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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, we're in the process of executing a memorandum of agreement with DHHL for the 60C review process
  • :55.679> we<01:15:55.920> actually recruitment process that we actually recruitment process
  • The last thing that process started.
  • <01:31:31.040> So um is a very complicated process. So um is a very complicated process.
  • We have um we have yet to processes.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Implementing a standardized screening process is imperative.
  • before the arbitration process actually happens.
  • user of the arbitration process in Texas.
  • And so, prior to 2019, when we just had the mediation process, 95% was solved through the informal process
  • It is, does somebody have an unfair advantage in this process?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 30th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's because they're not affordable due to the way the PBMs are processing them.
  • Without insurance, it would have cost her $22 when we process the claim through...
  • That's a $119 difference just because of the way the claim was processed.
  • We thank TDI for the rulemaking process. We've submitted comments.
  • During the insertion process, this medication can be a godsend for survivors.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 30th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unfortunately, chiropractors are not eligible for this expedited credentialing process, meaning they
  • Under a process that has proven to work well for other provider types, we have a great witness here,
  • Even if joining a practice that's already in network, this process can take many months.
  • during the credentialing process, so that the patients can receive in-network treatment.
  • To this expedited process will eliminate the wait for treatment for many patients in pain.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, the process we have followed is in line with a typical real estate rezoning use change or
  • from a traditional subdivision platting and planning process.
  • This bill helps streamline the process and also helps clarify confusion in the law, as Dr.
  • So this bill really helps streamline the process and carry costs.
  • So this bill really helps streamline the process and carry costs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony and took action on several land use, housing, municipal utility district, and cemetery-related bills. House Bill 447, dealing with transportation impact analysis requirements tied to MUD bond issuance, drew opposition from a witness who argued it would duplicate work, strain agency resources, and delay development; after the sponsor’s closing remarks, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1202, on third-party review of home backup power installations, was substituted and reported favorably to the full House by a unanimous roll call. House Bill 2494, on disannexation for failure to provide municipal services, and House Bill 1835, removing barriers to HUD-code manufactured homes, were also substituted and reported favorably; HB 1835 passed on a 5-1 vote. Senate Bill 15, limiting lot size and density requirements in certain large municipalities, was substituted and reported favorably unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 897, which would authorize the sale or long-term lease of two state-owned Austin properties used by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and HHSC. The sponsor said the properties are in poor condition and that proceeds would benefit the state; after questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Several template MUD bills were then laid out, including HB 5652, HB 5654, HB 5661, and HB 5656, each creating or authorizing municipal utility districts in Montgomery or Fort Bend counties for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational improvements. These bills drew limited testimony in support and were left pending without objection. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 2673, which would repeal last session’s change allowing new cemeteries within certain distances of municipalities and restore the prior rule limiting cemetery placement near growing urban areas. The sponsor and supporters argued the 2023 change created unintended consequences, removed valuable taxable land from future use, and complicated city planning; opponents, including a funeral service industry representative, argued the current law gives communities local control and helps address cemetery land shortages. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4753, a bill allowing a property owner to use a municipal record showing a certificate of occupancy was issued when the original document is lost; it was left pending. Finally, HB 3680, a Cameron County-specific bill modifying subdivision/model rule procedures to reduce replatting burdens while preserving colonia protections, and HB 4812, clarifying that condominiums follow Chapter 82 of the Property Code rather than full subdivision platting, both received supportive testimony and were left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • from a traditional subdivision platting and planning process.
  • from a traditional subdivision platting and planning process.
  • This bill helps streamline the process and also helps clarify confusion in the law, as Dr.
  • So this bill really helps streamline the process and carry costs.
  • So this bill really helped streamline the process, carry costs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of land use, housing, and local government bills. House Bill 447, relating to TIA requirements for certain MUD bond issuances, drew opposition from a witness who argued it would duplicate work already done, strain agency resources, and delay development; after the author’s closing, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then voted out Senate Bill 1202 (third-party review of home backup power installations), House Bill 2494 (disannexation for failure to provide services), House Bill 1835 (removing barriers to HUD co-manufactured homes), and Senate Bill 15 (lot size and density limits in certain municipalities), with House Bill 1835 receiving one no vote and the others passing unanimously. House Bill 897, authorizing sale or lease of two state-owned Austin properties, was laid out and left pending after brief questions and no public testimony. The committee also heard and left pending several MUD creation bills for Montgomery and Fort Bend counties, including House Bills 5652, 5654, 5661, and 5656, each presented as template district bills with local support and no opposition recorded at the table. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 2673, which would restore prior restrictions on new cemeteries near growing urban areas by repealing changes made last session. Representative Lujan and supporters argued the current law created unintended consequences, including loss of developable land, tax-exempt property in urban cores, and conflicts with infrastructure planning; they said cities already have authority to establish their own cemeteries if needed. Opponents, including a funeral services industry representative, argued the 2023 change was intended to let communities decide and that the bill would take local decision-making backward. After extensive testimony from both sides, the bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 3680, which would create a Cameron County-specific process allowing local discretion under the model subdivision rules. Supporters said the bill would preserve colonia protections while reducing costly platting and replatting burdens on families trying to sell or pass down land; county officials and realtors testified in favor. The bill was left pending after closing. House Bill 4812, a clarification to the Texas Uniform Condominium Act to prevent counties from imposing subdivision platting requirements on condominiums, received support from builders and a condominium attorney who said current county practices create duplicative hurdles and higher costs; it too was left pending. Finally, House Bill 5148, which would allow certain single-stair apartment buildings up to six stories, generated the most detailed policy debate. Supporters, including housing advocates and architects, said the bill would lower costs, improve unit design, and expand affordable, family-friendly housing while maintaining safety through sprinklers and other safeguards. Fire officials from Corpus Christi opposed the bill, warning that a single stairwell could hinder firefighting and occupant evacuation, especially if sprinklers fail or smoke spreads. The author said the bill was aimed at new construction only and was part of a broader effort to reduce outdated housing regulations; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending at adjournment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, the process we have followed is in line with a typical real estate rezoning use change or
  • from a traditional subdivision platting and planning process.
  • This bill helps streamline the process and also helps clarify confusion in the law, as Dr.
  • So this bill really helps streamline the process and carry costs.
  • So this bill really helped streamline the process, carry costs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • mining operation, and we ... to finance much-needed public infrastructure, we began the MUD creation process
  • As part of the legislative ... process to create the MUD, I met in person with legislative representatives
  • In most cases, these applications are processed in weeks.
  • So yeah, it's the process of continuing to update the study after the road has already been completed
  • study so the permits can be provided for construction, and most of the agencies I work with have a process
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Finance Apr 2nd, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, Senate Bill 2065 would clarify the process for participating departments to make benefit enhancements
  • Finally, Senate Bill 2065 would clarify the process for participating departments to make benefit enhancements
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several bills focused on tax administration, transportation, emergency services, historic preservation, forensic training, pension funding, and the state’s rainy day fund. Senate Bill 1337, by Senator Creighton, would require the comptroller to assess penalty and interest only on the net tax due and allow sales and use tax overpayments to offset underpayments more automatically; it was left pending while the author, comptroller staff, and a private witness continued working on the language and fiscal note. Senate Bill 1371, by Senator Hinojosa, would address Corpus Christi transit authority operations, including emergency refueling coordination, fare-setting procedures, and board term limits; it received supportive testimony and was left pending. Senate Bill 1377, by Senator Perry, would create a grant program for rural counties to buy ambulances, with a committee substitute expanding eligible uses in some cases to equipment and setting a sunset date; numerous EMS officials, county representatives, and association witnesses testified in support, emphasizing rising ambulance costs, staffing shortages, and the need for rural emergency coverage, and the bill was left pending after testimony. Senate Bill 868, by Senator Sparks, would direct at least 10% of volunteer fire department assistance funding to high wildfire-risk areas; Texas A&M Forest Service explained the map and methodology, and the committee substitute was adopted. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1426, which would place the First Capitol State Historic Site in West Columbia under Texas Historical Commission stewardship, and Senate Bill 1620, which would create a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program through the Office of Court Administration to address forensic scientist shortages; both had no opposition in testimony and their committee substitutes were adopted. Senate Bill 2065 would change the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System funding structure to require an actuarially determined state contribution and address the system’s unfunded liability over 30 years; Pasadena fire department representatives testified that the pension is an important volunteer retention tool, and the bill was left pending after testimony. Senate Joint Resolution 4 would raise the Economic Stabilization Fund cap from 10% to 15% of biennial revenue deposits, with a committee substitute correcting the effective date to September 1, 2027; the committee discussed the fund’s current balance and purpose before adopting the substitute. After quorum was established, the committee voted out the measures. Senate Bill 1868, Senate Bill 1371, Senate Bill 264, Senate Joint Resolution 4, Senate Bill 1426, Senate Bill 1620, and Senate Bill 2065 were all reported favorably to the full Senate, with some bills also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee substitute for Senate Bill 868 was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as well. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee on administration has established an electronic public comment process for all Texans,
  • Can you kind of explain a little bit about what your process looks like? Sure.
  • Just to make sure I understand, kind of process-wise, so a student finishes undergraduate, goes to law
  • This bill would allow for a more streamlined process, eliminate many data barriers, and aim to identify
  • Her passion and her love into action and process and programs that are working and making a difference
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tell us about your thought process. And how you decided to just make it permissive.
  • However, in the process of clarifying the existing choice, institutions are.
  • For my students to get a great education by defending the process of accreditation which has worked well
  • So there is both a staff and board vetting process. accreditors and defer to Elizabeth for anything else
  • Yeah, so we just wanted to clarify. that there is a pretty thorough vetting process that occurs and that
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • These QR codes is how these couriers process the tickets.
  • So first, the terminal deployment process is not embodied in the rule.
  • What's the process?
  • This is a process.
  • Due process is important.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • You should have an attorney when you go through the process, so I don't think it. through the process
  • felt strongly—and I do too—that anybody that has a small estate, $25,000 or something, should have a process
  • There is an amendment that simply adds appeal and strikes the CER review.
  • So, there was a request to strike that CT review and add appeal in there.
  • The amendment simply strikes the CT review and adds appeal in there.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • The process outlined requires the candidates ...involved in the local jurisdiction charged with the error
  • But it was a process that I didn't expect would be that involved. So, thank you, I appreciate it.
  • But this process. This process really is sort of the precursor to our recount process.
  • people to recount the ballots again, because typically that is happening through the full recount process
  • And should it be noted in here that it would be a violation of obstructing a legal process? Ms.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/2/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • But this process really is sort of a precursor to our recount process.
  • But this process really is sort of a precursor to our recount process.
  • But this process really is sort of a precursor to our recount process.
  • process that's laid out in statute. process that's laid out in statute.
  • . process. process.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • A project currently going through the JEDI Act application process is slated to add $10.8 billion...
  • The impact fee study process is very detailed and complicated.
  • There's only one end user in this whole process. Yes, sir. Happy to answer any questions?
  • And I think that's a good process, and I'm happy to work with you to strengthen that even more.
  • I think there would be some ways to, again, tighten and strengthen that process.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not that we're against the bid process, but that's for larger projects.
  • There is a process in place. This is not getting around anything.
  • The auditors, the treasurers, are safeguards throughout this whole process.
  • The city of Conroe's refusal to issue permits is not only disrupting the home building process.
  • Urging that they come up with a plan to avoid an open-ended process for a moratorium.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • canceled meetings, and so I I just don't think it's functioning, and you know, this is part of a process
  • is as we When we're making changes to the courts, effectively relabeling things and changing their process
  • Current law requires foreign insurance companies to send their service a process to the insurance commissioner
  • keeps the insurance department from saving costs there for them having to intermediate these service process
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • the Ferguson College of Agriculture, and they're here to look at and learn about the legislative process
  • The audit process was being very punitive; it's supposed to be corrective.
  • And the definition of acts according to Webster's dictionary is the in the process of taking action.
  • There is a process for people to get books.
  • Does it appeal to somebody's prurient interest? Is it patently offensive using community standards?