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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-GVO, WAM-WLA Informational Briefings 01-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a DOD grant, REPI funds.
  • So, for LNR 801, that is the oboe. program that's a DOD grant REPI funds. program that's a DOD grant
  • DOD.
  • DOD DOD DOD Again,<02:39:58.200><c> to</c><02:39:58.720><c> um</c> Again, to um Again, to um Chair<02
  • </c> &gt;&gt; 2024 appropriation year. Yes. Oh, okay. &gt;&gt; 2024 appropriation year. Yes.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • IT IS INNOVATIVE AND THE DOD WHEN THEY ASK ABOUT WHAT PROGRAM DOESN'T IT RIGHT THEY ALWAYS SAY GO TO
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/25/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • credits, tax incentives and credits, credits, tax incentives and credits, federal<00:10:22.000><c> DoD
  • > uh</c><00:10:23.040><c> decisions</c><00:10:23.440><c> to</c><00:10:23.680><c> extend</c> federal DoD
  • uh decisions to extend federal DoD uh decisions to extend operation<00:10:24.640><c> of</c><00:10:25.120
  • And these folks work with those customers and the utility to try to find an appropriate resolution to
  • </c> utility to try to find uh appropriate utility to try to find uh appropriate resolution<00:19:20.320
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there will be areas to which it is more appropriate than others.
  • So that's part of the bill: we will encrypt everything with post-quantum encryption to the DOD standard
  • I believe she is stuck in appropriations. She was not for her. She was neutral. Chair.
  • I believe she is stuck in appropriations. She was not for her. She was neutral.
Bills: HB2809
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Appropriate notice will be posted for the public and for members.
  • notice will be that case a appropriate notice will be posted<00:07:00.879><c> for</c><00:07:01.080><
  • So, more appropriately, is it not to require the counties to publish what they already do?
  • to say than is not to more appropriate to say than is not to require<00:41:47.160><c> OFA</c><00:41:
  • </c> buildings which receive Appropriations buildings which receive Appropriations in<01:02:05.799><c
Committee: House Public Safety
Summary: The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session. The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends. The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill. The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I agree that the department should take whatever appropriate action there is.
  • Senator, again, I don't think it would be appropriate for me to disclose what matters I advised on at
  • It wouldn't be appropriate for me to commit to any particular resolution of any of those. and we simply
  • Would it ever be appropriate to discuss imminent plans to strike military targets on a commercial app
  • Do you fail to believe the NSA and the DOD when they say that the use of commercial apps like Signal
Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Water and Natural Resources Nov 18th, 2025

Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • for pre-apprenticeship consists of 600,000 of grow money, and then another 600,000 in special appropriations
  • Middle school, high school, this is more appropriate.
  • , and DOD will hold the SCOPS and RAGEN and everybody else accountable.
  • And I think it's appropriate for the Environment Department to continue To pursue clarity on that issue
  • I mean, we have a special appropriation for PFAS and that went to NMED for certain things, but DOH also
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Mar 20, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:04:39.200><c> So</c><01:04:39.680><c> um</c> um and implemented appropriately.
  • So um um and implemented appropriately.
  • It's the county's identifying DOD districts. So, it's not a single project.
  • </c><01:23:50.239><c> So,</c><01:23:50.400><c> it's</c> um identifying DOD districts.
  • So, it's um identifying DOD districts.
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC-CPN Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You folks seeking any emergency appropriations?
  • Um have any emergency appropriations?
  • Please allow me a moment to introduce the Hawaii DoD team.
  • Chair DoD has a total of 532 &gt;&gt; Thank you.
  • c><04:51:33.600><c> for</c> session, you appropriated monies for session, you appropriated monies for
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Science & Technology

House Science & Technology Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there will be areas to which it is more appropriate than others.
  • So there will be areas to which is more appropriate than others.
  • So that's part of the bill: we will encrypt everything with post-quantum encryption to the DOD standard
  • I believe she is stuck in appropriations. She was not for it. She was neutral.
Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology met with a full audience and began with brief introductions, including an intern from Arizona State University. The committee heard two presentations before taking up its only bill. The University of Arizona’s Thomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke about fusion energy, describing it as a potential clean, safe, baseload power source and arguing Arizona should build the talent, supply chains, and research infrastructure to commercialize fusion. Members asked about timelines, regulation, competition with China, and the relationship to small modular reactors; he said fusion could be commercially relevant in roughly 12 to 15 years if public and private investment continues, and that the U.S. should avoid losing manufacturing and supply chains as it did in other technologies. He also discussed the university’s broader space and national security work. XRDNA CEO Charles Ableman then presented a spatial addressing and coordination system called EVA, describing it as a way to align data about where and when physical objects exist across systems, with a security layer called a sphere of influence. He said the company is testing with space and logistics partners, uses AI provenance tools, and sees its near-term use case in space operations and interoperability. The committee then considered HB 2809, which would require state agencies handling sensitive or protected data to implement post-quantum encryption meeting or exceeding CMMC 2.0 standards, using a U.S.-based vendor and U.S.-developed or maintained components. The bill would place the master encryption key with the Auditor General and set procedures involving the Auditor General and Attorney General. Sponsor Rep. Gillette explained that the bill was simplified from a prior version after concerns that agencies would have to connect offline systems to the internet; the amendment clarified that encryption can be installed without internet connectivity and without requiring other systems to be online. He argued the measure is needed to modernize weak legacy systems and protect data after prior breaches and failed IT projects. Members generally supported the concept but raised questions about implementation, costs, vendor neutrality, and the Auditor General’s role; the Secretary of State’s office was described as neutral and still evaluating implementation. The committee adopted the Pingarelli amendment and then passed HB 2809 as amended on a 9-0 vote, with several members explaining that they supported the bill but wanted continued stakeholder input and careful attention to execution.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Department of Health, which will be de-identified for the public database, and reissues the appropriation
  • And also as legislators, we would be able to appropriate or allocate the right resources in order for
  • And also as legislators, we would be able to appropriate or allocate the right resources in order for
  • child care homes, has a provision for... ...definition for family child care homes, has a provision for DOD
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard and passed several bills. HB 293 would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor, create a liaison and advisory council, and was supported by faith-based and nonprofit groups; some members questioned possible duplication with existing services and the source of any future funding, but the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 547 would create an exception to the 30-day notice requirement before hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers sell medical debt when the debt buyer agrees not to use interest, fees, or extraordinary collection actions and must return charity-care-eligible debt; it passed unanimously after brief support testimony. CS/HB 1553 would require reporting of uterine fibroid data to the Department of Health to create a de-identified public database and reauthorize funding for implementation; it also passed 24-0, with members noting the earlier database mandate had not been carried out. The committee then took up CS/HB 1195, “Gage’s Law,” which would require hospitals and hospital-based emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine drug screens for suspected overdose or poisoning cases. The bill was presented as a response to overdose deaths and the need to better detect fentanyl, and emotional testimony from a parent described a son’s death after a hospital did not test for fentanyl. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing stigma, the need for better treatment and data, and the potential to save lives; the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 47 on child care and early learning providers would streamline inspections, speed background screening, offer free online training/testing, update definitions, protect certain family child care homes from insurance issues, and create a license-exempt category for employer-provided child care; after questions about parent notice, database listing, background checks, and insurance, an amendment was adopted and the bill passed 24-0 as amended. Finally, CS/HB 647 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to sign death certificates in hospice settings, addressing delays that can leave families waiting to complete burial arrangements. Support testimony came from advocacy and hospice groups, and members cited the bill’s importance for families and religious burial timelines. The bill passed 23-0. The committee then adjourned.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Advanced appropriations would ensure that Native education programs are shielded from budgetary disruptions
  • Additionally, 105L lease funding should be moved to mandatory appropriations to ensure Tribes can build
  • Unlike DOD or Department of Defense schools, which receive significant investment, many BIE schools are
  • Whether through direct appropriations, the Great American Outdoors Act, or expanded 105L lease agreements
Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EEP-TRN-AEN-TCA Informational Briefing 06-25-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we speak to DC, we talk to DoD and DOT to make sure that they understand why we move forward on
  • When we speak to DC, we talk<00:22:44.320><c> to</c><00:22:44.559><c> DoD</c><00:22:44.960><c> and</c
  • and DOT to make sure that talk to DoD and DOT to make sure that they<00:22:46.640><c> understand</c>
  • And so, I think in that same way, we got to figure out how to message that appropriately because this
  • because this stuff that appropriately because this stuff all<01:32:32.320><c> has</c><01:32:32.880><
Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s work under the Navah settlement, which was described as a first-of-its-kind climate agreement tied to the state’s constitutional public trust and clean-environment obligations. Speakers said the settlement was intended to accelerate progress toward Hawaii’s 2030 and 2045 clean energy goals, especially by addressing transportation, the state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. They emphasized that the agreement formalizes milestones, reduces dependence on changing administrations, and includes a role for the legislature alongside the courts and executive branch. DOT and Earthjustice representatives outlined the main settlement deliverables: creation of a new Office of Energy Security and Community Outreach, formation of a youth council, and development of an emissions reduction plan that will be updated over time. They also highlighted a new project-level greenhouse gas/VMT scoring tool, described as the first of its kind in the nation for DOT-wide use, to evaluate the climate impact of transportation projects. The presentation tied these efforts to prior legislative actions, including the state’s climate emergency declaration, net-zero/net-negative targets, and Act 131’s requirements for multimodal network planning and emissions reporting. A substantial portion of the briefing was devoted to the youth council, which reported 20 members selected from 83 applicants, representation from across the islands, and work on bylaws, committees, and outreach. Youth members described feedback they gave on the energy security plan, a student leadership summit presentation, and future plans to meet with legislators and participate in the Climate Future Forum. DOT also said the settlement’s transportation strategies include clean fuels, electrification, aviation sustainable aviation fuel, marine shore power, and carbon sequestration, including expanded native tree planting and fire mitigation work. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the briefing. Members discussed implementation challenges, including cost and supply constraints for aviation and marine decarbonization, but DOT said industry stakeholders were not rejecting the goals, only raising affordability and timing concerns. Officials also noted that a GIS map for network gaps was in development and that the settlement’s pedestrian, bike, and transit connectivity requirement would compress roughly 15 years of work into five years, with an estimated annual commitment of $40 million to $50 million.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute sends the funds, the appropriation, to the Environment Department for administration
  • The committee substitute sends the funds, the appropriation, to the Environment Department for administration
  • With a $25 million appropriation, we can leverage both public and private construction activity to drive
  • With a $25 million appropriation, we can leverage both public and private construction activity to drive
  • I think it goes to appropriations to add another judge in the second judicial district.
Summary: The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee met on February 3 and first took up House Bill 153, the Low Carbon Construction Material Rebate Act, with a committee substitute that added an Environmental Product Declaration program and shifted administration to the Environment Department. Sponsor Representative Dixon said the bill would create rebates for buyers of lower-carbon construction materials, support local manufacturers, and reduce industrial emissions. Support came from the New Mexico Home Builders Association, Sierra Club, and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Some members questioned whether the bill would actually lower housing costs or instead create future price pressure once subsidies expire, and raised concerns about rulemaking and whether some materials would be incentivized even without state help. The committee voted 7-4 to do pass the committee substitute and do not pass the original bill. The committee then heard House Bill 154, which would broaden and decouple New Mexico’s advanced energy tax credit definitions from federal law and add fusion energy and related components as eligible advanced energy products. Representative Dixon said the change would give the state more flexibility to include emerging technologies while keeping the existing credit structure and cap intact. The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, a Santa Fe fusion company, a Los Lunas economic development official, and an online fusion company all testified in support, arguing the bill would provide certainty, attract investment, and help build a local supply chain. One member suggested future consideration of nuclear fission, while another questioned whether some renewable technologies were still appropriate, but the committee ultimately voted 9-2 to do pass HB 154. House Bill 184, a technical fix to the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, was then presented by Representative Small. The amendment adopted by the committee delayed the three-year moving average for distributions by one year and extended the time to use funds from two years to three years, with the sponsor saying this would better reflect the fund’s growth and give projects more time to complete. Witnesses from Western Resource Advocates, conservation districts, and Conservation Voters New Mexico supported the measure, saying it would strengthen successful outdoor, watershed, and conservation programs. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill unanimously. Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 20, which would create a study group to examine barriers to renewable energy transmission and project development. The sponsor said the goal was to bring agencies, stakeholders, and possibly courts together to identify ways to speed up renewable infrastructure while preserving environmental review and public input. Sierra Club, Western Resource Advocates, Defenders of Wildlife, and the League of Women Voters supported the memorial, but several members said it should be broadened to include all energy infrastructure or more clearly address transmission, permitting, tribal, federal, and military coordination. In response to those concerns, the sponsor asked to roll the memorial for further discussion and possible revisions rather than advancing it that day.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I run a DoD veteran suicide prevention.
  • </c> about the appropriate scope of practice. about the appropriate scope of practice.
  • Because then if we... more appropriate and be a way to help more appropriate and be a way to help kind
  • </c> act order was also deemed appropriate act order was also deemed appropriate for<01:28:34.159><c>
  • And that's on appropriate medication. And that's on page<02:09:26.639><c> three.
Bills: SB2936 , SB2850 , SB2851 , SB2521
Committee: House Health
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to complete phase two of appropriation to complete phase two of the<00:26:46.720><c> Uncle</c><00:26
  • </c><04:15:44.680><c> for</c> a second ambulance was appropriate for a second ambulance was appropriate
  • </c> get um patients in the most appropriate get um patients in the most appropriate setting<04:26:56.199
  • </c><04:27:16.359><c> last</c> positions uh that were appropriated last positions uh that were appropriated
  • </c><04:28:25.479><c> setting</c> people in the most appropriate setting people in the most appropriate
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, members, let's take up SCR 62 SD1 requesting the 911 board to establish or utilize an appropriate
  • working group to engage with appropriate working group to engage with the<00:15:33.560><c> disability
  • Um, do you know who is the lead department or point of contact that appropriate person to follow?
  • testimony in support of, I believe, have testimony in support of, I believe, from<00:36:00.640><c> DOD
  • ,</c><00:36:01.640><c> uh</c> from DOD, uh from DOD, uh Retired<00:36:03.440><c> General</c><00:36:04.040
Bills: SCR180
Committee: House Public Safety
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Our mission is to inspire lifelong love of reading, and so we provide a high quality, age-appropriate
  • Could this be funded by the green fee itself instead of appropriations from the state?
  • appropriations from the state?
  • ><c> ensure</c><01:33:08.239><c> that</c> regular appropriation would ensure that regular appropriation
  • <01:43:19.520><c> Department</c><01:43:19.760><c> of</c> appropriates funds to the Department of appropriates
Committee: House Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so what HB 2021, I mean 2020 33, does is it provides an appropriation for the state fiscal year 27
  • </c> 33 does is it provides an appropriation 33 does is it provides an appropriation for<01:50:16.719
  • Uh, just blanking out the appropriations related to school facilities. Any questions or comments?
  • Uh just blanking out the<03:19:23.359><c> appropriations</c><03:19:24.800><c> related</c><03:19:25.040
  • ><c> to</c><03:19:25.200><c> school</c> the appropriations related to school the appropriations related
Committee: House Finance