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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

GVO-TCA Public Hearing 02-13-2025

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator S.? Yes. Okay, who's going to testify for DAGS?
  • So first one, Senate Bill 1092.
  • Senator Moy votes aye. Senator San Matura votes aye. Senator Verella votes aye. Measure passes.
  • Senator Elanti votes aye. Senator Kuho votes aye. Senator Doroh? Measure is adopted, Mr. Chair.
  • <00:15:26.360> okay Senator elanti hi Senator kuho okay Senator elanti hi Senator kuho okay
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint hearing of the Government Operations and Transportation, Culture and the Arts committees considered three bills. SB 1092 would establish a transportation demand management program for state employees, including a parking cash-out option. Testimony was largely in support, including from state planning, energy, labor, and several individuals, while committee members raised concerns about whether the program was mandatory and whether there was a full implementation plan. The bill’s proponents said it was voluntary and intended to reduce long parking waitlists by incentivizing employees to opt out of parking. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1092 be passed with amendments, and the measure was adopted in both committees. SB 1093 would create a parking demand management program and require DAGS to transition state employees from monthly parking to daily-rate parking. Testimony included strong opposition from most individuals and several agencies, with one supporter. A committee question focused on the loss of pre-tax payroll deductions under a daily-rate system, and the Deputy Attorney General explained that the current monthly arrangement allows deductions from gross pay, which would not work the same way with daily payments. Given the opposition and concerns, the committees recommended deferral indefinitely. SB 1121 would establish a procurement preference, beginning in 2027, for construction companies with electric vehicles. Testimony included comments from DAGS, the Department of Transportation, and others, with opposition noted from DOT. Committee members questioned charging infrastructure and battery disposal for electric vehicles used in construction. After discussion, the committees concluded it was in the best interest to defer the measure.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fukunaga, I. Senator Kim, reservations. Senator Awa, no.
  • Senator Elefante, aye. Senator Kanuha, aye. Senator Dela Cruz, no. Measures adopted.
  • Senator Fukunaga, I. Senator Kim, I. Senator Awa, no. Chair, your recommendations adopted.
  • <00:10:15.000> I vote Yes Senator fuka I Senator Kim I vote Yes Senator fuka I Senator Kim
  • c> Senator<00:37:19.640> a<00:37:20.119> no Senator Kim reservations Senator a no Senator
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures on the 1 p.m. agenda. SB 817, relating to out-of-state offices, drew support from DBEDT and several community groups, with questions focused on the requested funding, staffing level, whether the office would expand broadly, and whether the Philippines was being singled out. SB 1578, relating to international affairs, received support from DBEDT and the Attorney General, with the chair noting the bill was intended to help DBEDT analyze Hawaii’s international partnerships and plan next steps. SB 1639, establishing Hawaii Beach Day, had limited testimony and was moved along without substantive debate. SB 582, relating to DBEDT, was also heard with support from state agencies and a few individuals, and was described as a vehicle for organizational and funding changes affecting the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including moving some positions and programming to general funds and narrowing the works-of-art special fund's uses. The committees then took up recommendations. All three measures were advanced with amendments: SB 817 was amended to include technical changes and a defective effective date of July 1, 2025; SB 1578 was amended to address the Attorney General’s concerns, make the commission subject to Senate confirmation, and add technical changes and a defective date; and SB 582 was amended to incorporate provisions from SB 1577, clarify SFCA authority over performing arts, shift SFCA positions and programming to general funds, restrict the works-of-art special fund, and add a defective date. Each committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendations, with no reservations or no votes noted in the Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee and only Senator Dela Cruz voting no on SB 817 there; in the Economic Development and Tourism committee, SB 817 passed with Senator Kim in reservation and Senator Awa voting no, while SB 1578 and SB 582 passed with Senator Awa voting no. The later 10:00 a.m. agenda hearing focused on SB 1589, relating to the stadium development special fund, and SB 1629, relating to taxation. On SB 1589, the Attorney General asked for clarification of section 3, particularly the proviso about remaining monies lapsing to the general fund if the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is terminated before completion; the interim stadium manager explained the bill would allow spending of $49.5 million already in the special fund for consultant, construction management, quality assurance, and contingency costs. On SB 1629, testimony was sharply divided: supporters, including film industry and business representatives, said the measure would support local film production, restore prior GET treatment, and help attract studio development; opponents argued the bill was vague, overly favorable to a specific project, and lacked oversight and accountability. The hearing ended with extensive questioning about whether the bill was effectively tailored to a particular studio project and how it related to other film tax credit measures, but no final committee action on SB 1589 or SB 1629 was included in the transcript excerpt.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Why is Senate Bill 1549 important?
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  • Senator Kanuha: Aye. Senator Dela Cruz: Aye. The measure is adopted. Thank you.
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on February 13 and heard testimony on three measures before taking up decision-making. On SB 1410, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a practical way to require counties to timely respond when DHHL seeks transfer of infrastructure or facilities, and the chair later recommended passage without amendment. The committee adopted that recommendation, with Senator Ihara excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 1549, which would help fund the Kahili Homestead community’s planned multi-service center and park improvements. DHHL supported the measure, and community witnesses described a 16-year planning process, prior grant and developer funding, completed phase-one park work, and the need for state bonding to complete phase two. Members asked about community engagement, fundraising, and whether the design included features such as a lāʻau garden, Hōlua mound, imu hall, craft pavilion, and space for Native Hawaiian games and lua practice. The chair recommended passage of SB 1549 unamended, and the committee adopted the recommendation. The committee also considered SB 903, described as a housekeeping bill to create a vehicle for continued funding of OHA after the current working group sunsets. The chair recommended passage with amendments incorporating the contents of proposed Senate Draft 1 and recommittal to the Hawaiian Affairs committee, and that recommendation was adopted. The meeting then shifted to a joint hearing with Transportation and Culture and the Arts on SB 614, relating to Hawaiian Independence Day, and SB 1051, relating to Hawaiian History Month. Testimony on SB 614 was largely supportive, emphasizing cultural recognition and education, though one witness from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies opposed it; the Office of Collective Bargaining said it did not yet know the cost. SB 1051 also drew support, with testimony stressing the importance of teaching the history of the overthrow and Hawaiian sovereignty. Both bills were advanced with amendments, including technical changes and effective dates, and both committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS-JDC, HHS-JDC Public Hearings 02-13-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hashimoto is excused. Senator K. Cole is excused. Senator Fevella: aye.
  • Senator Chang: aye. Senator San Buenaventura: aye. Senator Kanuha: aye. The measure passes.
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  • sanur<00:32:37.679> I size Senator Chang hi Senator sanur I size Senator Chang hi Senator
  • Senator Chang, yes. Senator San Buenaventura, yes. Senator A, no. The measure passes.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Health and Human Services and Judiciary meeting heard testimony on several measures, with most of the discussion focused on SB 709 and SB 955. On SB 709, relating to mental health data and related appropriations, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent and said the funding would help maintain a data dashboard and positions, though it had no suggested amount for one blank appropriation. Members also discussed whether sections of the bill were duplicative of existing data reporting. The committees later recommended SB 709 be passed with amendments, including technical changes, deferring the date to December 31, 2050, and blanking out the appropriation for later clarification. SB 955, relating to fitness to proceed, drew mixed testimony. Judiciary opposed portions of the bill, saying some changes could have unintended practical consequences. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill’s intent but urged keeping a three-member evaluation panel rather than reducing it to two, warning that a two-panel process could create delays if a third evaluator had to be added later. A former Hawaii State Hospital clinician said the bill placed too much blame on the courts and should address institutional and administrative problems at the hospital more directly. The Department of Health supported the intent and said it appreciated efforts to address overcrowding. After discussion about examiner shortages and status hearings, the committees recommended SB 955 be passed with amendments reducing the number of qualified examiners from three to one and making related technical changes. The committee also heard SB 1228, a child welfare services measure creating a working group related to youth legal representation and child welfare reform. DHS requested adding a Child Welfare Services representative to the work group, and multiple advocates, including the National Center for Youth Law and Hawaii Youth Services Network, testified in strong support, emphasizing the need for youth voice and implementation of Malama Ohana recommendations. Members asked whether this working group overlapped with another recently passed working group bill; testimony indicated the two measures addressed different issues. The meeting then recessed and later resumed for decision-making on the 9 o’clock calendar, where SB 709 was adopted with amendments and SB 955 was adopted with amendments.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Rules and Administration - 02/14/25

Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • [Music] I'd like to call to order the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • We have the job of the formation of the subcommittees to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
  • We have the job of the formation of the subcommittees to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
  • Senator Pappas moves the establishment of the subcommittees and the appointments to those subcommittees
  • Senator Johnson moves that we approve the appointments on the list dated February 14, 2025.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-13-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fevella here. Senator Fukunaga excused. Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto.
  • Senator Kidani excused. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki.
  • Senator Rhoads. Senator Richards here. Senator San Buenaventura. Senator Wakai. Senator DeCoite.
  • Senator Keohokalole. Senator Kidani excused. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey.
  • Senator Kidani excused. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvey. Senator Moriwaki.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 02-13-2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are in Conference Room 229, and this is for decision-making only on Senate Bill 894 SD1, relating
  • Senate Bill 894 SD1, relating to education.
  • Senate Bill 894 SD1, relating to education.
  • Senate Bill 894 SD1 reconsideration. Uh... Senate chair vote I mean committee chair votes I.
  • Senator Hashimoto is excused. Motions adopted.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2025-02-14 - 11:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: 927, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hashimoto, Senator K., and Senator FLL vote yes. The recommendation is adopted.
  • > Senator<00:20:10.720> FLL<00:20:11.679> hi Hashimoto hi Senator K hi Senator FLL
  • Senator Hashimoto voted aye. Senator Fukunaga was excused. Senator Ilagan voted aye.
  • Senator Fukunaga was excused. Senator Hashimoto voted aye. Senator F. voted aye.
  • Senator Hashimoto, Senator K., and Senator F. were referenced in the vote call.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on several measures related to child welfare, health care access, overdose response, disability services, and waste management. For SB 710 on child welfare, the Department of Human Services, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Attorney General’s office, and multiple advocacy groups testified in support, with the Governor’s office noting support but deferring to the Attorney General on implementation because of separation-of-powers concerns. For SB 952 on child welfare services, DHS, the Governor’s office, and child- and trauma-informed care advocates supported the bill, saying it would help families access services, provide basic material support, and reduce strain on the child welfare system. SB 954 on a home health services rate study also drew support, including from DHS, the Hawaii Healthcare Association, and a public testifier who said the study would help ensure funds reach low-income, disabled, and kupuna recipients. SB 957 on overdose prevention received support from the Department of Health and the Attorney General, who said overdose prevention centers are evidence-based but raised federal-law concerns and recommended amendments; the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center and others also testified in support. The committee then moved to the 1:00 regular calendar and heard SB 850 on disability health disparity, which was supported by the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, self-advocates, and others. Testimony emphasized that a disparity study could improve workforce development, training, and services for people with disabilities. SB 838 on continuous glucose monitoring drew support from health agencies and advocates, with testimony stressing that monitors can be critical for some diabetes patients. SB 829 on health care was supported by the Department of Health and health care stakeholders, who said it would help rotating physicians serve neighbor islands without local hospital privileges and align with CMS rules. SB 446 on waste management drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health and several public entities provided comments, the County of Maui opposed, and environmental advocates urged stronger aquifer protections and limits on ash reuse. During decision making, the committee adopted recommendations to pass SB 298, SB 322, SB 299, SB 450, SB 451, SB 949, SB 710, SB 957, SB 69, and SD 952 with various amendments, including technical changes, blank appropriations, and defective dates. SB 323, SB 324, SB 712, SB 950, SB 954, and SB 959 were deferred, largely because companion House measures were moving or similar Senate measures had already passed. The chair also announced recesses to find quorum and noted that some bills from the earlier Monday calendar were being deferred to avoid duplication.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Next item, Senate Bill 10?
  • <00:04:56.479> Bill testify next item Senate Bill testify next item Senate Bill 1278<00:04
  • Senator Kino aye. Senator Koy? aye. Senator Elefante aye. Senator Hashimoto aye.
  • Senator Inouye aye. Senator Kanuha aye. Senator Kidani aye. Senator Kim aye. Senator Lee aye.
  • Senator Wakai yes. Senator Fevella aye. Recommendation adopted. Thank you. Next item, SB 326.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of tax, budget, and policy bills. On SB 325 and SB 326, the Tax Foundation testified and the committee later recommended passage with amendments. SB 721, SB 1278, and SB 1465 also drew Tax Foundation testimony focused on technical corrections and effective-date issues; SB 1278 was strongly supported by the Hawaii Restaurant Association and other restaurant and business groups, who argued the bill should extend tax relief to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund because it served the same purpose as earlier COVID relief programs. A bar owner also testified in support, describing severe pandemic-related losses and lack of government assistance. The Department of Taxation asked about the estimated fiscal impact of SB 1278, which was stated to be about $16.8 million and not including interest. The committee also considered SB 1464 through SB 1470, with the Tax Foundation supporting most of the conformity and tax measures and opposing SB 1465 as unnecessary. SB 1464 was recommended for passage unamended, SB 1465 with amendments, and SB 1466, SB 1467, and SB 1470 unamended. SB 1362 and SB 1363 were deferred so the administration could explore moving funds within the existing budget instead of using emergency appropriations. SB 1044 was amended to create a condominium loan program and special fund to finance essential repairs and improve insurability of condominium properties, with loans repaid over 20 years and the fund eventually sunsetted. The committee also acted on several other measures: SB 533 was amended to remove an appropriation and require a local investor-owned utility to support schools affected by a planned public safety power shutoff program; SB 1117 was amended to define electric motorcycles and prohibit operation by those under 18; SB 1186 was amended to move a food-production working group to the Agribusiness Development Corporation and remove an appropriation; SB 1391 was amended to require a one-to-one match of state funds with private donations; and SB 1669 was amended with committee-report language noting concerns about jurisdictional definitions and board qualifications. Later, the committee recommitted SB 933 and SB 938 to Ways and Means after adopting proposed SD1 versions. Most measures were adopted unanimously, often with members voting no with reservation.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Senator<00:22:13.840> Dort Senator elanti Senator canu Senator Dort Senator elanti Senator
  • Senator DeCoite is excused. Senator Rhoads? Senator Awa? In favor.
  • Senator DeCoite is excused. Senator Rhoads? Senator Awa?
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees first heard SB 1146, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi to develop an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan for debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai Watershed. Testimony was largely supportive from DLNR, a UH student, and a special improvement district representative, while one speaker suggested the work should be coordinated with existing efforts to avoid duplication. Committee discussion focused on the multi-jurisdictional nature of the watershed, existing debris-trap work that captures only about 20 to 30 percent of debris, the role of the university in capstone projects and recommendations, and the relationship to the existing Geni project and other community efforts. Members also asked about costs, tracking progress, and the difference between water-quality improvements and the larger debris problem. The committees then voted to pass SB 1146 with amendments, including blanking out the appropriation and deferring the effective date to July 31, 2050. The motion passed in both committees, with votes recorded in support and no opposition noted during the decision-making. The committees also heard SB 321, which would deem certain fee simple privately owned lands transferred to adjacent property owners or community associations if specified conditions are met. Testimony was in support from several individuals, but members raised concerns about the lack of input from counties and the state, and about how the bill might affect roads already used by the public or maintained by local governments. After discussion, the committees voted to advance SB 321 unamended to the next committees, with the measure adopted in both committees despite one recorded no vote in the Water and Land committee.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm grateful to our other Senate authors, Senator Eichorn and Senator Farnsworth.
  • I'm grateful to our other Senate authors, Senator Eichorn and Senator Farnsworth.
  • Uh, thank you, Senator.
  • Uh, thank you, Senator.
  • Uh, thank you, Senator.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-HHS, CPN-HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Melby, excuse Senator Richards, aye. Senator Awa, aye. The measure is adopted. Thank you.
  • :06.159> Senator<00:02:06.640> AWA<00:02:07.200> I excuse Senator Richards hi Senator
  • Senator Hashimoto, I. Senator K. K. I. Senator Filla, no recommendation is adopted.
  • Senator Melie is excused. Senator Richards I. Senator Awa no. Thank you, your measure is adopted.
  • Senator Hashimoto aye. Senator K.K. aye. Senator Filla no. Recommendation is adopted.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections. SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection. The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fukunaga, aye. Senator Rhoads, aye. Senator Tork? No.
  • Senator Fukunaga, aye. Senator Rhoads, aye. Senator Tork? No.
  • Senator Fukunaga, aye. Senator Rhoads, aye. Senator Tork? No.
  • Senator Fukunaga, aye. Senator Rhoads, aye. Senator Tork? No.
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 547 on water conservation, a deferred agenda item that had already been considered by the other joint committees and received no public testimony. The chair recommended adopting Department of Taxation and Department of Health amendments, passing the bill, and adding a defective date of July 1, 2050. The committee voted to adopt the recommendation; the vice chair voted yes, two senators were excused, and the recommendation was adopted. The main hearing focused on SB 1030, which would define election fraud intimidation to include carrying any firearm or weapon at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill duplicated existing sensitive-places law, raised Second Amendment concerns, and could create confusion for lawful concealed carry holders using ballot drop boxes. A smaller number of supporters, including gun violence prevention advocates and labor representatives, argued the measure would improve voter safety. The committee heard more than 1,560 total testimonies for the hearing overall, and for SB 1030 staff noted over 10 in support and over 80 in opposition; no vote on SB 1030 was taken in the portion provided. The committee then heard SB 38, which would extend Hawaii’s ban on high-capacity magazines from pistols to any firearm with a detachable magazine over 10 rounds. Supporters, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Brady, and other gun violence prevention advocates, said the bill would close a loophole, improve consistency in the law, and reduce the harm caused by mass shootings. Opponents, including gun owners, veterans, and Second Amendment advocates, argued the bill would criminalize lawful owners, be difficult to enforce, and would not reduce crime. The committee reported receiving over 40 testimonies in support and over 400 in opposition. Finally, the committee began SB 401, which would add rifles capable of firing .50 caliber or higher ammunition to the list of prohibited weapons, excluding antiques and muzzle loaders. HPD and Everytown testified in support, describing the weapons as military-grade and dangerous, while Jerry Yuan and others opposed the bill, saying it was overbroad and would sweep in firearms and ammunition types that are not used in crime. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 401, before any committee action or vote on that measure.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AEN-EDT DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fukunaga: excused. Senator Kim: excused. Your recommendation is adopted.
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  • > recommendation excuse Senator a sh your recommendation excuse Senator a sh your recommendation
  • Senator DeCoite votes aye. Senator Rhodes votes aye. Chair votes aye. Five in favor.
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/13/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Senator Green: Okay.
  • Senator Duckworth, thank you.
  • Next up we have Senator Latz. Senate File 258 is before the committee.
  • Senator rasman at this point Senator Senator rasman at this point Senator rasmon<02:08:37.079>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-12-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chang. Senator DeCoite. Senator Dela Cruz here. Senator Elefante. Senator Fevella here.
  • Senator Fukunaga. Senator Gabbard. Senator Hashimoto. Senator Ihara present.
  • Senator Inouye present. Senator Kanuha. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee.
  • Senator McKelvey hi. Senator Moriwaki. President Rhoads. Senator Richards.
  • Senator McKelvey hi. Senator Moriwaki. President Rhoads. Senator Richards.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/13/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , including me, Senator Westrom, Senator Putnam, and Madam Chair McEwen, and also co-chair from the Senate
  • senates uh it's including me uh Senator senates uh it's including me uh Senator Westrom<00:02:01.680
  • Thank you, Senator Green.
  • Senator Hawj also wanted to thank Senator Green for serving as a co-chair as well, and Senator Green
  • c><00:41:26.280> green<00:41:26.599> thank Senator mun um and Senator green thank Senator
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 02/13/25

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/13/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, can you just give us one moment? The Senate Judiciary is now in session.
  • Thank you, Senator.
  • Thank you, Senator.
  • Evil exists, Senator.
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all