Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, Representative Hostetler, I'm simply going on the language of Section 4.
• Representative Hostetler, I'm simply going on the language of Section 4.
• And Section 4 just says legal assistance. It doesn't limit it to legal assistance.
• Section 4 about legal assistance.
• And just for reference, harboring is in three sections of code. And I'd... of the bill.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard extensive testimony on HCR 23, a resolution calling for an Article V convention to propose congressional term limits. The bill’s sponsor and supporters argued that Congress is broken, term limits are broadly popular, and the states should use Article V pressure to force Congress to act. Supporters said the convention process is controlled by the states and ratification by 38 states is a strong safeguard. Opponents, including several Republican officials and private citizens, warned that an Article V convention is unpredictable, could exceed its intended scope, and could threaten the Constitution; they urged using elections instead. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to hold HCR 23 in committee by an 8-7 roll call vote. The committee then took up House Bill 764, which would prohibit organizations from knowingly transporting, harboring, or providing certain assistance to people unlawfully present in the United States, with language modeled on federal immigration law. The sponsor said the bill does not target immigrants themselves or ordinary charitable aid, but rather organizations that facilitate illegal immigration and related fraud, and argued the state can mirror existing federal prohibitions to support enforcement. Questions focused on how the bill would affect nonprofits, the meaning of “harboring,” and whether the bill improperly incorporates federal definitions. Testimony from the Idaho Food Bank and others opposed the bill, warning it could criminalize routine charitable work, create fear among volunteers, and be difficult to administer because of vague standards like “reckless disregard.” A Catholic witness said the bill would burden religious obligations to aid migrants regardless of status, while supporters maintained the bill would not interfere with lawful charity and would only reach knowing facilitation of illegal conduct.

Transcript Highlights:

• This mirrors what has been in place for state and local actors since 1874 under 42 U.S.C. section 1983
• The so-called section 1983 claims have helped provide accountability for local and state actors when
• So, as I stated, the overlap for state and local governments is total with Section 1983.
• So, which removes section two, subdivision two of the bill.
• Uh the section you're concerned about.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• There's an A1 amendment for Senate File 3720 to delete section two.
• deleting the section two? &gt;&gt; Yeah,<00:40:41.839><c> absolutely.
• ><c> uh</c><00:40:47.599><c> section</c><00:40:48.000><c> two</c> deleting section two, uh section two
• deleting section two, uh section two would<00:40:48.400><c> have</c><00:40:48.640><c> added</c><00:40
• That is why section two is being removed.

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of residence in accordance with that section currently there is no requirement to send a confirmation
• Section 127.006A, to provide that clerks that serve at the Central County location will be appointed
• Under Section 11 of the Election Code, a qualified voter is eligible to vote, and an individual must
• So what if we have a U.S. citizen who has none of the documents that you listed in Section 1, you know
• Page 1, there's one word here that's different from the one on section... Page on section B.

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

Transcript Highlights:

• In section two, we're proposing language to be a little bit more flexible on the neighbor islands.
• So we ask for your support and your consideration under section two, the flexibility for the neighbor
• islands, and section five, the funding allocations, which is outlined in our testimony.
• </c><00:21:58.039><c> two</c> Amendment section two Amendment section two the<00:21:59.400><c> flexibility
• So this section on page 6 says supports the creation of public-facing and accessible dashboards.

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 1 on page 1 offers a high-level overview of these recommendations, which total to $9.6 billion
• Section 2 offers a summary of funding changes. and recommendations.
• Section 3, Key Fiscal and Policy Issues.
• Turning to page 10, section 5 contains exceptional items not included in recommendations that are in
• Section 1 on the first... page.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fallow lands being put back into active agriculture, creating new jobs not only in the agriculture section
• but also in in the agriculture section but also in related<00:13:10.000><c> Industries</c><00:13:10.839
• tax credit section from the bill<00:14:22.279><c> as</c><00:14:22.399><c> it</c><00:14:22.519><c> goes
• Update the preamble section to reflect the changes.
• </c> remove the import tax credit section remove the import tax credit section also<00:58:48.599><c>

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on HB 976, a measure related to incentives for renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Supporters said the bill would help close the cost gap between renewable and conventional fuels, strengthen Hawaii’s energy security, support climate goals, and encourage local economic development. Testifiers from Pono Pacific, PAR Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pacific Biodiesel, Aloha Carbon, and others described ongoing or planned projects, local feedstock development, and potential benefits for agriculture, waste diversion, and emissions reductions. Several testifiers also discussed proposed amendments. The Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition said it wanted to remove the import tax credit, eliminate the aggregate cap increase to avoid additional state funding, and revise local-production language to rely on a carbon-intensity threshold rather than location-based preferences. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised technical concerns about the bill’s administration, including prorating credits if the cap is exceeded and the feasibility of a 30-day filing window. Some supporters urged keeping solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, as eligible feedstock, while Energy Justice Network opposed that approach and also urged removing GMO-related language and waste-based feedstocks because of environmental and toxic emissions concerns. Opposition testimony focused on the bill’s cost and feasibility. Energy Justice Network and Ted Metros argued the measure could become a large subsidy for a refinery and questioned whether Hawaii has enough land and water to produce meaningful quantities of biofuel locally. Metros also criticized the refundable credit structure and said the state should not bear the cost for what he described as a benefit largely tied to tourism and imported fuel. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair later noted the committee had received 13 testimonies in support, 18 in opposition, and seven comments, and then invited further discussion on cost allocation and lowering caps to broaden participation.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill includes a revision to Minnesota Statutes, section 246.462, subdivision 20, for broadening
• This bill includes a revision to Minnesota Statutes, section 246.462, subdivision 20, for broadening
• This bill includes a revision to Minnesota Statutes, section 246.462, subdivision 20, for broadening
• We've reached out to DHS for technical... section two uh and the ability to section two uh and the ability
• </c><01:21:55.159><c> and</c><01:21:55.400><c> potentially</c> this section and potentially this section

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So uh it's that section. section. section. &gt;&gt; Representative<02:14:46.639><c> Win.
• </c> language just means in this new section language just means in this new section that<03:38:22.720
• Number four, amendment to section or amendment of section six of article 24... proposals. 1954.
• ><c> four</c><03:56:50.720><c> of</c> repeal of section 21 of article four of repeal of section 21 of
• </c><03:56:59.040><c> or</c> Number four, amendment to section or Number four, amendment to section or

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As you can see on, let's see, the first handout, Section 18-158B, I mean, I can read this, but I think
• This legislation amends Section 5-330, Idaho Code, to add mental health and suicide emergency first aid
• This legislation amends Section 5-330, Idaho Code, to add mental health and suicide emergency first aid
• House Bill 522 amends Idaho Code with the addition of a new section in Chapter 2, Title 20.
• This bill would modify Section 7028 by the addition of eight words.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the February 25, 2026 minutes and then heard several House bills and gubernatorial appointments. HB 681 would remove the statute of limitations for aggravated lewd conduct with a child and for producing sexually exploitative material; the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association supported it, and members discussed the seriousness of the crimes and the effect of fading memories. The committee voted to send HB 681 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard from Terry Kirkham for reappointment to the Pardons and Parole Commission and Paula Gray for reappointment to the Sexual Offender Management Board; both described their prior service, and the committee said it would vote on those appointments at a later meeting. Senator Lent presented HB 491, expanding Good Samaritan immunity to include mental health and suicide emergency first aid, and HB 492, adding a juvenile justice or adult misdemeanor probation representative to the POST Council. Both bills drew little opposition and were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations. Senator Kaiser presented HB 522 on unmanned aircraft systems near correctional facilities; after testimony from a drone industry representative and others raising concerns about federal law, commercial flights, and enforcement, the committee voted to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment rather than advance it directly. The committee also advanced HB 570, which adds driving 20 mph or more over the limit in active school or construction zones to reckless driving when children or workers are present and visible. Supporters cited work zone safety and crashes, while some senators questioned whether the new standard was too subjective; the bill still received a due pass recommendation. HB 548 would require reasonable suspicion before law enforcement stops or boards a boat under the Idaho Safe Boating Act; the Idaho Sheriffs Association opposed it, arguing current boat safety checks are mostly consensual and tied to a federal grant program, but the committee sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 654 would add electronic storage device canines to the definition of police dogs for purposes of protecting them from mistreatment; an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force commander testified in support, and the committee advanced the bill with a due pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yeah, there are under the penalty section...
• Under the penalty section, any employer who knowingly and willfully fails to maintain records as required
• by Section 21B-4 of this code shall be fined $100 for each offense.
• Any private employer who knowingly violates the provisions of Section 21B-3 of this code by employing
• offense, the commissioner shall, after providing notice of an opportunity to be heard pursuant to Section

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed House Bill 4245, the Department of Revenue rules bundle covering 27 rules from six agencies. Members withdrew the committee amendment, adopted a floor amendment making changes to two lottery rules and one tax rule related to pre-need cemetery companies, then passed the bill 30-1. The Senate also adopted a title amendment and made the bill effective from passage by a 31-0 vote. Later, when the House rejected the Senate’s amendments, the Senate receded from its amendments and again passed the bill, making it effective from passage. The chamber also adopted several concurrent resolutions from the Rules Committee, including studies on school finance transparency, divorce grounds, the Southern West Virginia water crisis, athletic trainer access in public secondary schools, the eastern gray fox population, upland game bird stamp purchases, and the Public Service Commission. Senate Concurrent Resolution 50, calling for a study of the PSC, was also adopted. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 5381, which expands the Office of Energy’s role to develop a comprehensive energy policy and grid stabilization plan, and House Bill 5412, the Future Ready Education Act, after amending it to require annual vocational and agriculture offerings unless not viable and to set science-of-reading training requirements for K-5 literacy teachers by 2028-29. The Senate passed House Bill 845, a supplemental appropriation to the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund, after concurring in a House amendment that reappropriated federal match grant funds and increased the civil contingency surplus fund from $15 million to $25 million; it was made effective from passage. The chamber also concurred in House amendments to House Bill 4106 on constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program, House Bill 5453 revising the school aid funding formula for special education weighting, and other measures including House Bill 4009 on portable benefits, Senate Bill 164 on substitute teacher definitions, and House Bill 4606 on pretrial release for certain felonies. A lengthy debate centered on House Bill 4198, the E-Verify Safe Harbor Act. The Judiciary Committee amendment would have required public and certain private employers to use E-Verify, while a further amendment from the Senator from Randolph would have limited the mandate to public employers and made E-Verify optional for private employers with liability protections for good-faith use. After extensive discussion about small business impacts, federal-state conflicts, and enforcement, the Senate adopted the Randolph amendment and then passed the bill 31-3, with a title amendment also adopted. The Senate later refused to concur in House amendments to House Bill 4010, concurred in House amendments to House Bill 5438, receded from amendments to House Bill 4765, and adjourned sine die.

Transcript Highlights:

• On the first page, I want to make sure we know that that section of code is meant for school districts
• On the first page, I want to make sure we know that that section of code is meant for school districts
• And so the reason I walk through each of those sections is you're going to see the identical wording
• now transpose over into the charter section of code.
• This is in the section of code that applies to charters.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• has also served as secretary, treasurer, and chairperson of the Environment and Natural Resources section
• Senate Bill 1233 be dispensed with and the journal show it has been read the third time at length, section
• by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
• Article 1, Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution states all men are by nature free and equal.
• Article 1, Section 4 of our state constitution says the exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think this just points everything to the new Section 115.706. Oh, yeah.
• Everything to the new section 115.706. Oh, it's okay, you've got it in there then, huh?
• It's all just basically a brand new section that's getting entered in.
• So that just goes without this section.
• So there's no, there's no sections conflicting with each other.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met to consider a large committee substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, along with related amendments. Early discussion focused on the substitute’s changes, including removal of provisions dealing with nursing homes, apartment buildings, and the blind pension fund, plus a separate amendment to clean up ballot-language requirements so ballot measures would use neutral alphanumeric labels rather than descriptive titles. Members debated whether the labeling language was clear enough and whether clerks or the taxing entities would be responsible for assigning ballot names; the committee ultimately adopted the ballot-language amendment and the blind pension amendment, then rolled them into a new substitute. The committee then considered a more controversial amendment that would have required tax measures to receive affirmative support from 25% of registered voters and would have shifted certain elections to the November general election. Members raised concerns about public vetting, the practicality of the 25% threshold, possible strategic behavior, and whether the proposal would actually increase turnout or instead become a negotiating point. After extended debate, the sponsor withdrew that amendment, leaving the committee substitute with the ballot-language and blind-pension changes only. The committee also took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 148 and 111. An amendment was adopted to address Kansas City Public Schools’ concerns by bringing its levy treatment under Hancock-style rules and clarifying debt levy treatment. Members discussed the impact on school district financing and taxpayer bills, but the substitute and the HJR package were both reported do pass. The committee then reconsidered and re-voted House Bills 2780 and 2668 after a procedural reset, again adopting the substitute and reporting the bill do pass by a 13-3 vote. The meeting adjourned after the committee thanked members for their work and noted further action would continue later.

Transcript Highlights:

• For estimated expenditures, for Section 1 of the bill that directs WASAC to direct the funds received
• For Section 2, which qualifies students in the Passport to Careers Program as income eligible for the
• Michelle, in the first section, where it directs the funding into the state financial aid account, help
• It also includes an intent section that highlights some of the history related to each of the exemptions
• deed of trust until July 1, 2028, and there are some technical amendments to the legislative intent section

Bills: SB6194 , SB5963 , SB5909 , SB5826 , SB5988 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5834 , SB5835 , SB5905 , SB5832 , SB6177 , SB5970 , SB5994 , SB6047 , SB5647

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: SB 6194, Washington Medicaid, medical assistance, fee-for-service, managed care, rural hospital, Indian reservation, tribal hospital, federally recognized Indian reservation, Indian Health, hospital reimbursement, Medicaid payments, inpatient services, outpatient services, psychiatric unit, health care access, rural health, tribal health, safety-net hospital, RCW 74.09

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill aims to repeal section 768.21, subsection 8, of Florida statute, otherwise known as Florida's
• Because these rights existed before 1968, Article I, Section 21, and Kluger v.
• a brief committee statement acknowledging that Statute 768.21, subsection 8, violates Article I, Section
• That section of law denies access to the courts.
• Under Florida law, that section of law denies access to the courts, carves out a section of vulnerable

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to consider HB 6003, a bill to repeal Florida’s “free kill” law that limits certain survivors’ ability to recover non-economic damages in medical negligence wrongful death cases. The sponsor, Rep. Trabulsy, said the bill would restore access to the courts for a small class of families and noted the measure passed both chambers last year before being vetoed by the governor. She and supporters framed the bill as a fairness and constitutional issue, while opponents argued repeal would increase malpractice exposure, insurance costs, and pressure on physician access, especially in high-risk specialties and rural areas. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters included family members who described deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and who argued the current law denies accountability and equal treatment based on marital status or whether a decedent had minor children. Opponents included the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Chamber, U.S. Chamber, Florida Insurance Council, and other health care and business groups, who warned that repeal could worsen already high malpractice premiums, contribute to physician shortages, and destabilize access to care. Several speakers on both sides discussed possible caps on non-economic damages as a compromise, though the bill itself was presented as a clean repealer with no amendments. During debate, several members spoke in support, emphasizing equal access to the courts and rejecting the idea that the law should treat some families differently from others. Opponents of the bill argued that the current system helps preserve market stability and that liability concerns, not the free kill law, are driving provider departures. After closing remarks from the sponsor, the committee voted 15 yeas and 1 nay to report HB 6003 favorably.

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• a quorum at 9:03 a.m. on September 17th, 2025, we will now hold an executive session pursuant to Section
• Executive Director: Section 55074, 57113, and 57140 of the Government Code.
• entertain a motion to, one, find by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent violated section
• Article 16, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution requires that all state officers, whether elected or
• I move to adopt the amendments to section 18.31. Commissioner Schmidt moves. Do I hear a second?

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments

Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• where it says terroristic activity terrorist organization have the meanings assigned by eight USC Section
• But if you look at section B, what's the most disturbing thing about this?
• I'll just I mentioned this one thing chair if I can the B section Section 51989B, if you look at the
• For example, section 51.989 of section A-1 prohibits publicly supporting terrorist activity related to
• Texas government code section 448.001, it defines anti-Semitism means. a certain perception of Jews that

Bills: SB2972 , SB1909 , SB2815 , SB735 , SB2233 , SB800 , SB1069 , SB2683 , SB2986 , SB2058 , SB2310 , SB2055 , SB1032

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

Transcript Highlights:

• It also adds, notwithstanding section 13.599, which is the generic classification treatment for grant
• So it just clarifies that the generic 13.599 grant section does not apply the provisions in the bill
• First, in section two, it guts the privacy protection of assessor data found in the Data Practices Act
• Section 3 eliminates the two-page limit on Appendix A notices.
• And then the last section, four, is really just a small fix.

Bills: HF2233 , HF1524 , HF1893 , HF1396 , HF2456 , HF2959 , HF2300 , HF2412 , HF3022 , HF2825 , HF1862 , HF1373 , HF1039 , HF3070

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm the tenor section leader.
• /c><00:16:19.440><c> I'm</c><00:16:19.560><c> the</c><00:16:19.680><c> tenor</c><00:16:20.120><c> section
• </c> Wahu Coral Society I'm the tenor section Wahu Coral Society I'm the tenor section leader<00:16:21.160
• We're also going to be adding another point to section three to ensure that these funds will also be
• three</c><00:26:49.440><c> to</c><00:26:49.600><c> ensure</c><00:26:49.880><c> that</c> point to section

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on March 14, 2025, and heard two measures. On SB 441 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, the committee received strong support from the orchestra, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, IATSE Local 665, and an in-person testifier, with testimony emphasizing statewide access to music, education and community programming, cultural value, economic impact, and job stability for musicians and staff. The Attorney General’s office offered comments and suggested language related to the State Endowment Fund. Committee members asked about how the funding would be used, the orchestra’s reach, and its history; the orchestra said it preferred direct operating support and described its audience and employment footprint, neighbor-island outreach, and plans to expand season length and education programs. The committee then heard SB 1581 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Japan Pacific Peace Monument. No testifier from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts was present, and no one testified on Zoom. With no discussion from witnesses, the measure was briefly taken up and later advanced. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments to SB 441 SD1, including a preamble describing legislative intent and the orchestra’s history, references to the State of Hawaiʻi endowment fund and statewide public benefits, and language ensuring the funds support statewide purposes and neighbor-island access to music and educational opportunities. The committee also added a deferral date of July 1, 3000 and technical amendments, then voted to pass the measure with amendments. SB 1581 SD1 was also passed forward with amendments, including a July 1, 3000 deferral date and technical changes, and the meeting adjourned.