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• [Music] Today, about Senate File 1119, last summer a group of women, two of whom you hear from today,
• They are marketed to make images kind of like what Senator M.
• because he wanted to see that Senator because he wanted to see that Senator what's<00:21:26.720>
• I'd really like to see this pass the Senate and the House on its own, signed into law.
• I'm not a senator.

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• Senate File 1453 and 1624 from Senator Putnam, and those who are here on Senator Putnam's bill.
• umu shout out to Senator her and senator umu shout out to Senator her and senator umu verbon<00:03
• Senator P, we will now go to your bill, Senate File 1521.
• With that being said, Senator P, to your Senate Bill 1521.
• Kill or for the great Senator Putnam? Senator Nelson? Oh, great.

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• Then we will hear three bills: Senate File 1706 from Senator CAC?
• Human Services data and Veterans data provisions modification; then another bill by Senator CC, Senate
• Thank you, Senator Cek. We have the A2 amendment. Senator Cek moves the A2 amendment.
• to do it thank you both so uh Senate to do it thank you both so uh Senate file<00:31:17.720>
• cek if you keep it going uh Senator cek if you would<00:31:26.639> uh<00:31:26.760> Senate

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• Senator Gusts, thank you, Senator Latz, Chair.
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• Senator AER, no.
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• Thank you, Senator Duckworth, and thank you, Senator. All right, Mr.
• Members: Senator Duckworth or Senator Abeler? Senator Duckworth, I don't know about that, Jim.
• Thank you, Senator Cwodzinski. Thank you, Senator Wesenberg.
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• Here to talk with me about the needs and challenges this population faces and how the Senate can help
• this session is Republican Senator Jim Abeler [member_8743].
• In a recent Human Services Committee meeting, after a hearing and some discussion about Senate File 401
• <00:01:55.200> file was another bill brought up Senate file was another bill brought up Senate
• Senator Abeler was thanked for his time. "Thank you so much for your time."

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• I represent District 66 in the Minnesota Senate.
• I also serve as an Assistant Senate Majority Leader and the vice chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public
• More importantly, I am the Senate author of the bill to fund crime victim services, which is why we're
• Senate Majority Leader and the vice chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
• More importantly, I am the Senate author of the bill to fund crime victim services, which is why we're

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• Senator dble Senator scow rock thank you Senator dble Senator scow you<00:36:44.240> should<00
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• <01:08:36.799> H<01:08:37.040> Senator thank you Senator H Senator thank you Senator

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• Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
• Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
• Senator Jim Abeler, thank you for being here. Oh, it's great to be here. All right, Senator.
• Okay, Senator.
• Okay, Senator.

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• Good morning and welcome to the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.
• We've already received and taken testimony, so we are going to recommend action for the full Senate on
• Senator McKel and Senator Richards, Senator I, Senator McKel, Senator Richards, Senator I, aye.

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Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 1, 2025, for decision-making on two measures previously heard on January 14. For SB 146, relating to condominiums, the committee recommended passage with amendments. The amendments were described as incorporating Real Estate Commission language to clarify the bill and narrowing its scope to managing agents with budget and replacement reserve responsibilities and authority to communicate with unit owners, thereby excluding smaller associations. The committee also deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050 and made technical, non-substantive changes. The measure was adopted without objections. The committee also considered SB 1050, relating to insurance and captive insurance. Members described ongoing discussions between the Insurance Division and the captive insurance industry over revised language intended to support industry growth while preserving the state’s regulatory oversight and solvency protections. The committee noted receipt of compromise amendments developed after a week of negotiations and again deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050. A member thanked the chair and referenced the role of former chair Bob Her in bringing the captive industry to Hawaii, expressing support for continued momentum in the sector. For SB 1050, the committee recommended passage with amendments, with the chair voting aye and no reservations or objections from members present. Both measures were therefore adopted by the committee for recommendation to the full Senate.

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• Good morning and welcome to the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.
• Senator McKelvey votes yes. Senator Richards is excused.
• Senator A no; the others are in the affirmative. The measure is adopted. Thank you very much.
• Senator Melby votes yes. Senator Richards is excused. The measure is adopted. Senator Melby yes.
• Senator Richards is excused. The measure is adopted. Thank you.

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Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met in decision-making session and took up a series of previously heard bills. SB 21 on water carriers was passed with amendments to make the inflationary cost-indexed adjustment mechanism permissive rather than required, along with technical changes and a non-defective effective date. SB 133 on energy was passed with amendments adopting PUC recommendations and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 391 on recycling, creating an end-of-life lithium-ion battery management working group, was passed unamended. SB 532 on DOE medication administration in public schools was passed with amendments incorporating Hawaii State Center for Nursing proposals and a defective effective date. SB 230 on wild game meat donations was passed with technical amendments and a July 1, 2050 defective date. SB 1279 on pharmacists and telehealth supervision under the 340B program was also passed with a defective effective date of July 1, 2050. SB 1494 on optional hearing aid coverage was passed with technical amendments and a defective effective date of July 1, 2050. The committee deferred action on SB 588, which would allow self-certification for certain behind-the-meter solar systems and exempt them from FEA no-rise/no-impact declarations, citing the testimony submitted. It also deferred SB 281 on telehealth conformity with federal Medicare rules and SB 49 on prior authorization data reporting, both until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 229. SB 838 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors was passed with amendments adopting technical changes and Department of Human Services proposals, plus a defective effective date of July 1, 2050; one member noted support but urged future consideration of including Medicaid managed care. All measures acted on were adopted without objections or reservations, with Senator Richards excused from voting on the measures discussed.

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• Good morning, Chair Rhoads, Senator Chang.
• Gabbert is excused Senator Chang I Senator<00:37:19.119> s<00:37:19.640> vuro Senator
• um okay so we do have prior concurrence um okay so we do have prior concurrence for<00:41:45.160
• Senator Elefante is okay with the changes we suggested, and Senator San Buenaventura, have you had a
• <00:56:47.960> to notice okay we have prior concurrence to notice okay we have prior concurrence

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• My name is Senator Matt Klein, and I serve as the chair of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
• I serve in the Senate, representing District 25, which is Rochester, Oronoco, and areas north of Rochester
• With that, I will turn over to my colleague Senator Judy Seeberger. part of the country on average the
• I represent District 66 in the Minnesota Senate, and I also serve as an assistant majority leader.
• to what Senator seberger said they<00:14:23.320> may<00:14:23.480> not<00:14:23.680>

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• , and we have before us Senate Resolution 102-3528.
• Bills adds resolutions to that and assigns that duty to the Secretary of the Senate and to the engrossing
• as a Senate resolution for adoption by the Senate.
• c><00:13:31.639> resolution<00:13:32.079> for the Senate uh as a senate resolution for
• the Senate uh as a senate resolution for adoption<00:13:32.760> by<00:13:32.880> the adoption

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• Present with me is my Vice Chair, Senator Aino, and Senator Hashimoto.
• Senator Haso, I. Senator K, I. Senator FLL, I. Recommendation is adopted.
• Senator Haso, I. Senator K, I. Senator F, I. Recommendation is adopted.
• K<00:59:29.359> hi chair I Senator Haso hi Senator K hi chair I Senator Haso hi Senator K
• :31.640> is<00:59:31.799> adopted Senator FLL hi recommendation is adopted Senator FLL

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Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony. The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy. One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Senator O'Nor?

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a decision-making-only agenda and voted on a series of bills, mostly following the chair’s recommendations. Measures passed unamended included SB 1202 on allowing campaign funds for child care and dependent care costs, SB 30 requiring all moped drivers to wear helmets, SB 55 requiring state administrative rules to be posted in a digitally accessible and searchable format, SB 106 on pedestrian conduct more than 200 feet from a crosswalk, SB 344 requiring helmets for skateboard users under 16, SB 849 increasing penalties for harming native species, SB 1337 clarifying Stadium Authority quorum rules, and SB 268 reducing the size of island burial councils and removing certain membership requirements. SB 1511, which prohibits vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honay Bay, was also adopted, though the transcript includes some inconsistent wording about whether it was amended. Several bills were approved with amendments. SB 1048 on solicitation of funds from the public was amended to remove a ministerial exception and to require certain charitable organizations and fundraising platforms to file written contracts with the Department before commencing solicitations. SB 109 was amended so that, in specified circumstances, the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi version of a law would be binding when the law was originally drafted in English, translated into Hawaiian, and later amended. SB 66 on county building permits was amended to add a bad date, April 23, 2057. SB 1312, deferred to the 10 o’clock agenda, clarified that “profits from prostitution” includes money or property received from prostitution proceeds even if characterized as reimbursement or debt repayment; it was also passed with amendments. The committee also adopted a recommendation to pass SB 55 and other measures with the noted excused absences of Senator Gabbard and, at times, other members. Throughout the meeting, no major opposition was recorded beyond one member voting no or with reservations on some bills, and the chair repeatedly announced that the recommendations had been adopted. The meeting concluded after the 10 o’clock agenda, with notice that the committee would meet upstairs for later agendas with WHAM.