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• Go through. >> Second, HRS1-1, uh, customary practice are preserved as a continuing legal practice principle
• Identify the practice, assess impairment, and mitigate.
• Mahalo wasteful practice to continue.
• I'm in strong customary practices.
• Uh we've tradition and practice here.

Bills: SB1406 , SB521 , SB3247 , SB1654 , SB1112 , SB1301 , SB2443 , SB2996

Committee: Senate Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: historic preservation, burial sites, DHHL, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, DLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, section 6E-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Hawaii Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places, cultural resources, archaeology, land use review, environmental review, state historic preservation officer, Hawaiian home lands, project permits, consultation, concurrence, nonconcurrence

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• The Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties, which we have been collaboratively, the administration and
• The special fund for economic uncertainties, which we have been collaboratively, the administration,
• the legislature, preparing, and collaboratively, the administration, the legislature, preparing and trying
• I have an emerging teenager, and I am practicing.
• Appreciate again the partnership, the collaboration. Look forward to the work ahead.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I would first like to thank the chair and the committee staff for working collaboratively.
• AB 2397 is a targeted, practical step to ensure that...
• And then— —lastly, the bill allows for a look at best practices.
• It doesn't mandate any one best practice.
• So this bill allows our agencies to look at emerging technologies and recommend best practices.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:40:51.040><c> with</c><00:40:51.280><c> the</c> years to work collaboratively with the years
• to work collaboratively with the people<00:40:51.680><c> in</c><00:40:52.000><c> community</c><00:40:
• > and</c><00:47:06.079><c> to</c><00:47:06.240><c> follow</c><00:47:06.480><c> to</c> be able to practice
• and to follow to be able to practice and to follow to make<00:47:06.800><c> sure</c><00:47:06.880><c
• ><c> solutions</c><01:10:08.320><c> that</c> implement real practical solutions that implement real practical

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We hope that, in collaboration with our groups and the industry, that we can come together and solve
• We hope that, in collaboration with our groups and the industry, that we can come together and solve
• We hope that, in collaboration with our groups and the industry, that we can come together and solve
• Chair and members, this has been a very collaborative process.
• best practices Senate file 1346<01:30:27.119><c> would</c><01:30:27.360><c> create</c><01:30:27.840>

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and in Agricultural practices that have led to pollution.
• It opens it up to all agriculture practices and it strikes nonperishable.
• I talk about best management practices and water quality.
• practices.
• And then how is a lay person going to really understand the practices?

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• This bill simply requires the Department of Health, in collaboration with the Florida school districts
• The ophthalmologist is a separate practice, separate fields, and it would not affect them as far as I
• This wouldn't affect the practice of opticianry, but it would affect the people that are delegated the
• , the practice of opticianry includes the fitting of glasses.
• But my question is simply: the current practice of ophthalmology and optometry in this state allows an

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The Health Policy Committee heard and advanced several health-related bills. SB 1546 on background screening for athletic coaches was explained as another extension of the deadline for coaches to be added to the background screening clearinghouse; it passed favorably with support from athletic and youth sports organizations. SB 958 on type 1 diabetes early detection was amended to match the House version, requiring the Department of Health to provide school districts, school boards, and charter schools with informational materials for parents; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. CS/SB 1070 on electrocardiograms for student athletes drew extensive discussion about sudden cardiac arrest prevention, implementation timelines, costs, funding through private and public sources, and whether insurance, KidCare, or Medicaid should cover screenings; after supportive testimony from school and athletic groups, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also heard SB 1060, which would create a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid managed care to review encounter data, financials, audits, and rebate calculations with assistance from an actuary and the Auditor General. The sponsor and several senators framed it as a transparency and verification measure in response to large mid-year Medicaid funding increases and concerns about network adequacy and vertical integration; it passed favorably. CS/SB 944, which shortens the insurer overpayment recovery look-back period for claims involving psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, also passed favorably with support from the Florida Psychological Association. SB 1370, moving ambulatory surgical centers into their own statute rather than under hospital licensure provisions, was supported by surgery center representatives and reported favorably. The committee approved SB 768, as amended, to narrow the foreign-country-of-concern licensure attestation for health care entities to direct controlling interests and clarify the “reasonable efforts” standard; it passed after questions about how the standard would work in practice. SB 1544 on opticianry prompted significant debate over whether the bill would limit nonlicensed staff in ophthalmology and optometry settings; after a proposed amendment was withdrawn and multiple witnesses spoke both for and against, the bill was temporarily postponed. Finally, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1808 requiring health care practitioners and facilities to refund patient overpayments within 30 days, with enforcement through AHCA fines or professional discipline, and then reported the bill favorably.

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• It's just a practical industry that has this kind of situation happening in it.
• 54:39.080><c> can't</c> individual libraries practically can't individual libraries practically can't
• But if you want to collaborate on here.
• It's a place where people practice their driver's test.
• </c><01:15:16.920><c> for</c><01:15:17.040><c> their</c> people practice their um for their people practice

Bills: HF4456 , HF4544 , HF3698

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency

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• with you on this really collaborate with you on this really important<00:07:03.120><c> topic.
• of waiting to We had a past practice of waiting to stop<00:27:08.720><c> payments</c><00:27:09.440><
• Nevertheless, we're continuing to collaborate with law enforcement.
• Nevertheless, we're continuing to collaborate with law enforcement.
• </c> um if we are looking at best practices um if we are looking at best practices from<01:19:38.640>

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And with that— Representative Teresa Martinez: ...collaboration for the betterment of society.
• Speaker Pro Tem, colleagues, I really greatly appreciate the yes vote on this collaborative, wonderful
• Instead of supporting them, this measure would prohibit basic practices that allow workers to organize
• It treats professional collaboration as a threat to be legislated away. And it goes even further.
• Thank you for making my bills better and for your collaboration. And Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c><00:05:58.400><c> between</c><00:05:58.720><c> the</c> through a collaboration between the through
• a collaboration between the University<00:05:59.360><c> of</c><00:05:59.520><c> Wyoming</c><00:06:00.000
• Okay, so this is um a collaborative<00:40:33.040><c> effort</c><00:40:34.079><c> um</c><00:40:34.320>
• collaborative effort um trying to work this<00:40:35.520><c> bill</c><00:40:35.760><c> through</c><00
• So, what we're saying by adding this extra information on our advanced practice registered nurses is

Keywords: 916, all

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• And whereas Donor Alliance, in collaboration with community partners, educates Colorado residents on
• And whereas Donor Alliance in<00:40:59.359><c> collaboration</c><00:40:59.920><c> with</c><00:41:00.160
• ><c> community</c><00:41:00.560><c> partners</c> in collaboration with community partners in collaboration
• </c><00:55:44.240><c> skills</c> essential knowledge and practical skills essential knowledge and practical
• Four, that the General Assembly encourages continued collaboration among the state, school districts,

Keywords: 981, all

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• have potentially they want to send both of their kids to the same school, which is a very common practice
• </c> school, which is a very common practice. school, which is a very common practice.
• of the prime sponsor the collaboration of the prime sponsor Senator<00:45:14.240><c> Murphy.
• </c><02:19:55.760><c> with</c><02:19:55.920><c> the</c> and it's uh in collaboration with the and it's
• uh in collaboration with the DOA<02:19:56.720><c> that</c><02:19:57.280><c> given</c><02:19:57.600><

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, we are still collaborating with—you are already working on the and that's the holdup right
• And that’s why we need more process of collaboration and reviewing of processes, yes, because I believe
• My practice is not to have any timelines on the testifiers.
• Jeff Melina, with Climate Hawaii and part of the Hawaii Executive Collaborative, says they support the
• At this time, I'm going to take up, even though it's not normal practice, but because we have a quorum

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• It defines the scope of practice for natural path.
• So it's a very clear definition of scope of practice.
• I mention authorizing it up in a practice for all 5 advanced practice, registered nurses, limiting the
• out of the actual practice of medicine and placing another administrative burden on that.
• and the best practice of having them background screened.

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• It defines the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Florida.
• So it's a very clear definition of scope of practice.
• So all the bill does is create a framework for scope of practice, licensure, and the path to oversee
• PA out of the actual practice of medicine and placing another administrative burden on them.
• and the best practice of having them background screened.

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• goal as we think about the practical goal as we think about the reason<00:35:33.200><c> that</c><00:
• Maybe not in practice, but immigration enforcement has been where it's been a lot of folks deported.
• </c><01:08:18.719><c> We</c><01:08:18.880><c> collaborate</c> awareness everywhere.
• We collaborate awareness everywhere.
• </c><01:23:42.960><c> effort</c> of a cross- sector collaborative effort of a cross- sector collaborative

Bills: HF3004 , HF3663

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

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• The result of that collaboration is what you see here today in this bill.
• The result of that collaboration is what you see here today in this bill.
• Adding abortion medication is within their scope of practice.
• Uh, I believe that our... state level. and that the collaboration state level. and that the collaboration
• ><03:56:03.439><c> criminal</c> collaborate if there's a criminal collaborate if there's a criminal investigation

Keywords: 981, all

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• They might suggest collaborating with someone else, modifying it in some way, but coming back with a
• But it might present the opportunity to collaborate as institutions.
• So while no one institution can support German language, collaboratively, one institution could step
• But it might present the opportunity to collaborate as institutions.
• So while no one institution can support German language, collaboratively, one institution could step

Committee: Joint Higher Education Funding Review Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• needed updates to the Employment Training Panel to better align the program with current training practices
• SB 1059 is an important, practical modernization of ETP's statutory framework.
• We had a nice discussion here from my colleague about the practice of evading and avoiding.
• SB 1227 is a practical solution.
• SB 1227 is a practical solution.

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Summary: The committee heard several labor and workforce bills. SB 1059 would modernize the Employment Training Panel by allowing electronic record-keeping, digital attendance documentation, and updated training terminology; supporters said it would reduce paperwork and better match current training systems, while no opposition appeared. SB 966 would codify refinery process safety protections adopted in 2017 after the 2012 Chevron Richmond fire, including worker participation in safety proceedings, anonymous hazard reporting, access to safety information, and stop-work authority; labor supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association opposed it as conflicting with a 2024 settlement and potentially preempted by federal labor law. SB 1024 would provide 26 weeks of paid postpartum and recovery leave for firefighters who give birth, with job restoration and no requirement to use sick or vacation time first; firefighters and labor groups strongly supported it, and the committee discussed staffing and operational coverage concerns, but no opposition testified. The committee also heard SB 1316, which would strengthen wage theft enforcement by allowing Labor Commissioner liens to be renewed, limiting employers’ late use of records, and requiring Cal/OSHA to report complaints and citations data annually. Supporters said the bill would help workers actually collect wages after long delays and prevent employers from hiding records; it passed the committee on a 5-0 vote. SB 1185 would apply skilled and trained workforce requirements to pharmaceutical facility construction and maintenance, with supporters arguing these facilities require high precision to protect public health and supply chains; construction industry opponents said the bill was an unnecessary expansion of state mandates into private projects. SB 1227 would create apprenticeship pathways into DIR enforcement jobs, including Cal/OSHA and Labor Commissioner roles, to address staffing shortages and improve labor law enforcement; supporters emphasized vacancies and backlogs, and the bill was framed as a way to build a merit-based pipeline into state service. After hearing testimony, the committee took final votes on all six bills once the full membership returned. SB 966, SB 1024, SB 1059, SB 1185, and SB 1227 were all reported out of committee, and SB 1316 was also passed and sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The recorded final votes were unanimous or near-unanimous in favor, with the bills advancing on 4-1 or 5-0 votes depending on the measure.