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• <00:03:12.000> Draft<00:03:12.319> two. draft. Yes. Draft two. draft. Yes.
• Draft two.
• We got a bill. Congratulations Senator. We got a bill.
• Okay, that's the last bill on our agenda.
• Convening the 10:15 agenda in Room 229, and we will proceed with House Senate Bill 602, House Draft

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Just one bill on the agenda: Senate Bill 1281, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, relating to telehealth.
• Senate Bill 1281, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2. I vote aye. Senator Koko aye.
• So, I believe we are prepared to vote on a conference draft. Describe the bill we're voting on.
• We have a bill. Favlla. Uh, excused. We have a bill.
• And I think we have agreement on this bill with a draft that is just changing the effective date to a

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Number 1800, House Draft 1, Senate Draft Conference Draft 1, was adopted and said House Bill relating
• I rise in strong support of Senate Bill 903, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2, Conference Draft 1.
• House Bill number 1860, House draft 2.
• House Bill number 1860, House draft 2.
• House Bill number 1860, House draft 2. House Bill number 1860, House draft 2.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• HB 511, House Draft 1, relating to public lands.
• If not um HB511 House draft 1? Okay.
• That's in another bill.
• That's in another bill.
• Chair's recommendation to pass House Bill 511, House Draft 1, with amendments.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard HB 511, House Draft 1, relating to public lands. The bill would remove the requirement that a land survey be completed before public lands are set aside to a state department or agency. Testimony from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land and Natural Resources was generally supportive of the bill’s intent, with requests for clarification. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure, arguing that surveys are costly and time-consuming and can delay transfers needed for agricultural use and land stewardship. One member of the public testified in strong opposition, arguing that eliminating surveys would weaken due process, transparency, and the state’s fiduciary duties over public lands. The chair then proposed amendments to narrow the bill’s effect. The amendments would create tiered survey requirements based on land risk: high-risk lands would still require a survey before transfer, while low-risk state agricultural lands with clear historical records could defer surveys if sufficient mapping or GIS data exists. If a survey is deferred, the recipient agency would have to complete one within five years unless exempted by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The amendments would also allow GIS and related mapping tools for approximate administrative boundaries, require a centralized digital registry of public land transfers, and establish a mediation process for boundary disputes before litigation. Senator McKelvey said he had concerns about the original bill but would support it with the amendments. The committee chair recommended passage with amendments, noting the bill would also go to the Judiciary Committee. The committee adopted the recommendation by vote, with the chair and vice chair voting aye and Senator Dort voting no.

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• And members for the agenda on SB 79, House Draft 2, let's put it at the end of the agenda.
• SB 79, House Draft 2 relates to the historic preservation reviews.
• We're ready for the votes on SB 79, House Draft 2, and for the Senate.
• We do have a bill. Thank you is adopted. We do have a bill.
• <00:06:40.240> for Uh, this bill would provide for Uh, this bill would provide for third-party

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Under the draft opinion, On page. 2 of the draft opinion. Uh, the proposed opinion says that.
• So do I have a motion to draft the, to adopt the draft opinion as written in the materials?
• It's a draft advisory panel.
• We'll make up the subcommittee with regard to how, what, what bill is it House Bill 2 Senate Bill 2 Senate
• Bill 293.

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• Uh, the first four bills on our agenda today are governor's package bills, and then we have a nursing
• bill on the back of the agenda.
• CV1 to your proposed draft. Okay, great. CV1 to your proposed draft. Okay, great.
• Next bill, House Bill 736 in this room.
• For Senate<00:11:04.000> Bill Senate Bill Senate Bill 657<00:11:05.920> relating<00:11:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So appointed officers and elected officers. budget bill.
• Do I hear a motion to adopt the draft opinion? Mr.
• The draft opinion will be adopted as resolved. written.
• Aye. of Kerry's in-draft opinion will be adopted.
• The amended draft opinion as written will be adopted.

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

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• So I'd like to see a bill draft for this committee to consider.
• So I'd like to see a bill draft for this committee to consider.
• And then also during the break, I went around and passed out a draft bill.
• And then also during the break, I went around and passed out a draft bill.
• draft, Prepared remarks, but if I could just walk through the bill draft as I have it in front of me

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• Sorry, opening on Senate Bill 752, draft one, relating to insurance.
• , opening on Senate bill 752 Senate draft<00:03:29.000> one<00:03:29.160> house<00:03:29.400
• Reconvening on Senate Bill 1367, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to installment loans.
• We're reconvening on Senate Bill 1365, House Draft 1, relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
• <00:11:27.200> Draft<00:11:27.560> 1, Senate Bill 1365, House Draft 1, Senate Bill

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• Standing committee report number 679: third reading of Senate Bill 1300, Senate Draft 1, relating to
• Madam President, the vote was 22 ayes on Senate Bill 1567, Senate Draft 1. Thank you.
• Standing Committee Report Number 681: third reading of Senate Bill 855, Senate Draft 1, relating to the
• Standing Committee Report Number 682: third reading of Senate Bill 1588, Senate Draft 1, relating to
• reading of Senate Bill 529 Senate draft<00:09:07.480> one<00:09:07.800> relating<00:09

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Uh, House Bill 1414, House draft 1, relating to procurement.
• And as you noted, the actual bill, the way it's drafted, there's a lot of concerns.
• Next up, House Bill 2388, House draft 2, relating to public notice.
• Okay, with that, I'll turn it over to my chair for the next bill. House Draft 1.
• draft 2, uh House Bill 1870, House draft 2, relating<00:36:02.640> to<00:36:02.880> protected

Bills: HB1577, HB1870

Keywords: Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP, next-generation 911, NG911, dispatch, dispatcher, emergency profile, safety profile, medical information, disability access, access needs, functional needs, kupuna, aging, developmental disabilities, communication access

Summary: The committee reconvened on March 19, 2026, for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week. It first took up HB 812 on agriculture, agreeing to move it forward with amendments and a Senate draft, and then HB 2388 on public notice, which was also passed with amendments after concerns about transparency and the need for local newspaper notice on Maui were discussed. HB 1414 on procurement and HB 2469 on a regular session review working group were both deferred to March 24 for further work with the author, while HB 322 on voter registration was deferred indefinitely in favor of a Senate vehicle. The committee then heard HB 1577, which would create a statewide emergency safety profile system pilot program and working group for 911. Testimony from disability advocates, emergency medical services, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing benefits for people without smartphones, better sharing of medical and emergency information, and improved response in the field. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the 911 Board already had the authority to implement the system without legislation, and the bill was not immediately acted on in the portion of the transcript provided. The final major item was HB 1870 on protected community locations. Testimony in support came from the University of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, immigrant-rights groups, public health advocates, and many individuals, while the Department of Education supported the measure but requested clarity on federal compliance and raised concerns about a 1,000-foot perimeter beyond campus. Supporters said the bill would protect sensitive locations and help immigrant families feel safe accessing schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on HB 1870 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Those minutes will be adopted as drafted.
• Here, this bill...
• With regard to House Bill... what bill is it? House Bill 29, Senate Bill 293.
• Senate Bill 293, thank you. Thank you.
• The report was adopted, but the bill failed.

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.

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• We could have bills drafted, or some of them have already been drafted, like Representative Lucas's bill
• <00:40:48.920> draft a bill draft a bill draft called<00:40:51.000> the<00:40:51.440
• And those are stipulated in the actual bill draft.
• It stipulated in the actual bill draft.
• So what we'd be doing is having that bill drafted. It's already drafted.

Keywords: 916, all

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• It could be a two- to 300-section bill that OLS legislative service has to draft, so there's usually
• It could be a two- to 300-section bill that OLS legislative service has to draft, so there's usually
• It could be a two- to 300-section bill that OLS legislative service has to draft, so there's usually
• It could be a two- to 300-section bill that OLS legislative service has to draft, so there's usually
• It could be a two- to 300-section bill that OLS legislative service has to draft, so there's usually

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Standing Committee Report Number 2701, third reading of Senate Bill 585, Senate Draft 2, relating to
• Bill 2125, Senate Draft 1.
• Standing Committee Report Number 2702 on Senate Bill 2211, Senate Draft 1 through Senate Bill 2125, Senate
• c> 1<00:15:23.680> through Senate Bill 2211, Senate draft 1 through Senate Bill 2211, Senate
• 20 uh Senate Bill 2125, Senate draft 1. 20 uh Senate Bill 2125, Senate draft 1.

Bills: HB9, SB2069, SB2342, SB2861, SB3123, SB2623, SB585, SB2211, SB2446, SB2919, SB2125, SB2116, SB2999, SB2656, SB2001, SB3169

Keywords: HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, SB2069, Hawaii housing

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• 1<00:21:56.919> if<00:21:57.080> not House Bill 128 house draft 1 if not House Bill
• Okay, first up is House Bill 433, House Draft 1, relating to public safety.
• Next item is House Bill 596, House Draft 1, relating to Emergency Management.
• item is House Bill 596 much uh next item is House Bill 596 house<00:33:02.720> draft<00:33:03.000
• And for our last item is House Bill 128, House Draft 1.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard testimony on several public safety and criminal justice measures. HB 433 HD1 would appropriate funds for Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation re-entry services; DCR Director Tommy Johnson said the department supports the bill’s intent but noted the same $4 million request is in the governor’s executive budget, and the Correctional System Oversight Commission, Public Defender, ACLU, OHA, Chamber of Commerce, and other groups testified in support. Members asked whether the funding was already in the governor’s budget, and Johnson confirmed it was requested there for the next two fiscal years. HB 1045 would make emergency appropriations for law enforcement personnel costs, and the Department of Law Enforcement, DAGS, Budget and Finance, and the Judiciary testified in support, with DLE saying the amounts match what Budget and Finance will present. HB 1296 would require timely notice and reporting to the Legislature when the governor transfers money to the major disaster fund; Budget and Finance and the Governor’s office offered comments, and no opposition was noted. HB 1002 would extend the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission coordinator’s term and clarify inspection authority; DCR and the commission supported it, with the commission saying a longer term would help the coordinator do the job effectively and allow inspections without notice. HB 596 would clarify what events qualify as disasters and emergencies for emergency management purposes. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency opposed the bill, while maritime and Grassroot Institute representatives supported it. Members asked whether the bill’s 21-day limit should be extended to 30 days, and HEMA said it opposed any change that would limit the governor’s flexibility in the response phase. The committee also heard HB 1128 HD1, which would set factors for warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations and require officers to record the justification. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU, and some reform advocates supported it as a check on police discretion and a way to encourage citations, while the Attorney General, Honolulu Police Department, prosecutors, DLE, county police chiefs, SHOPO, and others opposed it as too restrictive and likely to create litigation and court delays. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• First bill I want to take up is Senate Bill 661. All right.
• So, I have drafted an amendment to 1491, House Bill.
• 1491, I have drafted an amendment to 1491, House<00:06:17.840> Bill.
• House Bill. House Bill.
• oppose his bill. oppose his bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So I'd like to see a bill draft for this committee to consider.
• I'd like to see a bill draft for this committee to consider.
• So I'd like to see a bill draft for this committee to consider.
• And then also during the break, I went around and passed out a draft bill.
• And then also during the break, I went around and passed out a draft bill.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Good news, we have a draft.
• But I think what maybe what we can do for today is try to agree to this draft, draft or some version
• of the draft.
• Are people comfortable with this as the draft or something like this?
• Are people comfortable with this as the draft or something like this?

Summary: The Financial Estimate Committee met on July 6, 2026, to begin work on the financial estimate for IP 28, after reviewing the statutory process and confirming that only IP 28 had cleared the signature threshold for consideration. Staff explained the committee’s duties under ORS 250.125 and the timeline for draft statements, public hearing, and final adoption. The committee also designated Carol Moreno C. Fuentes to file the committee’s eventual statements. Staff from the Department of Administrative Services and the Legislative Revenue Office presented preliminary analysis of IP 28, describing major uncertainties in estimating impacts because the measure is not a tax law change and would affect multiple industries and government functions. Preliminary figures discussed included an estimated $56.5 million loss in the current biennium and $6.7 million in reduced expenditures, with larger projected revenue losses of roughly $244.1 million to $258 million and reduced expenditures of $30.7 million to $34.9 million in 2027–29, plus $87.8 million to $88.3 million in increased expenditures. Analysts said the biggest effects would likely involve agriculture, fish and wildlife, hunting and fishing, local government enforcement, and possible shifts in state funding, but many impacts remained difficult to quantify. Committee members raised concerns about local government costs, law enforcement and prosecution burdens, impacts on the hospitality and recreation sectors, possible effects on tribal governments and treaty rights, and whether the measure would affect shellfish and crabbing. They also discussed the Humane Transition Fund, subsidies, possible litigation costs, and whether the statement should include broader uncertainty language and multiple scenarios. Members generally agreed the draft should be revised to better reflect uncertainty, clarify assumptions, and possibly use bullets or other formatting to improve readability. No vote was taken. The committee agreed to treat the current draft as a working version, with staff to revise it based on the discussion and return an updated draft before the next meeting scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m., with both in-person and virtual participation available.