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• . >> So the Municipal Finance Act, which is the RSA chapter 33, already establishes a comprehensive and
• In addition, counties retain bond counsel to ensure that all borrowing complies with RSA chapter 33 and
• In addition, counties retain bond counsel to ensure that all borrowing complies with RSA chapter 33 and

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• Patty Ornellis and Megan Daya were our destination managers when they were with the Island Chapters,
• Patty Ornellis and Megan Daya were our destination managers when they were with the Island Chapters,
• Patty Ornellis and Megan Daya were our destination managers when they were with the Island Chapters,
• <02:32:57.359> So um chapters, island visitors bureau.
• So um chapters, island visitors bureau.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate tourism briefing focused on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract oversight, destination management action plans (DMAPs), and the impact of recent legislation and audit findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson said she accepted the temporary role to help address agency challenges, emphasized rebuilding trust, and said HTA is reviewing the state auditor’s concerns and posting its response publicly. She also described HTA’s mission and organizational structure under SB 1571, including reporting lines to the governor, the director, and the board, and outlined staff additions in finance, brand marketing, destination stewardship, and planning. A major topic was the permanent CEO search. HTA board chair Tata Po said the goal is to select a CEO within about four months, with the search firm still engaged, the position description being revised to reflect the new law and compensation changes, and approvals still needed before the job can be reposted. Members expressed frustration that the recruitment had been paused and questioned whether HTA has sufficient qualified leadership and staff during the interim period. Board leadership said the current staff is limited by vacancies but that they have confidence in the team and will add resources if needed. Members also pressed HTA on the role of the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana contract, asking how staff oversight works and whether staff members were effectively wearing multiple hats. HTA explained that the stewardship team provides direction to contractors and that the work is divided among specialists overseeing projects such as tour guide certification, technical assistance, community tourism collaboratives, and a destination app. The committee also discussed whether the board can still vote on budgets under the new structure; the Attorney General’s office was cited as confirming that the board may advise, but the department director retains budget authority. HTA said it is working with CNHA and HVCB on contract and budget timing, with a goal of shifting to a calendar-year process so recipients know funding earlier.

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• It says, notwithstanding RSA 263:3-a, which describes all those visas, if the visa is legal, they have

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• moves to amend the bill in section 2, line 19, by striking out the words and inserting the word 'chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then concurred in a Senate referral concerning a petition from Joanne M. Comerford to designate an official vegetable of the Commonwealth, sending it to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported several local bills for consideration, including measures affecting Topsfield, Andover, Colrain, Salem, Oxford, and South Hadley. The House suspended Rule 7A and took up second readings, then ordered those bills to a third reading. The House also passed to be enacted House No. 4399, amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Several other local bills were then released from the Committee on Bills in Third Reading and passed to be engrossed, including a Rutland recall elections bill, a Rehoboth tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a deputy chief, a Millis senior property tax exemption for school construction, and a Falmouth sewer-related funding bill. The House also considered a Springfield disability pension bill for Ms. Al Rodriguez, which was amended by substitution with House No. 5391 before being engrossed. Additional amendments were adopted on bills concerning North Adams special police officers, a North Attleboro senior property tax exemption, and a Salem excise on the transfer of parking spaces, after which each bill was passed to be engrossed as amended. The House then held a moment of silent tribute for Stephen Fennell of Falmouth. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to meet then in informal session.

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• First Timothy, chapter 2, verses 1 through 4.

Bills: SB1687, HB1687, HB4431, HB2894, HB2979, HB3262, HB3298, HB3369, HB3431, HB3462, SB1226, SB1876, SB1916, SB1920, HB3467, HB3498, HB3500, HB3521, HB3581, HB3650, HB3673, HB3764, HB3767, HB3781, HB3800, HB3831, HB3834, HB3941, HB2749, HB3970, HB3972, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, HB3996, HB4095, HB4104, HB4191, HB4248, HB4298, HB4338, HB4427, HB4428, HJR1023, HB3660, HB3718, HB4326, HB3443, HB3880, HB3649, HB3000, SB1651, SB504, SB372, SB1326, SB1633, SB248, SB1242, SB1238, SB423, SB1989, SB1286, SB904, SB1213, SB1216, SB1827, SB65, SB1390, SB259, SB1944, SB540, SB2139, SB346, SB1595, SB1400, SB1555, SB1209, SB2110, SB1670, SB1061, SB2104, HR1057, SB1946, SB1734, SB1316, SB1360, SB1557, SB1684, SB2049, SB1410, SB2011, SB1437, SB1204, SB1732, SB1775, SB2084, SB1380, SB1572, SB1772, SB1224, SB710, SB1338, SB1266, SB1303, SB1307, SB1562, SB1794, SB1191, SB1983, SB1832, SB1448, SB1534, SB1593, SB1597, SB1630, SB1489, SB1726, SB1796, SB1806, SB1877, SB1451, SB1553, SB1632, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB2180, SB1725, SB2182, HB3003, HB3004, HB4434, HB4324, HB4342, HB2137, HB4432, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

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• State Finance Law in relation to the proper collection and disposal of mercury thermostats; amend Chapter

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, chaired by Senator Pete Harckham, met with a quorum and considered a 10-bill active list. The committee advanced several bills on environmental monitoring and reporting, including measures on SPDES public notice submission, bioheating fuel requirements, community air monitoring, air quality monitoring for major mass transit projects, climate-related financial risk disclosure, mercury thermostat collection, financial responsibility for major facilities or vessels, a New York Youth Climate Corps, and a DEC study of school retrofits near major highways. Some of these bills were advanced on the calendar, while others were referred to finance. The committee discussed Senator Harckham’s PFAS and biosolids bill at length. Members reviewed amendments intended to address Farm Bureau concerns, including language changes that removed opposition, and discussed the proposed statewide moratorium, eligibility for voluntary testing, and the new Agricultural PFAS Response Fund. Harckham and others noted that the bill would help reimburse or assist farmers with remediation if contamination is found, and that the public should understand only a small percentage of New York farms have received direct biosolid application. Members also noted that the bill could affect other biosolid uses, such as at a golf course in one senator’s district. Throughout the meeting, senators asked brief questions, offered supportive comments, and in several cases recorded votes of without recommendation or nay on specific bills. The committee ultimately voted to advance or refer all ten bills as appropriate, with the PFAS bill referred to finance after unanimous support from those present. The meeting concluded after welcoming several senators who joined during the session, including new member Senator Bachar.

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• House Joint Resolution 104, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of Title 5, United

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, October 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• According to the procedures prescribed by Subchapter B, Chapter 301 of the Government Code and the rules

Bills: SB 2, SB 10, HB27, HB18, HB17, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB18, SR 1, SR 2, SR 5, HB18, HB17, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SR1, SR2, SR5, SB2, SB10, HB27

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• The bill is supported by the Minnesota chapter of Disabled Veterans of America.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A BILL THAT AMENDS CHAPTER 644 IN THE FLORIDA STATUTES WITH WHICH REGULATES AUTO

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um fourth uh we had some chapter 804.
• It says the in the bill it says<01:57:03.920> chapter<01:57:04.239> 801D<01:57:04.880><
• 801D does not apply and um says chapter 801D does not apply and um this<01:57:07.119> would<01
• That framework follows what we are recommending in our testimony and taking that out of the HRS chapter
• 91 administrative appeals HRS chapter 91 administrative appeals process.<03:24:14.800> I'm<03

Keywords: 910, house, all

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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• And doing a quick search of the bill, there is a reference to Chapter 256L, which I believe makes the
• President, if you look at page one, line five, the chapter that's cited is within consumer protection
• <02:02:21.119> that's page one, line five, the chapter that's page one, line five, the chapter
• President, today we close one of the most challenging chapters in recent memory.
• <03:40:50.160> in President, as we close this chapter in President, as we close this chapter

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• Crisis nurseries licensed under chapter 245A as a child residential facility.
• licensed under chapter 245A as a<02:29:00.319> children's<02:29:00.800> residential<02
• Crisis Nurseries licensed under chapter Crisis Nurseries licensed under chapter 2<02:29:10.040><
• Chapter 245A as a child residential facility.
• Under chapter 142B as a special family child care, must be allowed to continue to operate under those

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• Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code
• congressional disapproval under chapter congressional disapproval under chapter 8<00:55:39.359><
• House Joint Resolution 75, Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
• House Joint Resolution 75, Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of
• 8 of Title 5, United States Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code,<02:42:40.720> of<02:42:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We wish him the very best as he begins this next chapter in his well-earned retirement.
• We wish him the very best as he begins this next chapter in his well-earned retirement.
• the commander of the Henderson chapter the commander of the Henderson chapter of<00:32:52.880>
• We wish you the very best in this next chapter. Thank you. I yield back. Mr.
• We wish you the very best in this next chapter. Thank you. I yield back.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 22:26.320> revised<05:22:26.798> statutes<05:22:27.280> HRS<05:22:27.840> chapter
• and Hawaii revised statutes HRS chapter and Hawaii revised statutes HRS chapter 10<05:22:28.638>
• Actually, it's HRS 10, 10-3, but also chapter 10H.
• We aim to honor and actualize the principles of the Admission Act, the State Constitution, and HRS chapter
• 10 and 10 as stewards of HRS chapter 10 and 10 as stewards of this<05:32:10.840> shared<05:32

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Summary: The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology. Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break. After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• Title 5, taxation, chapter 75, appraisal of taxable property on the current RSA governs the appraisal
• Title<02:02:44.639> five<02:02:44.960> taxation<02:02:45.760> chapter<02:02:46.239
• > 75<02:02:46.800> appraisal Title five taxation chapter 75 appraisal Title five taxation
• chapter 75 appraisal of<02:02:47.440> tax<02:02:48.239> taxable<02:02:48.800> property

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• that's a prohibition on creating shopping incentives, period, and allow—so just get rid of those chapters
• So the chapter that makes fraud and abuse illegal, criminal act, is different for Medicaid than it is
• So the chapter that makes fraud and abuse illegal, criminal act, is different for Medicaid than it is
• Our statutory authority comes from Chapter 2177 of the Government Code.
• Our statutory authority comes from Chapter 2177 of the Government Code.

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• We're in the midst of our policy prioritization process, so I've been doing outreach with our chapters
• We're in the midst of our policy prioritization process, so I've been doing outreach with our chapters
• expand their egg operation and trying to federate, uh, which many of our producers do with their local chapter
• <00:54:10.880> with<00:54:11.119> their<00:54:11.359> local<00:54:11.599> chapter
• <00:54:11.920> to producers do with their local chapter to producers do with their local chapter

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on how federal policy changes, tariffs, funding cuts, the federal shutdown, and delays in the farm bill are affecting Hawaii agriculture and food access. Opening remarks emphasized Hawaii’s heavy dependence on imported food and farm inputs, the state’s vulnerability to disruptions in USDA services, and the need for stronger state, county, and community coordination. Speakers also noted that immigration enforcement and broader global supply-chain pressures can affect local farm labor, production, and food availability. Sharon Herd, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, described both positive and negative federal impacts. She said Hawaii has benefited from some recurring grants and a large new $8.8 million federal grant, but also reported about $22 million in losses from suspended or terminated grants, including farm-to-school and water-related projects. She said some USDA programs, such as microgrants for food security and FISMIP, are currently suspended, while the specialty crop block grant remains active. She also said Hawaii farms declined from 7,328 to 6,569 between the 2017 and 2022 censuses and argued the state cannot rely on imports alone to feed its people. Amanda Shaw of Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii presented findings from federal funding cut reports. She said the first report, in March, identified about $88 million in potential cuts, and the newer report found $64.7 million in confirmed cuts and about $175 million in potential cuts. She said federal shifts are creating uncertainty for farmers, food-system organizations, and school and community food programs, and noted that 4,000 to 5,000 Hawaii farmers could receive less money because of changes to payment-factor provisions for socially disadvantaged farmers. She also said Hawaii has lost 18% of local USDA staff since September 2024, with possible further national reductions expected. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair noted that any legal questions, including the reported SNAP changes, would be for the Judiciary Committee to assess later.

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• In school, I wasn't really the most athletic, so I decided to join my FFA chapter.
• athletic uh so I decided to join my most athletic uh so I decided to join my FFA<00:02:52.560> chapter
• <00:02:53.280> in<00:02:53.440> my<00:02:53.599> FFA<00:02:54.080> chapter
• <00:02:54.519> I<00:02:54.599> was<00:02:54.760> able FFA chapter in my FFA
• chapter I was able FFA chapter in my FFA chapter I was able to<00:02:55.159> learn<00:02:55.959

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