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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS DEFER, HHS-LBT, HHS Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimoto: "I." Senator K. Col? "Excuse..." The recommendation is adopted.
- Senator Yara: "I." Senator Mor Wy: "I." Senator Faella: "I."
- absence of Senator K.
- Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is.
On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided.
The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-PSM, CPN Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Meli, yes. Senator Richards, reservations. Senator AWA, no. Your measure is adopted.
- Meli yes Senator reservation Senator Meli yes Senator Richards<00:37:41.680>
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Senator Senator Richards reservations Senator Senator Richards reservations Senator - Senator Melby: yes. Senator Richards: reservations. Senator Awa: no. Your measure is adopted.
- Senator Melby: yes. Senator Richards: yes. Senator Awa: no. Your measure is adopted. Thank you.
Summary:
The joint hearing first took up SB 696, which would create an emergency management office and fund tax credits, grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify homes, shelter development, and staffing. Supporters argued Hawaii needs a dedicated preparedness office and funding before the next hurricane season, while the Tax Foundation said the bill was too vague, especially on who would qualify for the tax credits and under what conditions. The Department of the Attorney General and the insurance division offered comments, and both committees recommended deferral of SB 696.
The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then heard SB 179 on construction defect remedies and the contractor repair act. Builders, Realtors, carpenters, and a mortgage industry witness supported the bill, saying it would reduce abusive litigation, speed repairs, and help housing production and affordability. Homeowner advocates and plaintiff attorneys opposed it, arguing it would weaken consumer protections, shift repair costs to homeowners, and delay or limit legitimate claims. One testifier suggested the Senate focus instead on stronger alternative dispute resolution, and the committee noted 105 written supporters, four opponents, and one comment submission.
The committee next heard SB 416 on allowing pets in rental housing, with the Attorney General recommending a non-impairment safeguard because of possible effects on existing contracts. SB 593 on commercial dog breeders drew support from the Hawaii Humane Society and others, with concerns raised that counties would be expected to enforce the new regime without funding. SB 641, creating a tax on low-alcohol-by-volume spirits beverages, drew opposition from the Wine Institute, which said it would create a tax break for one segment and likely reduce state revenue. SB 1048 on online crowdfunding received support from GoFundMe and comments from the Attorney General, with GoFundMe urging changes to reduce burdens on charitable fundraising. SB 1213, allowing businesses to accept service of process by email instead of maintaining a registered agent, drew DCCA comments and opposition from LegalZoom, which warned email service could be unreliable and vulnerable to phishing.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-LBT, LBT Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair votes I, Senator Ihara I, Senator Miyake I, and Senator Fevella excused.
- Senator Elefante is excused. Senator Kanuha is excused. Senator Dor is here.
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hi Senator elanti excuse Senator canu hi Senator elanti excuse Senator - Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Moriwaki votes aye. And Senator Fevella votes aye.
- Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Moriwaki votes aye. And Senator Fevella votes aye.
Summary:
The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees.
SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote.
In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns.
SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM, PSM DEFER, TCA-PSM Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Awa, hi. Senator K. Senator Dort, hi. The measure is adopted. Thank you.
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- vote Yes Senator fuk I Senator Rose vote Yes Senator fuk I Senator Rose Senator<00:42:28.079>
- alaan Senator kuha goes I Senator alaan Senator kuha Senator<00:46:25.000>
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I I vote Yes Senator fuka I Senator Rose I I vote Yes Senator fuka I Senator
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 540, which would make the most recent state building codes supersede county codes beginning in 2028 and limit county changes without State Building Code Council approval. Grassroot Institute testified in support, while IBEW Local 1260 strongly opposed the bill as written, warning it could let counties weaken state minimum standards and create problems for fire code and sprinkler requirements. Members discussed the need for consistency in building codes and the impact of the State Building Code Council’s status, and the chair said the measure would be deferred indefinitely.
The committee also heard SB 626 on disaster preparedness, which would prohibit planting large trees along evacuation routes and require HEMA to identify and remove obstructive trees. Testimony included comments from DLNR, HEMA, and others, with HEMA opposing the measure. The chair said more coordination was needed between DLNR and HEMA and deferred the bill. SB 692, regulating retail and wholesale spray paint sales and assigning jurisdiction to the Department of Law Enforcement, drew opposition from the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi, which said the bill would impose costly storage and reporting burdens on small retailers and raise identity-theft concerns. The committee deferred that measure as well.
In a separate decision-making segment, the committee considered SB 9 on fireworks and recommended passage with amendments. The amendments narrowed or removed several sections, increased certain penalties from $500 to $1,000, adjusted forfeiture allocations, accepted an Attorney General amendment, added an appropriation for community safety education programs, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted by a vote of 2-1. Later, in a joint hearing, SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit drew support from DOT but opposition from the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association, which asked that the bill be held. SB 41, establishing Hawaiʻi Disaster Drill Day on August 8, received support from HEMA and a public testifier. SB 1570, addressing Molokaʻi air service disruptions and a possible runway expansion, drew strong public support from Molokaʻi residents and service providers, while the Attorney General raised separation-of-powers concerns about the emergency declaration language and DOT noted the high cost and feasibility issues of runway expansion.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/11/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Green, Mr.
- This bill is co-authored by Senator Lane, Senator Hoffman, and Senator Wesenberg. Thank you, Mr.
- This bill is co-authored by Senator Lane, Senator Hoffman, and Senator Wesenberg. Thank you, Mr.
- Senator Johnson Stewart.
- Senator Johnson Stewart.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/11/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank the co-authors on this bill: Senator Port, Senator Muhammad, Senator Draheim, Senator
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thank Senator Balden uh Senator Clark thank Senator Balden uh Senator Clark
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But I am, um, uh, State Senator Jen McEwen.
- I'm the Chair of the Senate Labor Committee, and the Senate Labor Committee is called to order.
- Thank you, Senator Gr... Hogen? Innovation. Thank you, Senator Gr... Hogen.
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Thank you, Senator Dibble. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart, thank you, Madam Chair.
- Senator Dibble, thank you.
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/11/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator David Waters, District 4, to introduce Senate Bill 111, authorizing a reliability indexing credit
- Senator Waters, thanks.
- Senator Max Rosen, thank you.
- So, uh, Senator R, thank you. ...So, uh, Senator R, thank you.
- Senator Waters did mention...
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- Senate Bill 89, this one I believe is yours, Senator Chari. Yes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- Senator Reen has a question.
- Well, may I respond, Senator?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/11/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Senator limmer yes Senator Lucero yes Senator<01:06:01.279>
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- to recommend Senate File 569 to pass and refer to the Committee on Rules, the vote is 7 to 4, and the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/11/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator K.
- A special thank you to Senator Dreim, Senator Latz, Senator Putnam, and Senator Kruin, who joins me here
- A special thank you to Senator Dreim, Senator Latz, Senator Putnam, and Senator Kruin, who joins me here
- Senator Lang, um, so we have Senator Drazkowski, Senator Bahr, and Senator Maye Quade.
- Senator Lang um so we have Senator Senator Lang um so we have Senator drowsky<00:59:41.240>
Senator
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Chang here. Senator DeCoite here. Senator Dela Cruz. Senator Elefante here.
- Senator Fevella here. Senator Fukunaga. Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto here.
- Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki present.
- Senator Rhoads. Senator Richards here. Senator San Buenaventura. Senator Wakai. Mr.
- Senator Kanuha. Senator Keohokapu-Lee Loy. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR BERNARD? >> HERE >> SENATOR BOYD? SENATOR BURGESS? SENATOR CALATAYUD? SENATOR FINE?
- SENATOR GRUTERS? SENATOR INGOGLIA? THERE IS A QUORUM. >> Sen. Bradley: THANK YOU.
- PIZZO. >> Senator Pizzo: MIAMI REALTORS DID AN AWESOME EXERCISE.
- ALL OF THIS FOR YOU IF WE GIVE THEM A GRANT OR SOMETHING. >> Chair: SENATOR BERNARD. >> Senator Bernard
- SEEING NONE A SENATOR BOYD MOVES THAT WE ADJOURN. SEEING NO OBJECTION WE ARE ADJOURNED.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Chair right here, Vice Chair Collins here, Senator Burgess, Senator Sharif here, Senator Thompson,
- senator to them Quorum present.
- Senator Burgess.
- Go ahead, Senator. >> In Florida, many people do you employ in?
- Thank you, Senator comes please. >> So you glanced over just a little bit.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Arrington here today, this Senator Jones, Senator Martin.
- So the McLean here Senate, you know it. Senator Wright, you're a quorum is present.
- Would you please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator true now?
- But we're focused on rule areas, real arterial highways.
- It just places those rule arterials at a high priority.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Garcia Senator Broder here. Senator Harrell year. Senator Rouson on here.
- Senator Sheree here. Senator Simon, a quorum is present. >> Wonderful. A quorum is present.
- Great you, Senator Harrell. >> Thank you very much.
- Yes, senator, thank you for that question.
- Thank you, Senator Simon. >> Thank you, Mr.