Video & Transcript Research : 'Native Hawaiian values'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM Public Hearing 02-02-2026

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawaiian gathering rights.
  • Hawaiian gathering rights.
  • Hawaiian gathering rights.
  • Hawaiian gathering rights.
  • Hawaiian gathering rights.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 433, which would restrict the carrying of “bladed weapons” and related items. The Office of the Public Defender, Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, Knife Rights, and many individual testifiers opposed the bill, arguing it is overbroad, vague, and likely unconstitutional. Common concerns were that the term “bladed weapon” could sweep in ordinary tools such as pocketknives, Leathermans, multi-tools, fishing and camping gear, and items used by farmers, ranchers, hunters, divers, and martial arts practitioners. Several speakers also warned that the bill could burden lawful self-defense and create an affirmative-defense scheme that shifts costs and proof burdens onto defendants. Supporters and opponents alike focused on the need for a clearer definition, with HPD saying a narrower definition would help distinguish ordinary tools from dangerous weapons used in assaults. Opponents repeatedly urged the committee to defer or kill the measure, citing pending and related court cases and the risk of new constitutional challenges. Some testifiers tied the bill to Native Hawaiian gathering rights and subsistence practices, saying it would interfere with hunting, fishing, and food gathering, while others argued it would do little to deter criminals and instead penalize law-abiding residents and visitors. After finishing testimony on SB 433, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 2575 relating to firearms. The transcript shows the start of that item with the Office of the Public Defender and other agencies being called, but no substantive testimony or action on SB 2575 is included before the excerpt ends. No votes or final committee actions are reflected in the portion provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Kapona Chong Han Hanson, doctor of Aha Hui O Na Kauka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians,
  • <00:56:19.359> Hawaiian Association of Native Hawaiian Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians
  • value of this bill. value of this bill.
  • Uh we have physicians that see value.
  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs in support. Louis Hookano, Youth Bridge, in support.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 7th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise today as chair of the Legislative Native American Caucus. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • I rise as chair of the Legislative Native American Caucus. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • We have 84% of Native American people who will experience violence in their lifetime.
  • Solidarity between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and Indigenous communities
  • is grounded in our shared values of dignity, safety, and justice for all.
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long daily file with several procedural motions and guest introductions. Members also adopted a resolution recognizing CASA volunteers and welcomed student, school, sports, and community groups to the chamber. The body approved a motion to suspend rules for several procedural purposes, including moving bills between committees and allowing a bill to be heard on shortened notice. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1389, which ratifies and extends a tribal-state gaming compact with the Yurok Tribe through December 31, 2026. Members then passed a series of bills on third reading, including AB 1632 on removing the notarization requirement for trespass letters, AB 2380 on county pest control fee authority, AB 2080 on county investment delegation, AB 2149 on reporting pupil achievement gaps, AB 1625 on Sacramento Regional Transit board meeting and stipend changes, AB 2179 on expanding e-filing for workplace violence restraining orders, and AB 2753 barring registered sex offenders from running for or holding elected office. AB 2636, AB 1544, AB 1637, AB 2534, and AB 2595 also passed, addressing juvenile firearm possession, court access, medical record integrity, forced marriage protections, and local e-bike restrictions for children under 12 in San Mateo County. The Assembly adopted several resolutions, including ACR 173 reaffirming California’s sister-state relationship with Jalisco, ACR 163 designating May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month, ACR 180 designating Compost Awareness Week, and ACR 182 establishing Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. These resolutions drew extensive supportive remarks from members across caucuses, with strong emphasis on Indigenous justice, mental health, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. AB 108, a budget bill providing up to $25 million in emergency bridge funding for distressed hospitals, received broad bipartisan support and was sent to the Governor immediately after concurrence in Senate amendments. The chamber also added coauthors to multiple resolutions and removed AB 2512 and AB 1956 from the consent calendar at the author’s request.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/5/25 - Part 1

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we celebrate the shared values that unite us.
  • And we celebrate<00:01:57.280> the<00:01:57.520> shared<00:01:57.840> values<00:
  • 01:58.320> that<00:01:58.560> unite celebrate the shared values that unite celebrate the
  • shared values that unite us.<00:01:59.920> A<00:02:00.159> commitment<00:02:00.479>
  • Uh, whereas during this year's Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month, we celebrate
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC-AEN Informational Briefing 10-16-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Native Hawaiian cultural practices, noni, moringa, kungai.
  • Native Hawaiian cultural practices, noni, moringa, kungai.
  • Kona, Hawaiian Caboo.
  • Kona, Hawaiian Caboo.
  • Roasters will have a smaller budget for rare beans such as Hawaiian Kona, Hawaiian Caboo.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on how federal policy changes, tariffs, funding cuts, the federal shutdown, and delays in the farm bill are affecting Hawaii agriculture and food access. Opening remarks emphasized Hawaii’s heavy dependence on imported food and farm inputs, the state’s vulnerability to disruptions in USDA services, and the need for stronger state, county, and community coordination. Speakers also noted that immigration enforcement and broader global supply-chain pressures can affect local farm labor, production, and food availability. Sharon Herd, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, described both positive and negative federal impacts. She said Hawaii has benefited from some recurring grants and a large new $8.8 million federal grant, but also reported about $22 million in losses from suspended or terminated grants, including farm-to-school and water-related projects. She said some USDA programs, such as microgrants for food security and FISMIP, are currently suspended, while the specialty crop block grant remains active. She also said Hawaii farms declined from 7,328 to 6,569 between the 2017 and 2022 censuses and argued the state cannot rely on imports alone to feed its people. Amanda Shaw of Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii presented findings from federal funding cut reports. She said the first report, in March, identified about $88 million in potential cuts, and the newer report found $64.7 million in confirmed cuts and about $175 million in potential cuts. She said federal shifts are creating uncertainty for farmers, food-system organizations, and school and community food programs, and noted that 4,000 to 5,000 Hawaii farmers could receive less money because of changes to payment-factor provisions for socially disadvantaged farmers. She also said Hawaii has lost 18% of local USDA staff since September 2024, with possible further national reductions expected. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair noted that any legal questions, including the reported SNAP changes, would be for the Judiciary Committee to assess later.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Nov 13th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Native American culture in the absence after assimilation.
  • This is to federally recognized tribes as well as Native Hawaiian organizations.
  • Museum best practice is to center Native voices in the consensual presentation of Native content.
  • IWR strives to help all Native and Indigenous people.
  • It's open to both Native and non-Native folks.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Patrick Sullivan from Oceanit relating to native wine burrow sites that was prompted by concerns from
  • Patrick Sullivan from Oceanit relating to native wine burrow sites that was prompted by concerns from
  • it comes to something to come with when it comes to something to come with the<00:03:28.080> Hawaiian
  • issues<00:03:28.800> in<00:03:29.040> the<00:03:29.200> community, the Hawaiian
  • issues in the community, the Hawaiian issues in the community, especially<00:03:30.239> as<00
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees took up several measures, with most action focused on SB 3125 relating to income tax changes. The chair explained a proposed SD1 that would preserve standard deduction increases and keep tax relief for working- and middle-class households while removing future bracket adjustments for higher-income filers. The Department of Taxation estimated roughly a $122 million gain from the bracket changes, about a $600 million loss from extending certain credits, and about $145 million in claimed credits under the repeal provisions, for a rough net gain of about $250 million. Testimony was mixed: the Governor’s office and DOTAX supported the intent with technical corrections; the Hawaii State Energy Office and several advocates supported the revenue approach; while Grassroots Institute and others opposed rolling back promised tax relief. Renewable energy and solar representatives opposed repeal of credits affecting their industries, and nonprofit witnesses urged preserving state capacity to fund housing, education, food security, and other services. The chair recommended adoption of the proposed SD1 with additional amendments, and the recommendation was adopted with reservations noted by some members. The committees also acted on SB 3169 relating to coastal resilience, SB 2001 relating to the Banyan Drive Community Development District, and SB 3334 concerning deputy superintendent positions. SB 3169 was amended to incorporate Oceanit’s recommendation regarding native burrow sites, make technical changes, and delay the effective and repeal dates; the recommendation passed. SB 2001 was recommended to pass with HCDA amendments, a July 1, 2050 effective date, and additional technical changes, with the committee report to note continued desire for community engagement from descendants; one member expressed concern that lineal descendants should have a more direct role, and the measure was adopted with reservations. SB 3334 was reconsidered to add a blank general fund appropriation to establish two FTEs in the superintendent’s office for deputy superintendent positions; members raised reservations about the role of the Board of Education in evaluations, but the recommendation was adopted. Several other bills were moved with little or no discussion. SB 2338, SB 2431, SB 2438, SB 2593, and SB 2671 were each recommended to pass unamended and were adopted. SB 2662 was recommended to pass with technical amendments based on SPO testimony, with the committee report reflecting concerns raised by the Attorney General and ERS; it was adopted. SB 2563 was deferred indefinitely after testimony from the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions said similar existing programs could address the bill’s concerns and the measure was not needed at this time. SB 3296 was deferred because a House bill on the same subject was already moving over.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it cannot be understated the value that she brings to the department and the potential that she brings
  • So it cannot be understated the value that she brings to the department and the potential that she brings
  • Hawaiian Humane submitted testimony in opposition to this measure, but I want to really be clear that
  • <00:57:15.599> Humane<00:57:16.000> submitted committee, Hawaiian Humane submitted
  • committee, Hawaiian Humane submitted testimony<00:57:16.960> in<00:57:17.280> opposition
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • APICA's mission is to promote the success of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Southwest
  • For five decades, the El Dorado Roses have celebrated the value that defines our state: service, civic
  • To be seen, respected, and valued for who they are.
  • And that's why every young person deserves to know they are valued, that they belong.
  • She's more than a program leader, but a living example of the values she champions every day.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HOU Public Hearing 01-28-2025

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • :07.679> a Aloha chair my name is jine Myers I'm a Aloha chair my name is jine Myers I'm a native
  • <00:24:08.159> Hawaiian<00:24:09.120> OHA<00:24:09.840> beneficiary<00:24:10.840
  • I’m a Native Hawaiian OHA beneficiary.
  • 33:41.159> the this bill is needed to ensure that the this bill is needed to ensure that the value
  • generated<00:33:42.080> by<00:33:42.200> taxpayer<00:33:42.760> financed value
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of housing measures focused on streamlining approvals, reshaping financing programs, and expanding affordability requirements. SB 27 would exempt state-financed housing developments from County Council approval; SB 38 would bar county legislative bodies from changing housing proposals in ways that increase project costs; SB 25 would let counties reduce housing capacity in one area only if they offset it elsewhere with no net loss; and SB 379 would require perpetual affordability covenants for HHFDC projects and prohibit affordable housing in special flood hazard areas. SB 378 would create an HHFDC working group to identify mixed-use Maui properties for possible acquisition, SB 414 would authorize condemnation proceedings for a new Lānaʻi access road tied to disaster recovery, and SB 13 would eliminate the state income tax mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Testimony was mixed across the bills, with state agencies and housing advocates generally supporting faster permitting and more production, while county planners, NAIOP, Catholic Charities, and others raised concerns about local control, marketability, financing feasibility, and long-term affordability enforcement. A major portion of the hearing centered on the rental housing revolving fund. SB 70 would limit eligible applicants to government agencies or organizations that reinvest all surplus into additional housing; HHFDC said most developers would not object in principle but questioned how the surplus requirement would be enforced, while NAIOP and Catholic Charities opposed it as too restrictive and difficult to monitor. SB 71 would amend the fund’s preference criteria and eligibility rules, and SB 163 would require HHFDC to prioritize projects with the shortest repayment terms and highest unit production per dollar per year. HHFDC and some advocates supported the goal of faster recycling of funds, but NAIOP and Catholic Charities warned that shorter loan terms and narrowed preferences could burden developers and disincentivize projects, especially for lower-income tenants. The chair indicated SB 163 would be deferred and its concerns folded into amendments to SB 71. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 27, SB 38, SB 70, and SB 71 with amendments, and SB 25 unamended. The chair said SB 27 would be amended to include projects with a state financing commitment and a report note that such projects still undergo 21-38 review; SB 38 would receive technical changes and language preventing county bodies from imposing cost-increasing conditions; SB 70 would add language addressing enforcement of the surplus requirement and a preamble citing the need to recycle taxpayer-financed housing value; and SB 71 would be amended to incorporate concerns raised in SB 163, including a broader preamble and revised priority criteria. SB 163 was deferred, while the other measures on the agenda were heard but no final action was described in the transcript excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawaiian<02:37:30.640> Council<02:37:30.960> in<02:37:31.200> support.
  • Maline M on Hawaiian Council in support.
  • California, where I learned to value California, where I learned to value simple<02:55:13.359>
  • <03:32:30.239> points commission act of 1920 are native points commission act of 1920 are
  • native points whose<03:32:30.800> relationship<03:32:31.200> to<03:32:31.359> the
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Adjournment Sine Die Fri May 2, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 60

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:24:44.000> that foundational shared set of values that foundational shared set of values
  • > aloha, These values again are aloha, These values again are aloha, collaborate,<01:24:54.600>
  • . in alignment with these values.
  • c> a<01:25:16.080> good These shared values are a good These shared values are a good foundation
  • working together and living our values working together and living our values outlined<01:28:36.080
Keywords: 910, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 3rd, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tomorrow, there will be a joint session for Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Hawaiian Native Day
  • Debbie is loved in our community, not only for her heart but for her dedication to serving others—a value
  • She adds such value to that Board of Regents.
  • this whole thing was put out to protect New Mexicans from the federal overreach, particularly our Native
  • what we do know is that, as far as we can tell anyway, there has not been a single issue of abuse of Native
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a pediatrician in Maui, where I've worked with the underserved and Native Hawaiian population for
  • worked with the under ser and native Hawaiian<01:46:24.599> py<01:46:24.960> for<01:46
  • I'm a pediatrician in Maui, where I've worked with the underserved and Native Hawaiian population for
  • And Hawaii is a very special place because we have the Hawaiians here.
  • Hawaiians here.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on several bills. On SB 1441, which would repeal the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from HHSC to the Department of Health, the Department of Health said it strongly supports the measure and requested clarifying amendments. HHSC/Oahu Region also supported the bill and said it had no objection to the department’s amendments. In response to questions, witnesses said the agencies have been working on an MOU to support transfers of long-term care patients to Leahi, with the current goal being about 10 to 15 patients, but transfers would occur only as space and staffing allow; one patient was reportedly being admitted at the time, and the process was described as slow and case-by-case. The committee then heard SB 1443 on payment rates for state hospital patients and related Department of Health services. The hospital administrator said the bill would allow rates above Medicaid for community or foster-home placements if patients cannot be placed at Leahi or elsewhere, and would set Medicaid-level reimbursement for outside medical services used by state hospital patients. He said at least one provider was interested in offering services at that rate and that the population involved is largely non-ambulatory long-term care patients. Members asked about availability and training, and the witness said special training could be provided. SB 1322, a broad mental health bill, drew mixed testimony. The Department of Law Enforcement supported giving crisis-intervention-trained officers more discretion to transport people to medical care instead of arresting them. The Attorney General supported the bill but recommended revisions to emergency-transport language and restoring liability protections. HHSC and Queens Hospital supported the overall goal but sought amendments to preserve the mental health emergency worker role in decision-making and to avoid negative impacts on emergency departments. The Disability Rights Center and ACLU opposed parts of the bill, arguing that it weakens due process, reduces protections in involuntary treatment and transport, and should retain a three-person treatment panel rather than reduce it to one. A Queens representative said the current program works well and reported that more than 90% of MH1 cases once went to hospitals, but that figure has dropped to about 60-70%, with about 20% now diverted to community settings or the behavioral health crisis center. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then we have councils: state rehabilitation council, Hawaiian interagency council on homelessness
  • So um regarding we first I would like to say we value our community partners, our vendors.
  • DNR has been a wonderful partner and asset for us, bringing Native Hawaiian voices forward as they were
  • <05:35:15.600> Hawaiian<05:35:16.000> voices for us bringing Native Hawaiian voices
  • for us bringing Native Hawaiian voices forward<05:35:17.440> as<05:35:17.680> they<05:
Keywords: 910, house, all