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Bills: SB2040 , SB2248 , SB2530 , SB2732 , SB2871 , SB2919 , SB3076 , SB3300 , SB3301

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• ><c> Education,</c><02:05:54.719><c> uh,</c><02:05:54.960><c> related</c><02:05:55.440><c> statutes.
• > in</c><02:31:46.240><c> statute</c><02:31:47.280><c> um</c><02:31:47.520><c> for</c><02:31:47.760><
• all</c><02:43:07.200><c> of</c><02:43:07.359><c> these</c><02:43:07.600><c> statutes.
• sections of<02:43:45.279><c> the</c><02:43:45.439><c> statute</c><02:43:45.920><c> and</c><02:43:46.160
• in this uh amendment that repeals<02:44:06.160><c> the</c><02:44:06.479><c> statute</c><02:44:06.960>

Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee met to hear a non-germane amendment to House Bill 131, which concerns bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the prime sponsor, said the amendment was intended to revise and improve language from last year’s SB 210 and to incorporate measures from a cyberbullying bill previously passed by the House. He described changes to school communication requirements, mandatory reporting of bullying and retaliation, stronger investigation and collaboration requirements for cross-district cases, added safety and remediation language, a required conference with the alleged perpetrator and parents if available, updated reporting deadlines, and disciplinary consequences for harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and false reports. He also noted a later amendment would be needed to insert the words “the perpetrator” in one section, and he explained that some changes were meant to align with prior legislation and legislative drafting suggestions. Committee members raised several concerns. Representative Murray questioned the treatment of private and parochial schools, the change from gross negligence to negligence, and the removal of a definition of bullying based on imbalance of power and perceived characteristics. Representative Damon also objected to deleting that definition, arguing it would narrow the scope of bullying too much. Representative Han spoke in opposition, saying the amendment was too broad, unnecessary in parts, and not ready for final action; he criticized the removal of the imbalance-of-power language, the conference requirement when parents may not participate, and the reporting obligations for bus drivers and others. Cordelli responded that some issues were already addressed in prior law or SB 210 and that private schools have their own policies. Michelle Wongran of New Hampshire Legal Assistance testified in opposition, saying the bill was being heard without enough notice and that it does far more than the committee analysis suggests. She said the amendment adds undefined retaliation language, imposes reporting duties on school vendors and contractors, may conflict with FERPA and other federal privacy rules, and includes provisions that could have serious implications for schools and students. She said she supports parental involvement and some conference provisions in concept, but urged the committee to reject the amendment or at least send it through the normal legislative process for fuller review. No vote was taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.

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• /c><02:02:56.680><c> board</c><02:02:57.040><c> member,</c><02:02:57.440><c> Land</c><02:02:57.800><c
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Committee: Senate Labor and Technology

Summary: The Library and Technology Committee met on March 14, 2025, to hear House Bill 430, House Draft 2, which would create an internship/on-the-job training program administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with the state serving as the responsible employer for workers’ compensation coverage and appropriations included. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Department of Education. Supporters emphasized the value of internships as a high-impact educational and career pathway opportunity. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill’s intent but raised a concern about the criminal history background check language, recommending that the bill be revised so DLIR may conduct checks “as appropriate” rather than requiring a mandatory check for all interns. The AG noted that juvenile records would remain confidential for 16- and 17-year-old interns under existing law and suggested deleting the more specific background-check language or replacing it with the more flexible wording. Several organizations submitted support, including business, health care, tourism, and industry groups. During decision-making, the committee discussed amendments incorporating the Attorney General’s recommendation, adding a 2.5 GPA minimum reference, and clarifying language about private or public sector organizations and placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, or programs. The committee adopted the recommendation to pass the bill with amendments, and the meeting adjourned.

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• c> under</c><02:11:22.719><c> that</c><02:11:23.040><c> statute</c><02:11:23.599><c> which</c><02:11:
• 23.760><c> is</c><02:11:23.920><c> a</c><02:11:24.159><c> risk</c> ANRS under that statute which is a
• risk ANRS under that statute which is a risk to<02:11:24.639><c> rateayer</c> to rateayer to rateayer
• By<02:25:04.160><c> a</c><02:25:04.240><c> vote</c><02:25:04.399><c> of</c><02:25:04.560><c> 18</c><02

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:

• and we can we can put policy in place and we can put<02:00:28.760><c> statutes</c><02:00:29.320><c>
• </c><02:00:29.760><c> Are</c><02:00:29.880><c> you</c><02:00:30.160><c> also</c> put statutes in place
• Compensation Act um is outlined in<02:22:36.600><c> Wyoming</c><02:22:37.000><c> Statute</c><02:22:37.520
• ><c> in</c><02:23:05.840><c> statute,</c><02:23:06.520><c> it</c> in the Constitution and in statute,
• it in the Constitution and in statute, it it<02:23:07.720><c> expressly</c><02:23:08.880><c> says</c

Committee: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• That is already<02:07:01.679><c> in</c><02:07:02.079><c> our</c><02:07:02.400><c> statute.
• </c><02:15:07.599><c> statute</c><02:15:07.920><c> that</c><02:15:08.079><c> was</c><02:15:08.320><c>
• -3.2 two<02:25:22.319><c> Hawaii</c><02:25:22.720><c> revised</c><02:25:23.120><c> statutes</c><02:25
• statutes to reflect that<02:25:24.720><c> a</c><02:25:24.960><c> person</c><02:25:25.600><c> who</c>
• Just noting that it codifies<02:26:28.000><c> in</c><02:26:28.319><c> statute</c><02:26:28.800><c> the

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs recessed briefly for a joint hearing, then reconvened and took up House Bill 2494, which would limit warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations, require officers to document arrest justification, expand citation-in-lieu-of-arrest use, and direct the Judiciary to create a standardized citation form. The chair also outlined hearing procedures and testimony time limits. Committee members later received an overview from the Policing Project about national trends in expanding citation use. Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the Policing Project, argued the bill would reduce unnecessary arrests and pretrial detention, lessen jail overcrowding, save law enforcement time, and reduce harms such as job loss, housing instability, family disruption, and recidivism. They also said the bill preserves officer discretion through public-safety and flight-risk exceptions, and several supporters urged the committee to adopt a standardized citation form despite the Judiciary’s request for a delayed implementation date. Opposition came from the Department of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, county prosecutors, Honolulu Police Department, and other individuals. They argued the bill would unduly restrict law enforcement discretion, create administrative and data-processing problems, and make it harder to identify repeat or habitual offenders because of changes to citation information and fingerprinting. The Judiciary requested implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028 and said the citation form would need major changes. Opponents also warned the bill could increase litigation, suppress evidence, and not meaningfully reduce overcrowding because most jail populations are held on felony matters. The chair reported 14 testimonies in support, 21 in opposition, and one with comments; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• is the OPLC practicing<01:02:19.280><c> statute.
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• statutes? statutes?

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

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• to cattle and domestic bison according to<02:01:38.320><c> Wyoming</c><02:01:38.880><c> statute</c><
• uh either adopting state<02:44:12.160><c> statute</c><02:44:12.479><c> or</c><02:44:12.720><c> tribal
• </c> state statute or tribal code to make the state statute or tribal code to make the language<02:44
• and uh different different statutes<02:44:48.000><c> have</c><02:44:48.240><c> been</c><02:44:49.120
• </c><02:44:50.479><c> We</c> statutes have been made available.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

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Summary: The meeting began with quorum, approval of the prior minutes, and an announcement that the June meeting had been canceled and replaced by this combined May/June meeting; the next official PPOB meeting was announced for July 21 at 2:30. Staff then gave an overview of the Public Pension Oversight Board’s required actuarial audit process, explaining that House Bill 238 requires a review every five years of the retirement systems’ actuarial assumptions and methods, funded by the systems themselves. The presentation distinguished this audit from a financial or forensic audit, described the three possible audit levels (full replication, limited/spot review, or basic review), and noted that the last audit in 2021 was a level one performed by Milleman Consulting at a cost of about $190,000. Members discussed timing for the next audit cycle, with a request to LRC likely needed in July or August to target the June 30, 2026 valuation, and several members expressed interest in another level one review. Questions also addressed whether prior audits found major issues; staff said the 2021 review was generally clean but recommended more consistency in reporting and assumptions across systems. The committee then welcomed new staff and interns, including Odet Guanzi of KPPPA and Team Kentucky intern Amamira Bowman. Bo Barnes of the Teachers Retirement System presented an overview of the statutory framework for reemployment after retirement under KRS 161.605. He explained that the law is intended to let retirees return to help with staffing needs, do so in an actuarially sound way through required contributions, and keep TRS compliant with federal tax rules for a qualified plan under section 401(a). Barnes described the required breaks in service and earnings limits for retirees returning part-time or full-time, including the three-month or 12-month break depending on the employer, the 6,900-day limit, and the daily wage threshold based on years of service. He also noted a lightly used critical shortage program that allows school districts to hire retirees without a wage cap, while still observing the break-in-service rules. Members asked questions about who decides the scope and level of the actuarial audit, how the audit would treat leave balances and other benefit-related items, and whether the prior level one audit identified substantial problems. Staff said the committee would request the audit, but LRC would handle contracting, and that the audit scope could include items like sick leave and annual leave costs if requested. On the reemployment topic, Barnes emphasized that the rules are designed to avoid pre-arranged retire-and-return arrangements that could jeopardize TRS’s tax-qualified status. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the meeting concluded with the presentations and discussion of these pension oversight issues.

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• statute, which defeats<02:07:30.079><c> the</c><02:07:30.239><c> purpose</c><02:07:30.480><c> of</c>
• /c><02:29:59.439><c> statute</c><02:29:59.840><c> and</c><02:30:00.000><c> this</c> mandatory reporter
• statute and this mandatory reporter statute and this paragraph<02:30:00.720><c> 7</c><02:30:01.120><
• in state<02:30:48.560><c> statute</c><02:30:48.880><c> to</c><02:30:49.120><c> create</c><02:30:49.359
• :30:55.439><c> it</c><02:30:55.600><c> it</c><02:30:55.760><c> is</c> statute.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

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• ><c> statute</c><02:48:13.920><c> and</c><02:48:14.160><c> that</c> is not uh a permanent statute and
• that is not uh a permanent statute and that means<02:48:14.560><c> that</c><02:48:14.720><c> this</c
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• /c><02:48:20.160><c> has</c> the books at all as a statute and it has the books at all as a statute and

Committee: House Judiciary

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.

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Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on June 9, 2026, with a quorum present and first elected David Nicholas as chair and Mike Soles as vice chair by acclamation. The commission then approved the prior meeting minutes and received staff reports, including March and April financial reports showing the office remained within budget. Staff also reported that the April filing cycle for employers and lobbyists had been completed and that the next reporting period would open September 1 and be due September 15. The commission approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, consistent with the state budget. Staff also updated members on office space: the current lease, in place since 1995, is being extended for six months at the current rate while the office evaluates whether to renew or move to a larger space. Members discussed the need for a better work environment and a small conference room, and staff said they would keep the commission updated as the process develops. The commission then considered its annual recommended legislative changes to the LRC. Staff explained that the first three items were the same as last year’s recommendations and the fourth corrected a drafting issue where a confirming amendment had been missed. Members discussed the timing and usefulness of the recommendations, including a brief joke about hiring lobbyists, and then approved all four items for recommendation. Finally, the commission voted to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and, if necessary, informal opinions.

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• Just important when you're looking<02:01:09.040><c> at</c><02:01:09.280><c> statutes</c><02:01:09.760
• relating to statute technical advisories relating to statute not<02:03:34.239><c> necessarily</c><02
• </c><02:08:05.199><c> for</c><02:08:05.360><c> a</c><02:08:05.599><c> statute,</c><02:08:06.719><c> it's
• So if you<02:26:17.840><c> have</c><02:26:18.240><c> statute</c><02:26:18.880><c> related</c><02:26:19.280
• the statute that know, no penalty within the statute that says<02:43:07.520><c> if</c><02:43:07.680>

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

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• 03:02:49.680><c> serious</c><03:02:50.120><c> bill</c><03:02:51.120><c> um</c><03:02:51.960><c> most<
• /c><03:02:53.560><c> well</c><03:02:53.800><c> aware</c><03:02:54.080><c> of</c><03:02:54.239><c> the
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• all 26 of<04:02:53.399><c> our</c><04:02:53.520><c> state's</c><04:02:53.880><c> Community</c><04:02

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

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• Madam<02:02:06.400><c> Speaker,</c><02:02:07.160><c> your</c><02:02:07.320><c> Committee</c><02:02:07.680
• bill</c><02:02:10.040><c> favorable</c><02:02:10.640><c> on</c><02:02:10.760><c> a</c><02:02:10.840>
• </c><02:02:14.040><c> ask</c><02:02:14.280><c> for</c><02:02:14.400><c> the</c><02:02:14.480><c> body's
• &gt;&gt; The<02:02:17.240><c> question</c><02:02:17.840><c> is,</c><02:02:18.120><c> shall</c><02:02:
• All<02:02:56.120><c> those</c><02:02:56.400><c> opposed,</c><02:02:57.000><c> please</c><02:02:57.320

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• /c><02:06:13.159><c> in</c><02:06:13.440><c> statute</c> need to get this definition in statute need
• to get this definition in statute about<02:06:14.239><c> the</c><02:06:14.400><c> small</c><02:06:14.679
• that statute<02:47:54.680><c> all</c><02:47:54.800><c> right</c><02:47:55.160><c> um</c><02:47:55.399
• ><c> because</c><02:47:55.800><c> in</c><02:47:55.960><c> terms</c><02:47:56.200><c> of</c> statute all
• right um because in terms of statute all right um because in terms of the<02:47:57.040><c> the</c><02

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources