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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG-HHS-HOU, HOU-HHS, HOU DEFER Public Hearings 03-19-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no? Noting the excuse of Senator Fevella.
- Any members voting with reservations?
- Any members voting with reservations?
- ><c> members</c><00:16:53.400><c> voting</c><00:16:53.600><c> no</c><00:16:53.760><c> with</c> reservations
- Any members voting no with reservations?
Bills:
HB1700
Keywords:
housing, expedited permits, disabilities, access, functional needs, local government, affordable housing, reporting requirements, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Housing and Health and Human Services, along with related committees, heard and later took action on three housing bills. HB 1700 HD1, relating to housing and expedited permitting, received support from disability advocates, including the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and a self-advocate who said faster permitting would help people with disabilities access more independent living options. The chairs said they would add amendments to ensure expedited permitting would not compromise ADA or Fair Housing Act protections and to require reporting on the number, type, and geographic distribution of projects so the program could be evaluated over time. The measure was recommended and adopted with amendments by the participating committees.
HB 1777 HD2, which would require tenant protections for residents displaced by HHFDC-supported redevelopment projects, drew support from HHFDC, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Parents and Children Together, and numerous other organizations. Testimony emphasized the need for a right of first offer, replacement housing payments, relocation information, and tracking procedures to reduce displacement harms, especially for Native Hawaiian and public housing residents. In decision-making, the committees amended the bill to incorporate the Senate companion measure, rename the working group as the tenant protection working group, broaden its duties, and include a $75,000 appropriation for working group expenses. The committees also noted concerns about unequal treatment between tenants in publicly supported projects and private redevelopments, and referenced the KPT low-rise redevelopment as an example where required relocation assistance still did not proceed smoothly. The bill was recommended and adopted with amendments.
HB 1975 HD1, relating to kupuna housing, would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kupuna, appropriate funds to HPHA, and add positions to support the program. HPHA, the Executive Office on Aging, OHA, Catholic Charities Hawaii, AARP Hawaii, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and others testified in support, with Catholic Charities describing how the subsidy helped a senior remain housed through major medical issues. The committees later recommended passage with amendments, including a technical correction to the number of positions and a date fix, and the recommendation was adopted.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We currently, and I think it's somewhere around 32 cash Every 1% of cash reserves represents about 110
- And so we could take 1% of cash reserves and put it over to fund this for What would that be, 20 years
- , 5 million a year with 1% of the cash reserves put into a fund for this?
- We've got cash reserves at 32 or 33 percent.
- monies could be put in to Grow to handle more of these kinds of projects. 1 percent of the cash reserves
Keywords:
graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I reserve my right to close. All right. uh, thank you, Vice Chairman. All members.
- I am happy to answer any questions and would like to reserve the right to close.
- I'd be happy to answer any question and reserve the right to close.
- Chairman, Vice Chair, members, I reserve the right to close. Absolutely.
- With that, I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve my right to close. All right.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, uh, I'll take any questions and reserve my right to close, uh, that's your goal.
- we had all the Atascosa officials, uh, on board with, and I'm happy to answer any questions, and I reserve
- I'm open for questions and respectfully reserve the right to close.
- I'm happy to answer any questions, and I reserve my right to close. All right. Thank you, members.
- Our reserve deputies are doing a lot of work for free, and we need to have them as full-time deputies
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- line with the federal law on this, but if you guys, uh, I'll be happy to answer questions, and I reserve
- We, they should have a resource witness here, um, and I would reserve the right to close.
- I'm happy to take any questions, and I reserve my right to close. Thank you, members.
- I thank you for your attention and I respectfully reserve the right to close.
- I think some of my witnesses may have gone home, but I would reserve the right to close.
Bills:
HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734
Keywords:
child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you guys have questions, I’m happy to answer them, and I reserve my right to close.
- And I would reserve the right to close. Yes, members, any questions?
- I am happy to take any questions, and I reserve my right to close. Members, any questions?
- I thank you for your attention, and I respectfully reserve the right to close.
- I think some of my witnesses may have gone, but I would reserve the right to close.
Bills:
HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734
Keywords:
child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I certainly will be open to answering any questions right now, and I would respectfully reserve my right
- The only thing that it does, so that being said, I reserve the right to close and respect people's consideration
- In general, residential operations are reserved the right to close and are happy to answer any questions
- If there are any questions, I reserve the right to close. Members, are there questions?
- I now yield for any witnesses and reserve the right to close.
Keywords:
juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Reserve my right to close.
- Thank you, and I reserve my right to close.
- With that, I yield to any questions and reserve my right to close for Representative Flores.
- I do have a witness if you need it, and I reserve the right to close.
- I do have a witness if needed, and I reserve the right to close.
Bills:
HB447, HB897, HB993, HB2673, HB3671, HB3680, HB3897, HB4506, HB4753, HB4812, HB4894, HB5148, HB5437, HB5650, HB5652, HB5654, HB5656, HB5661, HB5665
Keywords:
traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- obtaining information leading to the arrest and conviction of poachers, I would welcome any questions and reserve
- OK, we'll reserve your right to close. This time, the Chair calls up Mr. Joe Morris.
- I’m happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close. Thank you, Chairman Basu.
- I'm happy to answer any questions to the extent I'm able and reserve the right to answer.
- All right, we're going to reserve your right to close the chairman's suit, and we're going to move into
Keywords:
construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, I reserve the right to close. Members, are there questions for Chairman Darby?
- Chairman, I respectfully, um, reserve the right to close.
- a lawmaker but also as a first responder, and I'm happy to answer any questions and respectfully reserve
- I'm happy to answer any questions the committee might have and would reserve the right to close.
- And with that, I'd like to reserve the right to close.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, I reserve the right to close. Members, are there questions for Chairman Darby?
- Chairman, I respectfully reserve the right to close.
- And I'm happy to answer any questions and respectfully reserve the right to close.
- I'm happy to answer any questions the committee might have and would... reserve the right to close.
- With that, I'd like to reserve the right to close. Thank you, Chairman Lambert.
Keywords:
gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- There are three NERRs, the National Estuarine Research Reserves. One is Apalachicola River Basin.
- People canceled reservations for a year or two.
- People canceled reservations for a year or two.
- You know, we've only got a couple of these National Estuarine Research Reserves.
- The one on the East Coast is pronounced Guantalamato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0.
The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SOME OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE HERO PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESERVE SEATING AT THE STATE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
- RESERVE SEATING IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
- THE GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP IS RESERVED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
- IT IS THE HIGHEST HONOR THAT CAN BE RESERVED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
- THIS PROGRAM RESERVES FOR SEATS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE MEDICAL SCHOOL.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any members voting with reservations?
- Are there any members voting with reservations?
- Members Shimizu voting with reservations. Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
- Are there any members voting with reservations? Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
- </c><03:22:58.640><c> chair</c><03:22:59.000><c> your</c> no with reservations chair your no with reservations
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure.
House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt.
The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson powers 3/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, on my way in, I received, actually after I got here, I was notified that White Earth Reservation
- sent in a letter to me saying that they have reservations about it.
- Also, on my way in, I received, actually after I got here, I was notified that White Earth Reservation
- sent in a letter to me saying that they have reservations about it.
- with the tribes that they had, I haven't had a chance to read it, so I don't know what the reservations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- During that process, we were able to go from 15 minutes of reserve water to now we have 12 hours of reserve
- The pink line, if you pay attention, is the Nez Perce Reservation line.
- you can see, our project is adjacent to and waters originate on and pass through the Nez Perce Reservation
- It sits on condemned Indian lands on the Nez Perce Reservation.
- We happen to be adjacent and on the Nez Perce Reservation, and then LOID has always been on irrigation
Summary:
The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision limiting federal jurisdiction over “waters of the United States.” Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified that EPA and the Army Corps had overreached in regulating their North Idaho property and that the memorial would help prevent similar federal enforcement. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow wolf trappers to use transmitting trail cameras to monitor traps. Representative Shepard and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would make trapping more humane and practical, especially in remote areas and amid wolf management challenges. The Idaho Conservation League supported the intent but asked for an amendment, arguing the bill left unclear how long an animal could remain trapped and removed a minimum standard. The bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation after discussion and passed by voice vote.
Next, the committee considered several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills. House Bill 566 repeals the never-implemented STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568 repeals obsolete provisions on floating timber and territorial townsite claims; and House Bill 774 repeals minimum fine provisions for illegal hunting of mountain lion, buffalo, and caribou. Each sponsor described the measures as code cleanup with no fiscal impact, and each bill received a do pass recommendation and passed by voice vote.
The committee also received a lengthy informational presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District described aging infrastructure, urbanization, workforce shortages, aquifer conditions, and ongoing water exchange and settlement work, including the Palouse Basin, the Nez Perce-related water exchange, and the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Members asked about aquifer health and a forthcoming tribal water-right settlement involving the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The committee then approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026, and recessed briefly to accommodate the water presentation.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- during a review committee action for a second-class school district, determines that the district's reserve
- And those should be, if you catch these issues that are coming, like with the declining reserve funds—this
- district that's in financial oversight, and they had pulled out over a million dollars out of their reserves
- And those should be, if you catch these issues that are coming, like with the declining reserve funds
- district that's in financial oversight, and they had pulled out over a million dollars out of their reserves
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have, um, a witness, two witnesses, but if there's none, I reserve my right to close.
- For children, drowning can happen as little as 20 seconds because of their size and small oxygen reserve
- I'm happy to answer any questions, reserve the right to close. Any questions for the office?
- BC reserve the right to close. I see no questions at this time. Uh, we'll call you back up.
- I'm happy to answer any questions, and I reserve the right to close. Any questions for Mr. Sheen?
Bills:
SB 28
Keywords:
groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are no further questions, then we'll proceed to testimony and you'll reserve your great.
- Actually, I, I'll reserve my questions, sir. OK. Members, any other questions? Thank you.
- Uh, we'll reserve your right to close. Representative Garrett. Chair will call Marco Vega.
- We'll reserve your right to close. We'll proceed, I respectfully request the right to close.
- And otherwise, I'd like to reserve the right to close. Any questions, members?
VA
Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Commission on Unemployment Compensation Jul 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the reserve of money set aside to pay unemployment benefits to these eligible Virginia workers who
- It's a way to build the reserves.
- So right now we just have to make sure we're not depleting the reserves so that to a level where that
- , um, where we, uh, where we need to take other actions to, to build up the reserves to the level, the
- To build up the reserves to the level, the statutory level.
Summary:
The Commission on Unemployment Compensation met, established a quorum, and elected Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling as chair and Senator Mike Jones as vice chair. The commission also adopted its electronic meeting policy and heard introductions from new members, staff, and officials from the Secretary of Labor’s office and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Secretary Jessica Lumen outlined the administration’s workforce and labor priorities, including supporting workers, employers, and program transparency, while members raised concerns about business climate, job losses, labor participation, and the implementation of paid family and medical leave.
Staff provided legislative updates on recent unemployment-related bills. These included increases to the weekly unemployment benefit amount enacted in 2025 and 2026, a bill on labor dispute disqualification that changed how lockouts are treated for benefit eligibility, and a budget item providing $75,000 for actuarial support to the commission. The commission also discussed the 2025 work group on annual adjustments to weekly benefit amounts; staff reported that the work group did not complete its charge, and members agreed to revisit whether to reconstitute it at a future meeting. Delegate Martinez expressed support for continuing the work, and the chair said the issue would be taken up at the next meeting.
Deputy Commissioner Joanna Darkus gave a detailed presentation on Virginia’s unemployment insurance system, including current claims data, eligibility rules, employer tax structure, benefit levels, trust fund solvency, fraud prevention, and customer service operations. She reported that Virginia’s unemployment rate remains low, weekly claims are modest, the current weekly benefit range is $160 to $478, and the trust fund balance factor is projected at 50.9 percent, near the threshold for additional employer charges. Members asked about the taxable wage base, trust fund solvency, the effect of benefit increases, fraud controls, and the planned paid family and medical leave program. VEC said it is implementing that program through regulations, staffing, IT procurement, public listening sessions, and consultation with other states. A public commenter from the Virginia Poverty Law Center urged the commission to strengthen state investment in unemployment insurance and warned that federal support is uncertain. The commission then adjourned without taking further action.