Transcript Highlights:

• The measure is with amendments.
• Technical and amendments there's Technical and non-substantive<00:25:16.840> amendments<00:25
• as non-substantive amendments as well as the<00:25:18.640> Amendments<00:25:19.640> um
• <00:25:48.279> of pass sc76 and sr59 with amendments of pass sc76 and sr59 with amendments
• Technical and non-substantive amendments Technical and non-substantive amendments any<00:29:13.320>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Land met on March 21, 2025, and considered several resolutions related to water resources, coastal management, and energy planning. On SCR 42/SR 27, which urged DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize restoration and protection of additional wetlands and anchialine ponds, DLNR supported the measure and suggested a technical correction changing a reference from the Division of Agriculture to the Division of Aquatic Resources. Testimony from Hā‘ena Reef and Ocean Coalition, Maui Ocean Center, and individuals was in support. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. The committee also heard SCR 54/SR 36, which would create a desalination planning task force to study whether large-scale desalination for potable water is feasible. DLNR and CWRM said the proposal was a large undertaking and raised capacity concerns, noting the Board of Water Supply was already moving forward with its own desalination planning. BWS testified in support, saying its project was still in planning and design, with construction not expected until late 2027 or 2028, and that the project would produce about 1.7 million gallons per day to supplement Ewa’s water supply. Members discussed whether the task force might duplicate existing work and noted the measure focused on consumption rather than other desalination uses. The committee ultimately recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. For SCR 59/SR 43, which asked DLNR, the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, and the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission to work together on maintaining the Kihei ramp, DLNR reported ongoing collaboration and listed prior improvements including paving, washdown work, dredging, and a retaining wall. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. On SCR 106/SR 87, which requested a study of which energy sector could be most quickly and cost-effectively decarbonized through public investment in combustion-free alternatives, OPSD said the State Energy Office had already completed a decarbonization study under Act 238 (2022) and a follow-up alternative fuels analysis, and suggested the resolution duplicated existing work. Energy Justice Network testified in support, arguing the proposal would build on prior studies by focusing on non-combustion options such as wind, solar, and storage. Despite support from several organizations and individuals, the committee deferred the measure indefinitely. The committee also passed SR 18 as is, passed SC 51/SR 33 as is, deferred SC 47, and passed SC 76/SR 59 with amendments.

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• Please pass SB 897 SD3 HD1 with our proposed amendments.
• Please pass SB 897 SD3 HD1 with our proposed amendments.
• <02:08:25.880> Vice okay okay that's all the Amendments Vice okay okay that's all the Amendments
• amendments so that Section 10 of the Attorney General's proposed amendments has an effective date of
• Chair's recommendation is to adopt PU's proposed amendments, but for the first proposed amendment, make

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 48 SD2 HD1 relating to combat sports. The Attorney General offered a technical comment on the bill’s effective date, and several testifiers from the combat sports community strongly supported the measure with amendments. They argued that boxing and MMA should be treated separately, that the current regulatory structure has made events too costly and reduced opportunities, and that more local oversight would help revive the sport and give youth a constructive outlet. Committee members questioned whether the bill’s medical staffing requirements would apply to boxing, MMA, or both, and whether the added requirements would increase costs and reduce access. The witness from the combat sports community said amateur boxing is already regulated through USA Boxing, that the DCCA should focus on professional boxing, and that for safety he would support two physicians and one ambulance for boxing and MMA events. The committee then took up SB 117 SD2 HD1 relating to transportation. The Department of Transportation and the Ulon Initiative testified in support, and the bicycling community was listed as supporting as well. Members focused on the bill’s rebate program for electric transportation devices, asking how successful it had been and whether removing the rebate would affect use. DOT said the program began in February 2023 and had issued about 500 rebates totaling roughly $166,000, aimed at helping people without vehicles access transportation options. The department explained that the bill would broaden access and increase the rebate amount, including additional assistance for low-income applicants. Finally, the committee heard SB 897 SD3 HD1 relating to energy and wildfire liability. The Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Public Utilities Commission, the Attorney General, Clearway Energy Group, Ulon Initiative, Kawai K, IBEW Local 1260, and Hawaiian Electric all testified in support, while the Hawaii Association for Justice was listed as opposed but not present. Supporters said the bill would help finance wildfire mitigation and infrastructure improvements through securitization, reduce wildfire risk, and address utility cost and credit concerns. Hawaiian Electric emphasized that the bill is forward-looking, would help protect customers from future wildfire-related cost increases, and requested amendments including a study on a future wildfire recovery fund. In questioning, members pressed Hawaiian Electric on the liability cap, asking whether it would have applied to the Maui wildfires and whether it would cover personal injury or wrongful death; the witness and company counsel clarified that the aggregate cap applies only to qualifying property damage, not personal injury or wrongful death, and said they would follow up on how the cap would calculate in a Maui-type event. Hawaiian Electric also said it would seek financing under the bill if enacted and updated members on settlement funding efforts, including raising the first $550 million in equity and divesting assets to help meet its obligations.

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• Senator Lucero, report your amendment to the amendment.
• Any other amendments? Members, I know we're waiting for one amendment.
• Any other amendments? Members, I know we're waiting for one amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• This is the A11 amendment. amendment. amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• bill as amended we uh on the amend the bill as amended we only<00:02:00.560> uh<00:02:00.960>
• in the current amendment. Senator Green. in the current amendment. Senator Green.
• I first have the A6 amendment. I would like to the A6 amendment.
• amendment?
• little bit about the A6 six amendment? little bit about the A6 six amendment?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll be accepting committee amendments.
• We had an opposed-and-less-amended position, but are now moved to neutral based on the Senator's amendments
• We had an opposed and less amended position, but are now moved to neutral based on the Senator's amendments
• It's an opposed unless amended.
• I will be accepting the committee amendments today.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are the amendments ready?
• Are the amendments ready? >> Yes, yes, yes, there are amendments coming.
• amendment uh fails. amendment uh fails.
• Remove lines 29 through 33 on page two. the amendment. Amendment the amendment.
• this amendment. this amendment. >> All<01:09:56.719> right.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 34 senators present. The chamber then received a House message referring House Bill 1 on primary elections to the Committee on County and Municipal Government, and moved to Senate Bill 1, also dealing with primary elections and tied to ongoing court action over Alabama’s legislative maps. Senator Elliott explained SB 1 as a prospective measure meant to set up a special election if federal courts lift injunctions on the state Senate districts, while opponents argued the bill was being rushed and could disrupt voters, candidates, absentee voters, and election administration. Much of the debate focused on whether the bill would effectively change election rules too close to an election and whether it conflicted with a 2022 statewide amendment requiring election-related changes to take effect at least six months before a general election. Supporters said the bill simply preserves the legislature’s enacted maps and responds to recent court rulings, while opponents said it could disenfranchise voters, especially military, elderly, absentee, rural, and Black voters, and that the underlying litigation and federal Voting Rights Act issues remained unresolved. Several members also referenced a Brennan Center report and broader concerns about racial turnout gaps and minority representation in Alabama. Senator Coleman offered an amendment to give the state discretion rather than mandate a special election, arguing it would better align with the current court order; the Senate rejected it on a roll call vote, 8 yeas to 25 nays. Senator Vivian Figures then offered a notice-focused amendment requiring adequate public notice before any election changes, arguing that voters need time to learn new dates, polling places, deadlines, and ballot information; that amendment also failed on a roll call vote, with the clerk announcing it did not pass. The transcript ends with further discussion beginning after the failed amendment votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• I URGE ALL OF MY COLLEAGUES SUPPORT OF H.R. 980, AS AMENDED.
• I rise today in support of H.R. 658, as amended.
• I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 658, AS AMENDED.
• BOSS, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 980, AS AMENDED.
• >> H.R. 980, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, H.R. 980, a bill to amend title 38,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• proposed by the House and has agreed to the amendments proposed to the noted Senate bill.
• option and in the committee amendments option and in the committee amendments that<00:31:37.279>
• <00:37:29.680> and disagreeing to the Senate amendments and disagreeing to the Senate amendments
• <00:40:24.320> to the intent to agree to the amendments to the intent to agree to the amendments
• <00:45:27.839> Senate<00:45:28.240> concurrent amended Senate concurrent amended Senate

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• are requesting one small tiny amendment are requesting one small tiny amendment on<00:31:17.360>
• Chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments. Any members voting with amendments?
• So, chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments. Um, we're just going to add amendments.
• . amendments. amendments.
• Any members voting with amendments.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let's go to the amendment.
• Are there any questions on the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment, say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. The amendment is adopted.
• So, back on the bill as amended. Now are there any questions on the bill as amended?
• Is there any debate on the bill as amended? Seeing none.

Bills: S1182, S1594

Keywords: veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. SB 1594, by Senator Gates, would change how veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth are handled so the funds are not used to offset foster care costs, but instead are preserved for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the youth leaves foster care. The bill drew one supportive appearance from Victoria Zep of Family Support Services, had no debate, and was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. Senator Sharief later asked to be recorded as a yes vote on the bill. The committee then considered SB 1182, by Senator Jones, which creates the Florida Veterans and Military Spouses Business Development Act to provide fee relief and tax incentives for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. The committee adopted Jones’s strike-all amendment, which added information-sharing and verification provisions, refined the tax exemptions, and broadened eligibility for fee waivers and sales tax relief. After no questions or debate, the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote. The committee also held a confirmation hearing for three appointees—Matthew Bacchano, Tim Thomas, and Belinda Kaiser—and recommended confirmation on all three in one vote. The meeting concluded with several members offering remarks praising Chair Wright’s long service and leadership on veterans’ issues, followed by adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to take up Amendment 794384. Senator, you're recognized to explain the amendment.
• That is the amendment, Madam Chair. Are there any questions on the amendment?
• That is the amendment, Madam Chair. Are there any questions on the amendment?
• Any other questions on the amendment? Are there any appearance forms for the amendment?
• All in favor of the amendment say aye. Aye. All opposed say nay. The amendment is adopted.

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have an amendment. Um, can I call the roll? Yes, please. I'm sorry, I'm not...
• We have an amendment.
• Um, but that's why I would advise us not to adopt this amendment. ...advise us not to adopt this amendment
• It's a terrible amendment. Even if the idea is good, we can't adopt it. Okay.
• Well, you told us in a text message today you were bringing this amendment.

Bills: SB314

Keywords: motor vehicle fees, Shelby County, law enforcement funding, registration fees, county commission, 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, I understand we have an amendment. Mr.
• But I would move we amend the bill with the YLS FN 26-1 amendment to... ...the YLS FN 26-1 amendment
• We do have a friendly amendment for that.
• Any questions on the amendment? All right, got a motion he's... ...amendment.
• All right, the amendment has been accepted. We're back on HB72 as amended.

Bills: HB30, HB35, HB72, HB89, HB30, HB35

Keywords: elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency

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• Uh, the A3 amendment is an author's amendment, but it just simply adds towns to the list of entities
• And the A2 amendment<00:23:40.880> uh amendment uh amendment uh would<00:23:41.840> simply<
• I'd offer the A5 amendment. amendment. amendment.
• As amended, please.
• amendment from council. Certainly. amendment from council. Certainly.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:14:55.760> uh<00:14:55.839> on amendments, a series of amendments uh on amendments
• amendment 701 does. amendment 701 does.
• >> I'd like to move amendment. >> I'd like to move amendment. No. No. No. 604.
• Amendments on page 40 and page 41.
• Was that all the amendments? That was all four. Is there any further amendments or discussion?

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ryan Endo. >> And we also have an amendment from you, proposed amendment. >> Uh, let's see.
• > amendment.
• you, proposed amendment. you, proposed amendment.
• . amendments. amendments.
• <03:16:13.439> I amendments. Chair and vice chair vote. I amendments.

Bills: HB676

Keywords: HB676, Hawaii correctional facilities, youth correctional facilities, adult correctional facilities, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Youth Services, inmate phone calls, prison phone calls, jail phone calls, free prison calls, free communication services, incarcerated persons, prison reform, reentry, family visitation, recidivism, video visitation, electronic messaging, commissions, ancillary fees

Summary: The committee heard three public safety bills. HB 2235 would appropriate $1.3 million for the Military Affairs and Community Relations Office to strengthen coordination on military and defense issues. Supporters, including the Hawaii National Guard and DBEDT’s military relations office, said the office helps Hawaiʻi understand federal contracting, USA Jobs, and military-related economic impacts. One member questioned why the state should fund a DoD-related office while Hawaiʻi remains under-reimbursed on impact aid; supporters responded that the office serves Hawaiʻi communities and helps prepare residents for federal jobs. The chair said she intended to recommend the bill pass with a HD1, a blank appropriation to be filled in the committee report, technical amendments, a defective effective date, and updated office title language. HB 2263 would expand Hawaiʻi family leave law to cover qualifying military exigencies. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii National Guard supported the measure, saying military families often face short-notice deployments, relocations, briefings, and urgent family arrangements that require time away from work, and that aligning state law with federal standards would provide clarity and consistency. The chair said she would recommend passage with a HD1, a defective effective date, and technical amendments. HB 2291 would clarify that certain National Guard Youth and Educational Programs employees are excluded from collective bargaining, rename the program, and codify its Hawaiian name. The Hawaii National Guard said it was a housekeeping bill with no appropriation, but requested an amendment to align the bill with updated authorities and program references; the chair asked for proposed language before the later decision-making. She said she would recommend passage with a defective date and the requested amendment if provided, and then recessed the hearing until 11:30 a.m. for decision-making on all three bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• 316 as amended uh will be laid over. 316 as amended uh will be laid over.
• we did amend this bill.
• offers the A25 amendment or offers the A25 amendment or 250051<00:48:34.640> amendment.
• Senator Nelson offers the uh A2 amendment. amendment. amendment. opposite.<01:10:20.960> There
• Please. as amended. amended. amended.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Token Amendments. Token Amendments. Eyes<00:28:53.760> 36.
• and there were 18 proposed amendments and there were 18 proposed amendments down<01:09:15.120>
• On to page 3, the next amendment that was passed, the committee of the whole amendment number 2.
• And then the final page, third reading amendment number 4, third reading amendment number 9, uh, is actually
• <01:15:22.640> number four, third reading amendment number four, third reading amendment number

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is on the amendment.
• you're voting for the amendment you're voting for the amendment<00:41:10.440> cor Representative
• with the amendment as prepared.
• Amendment passed unanimously.
• I'm going to the amendment passed unanimously; it's now ought to pass as amended.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills. On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass. On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair Swedzinski and I amendments.
• > a a wonderful amendment, a a wonderful amendment, Chair<00:09:28.800> Demuth.
• <00:09:57.800> and appreciate you moving the amendment and appreciate you moving the amendment
• All in favor of the amendment signify by saying I. I. All those opposed. The A3 amendment carries.
• support for the A3 amendment. support for the A3 amendment.

Keywords: 1183, house