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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair Harrell here, Vice Chair Bradley Senator Burgess, you're Senator Calatayud.
- Senator Davis, you're senator leak here.
- Senator Smith, hear what Senator Trumbull, a quorum is present.
- Anyone and are there questions. >> Senator Davis. >> Thank you. Madam Chair.
- Senator Davis moves, we are adjourned without. And without the any objection.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Garcia: HERE. >> VICE CHAIR MARTIN. >> Senator Martin: HERE. >> SENATOR INGOGLIA. >> Senator
- Ingoglia: HERE. >> SENATOR OSGOOD. >> Senator Osgood: HERE. >> SENATOR POLSKY. >> Senator Polsky: HERE
- . >> SENATOR ROUSON. >> Senator Rouson: HERE. >> SENATOR SIMON. >> SENATOR WRIGHT. >> Senator Wright:
- HERE. >> SENATOR YARBOROUGH. >> Senator Yarborough: HERE.
- SENATOR OSGOOD. SENATOR OSGOOD YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Senator Osgood: THANK YOU.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start off with Senate File 1179. Senate File 1179. Senator Jasinski, thank you, Mr.
- I want to thank my co-authors, Senator Hawj, Senator Dame, Senator KW, and Senator Gusterson.
- Senator mun then Senator right so I have Senator mun then Senator Carlson<00:31:33.559>
then <00 - Senator Jasinski? Definitely. Senator Carlson? No. Senator Farnsworth? No. Senator Hawj? No.
- Senator Lang? Yes. Senator McEwen? No. Senator Nelson? Yes. No.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Senators Lisalivia? Director of Finance for the State of Hawaii.
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Chang here. Senator DeCoite here. Senator Dela Cruz here. Senator Elefante here.
- Senator Fevella here. Senator Fukunaga here. Senator Gabbard here. Senator Hashimoto here.
- Senator Ihara present. Senator Inouye present. Senator Kanuha here. Senator Keohokalole here.
- Senator Kidani here. Senator Kim here. Senator Lee here. Senator McKelvey present.
- Senator Kim here. Senator Lee here. Senator McKelvey present. Senator Moriwaki present.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/12/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a senator from uh Senate District 1.
- I'm a senator from uh Senate District 1.
- I agree with Senator Apprentice: we need a resolution on this.
- I agree with Senator Apprentice: we need a resolution on this.
- senator Apprentice o to pass senator senator Apprentice o to pass senator bzel bzel bzel seconds
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Favorable by Senator Elliott. Call the roll: Senator Butler, Senator Elliott, Senator Allen.
- Senator Allen, Senator Roberts, Senator Bell, Senator Kelly, Senator Colan, Senator Madison, Senator
- Call the roll: Senator Butler, Senator Elliott. Senator Butler, aye.
- Senator Elliott, Senator Allen, Senator Al Britton, Senator Roberts, Senator Bell, Senator Kelly, Senator
- Senator Madison, Senator Coleman, Senator Stewart, it’s eight ayes, no nays.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Allen, Senator Carley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Figures, Senator Gavan.
- Senator Figures, Senator Gavan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Jones, Senator Price, Senator Sessions, Senator
- Shellnut, Senator Singleton, Senator Smithman, Senator Stuts, Senator Williams, Senator Wagner, and
- Call the roll so we have: Senator Allen, Senator Connley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Figures, Senator
- Gavan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Jones, Senator Price, Senator Sessions, Senator Shellnut.
VT
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimoto votes no. Senator Kuha votes aye. Senator Dord votes aye. Three ayes, two noes.
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Senator
Summary:
The joint committees heard Senate Bill 659, which would exempt the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system for purchases of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed agricultural or food products up to $100,000, and require geographic preference guidelines for locally sourced products. The Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and State Procurement Office all testified in support or support of the intent. DOE said the bill would give it short-term flexibility to buy local items not currently on the vendor list, such as poi and limu, while procurement staff said they would provide written comments and a corrected version of their testimony.
Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, why the threshold would rise from the current $24,999 small-purchase limit to $100,000, and whether the department should instead amend its vendor list or RFP process. Members raised concerns about efficiency, administrative burden, whether the bill was a temporary fix for procurement planning gaps, and whether purchases would remain compliant with federal USDA rules if federal school-lunch funds were used. DOE responded that the measure would help it expand local purchasing, support farmers, and allow purchases of products not currently available through existing distributors, and said it was working with partners on food-safety certification and federal compliance.
The committees then voted to pass SB 659 with amendments. The Joint Committee on Education approved it 3-2, and the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Environment later approved the amended measure 4-0. The chair noted an amendment and a deferred effective date, and the motion was adopted.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL, WTL-HHS Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
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of <00:05:04.240 - Senator Chang votes aye. Senator Meli votes yes. Senator Dort votes aye.
- Senator Chang. Senator McKelvey is excused. Senator DeCorte, aye.
- Senator Hashimoto excused. Senator K. Kola? Excused. Senator Fevella, aye.
- Melby vote I Senator Chang hi Senator Melby vote I Senator Chang hi Senator Melby yes<01:44:13.239
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee heard several measures related to DLNR, coastal management, and public lands. SB 561, which appropriates funds for conservation enforcement equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple organizations, with the chair noting 18 supporters and no opposition. SB 465 would require DLNR to study the carrying capacity of Kīkiʻola Small Boat Harbor on Kauaʻi and report to the Legislature; DLNR supported the intent but suggested the study be timed with an ongoing $41 million capital improvement project. Senator Kouchi explained the bill was meant to close a permit loophole that has allowed operators to increase passenger capacity without additional approval, while one testifier opposed the measure as unnecessary and late. Supporters included county and community representatives, while some written testimony opposed it.
The committee also heard SB 1456, which broadens the definition of beach restoration to include work on eroded beaches and degraded dune systems, including sand management, native vegetation, and removal of abandoned materials. DLNR, the University of Hawaiʻi, and other testifiers supported the measure as an administrative update. SB 1460 would require BLNR lease extensions to use updated forms reflecting current leasing practices; DLNR supported it as an administrative bill. SB 1517 would authorize public land leases for recreational residential use by public lottery limited to county residents. DLNR supported the bill, and Chipper Wiman and others testified that it would help preserve Kauaʻi’s historic recreational cabins and create fairness for local families; the committee also heard concerns about older cabins, market-based auction prices, and the need to keep these leases affordable for residents.
The committee then heard SB 1511, which would prohibit vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honoliʻi Bay, with an exemption for government vessels; DLNR and at least one additional testifier supported it. SB 1019 would allow the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for beach restoration planning and grants to nonprofits for cleanup, but DLNR said that purpose fit better under the separate Beach Restoration Special Fund, and the Ocean Tourism Coalition opposed the bill on that basis. Finally, SB 1457 would authorize DLNR to issue interim rules on commercial and recreational water sports equipment use for up to two years; DLNR described it as an adaptive-management tool for changing conditions, while multiple water-sports operators and residents opposed it, arguing it would reduce public participation, expand agency power, and target the foiling community. The hearing closed with the chair noting heavy opposition to SB 1457, including 88 written testimonies against it and only a few in support.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-PSM-EDT, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Decoit no. Senator Rhoads aye. Senator Ahi no. Chair, you have two in favor.
- Senator Decoit aye. Senator Rhoads aye. Senator Ahi aye. Chair, you have five in favor.
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Summary:
The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025.
The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations.
The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS DEFER, HHS-LBT, HHS Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimoto: "I." Senator K. Col? "Excuse..." The recommendation is adopted.
- Senator Yara: "I." Senator Mor Wy: "I." Senator Faella: "I."
- absence of Senator K.
- Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is.
On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided.
The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-PSM, CPN Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Meli, yes. Senator Richards, reservations. Senator AWA, no. Your measure is adopted.
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Senator Senator Richards reservations Senator Senator Richards reservations Senator - Senator Melby: yes. Senator Richards: reservations. Senator Awa: no. Your measure is adopted.
- Senator Melby: yes. Senator Richards: yes. Senator Awa: no. Your measure is adopted. Thank you.
Summary:
The joint hearing first took up SB 696, which would create an emergency management office and fund tax credits, grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify homes, shelter development, and staffing. Supporters argued Hawaii needs a dedicated preparedness office and funding before the next hurricane season, while the Tax Foundation said the bill was too vague, especially on who would qualify for the tax credits and under what conditions. The Department of the Attorney General and the insurance division offered comments, and both committees recommended deferral of SB 696.
The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then heard SB 179 on construction defect remedies and the contractor repair act. Builders, Realtors, carpenters, and a mortgage industry witness supported the bill, saying it would reduce abusive litigation, speed repairs, and help housing production and affordability. Homeowner advocates and plaintiff attorneys opposed it, arguing it would weaken consumer protections, shift repair costs to homeowners, and delay or limit legitimate claims. One testifier suggested the Senate focus instead on stronger alternative dispute resolution, and the committee noted 105 written supporters, four opponents, and one comment submission.
The committee next heard SB 416 on allowing pets in rental housing, with the Attorney General recommending a non-impairment safeguard because of possible effects on existing contracts. SB 593 on commercial dog breeders drew support from the Hawaii Humane Society and others, with concerns raised that counties would be expected to enforce the new regime without funding. SB 641, creating a tax on low-alcohol-by-volume spirits beverages, drew opposition from the Wine Institute, which said it would create a tax break for one segment and likely reduce state revenue. SB 1048 on online crowdfunding received support from GoFundMe and comments from the Attorney General, with GoFundMe urging changes to reduce burdens on charitable fundraising. SB 1213, allowing businesses to accept service of process by email instead of maintaining a registered agent, drew DCCA comments and opposition from LegalZoom, which warned email service could be unreliable and vulnerable to phishing.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-LBT, LBT Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair votes I, Senator Ihara I, Senator Miyake I, and Senator Fevella excused.
- Senator Elefante is excused. Senator Kanuha is excused. Senator Dor is here.
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hi Senator elanti excuse Senator canu hi Senator elanti excuse Senator - Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Moriwaki votes aye. And Senator Fevella votes aye.
- Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Moriwaki votes aye. And Senator Fevella votes aye.
Summary:
The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees.
SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote.
In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns.
SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM, PSM DEFER, TCA-PSM Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Awa, hi. Senator K. Senator Dort, hi. The measure is adopted. Thank you.
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- vote Yes Senator fuk I Senator Rose vote Yes Senator fuk I Senator Rose Senator<00:42:28.079>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 540, which would make the most recent state building codes supersede county codes beginning in 2028 and limit county changes without State Building Code Council approval. Grassroot Institute testified in support, while IBEW Local 1260 strongly opposed the bill as written, warning it could let counties weaken state minimum standards and create problems for fire code and sprinkler requirements. Members discussed the need for consistency in building codes and the impact of the State Building Code Council’s status, and the chair said the measure would be deferred indefinitely.
The committee also heard SB 626 on disaster preparedness, which would prohibit planting large trees along evacuation routes and require HEMA to identify and remove obstructive trees. Testimony included comments from DLNR, HEMA, and others, with HEMA opposing the measure. The chair said more coordination was needed between DLNR and HEMA and deferred the bill. SB 692, regulating retail and wholesale spray paint sales and assigning jurisdiction to the Department of Law Enforcement, drew opposition from the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi, which said the bill would impose costly storage and reporting burdens on small retailers and raise identity-theft concerns. The committee deferred that measure as well.
In a separate decision-making segment, the committee considered SB 9 on fireworks and recommended passage with amendments. The amendments narrowed or removed several sections, increased certain penalties from $500 to $1,000, adjusted forfeiture allocations, accepted an Attorney General amendment, added an appropriation for community safety education programs, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted by a vote of 2-1. Later, in a joint hearing, SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit drew support from DOT but opposition from the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association, which asked that the bill be held. SB 41, establishing Hawaiʻi Disaster Drill Day on August 8, received support from HEMA and a public testifier. SB 1570, addressing Molokaʻi air service disruptions and a possible runway expansion, drew strong public support from Molokaʻi residents and service providers, while the Attorney General raised separation-of-powers concerns about the emergency declaration language and DOT noted the high cost and feasibility issues of runway expansion.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/11/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Green, Mr.
- This bill is co-authored by Senator Lane, Senator Hoffman, and Senator Wesenberg. Thank you, Mr.
- This bill is co-authored by Senator Lane, Senator Hoffman, and Senator Wesenberg. Thank you, Mr.
- Senator Johnson Stewart.
- Senator Johnson Stewart.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/11/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank the co-authors on this bill: Senator Port, Senator Muhammad, Senator Draheim, Senator
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But I am, um, uh, State Senator Jen McEwen.
- I'm the Chair of the Senate Labor Committee, and the Senate Labor Committee is called to order.
- Thank you, Senator Gr... Hogen? Innovation. Thank you, Senator Gr... Hogen.
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MN
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- Thank you, Senator Dibble. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart, thank you, Madam Chair.
- Senator Dibble, thank you.
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