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• And then it allows the board to receive donations beyond their licensing fees.
• Allowing grants and donations would provide alternative funding.
• Allowing<00:07:09.759><c> grants</c><00:07:10.080><c> and</c><00:07:10.240><c> donations</c><00:07:10.880
• ><c> would</c> Allowing grants and donations would Allowing grants and donations would provide<00:07:

Bills: HB59, HB128, HB59, HB128

Keywords: early voting, electoral participation, voting centers, Alabama elections, absentee ballot, HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments

Transcript Highlights:

• And then there are the donations that show up.
• That you mentioned about the donations management goes back to that local community.
• There are all these communities and organizations that say, donate; they give a QR code to donate for
• But what happens to the legitimate folks that really do donate? Where does that money go?
• We sure need to educate Texans on where to donate.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And in recognition of this award, he directed a $10,000 donation to support genetic testing for families
• of this award, he directed<00:10:28.800><c> a</c><00:10:28.920><c> $10,000</c><00:10:29.960><c> donation
• </c><00:10:30.640><c> to</c><00:10:30.800><c> support</c> directed a $10,000 donation to support directed
• a $10,000 donation to support genetic<00:10:32.200><c> testing</c><00:10:32.920><c> for</c><00:10:33.120

Keywords: 1183, house

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• over it and they had an open campaign account for their previous or future election, I could just donate
• So if I didn't like the judge, I could just donate money to their campaign. I'm not sure.
• So if I didn't like the judge, I could just donate money to their campaign. I'm not sure.
• I make a donation to them, give them a Coke. They get bounced off the case.
• This bill creates a tax credit to encourage private donations to these prevention resource centers, and

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 3423 from Rep. Darren Chappell, which would require judges in Missouri courts of record to file annual financial disclosure statements, bar judges from hearing cases involving people who have given them money, and extend similar disclosure rules to members of judicial nominating commissions. Chappell framed the bill as a transparency and ethics measure. Business groups supported the proposal, but judges, bar groups, and trial and defense lawyers opposed it, arguing existing judicial ethics rules already address gifts and recusals, that the bill is overly broad in covering “anything of value,” and that it could create unintended consequences, including strategic donations to force recusal and reduced public access to judicial financial disclosures. The Supreme Court’s representative said the bill should be read alongside the full Code of Judicial Conduct and offered to provide the committee with that material. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 2922 from Rep. Jeff Myers, which would align Missouri’s right-to-try law with federal law by extending access from terminal illness to debilitating conditions and by addressing the use of Schedule I drugs in that framework. Myers said the bill is intended to help ensure access to emerging treatments and has passed in various forms in prior sessions. There was no opposition testimony, and the hearing concluded without action. Next, the committee heard House Bill 2643, also from Rep. Senate, the “Hope for Missouri Patients Act,” which would expand right-to-try access for individualized treatments such as gene therapies, enzyme replacement therapies, and substrate reduction therapies for patients with rare or debilitating diseases. Supporters, including the Goldwater Institute, a parent of a child with a rare disease, and Americans for Prosperity, said the bill could help patients access customized treatments sooner and reduce red tape. The sponsor and witnesses emphasized that the bill would not require insurance coverage and is meant to help patients who cannot wait for lengthy clinical trial or FDA pathways. No opposition testimony was offered. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3204 from Rep. Senate, which would create a tax credit to encourage private donations to prevention resource centers that work on substance misuse prevention. Supporters from prevention organizations and advocacy groups said the credit would strengthen local prevention coalitions, reduce future treatment and criminal justice costs, and stabilize funding for services such as school education, early intervention, and suicide prevention. One opponent warned that Planned Parenthood could qualify as a prevention resource center and receive tax credits, but supporters said they had no concern about that. The hearing ended with no vote or other committee action, and the committee adjourned.

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• So, Madam Chair and Representative Cates, we all know about the anti-donation law and that we can't directly
• The anti-donation law is if we're donating, and we are not donating in this program.
• So then if the loan is forgiven, Madam Chair, then if the loan is forgiven, that doesn't—the anti-donation
• then if the loan is forgiven, Madam Chair, then if the loan is forgiven, that doesn't, the anti-donation

Keywords: 996, all

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• However, these organizations often rely entirely on... on private donations, and the growing demand for
• Over the years, TRIP has developed a large backlog in eligible unmatched donations received through the
• backlog. agency funding of over $409 million in TRIP to address the backlog in eligible unmatched donations
• You want the donors to donate money. We want them to donate all their fortune.
• We do our own donations to the university. We didn't match it. That's the problem.

Bills: SB214, SB935, SB1030, SB1901, SB2018, SB2020, SB2066, SB2206

Keywords: HVAC, tax exemption, energy efficiency, residential heating, installation services, Energy Star, sales tax, residential, installation, sales tax exemption, Environmental Protection Agency, temporary exemption, motor fuel tax, county exemption, diesel fuel, gasoline tax, transportation funding, SB 1030, Texas Tax Code, use tax exemption

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• The landowners have expressed a desire to include the donation of this property, and the landowners are
• total that we own is 58 acres, more or less, and in order for the DNR to be able to accept a land donation
• Now, likely the donation will not be 58 acres. Our residents will be exempted from that.
• Donation is incredibly generous, and I understand the reasoning behind it. I thank you for that.
• I appreciate your donation, and I do hope we can at least get that part at some point through.

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• Right now they're paying more in taxes than they are giving donations in those communities.
• than they they're paying more in taxes than they are<00:04:58.400><c> giving</c><00:04:58.960><c> donations
• </c><00:04:59.720><c> in</c><00:04:59.840><c> those</c> are giving donations in those are giving donations
• Number one, it would help benefit those charities with tax relief so they can give more charitable donations
• Number one, it would help benefit those charities with tax relief so they can give more charitable donations

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He donates to my campaign. Is that allowed? >> Rep. Greenman. >> Thank you.
• Most of most of these donations donor?
• </c> came from, who specifically donated it. came from, who specifically donated it.
• So when we look at public donations and we see that, you know, Target Corporation donates a certain amount
• Because they still have the ability to donate.

Bills: HF4133, HF3419

Keywords: homeowner's insurance, peace officer, property damage, just compensation, exclusion policy, corporate powers, entity law, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, cooperative, partnership, trust, foreign entity, campaign finance, election spending, political spending, ballot measure, ballot initiative

Transcript Highlights:

• Even if this is funded by private donations, what reporting is required so the public can see how funds
• to this, I would probably want to know the results, because these are all going to be private donations
• I think for the question, Madam President, this is all going to be private donations...
• I think for the question, Madam President, this is all going to be private donations, so it should not
• And if the money dries up and private donations dry up, then they've got no program.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, a ceremonial recognition of two Elgin High School students, Clayton Raoul and Leon Anderson, and bus driver Kevin McDonald for their heroic actions during a March 2 bus crash. A citation was read honoring their selfless efforts to evacuate injured students and assist first responders. The chamber also introduced several student pages and recognized visiting groups in the gallery, including Impact Oklahoma and the Ardmore Leadership Group. The Senate then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1491, requiring appointed presidential electors to take the same oath as other electors, advanced and passed. Senate Bill 1579, which requires assessors to mail taxpayers a statement of rights when property valuations increase, also advanced and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1806, extending foster care eligibility to age 21 for those who opt in and meet program requirements, drew supportive debate about helping youth transition to adulthood; it advanced and passed as an emergency measure. A lengthy debate followed on Senate Bill 1552, which would allow certain large counties to pursue home rule charters through a voter-approved process. Supporters argued it would give populous counties more flexibility and local control, while opponents raised concerns about unequal treatment, population-based governance, rural representation, and possible constitutional issues. The bill advanced and then passed 26-18. Senate Bill 483, authorizing county-run relocation assistance programs funded by private donations for voluntarily relocating individuals, especially homeless persons, also prompted extensive questions about liability, trafficking concerns, accountability, and whether it could shift people between jurisdictions; it advanced and passed 39-6. Finally, Senate Bill 63, raising school board member stipends from $25 to $190 per meeting under permissive language, advanced over concerns about cost and then moved to final passage, with debate beginning at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I'm sure the legislature is going to want to put some stipulations on how that private donation is
• But I'm sure the legislature is going to want to put some stipulations on how that private donation is
• But I'm sure the legislature is going to want to put some stipulations on how that private donation is
• But I'm sure the legislature is going to want to put some stipulations on how that private donation is
• But I'm sure the legislature is going to want to put some stipulations on how that private donation is

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees considered a large number of Senate bills, with many measures advanced either unamended or with technical or substantive amendments. Early action included SB 88 and SB 11 SD1, both passed unamended, and SB 562 SD1 and SB 642 SD1, which were passed with amendments reflecting agency testimony. SB 1133 SD1 was amended to remove duplicative county requirements and clarify tax credit carry-forward eligibility, while SB 1569 SD1 on sports wagering was deferred. Later, SB 933 on nonprofit/federal funding support drew strong testimony from nonprofit and health advocates emphasizing the risk of federal funding freezes and the importance of protecting services such as early learning, domestic violence support, housing, and workforce supports; the committee recommended amendments to define eligible organizations, require reporting, and include the Judiciary. SB 934 and SB 935 were also amended, with SB 934 tying mass transit funding to Honolulu project milestones and SB 935 revising retirement-system language to change “fewer than five years” to “five or more years.” The committees then took up additional measures with targeted amendments. SB 1033 was amended to clarify that the bill applies to legal entities, not individuals, though members noted concerns about closely held family corporations and asked that the issue be reflected in the committee report. SB 1166, SB 1249, and SB 1256 were advanced with amendments or committee-report notes reflecting concerns from the Attorney General, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and Hawaii Farmers Union United, respectively. SB 1432 and SB 137, both relating to electric utilities, were amended to require retention of covered employees after mergers or acquisitions and to direct the PUC to consider whether proposed transactions further state policy goals. SB 157 on antitrust was narrowed to focus on coordinator conduct in rental housing markets, SB 252 on invasive species received a defective effective date, and SB 336 on defense of state employers and employees passed unamended. SB 536 on the Hawaii Community Development Authority was deferred to a later hearing, and SB 1064 on medical cannabis was heavily amended to authorize cultivator licenses with limits on canopy size, license counts, physician fees, and a special-fund appropriation for enforcement. In the Ways and Means portion, the committee passed several bills unamended, including SB 19, SB 124, SB 264, SB 345, SB 422, and SB 741 and SB 747 later in the agenda. SB 361 was amended to remove references to the attorney general and delete an appropriation section, SB 438 was amended to redefine buffer zones and landfill-unit language, and SB 441 and SB 494 were amended to blank appropriations and, in SB 494, assign charter-school audit responsibility to the state auditor. SB 659 was substantially amended to promote local procurement, including county-level geographic preferences and higher thresholds for locally sourced purchases, and SB 732 was amended to adjust film tax credit provisions, including the streaming-platform definition and sunset-related language. SB 819 was amended to replace references to “educators” with “teachers.” Throughout, most measures were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on particular bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• In your 2025 filings, you listed $1.38 million in donations, and that was from three individuals total
• Of that $1.38 million, that was donated by the three individuals who were not signatories, right?
• The million dollars that was donated by the three individuals were not signatories, right, of the ballot
• The influx of money allows these groups who have those funds, and individuals who want to donate $1.3
• But I think the public needs to understand that one donation of $800,000... ...toward this campaign to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition No. 25-15, H.5505, “An Act to Protect Water and Nature.” Committee co-chairs outlined the Article 48 initiative process and explained that the hearing was divided into expert, proponent, opponent, and public-comment sections. The first witness, Undersecretary Stephanie Cooper of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, described current state and federal funding sources for land conservation and outdoor recreation, said existing programs are oversubscribed, and noted that the proposal aligns with the Commonwealth’s 30% land conservation goal by 2030 and 40% by 2050. She also flagged possible governance clarifications in the petition, including board structure and administrative authority, while saying the administration has the expertise to manage such a fund. Proponents from Mass Audubon, the Trustees of Reservations, Mount Grace Land Trust, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, the Authentic Caribbean Foundation, and Bemis Associates argued that Massachusetts needs a dedicated, sustained revenue stream for conservation, clean water, climate resilience, and public access to nature. They said current funding is inconsistent and insufficient, cited estimates that the state may need roughly $300 million or more annually to meet conservation targets, and emphasized benefits to public health, mental health, biodiversity, flood protection, and the outdoor recreation economy. Several speakers said the measure would dedicate a portion of existing sales tax revenue tied to sporting goods, recreational vehicles, and golf courses, and that it would support both urban and rural communities, including underserved communities. Committee members pressed witnesses on the bill’s fiscal and constitutional implications, including how much sales tax revenue would be redirected, whether the measure is constitutional, how funds would be allocated among communities, and why the proposal includes certain revenue sources but not others such as ticket sales. Proponents said the measure would likely direct up to about $100 million annually when fully phased in, that it was designed as a “subject to appropriation” mechanism, and that legal review had found it constitutional. They also acknowledged that the proposal would reduce general fund flexibility but argued it would create a long-term investment in natural resources. The hearing concluded after public testimony, and the committee announced it would accept written testimony until March 27 at 5 p.m.; no vote was taken on the petition at the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Miami donated property to the state, but you can’t go with more than a 25-horsepower motor.
• I know Maripaw also has some of these land donations out there.
• know, but I’m just asking, do we know if we’re risking the property going back and taking out a donation
• making sure we're not doing user conflict, making sure that we are consistent with the deeds of donations
• Senator Lambert, Sheriff Wiley, Greg Miller, and everybody that is on that swamp, including the donation

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee met on May 21 with a quorum, approved the May 14 minutes, and then took up a series of natural resources, wildlife, flood control, and transportation-related measures. HB 841 on expropriation procedures was amended to strip most of its substantive language and then deferred. The committee also adopted a technical amendment and reported SCR 54 favorably, which memorializes Congress to fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act to help address invasive carp and other aquatic invasive species. Several wildlife bills were heard and reported favorably. HB 1248 allows licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer for rehabilitation, and HB 1258 codifies a policy for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife so the department does not automatically euthanize animals that can be rehabilitated or released. HCR 5, which allows limited red drum harvest at certain established rodeos under strict guardrails, drew opposition from a fishing guide concerned about impacts to redfish recovery, but the committee still reported it favorably. HB 688 adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish, with support from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and others, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several infrastructure and flood-related measures. HB 595 requires local governments to respond within 30 days to certain road-use permit requests tied to natural resource development, and it was reported favorably after testimony from oil and gas and industry representatives. HB 802 creates a watershed restoration and conservation fund, narrowed to the Amite River Basin, and was reported favorably with support from conservation and levee interests. SCR 59, urging Congress to ensure FEMA lowers flood insurance rates once the Comite Diversion Canal project reaches 50% completion, was amended and reported favorably, and HCR 62, asking FEMA to review Louisiana flood maps every five years, was also reported favorably. The committee deferred HB 1171, which would have authorized airboats in the Maripaw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, after extensive testimony from supporters and from LDWF officials who raised concerns about habitat sensitivity, migratory birds, user conflicts, and deed restrictions. Finally, HB 1161, transferring certain state property in Lafourche and Jefferson parishes to local governments, HCR 78 supporting the American Seafood Competitive Act, HCR 86 supporting a migratory waterfowl study, and HB 1189 requiring charter boat guides on certain waters to hold U.S. Coast Guard licenses were all reported favorably.

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• SB 122 as amended, expands the prescription drug donation program, and it permits greater participation
• in the donation and distribution, um, of unused and unexpired prescription drugs excluding controlled
• Speaker and gentlemen, um, the liabilities are minimal because they are, um, donated prescription drugs
• Almost to the bottom of the page it says any person who exercises reasonable care in donating, accepting
• Donated into this program and redistributed and I'm confident that that would benefit everyone involved

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• House Bill 378 would provide a new way for Oklahomans to donate to the ODVA through a form when they're
• Oklahomans to donate to the ODVA through a form when they're renewing their driver's license, motor vehicle
• But we've got people who want to donate directly to the Oklahoma National Guard.
• We've got people who want to donate directly to the Oklahoma National Guard.
• They wanted to donate $3 million so Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members could attend college

Keywords: 914, all

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• This is an act providing liability protections for donations of baby items that are less than five years
• children's items to include strollers and car seats, and change its title to an act relating to donations
• The major change for us is to hold businesses that actively... donations of baby items that are less
• definition of children's items to include strollers and car seats, changes as title to an act relating donations
• This is a well-thought- changes his title to enact relating donations for children.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate considered a proposed consent calendar package and advanced it to the consent calendar by voice vote, with members noting the package had broad bipartisan agreement and little or no testimony. The chamber then took up a long series of bills and one joint memorial, moving each forward from the white sheet or rules calendar to the floor or second reading calendar, generally by voice vote and without recorded opposition except on a few measures where senators briefly stated concerns or opposition. Among the measures discussed were health and labor bills such as SB 6183 on HIV antiviral drug coverage without prior authorization, SB 6071 limiting carrier refund requests to providers, SB 5966 on medically tailored meals under Apple Health, SB 5916 requiring coverage of at least one non-opioid pain medication without prior authorization, SB 5917 on Department of Corrections handling of abortion medications, and SB 6136 requiring publication of actuarially indicated workers’ compensation rates. Other topics included workforce and economic development, earned wage access services, campaign finance reporting, tourism promotion, utility procurement for clean energy, asbestos training rules, and a bill on overseas-trained physicians’ licensure pathways. The Senate also advanced bills on AI and school discipline/surveillance, wrongfully convicted persons’ compensation, bailiff background checks, donations of baby items, pet safety in vehicles, initiative and referendum signature collection, real estate marketing transparency, and a joint memorial urging Congress to ensure federal wildfire response capacity and firefighter safety. A few measures drew brief debate, including SB 5995 on automated equipment replacing jobs, SB 5820 on a Growth Management Act exemption for one county, and SB 5973 on initiative and referendum rules, but all motions ultimately carried. The meeting ended after the final motion on SB 6091 and no further business was raised.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, the library, Enoch Pratt, donated children's books for us, and um Morgan was so kind to bring us
• one day. >> Thank you for the idea. >> And I want to thank the library as well for stepping up and donating
• <00:26:12.000><c> stepping</c><00:26:12.360><c> up</c><00:26:12.520><c> and</c><00:26:12.640><c> donating
• </c><00:26:13.440><c> But</c><00:26:13.560><c> while</c> for stepping up and donating.
• But while for stepping up and donating.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Um, I vote with reservations because this bill would prohibit accepting unsolicited donations from even
• </c><00:40:17.280><c> from</c> accepting unsolicited donations from accepting unsolicited donations from
• that would allow unsolicited amendment that would allow unsolicited grassroots<00:40:56.800><c> donations
• that</c><00:40:57.920><c> are</c><00:40:58.079><c> not</c><00:40:58.400><c> from</c> grassroots donations
• that are not from grassroots donations that are not from unions<00:41:00.319><c> or</c><00:41:00.880

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• Privately funded, relying on support from the public through donations, merchandise sales, sponsorship
• of $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief Fund, including the option to donate to the fund
• on license applications, will make a significant positive impact. on the amount of donations this fund
• Electing donations outlined in the bill by placing that limitation on donations allocated to administrative
• Senate Bill 384, relating to making a donation to the Operation Game Thief.

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB260, SB263, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB494, SB523, SB569, SB616, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB842, SB869, SB890, SB914, SB929, SB971, SB992, SB1066, SB1145, SB1621, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB20, SB25, SB260, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB442, SB494, SB616, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SR232, SR237, SR242, SB16, SB22

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

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• Pass with amendments will be inserting a new provision that any private donations provided to the stadium
• > inserting a new provision that any inserting a new provision that any private<00:25:03.600><c> donations
• </c><00:25:04.159><c> provided</c><00:25:04.480><c> to</c><00:25:04.640><c> the</c> private donations
• provided to the private donations provided to the stadium The stadium authority shall be deposited into
• Well, that is the same one, and the same because it says that if we get any donations, okay, so it’s

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Judiciary committee met in decision-making mode and took up a long list of measures, mostly recommending passage with or without amendments. Early actions included S.B. 414, which was amended to blank the appropriation, draw funds from the major disaster fund, and change the effective date to 2050, and S.B. 223, which would require fire breaks in hazardous fire areas and create or expand wildland fire prevention and protection programs with blank appropriations for FY 2026 and 2027. The committee also advanced S.B. 1009 on state reserve parking space enforcement, S.B. 1149 on reported hate crime definitions and reporting, S.B. 402 on mooring-line requirements for certain vessels, S.B. 1441 on the Oahu regional health care system transfer, S.B. 1442 on child and adolescent mental health responsibilities, S.B. 1478 on harbor evacuation orders, and S.B. 493 on written notice for emotional support animal sales or verifications. Members generally raised little opposition, and most measures were adopted without reservations. Some bills drew brief discussion or committee-report notes, including S.B. 1149, which referenced a Hawaii Civil Rights Commission report encouraging policy-level hate crime data reporting, and S.B. 1442, which was amended with a far-future effective date and a committee-report note about whether mental health services should be expressly subject to funding. S.B. 1441 was substantially revised to require a memorandum of agreement between the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Health by November 30, 2025, with patient care to begin by December 31, 2025, and a report to the legislature before the 2026 session. The committee also considered several finance and energy-related measures. S.B. 897 on the wildfire liability trust fund prompted questions about whether costs would be passed to consumers; the response was that the proposal contemplated cost sharing and that some amounts were still blank. S.B. 1395 and S.B. 1396 were amended to remove special-fund structures, direct revenues into the general fund, and require the governor to include equivalent amounts in the executive budget for climate-related projects. S.B. 501 was amended to expand step-in agreement provisions for future PPAs and establish a fund outside the State Treasury, and S.B. 1589 was amended so private donations to the stadium authority would go into the NID special fund for stadium infrastructure and sod, with members discussing accountability and the source of stadium-related consultant spending. The committee adopted the recommendations on all measures considered, with some members noting reservations on a few bills, and one item, S.B. 1418, was deferred.