Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQO6cldMmyI, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:30 - GM527 03:25 - DM GM527 03:59 - GM659 08:40 - DM GM659 09:13 - GM660 21:26 - DM GM660 22:04 - GM661 25:12 - DM GM661 25:39 - GM662 27:55 - DM GM662 28:19 - GM663 32:14 - DM GM663 32:53 - GM664 36:44 - DM GM664 37:04 - GM685 40:43 - DM GM685 Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-12-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKHHBpdFUhU, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:30 - GM705 2:00 - GM706 6:45 - GM707 15:40 - GM708 17:30 - GM709 18:30 - GM631 19:16 - GM737 20:20 - GM739 26:30 - GM740 28:10 - GM741 28:58 - GM742 31:08 - GM743 31:53 - GM744 33:33 - GM745 35:20 - DM CPN 9:30 AM 36:00 - GM705 Hearing Notice: CPN 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-05-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fUIuJcVjzU, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:54 - GM 579 03:25 - GM 580 05:27 - GM 581 07:55 - GM 602 08:30 - GM 572 11:07 - GM 573 13:54 - GM 574 16:21 - GM 575 18:43 - GM 576 22:47 - GM 637 24:44 - GM 578 25:55 - GM 577 30:25 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: TCA 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_04-04-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7nhiFb3K70, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:00 - HB 2340 HD2 5:30 - HB 1541 6:30 - HB 1580 HD1 26:23 - HB 1879 HD1 27:00 - HB 1880 27:50 - HB 1884 HD1 28:25 - HB 1927 HD1 41:36 - HB 1980 HD1 1:22:00 - HB 2058 HD1 1:31:35 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2aQbypo0o, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:40 - HB 1581 HD1 5:18 - HB 1781 HD2 39:50 - HB 1923 HD1 47:35 - HB 2261 HD2 1:07:30 - HB 2361 HD1 1:19:40 - HB 2365 HD1 1:20:55 - HB 2467 HD1 1:22:45 - HB 2471 HD2 1:32:10 - HB 2473 HD2 1:42:00 - HB 2505 HD1 Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-13-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q68KQFiL1UU, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 03:08 - GM 582 16:43 - GM 583 39:33 - DM GM 582, GM 583 40:49 - GM 584 55:59 - GM 585 1:09:07 - GM 600 1:18:56 - DM GM 584, GM 585, GM 600 1:22:33 - GM 586 1:40:33 - GM 610 1:45:01 - DM GM 586, GM 610 Hearing Notice: WTL 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-04-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ZFMS20kH8, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:50 - SB 2555 17:45 - SB 2721 19:00 - SB 2156 36:06 - SB 2157 36:53 - SB 2050 38:00 - SB 2057 45:28 - SB 2182 46:39 - SB 2183 55:50 - SB 513 1:07:53 - SB 2296 1:09:44 - SB 3167 1:17:47 - SB 3268 1:39:51 - SB 3168 Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-12-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flbtMiQM7zg, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:50 - SB 2512 01:25 - SB 2781 06:25 - SB 2808 10:52 - SB 2924 11:39 - SB 3041 12:45 - SB 3068 14:57 - SB 3072 15:36 - SB 3085 16:35 - SB 3096 21:20 - SB 3198 23:27 - SB 3259 26:10 - SB 3283 49:54 - DM PSM 3:01 PM Hearing Notice: PSM 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_02-09-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGCuVOaZSwc, 2026-07-02T01:23:14+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:00 - SB 3157 3:00 - SB 2545 11:30 - SB 3329 19:00 - SB 2933 26:15 - SB 2961 30:30 - SB 3025 32:00 - SB 3079 34:20 - SB 3315 1:00:00 - SB 3316 1:14:00 - SB 3365 1:15:00 - SB 3247 1:24:00 - SB 3302 1:28:30 - SB 2814 Hearing Notice: AEN 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-07-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_SnzwCZxKg, 2026-07-02T01:23:14+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:50 - SB 2039 02:40 - SB 2680 03:47 - SB 2355 07:38 - SB 2348 10:58 - SB 2806 12:41 - SB 2630 25:20 - SB 2097 1:05:17 - SB 2742 1:09:11 - SB 3069 1:10:11 - SB 2314 1:11:37 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: TCA 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0g2DpdUUQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:01 - SB 2374 04:18 - SB 2395 18:23 - SB 2514 25:50 - SB 2523 26:30 - SB 2556 39:46 - SB 2927 40:14 - SB 2685 45:12 - SB 2823 45:49 - SB 2627 51:45 - SB 2333 01:00:41 - SB 2334 01:05:33 - JDC 9:00 AM DM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Il1VXd_r9s, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 01:05 - SB 2579 02:34 - SB 2306 11:57 - SB 2317 12:12 - SB 2202 13:08 - SB 2536 17:16 - SB 2570 18:03 - SB 2827 18:43 - SB 2828 19:48 - SB 2482 20:28 - SB 2116 25:18 - SB 2637 26:51 - SB 2517 28:54 - SB 2172 30:14 - SB 2292 Hearing Notice: GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_01-30-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhhE_2criqY, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:23 - HB 1385, HD2 23:42 - HB 994, HD1 26:06 - HB 1079, HD2 28:25 - HB 1088, HD1 38:23 - HB 1090, HD1 45:08 - HB 1091, HD2 59:16 - HB 1134, HD2 1:11:32 - HB 1267, HD2 1:12:25 - HB 1371, HD1 1:14:48 - DM WTL 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-15-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4q5ceuxekU, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:52 - HB 159, HD1 01:54 - HB 11, HD2 05:13 - HB 16, HD2 06:17 - HB 351, HD2 07:35 - HB 647, HD1 09:10 - HB 933, HD2 17:13 - HB 525, HD2 18:04 - HB 884, HD1 23:13 - HB 1081, HD1 24:03 - HB 1458, HD1 25:20 - DM CPN 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: CPN 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-15-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su_J1gJz5nU, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:39 - HB 68 HD 1 17:58 - HB 126 HD 1 22:29 - HB 132 HD 1 56:29 - HB 141 HD 1 01:06:33 - HB 264 01:16:06 - HB 349 HD 2 01:19:52 - HB 386 HD 1 01:23:18 - HB 463 01:25:25 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-14-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXUH0jkkuhY, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:36 - SB 515 06:05 - SB 746 09:16 - SB 789 18:26 - SB 804 22:57 - SB 836 23:44 - SB 966 24:24 - SB 1268 25:21 - SB 650 27:31 - SB 662 31:06 - SB 744 33:43 - SB 776 35:16 - SB 777 39:17 - SB 782 40:35 - SB 1010 48:59 - DM AEN 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-08-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• On November 7th, the A&M System formally submitted a notice of intent to the U.S.
• The state could assign the project to another nuclear company, and then another nuclear company.
• House Bill 1606 by Representative Will Metcalf relates to the notice provided to a retail electric customer

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

Transcript Highlights:

• On November 7, the A&M System formally submitted a notice of intent to the U.S.
• A notice of intent to the U.S.
• if the nuclear company were to go away, their NRC approval process didn't happen, the state could assign
• Chairman and members, House Bill 1606 by Representative Will Metcalf relates to the notice provided to

Bills: HB132, HB 11, HB14, HB132, HB1584, HB1606, HB5061, HB 1041, HB2286

Keywords: nuclear energy, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, energy policy, regulation repeal, state energy strategy, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

Transcript Highlights:

• The duties clause does not permit the legislature to assign to the Attorney General any duty without
• doing... is researching the May 2024 election cycle and I collected data from different election notices
• day to be in. 482 Senate Bill 318 creates an election integrity division in the office. 484 It's assigned
• Current state law is silent on the issue of how the presiding judge appoints and assigns workers in the
• I said, well, we got a notice here that you request a mail-in ballot.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General