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• One of those bills provided for hazard pay and additional benefits, and it provided a start date of April
• This makes our action in this bill align with our bills on hazard pay, benefits, and start date. ...on
• bills on hazard pay, benefits, and start date.
• ] Director Richards, I think when we brought the motion, I tried to make it clear that it was for hazard
• You had 390,000 to provide the hazard pay regardless of that legislation and to align the dates.

Keywords: 916, all

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• stewardship program called Paint Care that will allow consumers to bring leftover paint, which is a hazardous
• a way for consumers to recycle leftover paint and paint cans will ensure the proper disposal of hazardous
• It will reduce municipal costs related to hazardous waste collection events.
• Paint represents over half of the hazardous waste collected by municipalities during municipal hazardous

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• From our senator to the board members, I brought it up: safety hazard issues where a sandwich state owns
• From our senator to the board members, I brought it up: safety hazard issues where a sandwich state owns
• from board members I brought it up here from board members I brought it up safety<00:35:27.240><c> hazard
• </c> safety hazard safety hazard issues<00:35:29.760><c> where</c><00:35:30.040><c> a</c> issues where

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• That term is so confusing because you think it's a map. That's an issue. I hear you.
• Okay, we’ll put that on the map.”

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism held an informational briefing on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract updates, destination management action plans, and state auditor findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson described her role as temporary and said she was focused on identifying problems, gathering information, communicating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions. She said HTA is now operating as a typical state agency subject to state controls, but noted that HTA’s work often involves nontraditional programs that can create process errors. She also said she had directed staff to review the auditor’s findings on the destination management action plan process and that the review was posted publicly. A major topic was the search for a permanent CEO and the agency’s restructuring under SB 1571. HTA board chair Tata Po said he hoped to select a CEO within about four months, with three to six finalists expected in roughly two to two-and-a-half months, and said the job description would largely remain the same except for compensation and reporting changes under the new law. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism representatives explained that HTA’s board is now advisory and does not approve the budget, while DBEDT retains budget authority. They also said HTA is working with the governor’s office and DBEDT on contract and budget transitions, including a possible shift to a calendar-year process so grantees and contractors have more certainty. Members pressed HTA on staffing, oversight, and accountability, especially around the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB contracts. HTA said the destination stewardship team supports destination management and product development, including workforce development, sports, and implementation of destination management action plans, and that staff provide direction to contractors rather than simply handing work over to them. Anderson said the stewardship team had 11 people and that the destination management side covered about 15 contracts, while the branding side had three managers overseeing nine contracts. She said the agency had 47 contracts overall and that the major contracts included CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB. Several members criticized HTA’s management history, questioned staffing qualifications and compensation, and expressed concern that the agency had lost public trust. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• So all of these positions are individuals that experience the same sort of hazard as any other law enforcement
• </c><01:45:04.560><c> same</c><01:45:04.800><c> sort</c><01:45:05.040><c> of</c><01:45:05.199><c> hazard
• </c> that experience the same sort of hazard that experience the same sort of hazard as<01:45:05.920>

Keywords: 9:00am HB 155 9:30am HB 1102 10:30am HB 1109 11:00am HB 1356 11:30am HB 1469 1:00pm HB 1323 2:00pm HB 1376, 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions. Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time. The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.

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• when something happens, but then day to day we're doing that work to develop threat assessments and hazard
• that work to develop threat assessments that work to develop threat assessments and<01:06:26.880><c> hazard
• </c> and hazard vulnerability assessments. and hazard vulnerability assessments.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house

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• So the repealer here, that is why I'm here today, is to repeal the Environmental Hazards and Information
• and the PACT Act of 2022 all now recognize widely these illnesses that are linked to environmental hazards
• The repealer here, that is why I'm here today, is to repeal the Environmental Hazards and Information
• and the PACT Act of 2022 all now recognize widely these illnesses that are linked to environmental hazards

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• protect minors through age and helmet requirements, and prevents high-speed devices from creating hazards
• 04:24.880><c> devices</c><01:04:25.359><c> from</c><01:04:25.680><c> creating</c><01:04:26.079><c> hazards
• </c> high-speed devices from creating hazards high-speed devices from creating hazards in<01:04:26.799

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Too many drivers move extremely fast, posing hazards to all of us.
• Too many drivers move extremely fast, Too many drivers move extremely fast, posing<00:36:01.920><c> hazards
• </c><00:36:03.200><c> House</c><00:36:03.520><c> File</c> posing hazards to all of us.
• House File posing hazards to all of us.

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• And that makes it environmentally hazardous for that community.
• Do we, you know, for environmental<00:58:25.359><c> hazards,</c><00:58:25.920><c> for</c><00:58:26.160
• </c> environmental hazards, for brown fields? environmental hazards, for brown fields?

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations. The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery. The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.

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• offender, once we initiate that motor vehicle stop, just their mere act of fleeing creates such a hazardous
• ><00:12:54.160><c> creates</c><00:12:54.560><c> such</c><00:12:54.800><c> a</c><00:12:54.959><c> hazardous
• </c> act of fleeing creates such a hazardous act of fleeing creates such a hazardous situation,<00:12

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Then on line 148, we have hazardous materials response team increase: $475,000 each year ongoing, with
• Then on line 148, we have hazardous<00:24:16.240><c> materials</c><00:24:16.720><c> response</c><00:24
• :17.200><c> team</c> hazardous materials response team hazardous materials response team increase<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• cases only if the pedestrian is stopped for an unrelated violation or the pedestrian is causing a hazard
• </c><02:00:05.920><c> a</c> the ve the pedestrian is causing a the ve the pedestrian is causing a hazard
• </c> hazard to an approaching vehicle. Mr. hazard to an approaching vehicle. Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the CAT's report, their actual study, which we haven't seen, but they quote as $1.4 billion for all hazards
• </c><00:16:10.959><c> all</c> they quote as 1.4 billion for all they quote as 1.4 billion for all hazards
• :12.639><c> Hawaii</c><00:16:13.639><c> right</c><00:16:13.880><c> so</c><00:16:14.399><c> we</c> hazards
• annually in Hawaii right so we hazards annually in Hawaii right so we have<00:16:14.639><c> to</c><00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate hearing focused primarily on SB 1201, a wildfire measure that would create a wildfire recovery fund and allow securitization for electric utilities. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill, saying it would help protect customers, property owners, insurers, and the broader economy from future catastrophic wildfire liability while improving the utility’s credit profile and lowering financing costs. Support also came from DCCA Consumer Advocacy, the Attorney General’s office on written comments, Ulupono Initiative, Clearway Energy Group, IBEW Local 1260, Par Hawaii, KIUC, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Plus Power, and numerous organizations and individuals. Opponents or commenters raised concerns about the liability cap, victim compensation process, and fund structure, including the Hawaiʻi Association for Justice, the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land supported the concept of a fund but questioned the catastrophe threshold and whether the fund would be empty without a prudency finding. Much of the discussion centered on whether the proposed fund would actually help restore Hawaiian Electric to investment grade, with senators comparing the proposal to California’s wildfire fund. Hawaiian Electric said the bill was only one part of a broader process, alongside physical risk reduction and settlement finalization, and argued that without the bill the utility would not regain investment grade. Senators also questioned the proposed $1 billion fund size, the fairness of ratepayer contributions versus shareholder contributions, and whether customers should pay for consulting and administrative costs; Hawaiian Electric said its proposed amendment would remove those consulting-related charges. The company also said the fund would accrue interest and, if unused, could be returned to customers, and that there would be replenishment and supplemental contribution mechanisms if the fund were exhausted. The Attorney General’s office said it still had further amendments to discuss, and the departments had not yet resolved where the fund should reside administratively, though Hawaiian Electric said it believed DCCA was the appropriate place but was open to alternatives. KIUC requested two amendments. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing, and the measure remained under discussion with questions and proposed amendments still outstanding.

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• Because some of them show that they physically must be inside because they're identifying hazards that
• be inside because they're they're be inside because they're they're identifying<00:34:54.800><c> hazards
• that</c><00:34:55.879><c> exist</c><00:34:56.879><c> and</c><00:34:57.079><c> yet</c> identifying hazards
• that exist and yet identifying hazards that exist and yet they're<00:34:58.440><c> not</c><00:34:58.800

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• wanted to again say this bill is about the Department of Revenue having to update their website with maps

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met with a quorum and entered executive session to consider House Bill 2746, which would require the Department of Revenue to update its website with color-coded maps showing political subdivisions by levy. Chairman McGill moved the bill be reported due pass. During discussion, Representative Taylor opposed the measure, saying the earlier testimony had not shown a clear fiscal benefit and that the bill would impose a significant expense for limited value. No other comments were offered. On the roll call, only two members voted in favor and six voted against, so House Bill 2746 failed to pass. The committee then exited executive session and adjourned.

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• I included a map on the next page because I think it's important to show you that there are increasing
• I<01:18:38.080><c> included</c><01:18:38.560><c> a</c><01:18:38.800><c> map</c><01:18:39.199><c> on</
• c><01:18:39.520><c> the</c><01:18:39.679><c> next</c><01:18:39.920><c> page</c> I included a map on the
• next page I included a map on the next page because<01:18:40.480><c> I</c><01:18:40.640><c> think</c
• ><c> operator</c><01:24:56.560><c> you're</c> your map uh the operator you're your map uh the operator

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• </c><00:03:34.640><c> out</c> bill um and are currently mapping out bill um and are currently mapping
• The next slide just shows a map as of fiscal year 24.
• The next slide just shows a map as of fiscal year 24.
• The next slide just shows a map as of fiscal year 24.
• The next slide just shows a map as of fiscal year 24.

Bills: HR1

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, 1183, house

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• Martin is going to share a map of Kentucky that's going to show you the other counties that Cumberland
• So, he reached out to them and it started with that partnership and worked its way up the map that you
• </c><00:41:20.400><c> of</c> Martin is going to share a map of Martin is going to share a map of Kentucky
• its</c><00:41:47.440><c> way</c><00:41:47.599><c> up</c><00:41:47.760><c> the</c><00:41:47.920><c> map
• that you see worked its way up the map that you see up<00:41:49.200><c> Highway</c><00:41:49.680><c>

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00 2. Approval of Minutes – 00:01:32 3. Getting to Know the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky – 00:02:26 4. Healthy Kids Clinic – 00:26:58 5. Pharmacy Payment Parity – 00:56:36 6. Ibogaine – 01:17:37 7. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:53:05 8. Adjournment – 01:53:19, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized Eric Clark for his service, noting this may be his last meeting before he leaves state government. The main presentation was from Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who described the organization’s history, nonpartisan mission, and focus on health equity, prevention, and upstream policy solutions. She said Kentucky’s poor rankings in chronic disease, preventable hospitalizations, and life expectancy show the need to shift resources toward prevention and community-driven strategies rather than relying mainly on treatment after people become sick. Adams emphasized leading health indicators, arguing that lawmakers should track actionable measures such as quit attempts and smoke-free policies instead of only lagging indicators like disease rates and mortality. In response to questions, she said accountability should be shared across communities and systems, with possible incentives and disincentives tied to outcomes, and she supported creating a public data utility or dashboard, ideally with university partners, to help legislators and communities monitor progress. She also cited examples of accountable health community models and said Kentucky could adapt similar approaches. The committee then heard from Meade County Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and district health coordinator Karen Kotche about the Healthy Kids Clinic partnership with Cumberland Health. They described a seven-year effort that led to full implementation in the district, which now has a nurse in every school and a nurse practitioner, allowing services such as sports physicals and other clinic functions to be provided on campus. They said the program has been a strong investment for students and the community and began explaining how the district built the partnership after earlier efforts and delays, including the pandemic.

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• </c><00:22:24.720><c> out</c><00:22:24.960><c> from</c> sorts of costs that you can map out from sorts
• Um if you turn the page, you'll see<00:32:30.399><c> a</c><00:32:30.640><c> map</c><00:32:30.799><c>
• ><c> the</c><00:32:31.200><c> United</c><00:32:31.519><c> States</c><00:32:31.919><c> and</c> see a map
• No, not the one with the map. You may have gone by. It's six pages.
• No, not the one with the map. You may have gone by. It's six pages.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled roll call and approved the prior meeting minutes. Members discussed attendance and substitutions, then moved to the DHS commissioner’s update, which focused on New Hampshire’s Medicaid 1115 waiver and the new community re-entry initiative for people leaving correctional facilities. The presenter explained that the waiver lets the state cover certain services not normally covered under Medicaid, including substance use disorder treatment, serious mental illness services, adult dental benefits, and the new community re-entry component. She also noted that a separate youth re-entry component is federally required, with youth defined up to age 21 and foster-care-related coverage extending to age 26. The update described how the adult re-entry program works for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs, providing up to 45 days of pre-release services, care coordination with managed care organizations and DOC staff, telemedicine assessments, discharge prescriptions, insurance cards, and connections to community mental health, primary care, and substance use providers. For youth, the program includes more intensive case management, 30 days of pre-release services, and 30 days of post-release care coordination, with a stronger emphasis on screening, diagnosis, and holistic assessment. The presenter said New Hampshire received the adult waiver in July 2024, has implemented the program in state correctional facilities, and is beginning work at the youth center. Members and the presenter discussed why the program is structured as a waiver rather than a standard Medicaid benefit, with the explanation that CMS is allowing this as a newer policy area and that states generally pursue waivers for certain services. The chair and others emphasized the need for real cost and outcome data, and the presenter said an independent evaluator and evaluation plan are required under the 1115 waiver. Early results cited included 30 adults enrolled so far, 10 released, five youth enrolled with one released, and anecdotal early successes such as housing, employment, and better continuity of medication and treatment. The committee did not take any additional votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes.