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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of Hawaii Professionals Assembly. of Hawaii Professionals Assembly.
- This allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of state and county contributions to the Hawaii
- This allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of state and county contributions to the Hawaii
- </c> amount amounts of state county amount amounts of state county contributions<00:28:59.600><c> to<
- </c> amounts of state and county amounts of state and county contributions<00:29:11.760><c> to</c><00
Committee:
House Labor
Keywords:
reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization
HI
Bills:
HB816 , HB1535 , HB1537 , HB1541 , HB1562 , HB1574 , HB1591 , HB1853 , HB1854 , HB1871 , HB1965 , HB1966 , HB1969 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2315 , HB2343 , HB2501 , HB2505 , HB1577 , HB2443 , HB2498 , HB2581 , HB2622
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB816, Hawaii, opioid overdose, opioid crisis, buprenorphine, naloxone, Narcan, paramedics, emergency medical services, EMS, first responders, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, overdose reversal, pilot program, Department of Health, DOH, county population under 100,000, rural health
HI
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- for the Hawaii Water Safety Coalition.
- </c> are as people of Hawaii. are as people of Hawaii.
- Losing my Hawaii Water Safety Plan.
- </c><00:27:55.040><c> Um</c> Independent Living Hawaii. Um Independent Living Hawaii.
- </c><00:28:51.040><c> Is</c> Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. Is Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.
Bills:
SCR56 , SCR25 , SCR79 , SCR179 , SCR181 , SCR182 , SR54 , SR22 , SR81 , SR174 , SR176 , SR177
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, Pohakuloa, condemnation, federal government, land sovereignty, Hawaii, native Hawaiians, public trust land, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation
Summary:
The committee first heard SCR 56 and SR 54, which recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and acknowledge their role in emergency response and public safety. Testifiers from the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Honolulu and Kauai Ocean Safety, and a junior guard all strongly supported the resolutions, describing lifeguards as often first on scene for drownings, cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, flooding rescues, and other emergencies. Several speakers said formal recognition would better reflect the work lifeguards already do and could improve training, support services, pay equity, and access to benefits such as retirement and trauma resources. Members asked about what legal or administrative changes would follow, and the discussion suggested the resolutions were a first step toward broader recognition and related policy changes.
The committee then took up SCR 25 and SR 22, opposing federal condemnation or threats of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa and other state land. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the resolutions, saying Pohakuloa has deep historical, cultural, genealogical, and ecological significance and that any future decisions should go through existing state legal processes with meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians. Members discussed the role of the governor’s advisory process, the need to follow DLNR/BLNR procedures, and concerns about environmental and health violations at the site. The committee also noted 14 written testimonies in support.
Next, the committee heard SCR 79 and SR 81, urging the U.S. Navy to take responsibility for eradicating octocoral and other invasive species in Pearl Harbor waters, including West, Middle, and East Loch. DLNR supported the resolutions, and testimony focused on the spread of invasive coral, the difficulty of eradication, and the limited access state agencies have inside Pearl Harbor. Members raised concerns about contamination, responsibility for the problem, and whether the Navy should fund or carry out the cleanup; DLNR said it could not speak to broader contamination issues but supported the resolution as a way to encourage action. The committee then began discussion of SCR 179 and SR 174, which urge Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, with written support noted from Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Eduardo Hernandez from the Hawaii Eduardo Hernandez from the Hawaii Bicycling<00:02:11.039><c> League
- I stand with Hawaii Bicycling League.
- </c> >> Um, Steve Dez for Hawaii Automobile. >> Um, Steve Dez for Hawaii Automobile.
- County<01:30:33.840><c> of</c><01:30:34.080><c> Kawaii</c> County of Kawaii County of Kawaii in<01:30
- </c> um are hurting in Hawaii. um are hurting in Hawaii. >> Thank<01:35:37.040><c> you.
Bills:
HB2392 , HB2462 , HB2423 , HB1771 , HB2081 , HB2334 , HB2336 , HB1666 , HB2375 , HB2415 , HB2451 , HB2373 , HB1641 , HB1694 , HB1695 , HB1986 , HB1797 , HB1879 , HB2034
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing.
The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th.
The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.
HI
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- Let's stop it that continue in Hawaii.
- </c><00:27:17.000><c> Workforce</c> Director for the Hawaii Workforce Director for the Hawaii Workforce
- ><c> Up,</c><00:27:47.160><c> HPM</c> Hawaii Gas Company, Mana Up, HPM Hawaii Gas Company, Mana Up, HPM
- We also have offering comments from the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority and the Hawaii
- We also have offering comments from the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority and the Hawaii
Bills:
HCR112
Committee:
House Labor
Keywords:
HCR112, House Concurrent Resolution, DHRD, Department of Human Resources Development, civil service, classification system, compensation system, salary study, pay scale, job classification, position classification, state workforce, vacancy rate, hard-to-fill positions, labor shortage, recruitment, retention, public employees, state agencies, labor organizations
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 27
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HR201
Keywords:
congratulatory resolution, education, principal, teacher of the year, school leadership, Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, Masayuki Tokioka Award, United States Senate Youth Program, student delegates, public schools, charter schools, Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Hawaiian language immersion, Native Hawaiian education, K-12, student leadership, civic engagement, Freshman Academy, teacher recognition, principal recognition
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKJ6JAvi5Ck, 2026-07-02T01:22:28+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_01-04-21_INFO_.HTM
- Dr. Tian and Dr. Bonham will discuss the economic outlook for the State of Hawaii.
- The Dept. of Budget & Finance will provide a briefing on the Governor's financial plan., 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- county charter.
- county, maintain a county engineering office, acquire land for county road purposes, and then... ...
- And then finally, when you talk to the counties, again, rural counties, very resource-dependent, are
- requirements of the GMA. 18 counties and the cities within those counties are required to plan.
- requirements of the GMA. 18 counties and the cities within those counties are required to plan.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation (8-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:14.640><c> and</c> means less money for counties and means less money for counties and cities
- Um, the big loser on that are cities, counties, and rural and secondary... it is.
- ,</c><00:13:42.240><c> and</c> the big loser are cities, counties, and the big loser are cities, counties
- Um we we only funded 20 counties.
- Um, and I don't know how familiar you all are with the 127 project down in Russell County, Clinton County
Keywords:
00:32 Call to Order and Roll Call
02:30 Road Fund Report
17:22 Approval of Minutes
18:07 High Growth Counties Projects
56:00 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee for Transportation met without a quorum at first, then later approved the July 15 minutes by voice vote after quorum was reached. The committee heard an update from the Transportation Cabinet on the road fund for FY 2024-25. Cabinet staff reported road fund revenue came in $38.5 million above the enacted estimate, with motor vehicle usage tax receipts setting an all-time high for the fifth straight year. Motor fuels tax revenue was below estimate and down from the prior year, while overall road fund collections totaled $1.86 billion, essentially flat year over year. Staff said the road fund ended FY25 with a $61.6 million surplus, which under the budget bill must be appropriated to state construction. Members discussed the gas tax formula, with Senator Higdon arguing it no longer works well because revenues fall when fuel prices fall, and the chair noting the committee may need to revisit the formula.
The committee then received an update on High Growth County projects in the 2024 highway plan. KYTC said $16 million in HGC authorizations had been made, nine projects already had construction funds authorized or were otherwise underway, 12 more were scheduled to be let by the end of 2025 with estimated construction costs above $250 million, and one additional project was expected to be awarded through alternative delivery. The cabinet said it anticipated authorizing the full $450 million appropriated by the General Assembly. Members praised the effort and emphasized the need to get projects to market before the next budget cycle.
Jason Sala of KYTC also explained why transportation projects take time, citing planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocation as major steps that can delay delivery. He said these processes are complex and require coordination with property owners, utilities, consultants, contractors, and local governments. Eric Pelfrey then briefed the committee on professional and personal service contracts, saying they are used to expand cabinet capacity for design, inspections, right-of-way appraisal, safety, and related work. He reported that authorizations and payments for these contracts have trended upward over the past decade, and that the number of contracts has also increased. In response to questions, Pelfrey said design-build can speed some projects by overlapping steps, but it does not eliminate right-of-way or utility work when those are required; he said KYTC has been using alternative delivery more often, but project complexity still limits how quickly work can move.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program.
- This bill is relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program.
- measure on our agenda this afternoon, Senate Bill 3109, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1 relating to the Hawaii
- </c><00:10:06.400><c> Correctional</c><00:10:06.840><c> Systems</c> as the Hawaii Correctional Systems
- as the Hawaii Correctional Systems Oversight<00:10:07.520><c> Commission.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
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- </c> so that does not harm Hawaii. so that does not harm Hawaii. All<00:15:17.959><c> right.
- Very important stance for Hawaii to take.
- Very important stance for Hawaii to take.
- </c> uh stance for Hawaii to take. uh stance for Hawaii to take.
- ,</c> in Hawaii, in Hawaii, and<00:36:11.359><c> we</c><00:36:11.480><c> want</c><00:36:11.640><c> our
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:18.320><c> Historic</c> a nomination to the Hawaii Historic a nomination to the Hawaii Historic
- </c> essential as the University of Hawaii essential as the University of Hawaii continues<00:03:53.240
- </c> Secretary for the University of Hawaii Secretary for the University of Hawaii Board<00:05:20.240
- Former Hawaii State Senator Richard "Scotchy" Henderson was more than a leader.
- Former Hawaii State Senator Richard "Scotchy" Henderson was more than a leader.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is relating to education, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
- Up next bill, House Bill 2171 HD1 SD1, relating to the University of Hawaii.
- </c> the activities are exempt from county the activities are exempt from county zoning<00:22:14.560>
- other county land use approvals. approvals. approvals.
- Hawaii Foundation.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- only bill that we have on our agenda today is SB 2140, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2, relating to county
- One, House Draft 2, relating to county labor standards.
- Um, so, this bill, SB 2140, authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit
- It authorizes counties to deny, revoke, or suspend building permits for violations of related laws under
- So, this bill, SB 2140, authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I think this is the one we had discussed applying to the County of Maui.
- So the two amendments that we're doing is we're narrowing it to the County of Maui and taking out gas
- Which happens to be the County of... All right, I will let you figure out the how to word that.
- Several islands. the County of Maui by population. Okay. the County of Maui by population. Okay.
- </c><00:12:59.080><c> of</c> Which happens to be the County of Which happens to be the County of All<
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the respective county. the respective county.
- </c><00:11:36.520><c> Housing</c> ratios, clarifying the Hawaii Housing ratios, clarifying the Hawaii
- I think we're addressing all of the concerns brought to us by counties.
- </c><00:13:53.520><c> State</c> Sections 12 and 13 of the Hawaii State Sections 12 and 13 of the Hawaii
- . counties. counties.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Bills:
HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, over the next 8 years, the average household of three to four in Hawaii would be saving around
- This relief that we promised to the people of Hawaii will help them now.
- have sequence 1040-001, new sequence transferring out three temp FTEs and $360,000 in A funds to Hawaii
- have sequence 1040-001, new sequence transferring out three temp FTEs and $360,000 in A funds to Hawaii
- New sequence trading off two temp FTEs and $78,000 in A funds to the Hawaii Health Administration.
Bills:
HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 22, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- All the next bill is a Senate bill, SB 2152, proposing amendment to Article 6, section 3 of the Hawaii
- section<00:29:50.240><c> 3</c><00:29:50.480><c> of</c><00:29:50.560><c> the</c><00:29:50.640><c> Hawaii
- </c><00:29:51.040><c> state</c> section 3 of the Hawaii state section 3 of the Hawaii state constitution
- So, this is the one on the electronic means—various sections of the Hawaii campaign spending laws—part
- </c> means various sections of the Hawaii means various sections of the Hawaii campaign<00:35:39.359>
Bills:
HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes