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• Next, we'll take up tab 2, SB 794 on Agency for Persons with Disabilities by Senator Jones.

Bills: S0556, S0794, S1600

Keywords: high school diploma, graduation requirements, physical education credit, performing arts credit, marching band, Special Olympics, students with disabilities, IEP, individual education plan, 504 plan, Florida education, school credits, diploma substitution, ROTC, dance class, State Board of Education, public schools, graduation pathways, adaptive physical education, Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and a technical amendment that shifted the bill from creating an accreditation process to requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation, DCF, and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability in the child welfare sector and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2027; the bill also included enforcement provisions for failure to provide requested information. Support was noted from child and family advocacy groups, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard CS for SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, if included in the student’s IEP, and would clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy both PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, families, and other supporters testified in favor, emphasizing flexibility, access, and recognition of rigorous activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 794, which requires background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs serving people with developmental disabilities and directs a review of waiver support coordination, including quality, consistency, access, competencies, recruitment and retention, caseloads, and geographic gaps in services. An amendment to conform to the House version was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then questioned Secretary Taylor Hatch regarding her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Senators raised concerns about child welfare system performance, parent notification and rights, CBC funding formulas, managing entities, opioid settlement spending, peer support expansion, and technology/interoperability improvements. Hatch described DCF’s recent data and initiatives, including reductions in out-of-home care entries, youth advisory efforts, missing children recovery operations, expanded behavioral health capacity, and technology upgrades for benefits processing. Public comment included support from family and provider organizations and concerns from a former foster care worker about medical misdiagnosis cases. The committee voted to recommend Hatch’s confirmation favorably, with Chair Grall voting no, and adjourned after allowing Senator Sharief to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 1600.

Bills: SB169, SB201, SB1290, SB1377, SB1991, SB2060

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, foster care, duffel bags, personal belongings, children's welfare

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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.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLjVwYTocRw, 2026-07-02T01:23:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Notice: 00:00 - Start 00:55 - GM678 03:50 - DM GM678 04:21 - GM694 12:19 - DM GM694 13:24 - GM646 26:09 - DM GM646 AEN 2:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_04-15-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44QZDFaD05Y, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS-HLT_03-21-23_.PDF 9:53 - Introduction 10:01 - SB1351, SD2 25:26 - SB404, SD2 29:35 - SB397, SD2 43:02 - SB1473, SD2 1:18:18 - SB894, SD2 2:42:26 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujr_bWsec3U, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:00 SB 271 Discussion 2:02 SB 271 Vote 04:16 HB 48 Discussion 05:38 HB 48 Vote 08:32 SB 321 Discussion 10:09 SB 321 Vote 35:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-L6w8LSIbY, 2026-07-02T01:22:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-02-22_.PDF 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - HB1412 9:06 - HB1413 11:30 - HB1414 14:51 - HB2382 16:36 - HB1632 21:15 - HB1688 26:17 - HB1686 32:20 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE9f8Yr7aoo, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call Vote 00:00 Gavel In 04:40 Committee Substitute 2 is adopted for SB 5 4:40 Motion on Bill 05:01 Roll Call Vote 05:08 HB 5 Motion 05:59 Roll Call Vote 0 6:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74USpbSKCJE, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: HWN 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_04-08-21_.PDF HWN 1:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_04-08-21-1_.PDF HWN-WTL 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-WTL_04-08-21_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtITWQF-NL0, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:24 - SCR 106 / SR 88 04:53 - SCR 140 / SR 121 06:42 - SCR 138 / SR 119 12:12 - DM TCA-AEN 3:00 PM 16:58 - SCR 147 / SR 125 19:07 - SCR 2 / SR 2 19:51 - SCR 1 / SR 1 21:59 - SCR 148 / SR 126 25:03 - SCR 198 / SR 174 30:34 - SCR 149 / SR 127 32:47 - SCR 146 / SR 124 35:25 - DM TCA 3:02 PM 40:09 - DM TCA DEFER 3:05 PM Hearing Notices: TCA-AEN 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-AEN_03-28-24_.PDF TCA 3:02 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-28-24_.PDF TCA DEFER 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-28-24_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikuc10eak4I, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-LGO_03-19-24_.PDF Followed by LGO/WAL 9:05 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO-WAL_03-19-24_.PDF Then followed by LGO 10:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO_03-19-24_.PDF Timestamps: 12:31 - Introduction (WAL/LGO 9:00 AM) 13:06 - SB2085 SD2 19:29 - SB2022 SD2 --- 27:52 - Introduction (LGO/WAL 9:05 AM) 28:14 - HCR67 --- 1:12:32 - Introduction (LGO 10:00 AM) 1:12:44 - SB2172 SD1 1:13:23 - SB2866 SD1 1:14:45 - SB3099 SD2 1:16:17 - SB1099 SD1 1:25:28 - Decision Making (LGO 10:00 AM) --- 2:41:40 - Decision Making (WAL/LGO 9:00 AM) --- 2:43:57 - Decision Making (LGO/WAL 9:05 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCPCTMUgpP8, 2026-07-02T01:22:44+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-ECD_02-14-23_.PDF Followed by EEP 9:10AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-14-23_.PDF Then followed by TRN-EEP 10:30AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-EEP_02-14-23_.PDF Timestamps: 16:08 - Introduction (EEP/ECD 9:00 AM) 16:24 - HB 239 22:10 - Decision Making ------------------------ 25:10 - Introduction (EEP 9:10 AM) 25:26 - HB 1303 37:00 - HB 837 42:21 - HB 575 46:56 - HB 256 49:20 - HB 895 54:00 - HB 185 54:56 - HB 927 1:03:50 - Decision Making ------------------------ 1:41:06 - Introduction (TRN/EEP 10:30 AM) 1:41:24 - HB 1165 1:46:37 - HB 1406 1:56:54 - HB 189 2:06:55 - HB 1278 2:13:50 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJBYIQ-if0, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 12:00 p.m. University of Hawaii David Lassner, President 1:00 p.m. Department of Education Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Tourism Authority Chris Tatum, CEO, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:25:24.000> 18 approach and to carve out the class 18 approach and to carve out the class
• make it level based on the license class make it level based on the license class that's<00:25:55.919
• class action lawsuits? class action lawsuits? >> Um,<01:20:35.199> yeah.
• actions. class action lawsuits.
• So, specifically with class actions, I think it applies in all cases, but specifically with class actions

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• simply allows public school students to enrich their school opportunities with an optional religious class
• requires our school districts to create a policy that allows students to attend an off-campus religious class
• Just like SB278, companion bill 342 in the House failed in committee 9 to 2.
• It would failed in committee 9 to 2.

Bills: SB13, SB278, SB13

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

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• Currently, it's a partial day 8 to 2. It would make it work all three days.
• We would be adding it to a Class B felony. With that, I would yield for questions and moved.
• without permission from a school district employee or refusing to leave that would elevate it to a class

Bills: SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182

Keywords: criminal court costs, court fees, fines, assessments, waiver, ability to pay, indigent defendants, post-release relief, probation compliance, parole, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, restitution, child support, municipal court, district court, criminal justice reform, court debt, legal financial obligations, fee waiver

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• So if it is just basic mail theft, it's a Class A misdemeanor.
• But if... addresses, it's a Class C felony.
• Less than 10 addresses would be a Class C felony, or more than 10 addresses would be a Class B felony
• The difference... ...that it remains a Class C felony.
• B to a Class A felony.

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

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• still vary only slightly over Class 1 ATVs, which weigh one-third to half of what Class 2 ATVs typically
• still vary only slightly over Class 1 ATVs, which weigh one-third to half of what Class 2 ATVs typically
• still vary only slightly over Class 1 ATVs, which weigh one-third to half of what Class 2 ATVs typically
• still vary only slightly over Class 1 ATVs, which weigh one-third to half of what Class 2 ATVs typically
• Slightly over Class 1 ATVs, which weigh one-third to half of what Class 2 ATVs typically do in the trail

Keywords: 1183, house