaii kid was invited to her house.
• My first substantive interaction with Colleen was when she was the co-chair of the joint Senate-House
• But then she would never let them forget when they made a mess of her house. And they did.
• And those of us that were close to John, that went to their house, we know that.

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• Um, but I'm going to call up House Bill 1075.
• It's a good bill that's allowing our housing authorities to pull their liabilities.
• developments are funded.
• The bill is allowing our housing authorities to pull their liabilities.
• developments are funded.

Keywords: Housing - Room 409, 24 February, 2026; 11:45 A.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee considered House Bill 1075, described by the sponsor as a previously passed bill with the same language that needs a technical update. The bill would adjust the law governing housing authorities so they can handle liabilities in line with changes to how housing developments are funded. No questions were raised during the presentation. A motion was made for “title sufficient due pass.” The committee voted in favor, with no opposition noted. The motion passed, was adopted, and the bill was reported out of committee.

Keywords: Housing - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 10:45 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Housing - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:45 PM, 925, all

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• I'm calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• House file 3732. We uh had smiling. House file 3732.
• c> Research House fiscal staff, Miss Research House fiscal staff, Miss Shelene.
• for the House File 3230 or 3732. for the House File 3230 or 3732.
• we'll move to a vote on House File. we'll move to a vote on House File.

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

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• And the one of the next, you know, and the next to the United States and the House of the House of the

Bills: SB325, HB513, SB357, HB513, HB626

Keywords: youth residential facilities, abuse prevention, law enforcement, video surveillance, civil penalties, record keeping, child rights, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission

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• Well, let's hear House Bill 2608. Mr.
• Chair, members, House Bill 2608 establishes the military transitional housing grant program under the
• Arizona Department of Housing.
• transitional housing.
• transitional housing.

Bills: HB2424, HB2608, HB2775, HB2805, HB2908

Keywords: Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services

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• And I serve on the Housing Commission. Good morning.
• housing and ensuring that... ...housing organization, and we advocate for policies that improve access
• So, different housing conference.
• So, different housing conference, apartment housing conference.
• Even though there are federal housing subsidies... ...has federal housing subsidies to rent.

Keywords: Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup, 976, house, all

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• Investment Dream Act that'll be created looks like in House Bill 4071.
• House Bill 4072, the $200 million that's being transferred from... Revenue stabilization?
• past utilization numbers, past numbers turned in by the two chairmen, respectively, Stinson in the House
• chairmen that handle that aglar two subcommittee chairman again being Representative Stinson on the House
• again, that'll be left to the discretion of future legislative bodies if they what the senate future house

Bills: SB1177, SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• about it in Generality, because the bill hasn't been drafted, but in the budget agreement between the House
• Additionally, you saw the child care teacher recruitment programs reflected in House Bill 2778.
• That's a bill that has come off the senate floor and it's now over in the house for them to take up.
• So, this budget does, and the appropriations committees and for votes in the Senate and the House ultimately
• and our development of people in the higher quality jobs.

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• The House will come to order.
• The House.
• in the House.
• on House Bill 2011.
• The House adopts the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 2011.

Bills: SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568

Keywords: SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations

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• So if you think about middle housing, if I am a small developer...
• Before the state required middle housing, we already allowed development of over 20% of our single-family
• Chair, you say middle housing may not be developed on a site where a structure has been demolished unless
• mr. chair you'll say middle housing may not be developed on a site Mr.
• Middle housing throughout the city, not only expanded, but also look at development standards that are

Bills: SB1041, SB1088, SB1118, SB1128, SB1168, SB1176, SB1189, SB1207, SB1250, SB1272, SB1274, SB1286, SB1428, SB1457, SB1461, SB1503, SB1519, SB1537, SB1582, SB1618, SB1654, SB1713, SB1827, SCR1012, SCR1020

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes