Transcript Highlights:

• In terms, there is sort of a middle ground here too, which is car shares.
• So, uh, I mean, I've used Hoie shares.
• , that would cover a bunch Hoie car share, that would cover a bunch of<00:25:56.640><c> people</c><00
• to expand the share car a car<00:26:41.520><c> share</c><00:26:42.159><c> as</c><00:26:42.480><c> demand
• </c> car share as demand increases. car share as demand increases.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered several housing-related measures. On SB 2068, which would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to study how to maximize housing on transit-oriented development and other state and county lands, testimony was mostly supportive from agencies and housing groups, with one opposition witness. In response to questions, OPSD said it was already working on a list of potential parcels but could not yet identify unit counts or a timeline, and estimated about $250,000 would be needed for staffing and contractual support. The committees also heard SB 2227 on rental assistance, which would require HPHA to make monthly rent supplement payments, prioritize certain tenants including kupuna, allow agreements with counties and nonprofits, and create a special fund supported by a transaction fee on recordings. HPHA supported the bill, and the Department of the Attorney General said it recommended amending the measure to describe the fee as a tax. Additional testimony included support from elder and community organizations and one opposition witness. For SB 2061, relating to residential condominiums and the 99-year leasehold program, HCDA and the project developer testified in support of amendments intended to preserve owner-occupant requirements while making the project more marketable and financially feasible. Members focused heavily on parking, affordability, and financing. HCDA and the developer said the parking stalls would be unbundled from the units, that the project would be a 99-year leasehold with 60% of units reserved for buyers at or below 140% AMI and 40% market-rate, and that the state’s $15 million equity contribution would cover only part of the parking garage and commercial component. The hearing then moved on to SB 3327, relating to HCDA and complete communities, but the transcript cuts off before that measure was fully discussed.

Transcript Highlights:

• I have shared this. Yes, sir. I have shared this substitute amendment with them.
• Sir, I have shared the substitute amendment with them.
• I share Rep.
• They could share curriculum products.
• I'm just sharing you where my... And to me it goes back, I'm just sharing you where my thought is.

Bills: HB624, HB1022, HB1203, SB82, SB206, SB305, SB376, SB441

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

Transcript Highlights:

• wanting their history and their shared wanting their history and their diversity<00:09:34.440><c> to
• And part of that is understanding our distinct and our shared histories as well.
• We want to share the full history, the beautiful fabric of the history of the state of Maryland and the
• And part of that is understanding our distinct and our shared histories as well.
• So, this will be an that I shared later.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 957, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I share some of the same concerns.
• I share some of the same concerns.
• I share some of the same concerns.
• You can't share your views."
• . you can't share "You can't pray here. you can't share your<00:58:53.119><c> views.

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Until the reaction to me sharing my experience in my life.
• That's at least what I've heard, but you can certainly share with me.
• That's at least what I've heard, but you can certainly share with me.
• Thank you for sharing your testimony.
• And thank you for sharing that experience.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So anecdotally, I can share, as I shared before, the cost of doing business in Texas for nurse practitioners
• No, I've always shared, and what we shared before is I never practiced medicine; I practiced nursing
• I'm happy to share. Go ahead and tell me.
• I'd like to share one example with you.
• It's relevant to this bill, so I'll share this.

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• of their income is is what share of their income is is is<00:08:56.440><c> being</c><00:08:56.680><c
• So, we do that by collecting by having a data sharing agreement with other agencies that send us data
• </c><00:16:02.760><c> agreement</c><00:16:03.240><c> with</c> by having a data sharing agreement with
• </c> people are going to pay a higher share people are going to pay a higher share of<00:24:44.040><c
• , we will share that with all of you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , and I think it is a knowing share of information.
• </c><00:31:15.279><c> about</c> going to have anything to share about going to have anything to share
• These are the numbers, the data that I'm here to share with you.
• </c><00:54:29.200><c> Um</c><00:54:29.760><c> it</c><00:54:30.240><c> reflects</c> here to share with
• Um it reflects here to share with you.

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

Transcript Highlights:

• for me to share the story.
• and she gave permission for me to shared and she gave permission for me to share<00:11:09.680><c> the
• So I'll I'll take just share the story.
• ,</c> to remember in the story that I shared, to remember in the story that I shared, uh,<00:27:08.159
• And I'm going to share something I was not sure I was going to share because I am not my finest moment

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• with DVED um to share resources that's available from the state.
• </c> will be shared with DVED um to share will be shared with DVED um to share resources<00:20:51.039
• So what I'm trying to say right now is, are you willing to do some cost share?
• Cost sharing, you know, it depends on the total amount, but if we receive the funding directed towards
• I mean, communicate with DCCA to see if they can do some sort of cost share.

Bills: HB2410, HB2235, HB1904, HB2201, HB2349, HB1972, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2391, HB2575

Keywords: Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, economic diversification, small business, innovation, manufacturing assistance, grants, technology programs, advanced manufacturing, military, community relations, economic development, defense-related programs, workforce development, local business readiness, in-state manufacturing, federal investment, space operations, orbital sustainability, aerospace, space traffic management

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 2410 relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Testifiers from HTDC and the Hawaii Food Industry Association stood on written testimony, and members discussed the funding request, which was described as $1 million each for three programs, for a total of $3 million. The measure appeared to have broad support, with no opposition noted. The committee then took up HB 2235 HD1 on the military and community relations office, where Lori Moore of MACC asked for additional funding to support local businesses and education-to-career initiatives statewide. Members asked about the amount, and the request was identified as $1.3 million total. HB 904 on space operations followed, with three supporters and one opponent, though no substantive testimony was captured beyond the vote counts. HB 2201 on state enterprise zones drew testimony from Georgia Skinner of DBEDT’s Creative Industries division, who said the measure would build on a well-run enterprise zone program and help make Hawaii’s film industry more competitive. Tom Yamashita of the Tax Foundation also provided comments. The committee then considered HB 2349 relating to DCCA and DBEDT coordination; DCCA explained it already provides links and information to DBEDT programs, while DBEDT argued that direct data sharing would allow more proactive outreach. Members raised privacy and cost concerns, and DBEDT said it would consider opt-in collection and acknowledged system changes and possible funding needs. The committee also heard two tax credit bills. HB 1972 HD1, on a caregiver tax credit, received strong support from AARP, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, who described caregivers as an “invisible workforce” and argued the credit would help families keep loved ones at home and reduce financial strain. The Tax Foundation suggested a grant or subsidy program might be more efficient than a tax credit and raised concerns about debarment provisions. HB 20007 HD1, on the household and dependent care services tax credit, also drew strong support from public health and family advocacy groups, who said Hawaii families face some of the nation’s highest child care costs and that the bill would better reflect current expenses; the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and debarment. Members asked about fiscal impacts, and testimony indicated the current credit costs about $6 million, with the bill expected to increase that amount. The committee then moved on to HB 2385 HD1 on housing, where the Deputy Attorney General began presenting written comments on whether the bill limits county authority.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have four, um, called non-cost-sharing plans.
• That's different than how the other plans are, which are considered cost-sharing plans.
• We have four, um, called non-cost-sharing plans.
• > means</c> sharing plans non-cost sharing means sharing plans non-cost sharing means that<00:31:33.760
• </c> which are considered cost sharing which are considered cost sharing plans<00:31:55.559><c> that's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chair West and thank you, Chair Nash, for being here and for sharing your story.
• Jennifer Summerfield, please introduce yourself for the record and share your wisdom.
• Mfield, please introduce yourself for the record and share your wisdom.
• It looks to me like there's the bill has to do with the state share.
• </c><01:32:07.280><c> their</c> testifiers for coming and sharing their testifiers for coming and sharing

Bills: HF1346, HF1169, HF1276

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, members, thank you for the opportunity to join you today to share a high-level overview of recurrent
• I wanted to share with the chair and members some of the top pressures that direct care and treatment
• a high level overview of recurent share a high level overview of recurent treatment<00:01:54.000><c>
• </c><00:04:37.039><c> or</c><00:04:37.240><c> we</c> compliance I wanted to share or we compliance I
• wanted to share or we wanted<00:04:37.759><c> to</c><00:04:37.880><c> share</c><00:04:38.120><c> with

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I would, and I'd like to share a story if you give me a little bit.
• I want to start by thanking the witness for sharing that story.
• I want to start by thanking the witness for sharing that story.
• Campbell, thanks for sharing today.
• I appreciate you sharing all that with us. Yeah.

Summary: The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard a long agenda of bills, with several authors presenting measures focused on probation, prison conditions, public safety, diversion, and infrastructure theft. Early in the hearing, AB 1816 by Assembly Member Davies proposed allowing courts to extend probation for up to one additional year for people convicted of registrable sex offenses who have not completed required treatment. Supporters, including the Chief Probation Officers of California, argued the bill would improve rehabilitation and public safety by allowing treatment to be completed; opponents, including public defenders and civil liberties groups, said existing revocation tools already address noncompliance and warned the bill was vague and would prolong supervision. The bill was later moved on call with an aye recommendation. The committee also heard AB 2593, which would prohibit non-medical staff from interfering with prescribed care for incarcerated patients; it drew broad support from medical, disability, public defender, and justice reform groups and passed to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including AB 1927 and AB 2502, was adopted without controversy. The committee then considered AB 1538 by Assembly Member Krell, which would bar elected or appointed officials from using political power for retaliation. Support came from a student activist and the California News Publishers Association, with additional support from education, law enforcement, and civil liberties groups; no opposition testimony was offered, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2584 by Assembly Member Flora, as amended, would narrow civil liability for lawful defensive force; supporters framed it as protecting self-defense, while one opposition witness objected on behalf of labor and justice groups. The chair noted concerns about eliminating civil liability but still recommended aye, and the bill passed to Judiciary. AB 2217 by Assembly Member Zbur would rename and expand the LEAD diversion program as “Alternatives to Arrest,” broaden eligible offenses, and continue grant funding for local diversion efforts. Supporters emphasized reduced recidivism and service connections, and the bill was moved on call to Appropriations. Later, the committee took up AB 1941 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez, which would create an organized metal theft offense and a statewide data-sharing system to address copper theft and damage to public infrastructure. Supporters from utilities, cities, transit, telecom, and law enforcement described widespread outages, costly repairs, and public safety risks; opponents argued the bill would deepen criminalization and racial disparities and that non-carceral solutions were preferable. The author and supporters responded that the bill was needed to address repeated thefts that leave communities without lights, power, or 911 service, and the measure passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2499 by Assembly Member Gibson sought stronger protections for incarcerated people and workers from extreme heat and inadequate ventilation in state prisons. The bill was backed by incarcerated workers, family members of a woman who died from heat-related causes, and a wide coalition of public defender, civil rights, and prisoner advocacy groups. Members spoke emotionally about prison conditions and the need for humane treatment, and the bill passed to Labor and Employment with strong support.

Transcript Highlights:

• I share that. I own point of view. I share that.
• Um, is do we allow them to share this technology?
• Um, is do we allow them to share this technology?
• Um allow them to share this technology?
• </c> directly impacted by this bill can share directly impacted by this bill can share with<00:50:31.359

Bills: HF3661, HF2380, HF3468, HF3483

Keywords: facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement

Transcript Highlights:

• My colleagues are going to share about Representative Gul is in Fayette County.
• </c><00:08:04.560><c> about</c> colleagues are going to share about colleagues are going to share about
• </c><00:08:18.479><c> So,</c> Representative Roberts will share.
• </c> We welcome the opportunity to share We welcome the opportunity to share facts<00:50:37.119><c> about
• </c><01:20:01.360><c> as</c> training and best practices sharing as training and best practices sharing

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• So today, I share similar experiences.
• </c> While many school districts share While many school districts share concerns<01:10:57.600><c> and
• Please realize that funding is shared between the state and local levy authority.
• Thank you for the opportunity to share a few brief remarks.
• And so, thank you for sharing that with us. Senator Clark, you wanted to make a statement.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for providing me time to share this testimony.
• Thank you for providing me time to share this testimony.
• Thank you for providing me time to share this testimony.
• </c><01:22:03.040><c> 24</c> their needs one provider shared 24 their needs one provider shared 24 months
• </c> penalties don't achieve the shared penalties don't achieve the shared outcome<01:31:22.920><c> and

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:28.800><c> or</c> might be uh considered fair share or might be uh considered fair share or
• </c> you all so much for inviting me to share you all so much for inviting me to share our<00:58:36.400
• </c><01:05:05.200><c> charging</c> available um that a shared charging available um that a shared charging
• If not, I can share that as well later.
• And so I just want to share them them.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So, um, I appreciate you sharing that about Rochester.
• </c><00:20:59.200><c> Maybe</c> sharing that about Rochester. Maybe sharing that about Rochester.
• I'd like to share a quick engagement.
• Information sharing needs to be done at a quicker pace.
• Information sharing needs to be done at a quicker pace.

Keywords: 1183, house