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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- placing them in group homes, group home reforms, improving conditions, safety, and oversight within a licensed
- introduces a new section to the bill that allows the Game and Fish Commission to issue a complimentary license
- The 25 baseline budget shows you get between $52 and $55 million a year derived from lottery off-vehicle
- Someone with an expunged misdemeanor can answer jobs, housing, or licensing questions as if the conviction
Summary:
The committee opened with a lengthy chair’s statement about Department of Child Safety oversight, saying prior hearings had revealed systemic failures in communication, child placement oversight, response times, transparency, and accountability. The chair said the committee would continue pursuing reforms through legislation and ongoing reporting requirements. Members then discussed allegations involving child trafficking in congregate care settings and the need for separate legal representation for children who are victims of crimes, with one member saying the state and AG’s office were aware of trafficking issues and that outside representation was necessary.
The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors if a candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before the Electoral College meets, received support from the sponsor and outside groups and passed 4-3. SB 1186, requiring disclosure of certain things of value by companies seeking government contracts or grants, also passed. SB 1808, concerning display of certain flags in HOA and planned community settings, passed after the sponsor said it was intended to protect the ability to fly the Israeli flag. SB 1050, providing a lifetime state parks pass for certain veterans, passed after adoption of an amendment expanding eligibility to some disabled veterans; Arizona State Parks testified neutral but warned of revenue impacts, while members debated the fiscal note and support for veterans.
The committee also passed SB 1140, which creates a misdemeanor expungement process for certain people, including trafficking survivors, after testimony from anti-trafficking advocates and service providers who said it would help survivors rebuild their lives while excluding serious offenses. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic form when possible, passed over opposition from some local government groups. SB 1246, raising the delinquency threshold before a condominium lien foreclosure can occur, passed unanimously. SB 1664, lowering signature requirements for constable candidates in large counties, passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1338, making certain noncitizens ineligible for state or local public benefits, passed 4-3. The meeting ended with members offering farewells and thanks to one another and staff, and the committee adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- They would be the regulatory agency that would ensure our licensing, our training, and certifications
- So that's a vehicle that we're paying for, maintenance on it, labor costs, all of that stuff happening
- time frames for action on certain applications, maintain a list on the department's website of all license
- five-year disposition plans, rulemaking, collaboration with the Natural Resource Conservation Board, and licensing
Summary:
The committee began with a presentation from the Arizona Water Banking Authority on its role storing Colorado River water underground and holding long-term storage credits for CAP municipal and industrial subcontractors, on-river contractors, the Hualapai Tribe, Mojave County Water Authority, and Nevada. Members asked about future firming for CAP subcontractors, recovery constraints, funding sources, and whether the authority could use groundwater withdrawal fee credits for Indian firming and CAP users. The manager explained the authority has no post-2026 firming policy yet for CAP M&I subcontractors, relies mainly on withdrawal fees and ad valorem taxes, and distributes credits on paper through ADWR transfer forms rather than delivering wet water. No action was taken on the presentation.
The committee then heard SB 1445, which would allow certain small municipalities to conduct bacteriological testing on site with EPA-approved equipment and originally limited ADEQ sampling requirements to no more than four times per month. The sponsor and the mayor of Kearny argued the bill would reduce costs and travel burdens for rural towns while allowing more frequent testing. Committee discussion focused on whether the change was already possible under existing law and whether the amendment would weaken testing requirements. The Griffin amendment removed the language restricting ADEQ’s sampling frequency. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote.
The committee also considered SB 1137, a modernization measure for Arizona’s 811 call-before-you-dig system that sets procedures for large project coordination meetings, positive response communication, and related enforcement. Supporters from Associated General Contractors and an underground utility contractor said the bill reflects stakeholder consensus and would improve safety and efficiency without adding state costs. The Taylor amendment shifted implementation procedures from the Corporation Commission to the One Call Notification Center and made other technical changes. The bill passed unanimously, 10-0. SB 1287, which extends to all active management areas the ability of holders of irrigation grandfathered rights to withdraw up to 10 acre-feet annually for stockwatering or domestic use, also passed 9-1.
The committee next approved SB 1335, as amended by a strike-everything amendment tied to the Ag-to-Urban program, allowing a groundwater savings holder to continue irrigating for up to two years after issuance of groundwater savings credits. DWR and irrigation district representatives said the change would address timing problems between relinquishing irrigation rights and finalizing development, while some members objected that it could increase groundwater pumping. The bill passed 5-4. Finally, SB 1336, which continues the State Land Department for four years and adds reporting, planning, and oversight provisions including a new oversight board, passed 5-4 after debate over whether another board was necessary and whether the reauthorization period was long enough. The committee concluded with SB 1677, appropriating $3 million for salt cedar mitigation along the lower Gila River and the Gila-Colorado confluence. Supporters from Audubon Southwest, the City of Buckeye, and local landowners described flood, fire, habitat, and water-supply benefits, while members questioned herbicide use and the need for data. The bill passed 9-0, and the meeting adjourned after all votes were completed.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Goodwill Arkansas funds 100% of the operating costs, which includes licensed teachers and facilities,
- The Excel Center offers a full academic environment with licensed teachers, including special education
- teachers, Academic environment with licensed teachers, including special education teachers and ESL,
- But in 2006, there was an increase in rental vehicle taxes that was passed, and it goes straight into
Summary:
The House and Senate Education Committee first approved minutes from February 2 and 3, then heard an interim study proposal on Arkansas adult education and the Excel Center model, presented by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and the University of Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities. Witnesses argued that about 300,000 Arkansas adults lack a high school diploma or GED and described the Excel Center as a diploma-granting public charter option for adults 19 and older, with wraparound supports such as child care, transportation, tutoring, life coaching, and career services. They said the Arkansas campuses are not state-funded, highlighted growth in enrollment and graduation outcomes, and cited research showing improved employment, earnings, and reduced criminal justice involvement for graduates. Committee members discussed the role of Goodwill’s nonprofit mission, the need for multiple adult education pathways, and the relationship between adult education challenges and broader state efforts such as LEARNS and ACCESS.
The committee then debated the interim study proposal procedure, including whether questions should have been taken before the vote. The motion to adopt the ISP passed, and members noted that the study would broadly examine adult education, GED testing, high school diplomas, charter schools, in-person adult education, and funding allocation. Several members asked for follow-up information on current adult education funding, the availability of Excel Centers, and the criminal justice study results.
After that, staff from the Bureau of Legislative Research gave a detailed adequacy funding overview for Arkansas K-12 education. They reviewed national funding principles and then explained Arkansas’s revenue streams and distribution system, including general revenue, the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, the Educational Adequacy Fund, local property-tax revenues, and facilities partnership funding. They also walked through the state’s foundation formula, categorical aid, supplemental aid, and additional funding, including the per-student matrix amount of $7,771 for 2025 and how funds are allocated to districts and charters. Members asked about student support staff, special education high-cost occurrences, ALE funding, teacher salary equalization, and the Excel Center’s treatment in funding totals; staff said some of those questions would be addressed in a later spending presentation. The meeting ended after the committee was told the department was present mainly to answer questions and no further business remained.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and Representative Harris, it's essentially the ongoing licensing costs.
- For the transparency software, that's essentially licensing, is what that costs.
- Again, it's licensing, but there's other services that they provide that go with that.
- They are requesting $1.3 million for replacement items, and that's for vehicles, mattresses, washers,
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 18th, 2025 at 09:13 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate the inclusion of All licensed employees in the salary increase and encourage the continuation
- legislation charges the director of the Financial Institutions Division and the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing
- Department with issuing licensing I just want to say what you all already know and that is this is a
- doesn't consider actual costs. so we are asking that when you think about that funding, that the vehicle
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, the license of the folks who were licensed, when I was a prosecutor, there were not that many operators
- They're putting fake license plates on these things so they can run them in San Antonio.
- We self-insure on vehicles. You do? We don't have automotive insurance. So who would pay for that?
Bills:
HB386 , HB1449 , HB1701 , HB2142 , HB2675 , HB2857 , HB3063 , HB3171 , HB3641 , HB3732 , HB4045 , HB4370 , HB4491 , HB4505 , HB4626 , HB5267 , HB5356
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- unable to monetize the non-refundable tax credit, which means without the grant program, we have no vehicle
- In addition, recent new laws, including the Debt Collection Licensing Act. to Consumer Financial Protection
- At the DFPI, licensing fees are directly tied to our work.
- The trailer bill language would triple the annual assessments for independent mortgage banks licensed
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> This is another vehicle to the amendment, the amendment.
- Coast Guard license kept it a recreational boater with membership in MTOA and AGLCA cruising organizations
- They're in the in the area and we have laws in place to do that as a licensed captain.
- Aye excuse me on our license. It it lists are address as our boat.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you can afford an electric vehicle, you buy one.
- If you can afford an electric vehicle, you buy one.
- Most Californians do not own solar panels or electric vehicles, but they understand what it means to
- California has set some of the most ambitious climate goals in the world for zero-emission vehicles,
- loss of sales tax revenue to online shopping, backfilling that with new property tax revenue or licensing
Summary:
The Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation held a hearing on California’s industrial policy and manufacturing competitiveness. In opening remarks, the chair and Senator Wahab emphasized manufacturing’s role in good jobs, climate leadership, and regional economic growth, while noting barriers such as regulatory uncertainty, energy costs, permitting delays, and the loss of manufacturing jobs over time. They highlighted California Jobs First, workforce development, and the need to keep innovation and manufacturing in-state rather than losing scale-up opportunities to other states.
The first panel featured California Forward and the Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy, along with an industry representative. Witnesses argued that California needs a durable, regionally based economic development system with ongoing funding, stronger state coordination, and sector-specific industrial roadmaps. They focused on advanced manufacturing and clean industry, especially batteries, bioeconomy, offshore wind, and heat pumps, and said industrial policy should help bridge the “missing middle” between research and commercial production. The industry witness stressed that power reliability, time to power, and coordinated utility engagement are decisive in site selection, and that California must better align utilities, state agencies, universities, and labs to compete for major projects.
Senator Niello raised concerns about California’s business climate, including regulations, labor laws, energy reliability, K–12 education outcomes, and the cost impacts of climate policy. Panelists responded that California can compete by improving coordination, packaging existing state resources, and targeting strategic industries rather than racing to the bottom on taxes or wages. The second panel, from labor organizations, supported a worker-led industrial policy with strong labor and environmental standards, public financing, procurement, and targeted support for manufacturing firms. They cited examples such as union apprenticeship pathways, revolving loan funds, and programs with labor standards, and argued that manufacturing jobs can support both climate goals and middle-class employment.
The final panel began with Fremont city officials, who described Fremont as the state’s leading manufacturing city and a model of intentional local policy. They said the city has protected industrial land, streamlined support for manufacturers, and doubled its manufacturing technician workforce over the past decade. The hearing concluded with discussion of how state and local governments can better coordinate to attract and retain manufacturing investment, with members and witnesses agreeing that California has strong assets but needs more proactive, integrated economic development tools.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This division is also responsible for licensing insurance producers.
- Over 349,000 licenses issued or renewed online.
- Over 349,000 licenses issued or renewed online.
- able to print off a license instantaneously.
- Applicants can print off a license instantaneously themselves.
Committee:
House Budget
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, September 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for the abuse of and it is not a license for the abuse of power<02:23:50.479><c> and</c><02:23:50.800
- We're also working on their vehicle.
- Uh, when registration is done automatically when one gets their driver's license and where in recent
- and where in recent driver's license and where in recent years<03:14:20.000><c> ballot</c><03:14:20.399
- He and his wife, Tiona, were out on a bike ride together when he was struck and killed by a vehicle.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/29/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Why not set up a legislative vehicle to allow storm recovery cost recovery for multiple storms?
- </c><00:22:36.799><c> storm</c> legislative vehicle to allow storm legislative vehicle to allow storm
- And so it's not really a question of whether the vehicle is, uh, a reasonable thing to do.
- vehicle that prompted this particular vehicle that prompted this particular bill<00:33:29.679><c> is<
- /c><01:38:46.080><c> uh</c><01:38:46.159><c> amended</c> license agreements have been uh amended license
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and serve as the lead service line replacement program
- I'm<00:20:36.480><c> a</c><00:20:36.640><c> licensed</c><00:20:37.120><c> professional</c><00:20:37.520
- ><c> engineer</c><00:20:37.919><c> in</c> I'm a licensed professional engineer in I'm a licensed professional
- for electric vehicle charging stations on<00:42:29.760><c> stateowned</c><00:42:30.319><c> property<
- So, this is a very interesting vehicle.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- bill, but that she was going to be very transparent, and that Representative Palowski and this is a vehicle
- Seeing none, she said, “This is a vehicle bill,” and proceeded to the vote.
- Chair Robbins said this is a vehicle bill and that she had spoken with their lead, and a few other members
- :35:20.079><c> appointment</c><00:35:20.720><c> with</c><00:35:20.880><c> a</c><00:35:21.720><c> licensed
- </c> Health appointment with a licensed Health appointment with a licensed counselor<00:35:23.640><c>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/02/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The longevity of our vehicles will be longer.
- um the longevity of our up our vehicles um the longevity of our vehicles<00:10:49.920><c> will</c><00
- will be longer it won't cost us vehicles will be longer it won't cost us as<00:10:51.920><c> much</c
- If later convicted, the license would be revoked. I'll stand for any questions, Mr.
- Chair. who violate a criminal vehicle homicide who violate a criminal vehicle homicide or<00:26:01.559
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> protection and Licensing protection and Licensing subcommittee<00:08:40.000><c> uh</c><00:08:40.159
- Seeing none, moving on to HB 240, removing the penalty of forfeiture for non-payment of dog licenses.
- and I understand representative licenses and I understand representative Bixby<00:13:41.079><c> that
- or or failure to pay uh your dog license or or failure to license<00:14:43.800><c> your</c><00:14:44.000
- It reauthorizes the collection of oil import license fees and adjusts the fee amounts.
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony.
The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive.
HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill applies narrowly to vehicle housing infrastructure districts.
- This bill applied narrowly to vehicle housing infrastructure districts.
- So you estimate the first time you get a business license, and then once you're renewing every year,
- So you estimate the first time you get a business license, and then once you're renewing every year,
- high user of water comes in, how much water is projected to be used before giving them a business license
Summary:
The committee hearing covered a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with the chair repeatedly noting the committee was operating without a quorum for much of the meeting. Several measures were heard with no opposition, including AB 2639 on Merced County flood control coordination, AB 1788 on allowing best-value contracting for general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, AB 2058 on reducing duplicative permitting and inspection costs for factory-built housing, AB 2576 on clarifying historic resource protections in a housing law, AB 2568 on increasing the compensation cap for water district board members, AB 2224 on updating county recorder fees and requiring electronic recording, AB 2469 on water-supply review and cost responsibility for data centers, and AB 2397 on requiring local governments to justify denials of certain housing-finance decisions. Most of these bills were presented as targeted fixes to improve efficiency, reduce delays, or modernize outdated statutes, and the authors generally requested aye votes and noted committee amendments where applicable.
The most extended debate centered on AB 1751, which would streamline approval of qualifying townhome projects while setting a $28 hourly minimum wage floor for construction workers on covered private projects. Supporters argued the bill would expand homeownership opportunities, raise wages for largely non-union residential workers, and preserve existing prevailing wage law while adding enforcement tools and developer liability. Opponents, including several building trades and labor organizations, argued it would undercut prevailing wage standards, create a race to the bottom, and potentially affect wage-setting more broadly. Committee members asked detailed questions about land-use barriers, the relationship to prevailing wage, and whether the bill would affect unionized work; the author and supporters responded that it applies narrowly to private for-sale townhome projects and does not alter prevailing wage requirements.
AB 2469 also drew a substantive split. Supporters said data centers should be required to provide water-supply assessments before approval, pay for infrastructure they trigger, and account for impacts on overdrafted groundwater basins and local ratepayers. Opponents from the Chamber of Commerce, Data Center Coalition, counties, and tech groups argued existing law already covers water planning, that the bill imposes unique and burdensome requirements on one industry, and that some reporting provisions could raise security concerns. The author responded that the bill is about front-end planning and local accountability, not daily reporting, and emphasized the hyperlocal strain data centers can place on small water systems. No final votes were taken during the hearing because the committee lacked a quorum, though members repeatedly indicated support or intent to vote aye once a quorum was present.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- and Government Efficiency, having had under consideration SB 1415 relating to insurance adjuster license
- and Government Efficiency, having had under consideration SB 1415 relating to insurance adjuster license
- redact a lot of information: sensitive personal data like a voter's Social Security number, driver's license
- You know, in the real world, that's called attempted murder with a vehicle.
- We've seen it: California license plates on buses busing protesters in.
Summary:
The Senate met in multiple Committee of the Whole sessions and later took third-reading votes on several measures, with the day dominated by election administration bills, immigration-related bills, public safety measures, and a series of bills affecting transgender youth and health care. The chamber also heard ceremonial remarks recognizing Lutheran Day at the Capitol, introduced the Doctor of the Day, and handled routine appointments, messages, and committee reports. Several bills were retained on the calendar, including SB 1431 and SCR 1005.
Among the major policy items, senators debated and advanced SB 1049 on spousal maintenance, SB 1053 on concealed weapons permits, SB 1415 on insurance adjuster license eligibility, SB 1015 on health care actions related to gender transition procedures and provider liability, SB 1095 on gender transition care for minors, and SCR 1006 on school-related sex and privacy requirements. Members opposing the transgender-related bills argued they were discriminatory, harmful to youth, and an intrusion into family and medical decisions; supporters said the measures protected children, parental rights, privacy, and medical judgment. The chamber also considered election and campaign finance measures including SB 1003, SB 1006, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1168, SB 1237, SCR 1002, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014, with debate centering on transparency, ballot procedures, voter registration, and disclosure thresholds.
Additional bills addressed immigration enforcement and foreign influence concerns, including SB 1055, SB 1058, SB 1093, SB 1152, SB 1289, and SB 1308. Supporters framed these as public safety, election integrity, or enforcement measures, while opponents warned they would chill reporting to police, harm asylum seekers and immigrants, or expand punitive government power. The Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and assigned bills accordingly throughout the day, and several measures later received third-reading passage votes, including SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, and SB 1095, with recorded roll-call outcomes and transmission of passed bills to the House.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM-EIG, PSM DEFER, PSM, PSM-EDU Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- there was a request, um, for an appropriation to fund the acquisition and maintenance of software licensing
- <c> software</c> acquisition and maintenance of software acquisition and maintenance of software licensing
- </c><00:02:37.200><c> And</c> licensing or to amend the language.
- And licensing or to amend the language.
- allow law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The committees heard and then took action on several measures. Senate Bill 3048, relating to the State Building Code Council and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, received support from OPSD and the Chamber of Commerce, with OPSD requesting amendments tied to software licensing and a public permitting dashboard. The committees ultimately recommended passing the bill with amendments, including an effective date, and later adopted that recommendation by vote. Senate Bill 3083, relating to protective orders, drew support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Military and Community Relations Office, and a member of the public, while the Judiciary asked that the bill be deferred or amended because a prior notification process had lapsed and a new mandate could be difficult to implement. The committees nevertheless recommended passage with amendments and an effective date, noting implementation concerns in the report, and that recommendation was adopted.
The committees also considered Senate Bill 3010, which would allow law enforcement, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter unattended vehicles to rescue animals in distress. The Animal Legal Defense Fund supported the measure as a common-sense good Samaritan protection, and the Hawaii Association for Justice recommended a small amendment. The bill was recommended for passage with amendments and later adopted. Senate Bill 3187, relating to off-site construction and SPEED Task Force recommendations, received OPSD testimony in support with comments; the committees recommended passing it with amendments, deleting the dollar amount and adding an effective date, and adopted that recommendation.
In a later joint hearing with the Committee on Education, Senate Bill 2138, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to graduate study, received support from the University of Hawaii, the Department of Defense, the Hawaii Army National Guard, and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office. Members asked whether the current law limited assistance to undergraduate degrees and whether the program would require new funding; witnesses said the bill would simply expand authority and could be implemented within the current budget. Senate Bill 2614, authorizing high school diplomas for certain veterans whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices, also drew support from DOE and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, with DOE explaining it had previously issued diplomas under an earlier version of the law and would verify eligibility through an application process. Senate Bill 2687, requiring a 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum plan and pilot program, drew mixed testimony: DOE said the topic is already covered in existing social studies standards and the bill was unnecessary, while supporters argued the history is not being consistently taught and should be mandated. The transcript cuts off before final action on the education bills.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires license suspension for repeat offenders and makes a third violation within seven years a
- It requires license suspension for repeat offenders and makes a third violation within seven years a
- This amendment would add the species to our non-resident commercial saltwater license, which requires
- This amendment would add the species to our non-resident commercial saltwater license, which requires
- his funeral home, that's when we used hearses to transport patients, because they were the only vehicles