Transcript Highlights:

• All 11 ays and zero nays with How many eyes right with 11 eyes and zero nays.
• wants a, for lack of a better term, mailbox money every year, if they want to take it all upfront, 11
• With me almost maybe 30-40 years ago, he said that it's questions that unite us and answers that divide
• And I do fully believe this: that there are industries in Oklahoma, in the United States, in North America
• With 11 ayes and zero nays, I declare Senate Bill 1510 to pass. Thank you, Chairman.

Bills: SB1246, SB1510, SB1979, SB1929, SB1930, SB1976

Keywords: environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations

Transcript Highlights:

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• We're the different bargaining units.
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Bills: HB1890, HB1888, HB1676

Keywords: teacher pay, teacher salaries, salary step increase, annual increment, longevity step, public school teachers, public charter school teachers, collective bargaining, Hawaii Department of Education, teacher retention, teacher recruitment, cost of living, educator compensation, public employee bargaining, appropriation, salary schedule, school staffing, teacher shortage, HB1888, Hawaii

Summary: The committees heard three measures, beginning with HB 1890 HD3, which would provide automatic step increases and a COVID-era retention bonus for teachers. Supporters included HSTA, the Democratic Party’s Education Caucus, and a student who said higher pay and predictable salary growth would help retain teachers in Hawaii. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked that the bill be expanded to cover all department employees. The Attorney General’s office said the draft needed clarification to avoid conflict with Chapter 89 and to make clear any funding was subject to legislative appropriation. The Office of the Public Defender and B&F testified in opposition, and committee members questioned whether the step increases were already in the current contract and whether the bill was needed. HSTA said the current contract includes automatic step increases subject to funding, but argued the bill was still needed because funding is not guaranteed and the measure would codify the policy. HSTA also said the COVID bonus would apply only to active teachers who worked during the pandemic and estimated the total cost at roughly $150 million to $200 million over four years. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1888 HD3, which would require DOE and charter schools to report harassment incidents and strengthen penalties for harassment of educational workers from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. DOE supported the bill and suggested narrowing language about assisting workers with temporary restraining orders, saying that function would be better handled through the Attorney General’s pilot program. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing the harassment language was overly broad, vague, and potentially unconstitutional, and that existing assault and terroristic threatening statutes already protect educational workers. HSTA, the State Commission on the Status of Women, and several individual testifiers supported the measure, describing increased intimidation and harassment of teachers and other school staff, especially since COVID. The Special Education Advisory Council opposed the bill’s language on “disrupting and interfering” with school functions, saying it could chill parents of students with IEPs from advocating for their children. Testimony was split, with the chair noting 20 in support and 16 in opposition in the portion shown. A final witness, Michelle Pestana, testified in opposition based on her family’s experience with special education services, describing alleged seclusion and restraint of her daughter and expressing concern that DOE testimony in prior hearings had targeted special education parents. Her remarks were cut off as time expired. The transcript ends before any committee action or vote on HB 1888 was taken.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTxhQTonAbM, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, With joint hearings (tentative times) Committee of Water and Land at 10:45 AM Committee of Transportation at 11:00 AM Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-11-21_.HTM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-11-21_.HTM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-TRN_02-11-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHx9F_g7wg0, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:50 - HCR77 1:11 - HCR143 27:11 - DM GVO 3:05 PM Hearing Notice: GVO 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_04-11-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCU28cV7NxM, 2026-07-02T01:22:58+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-20-25_.PDF Followed by EEP 11:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-20-25_2_.PDF Then followed by EEP 11:45 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-20-25_3_.PDF 7:22 - Introduction (EEP 10:00 AM) 8:35 - HR18/HCR18 9:50 - HR42 12:00 - HR182/HCR188 15:43 - HR183/HCR189 16:44 - HR184/HCR190 21:58 - Decision Making (EEP 10:00 AM) ------------------------- 1:43:36 - Introduction (EEP 11:30 AM) 1:43:50 - Decision Making (EEP 11:30 AM) ------------------------- 1:53:12 - Introduction (EEP 11:45 AM) 1:53:31 - Decision Making (EEP 11:45 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 9:00am HB 155 9:30am HB 1102 10:30am HB 1109 11:00am HB 1356 11:30am HB 1469 1:00pm HB 1323 2:00pm HB 1376, 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions. Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time. The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fY_gLMgVLA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-04-23_.PDF Timestamps: 11:06 - Introduction 11:41 - HB1097 13:20 - HB70 27:16 - HB1217 54:30 - HB696 1:09:16 - HB1082 1:20:04 - HB1218 1:44:38 - HB1219 1:53:11 - HB516 2:02:23 - HB957 2:17:23 - HB734 2:18:27 - Decision Making (Deferred to February 8, 2023 at 11:40AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpYIAvyb0E, 2026-07-02T01:22:37+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG-EEP_02-15-22_.pdf Followed by HSG (DM only) 11:00AM: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_02-15-22_.pdf 10:22 - Introduction (HSG/EEP 10:45 AM) 11:00 - HB 1750 25:39 - Decision Making (HSG/EEP 10:45 AM) ------------ 29:28 - Introduction (HSG 11:00AM) 29:50 - Decision Making (HSG 11:00 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:11 Discussion SB 97 01:06 Vote SB 97 12:42 Discussion SB 189 14:11 Vote SB 189 18:12, 958, all

Bills: SB1767, SB1859, SB1767, SB1859

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, shipping, retailers, legal compliance, civil penalties, interstate regulation, enforcement, cyber crime, fraud unit, digital evidence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, investigative powers, financial deception, ransomware, 914, all

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TT024OeR_c, 2026-07-02T01:22:56+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: HMS-WTL 1:00pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HMS-WTL_02-11-22_.pdf WTL 1:10pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-11-22_.pdf WTL DEFER 1:15pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-11-22_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKDc4yDIsvI, 2026-07-02T01:22:56+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: AEN-WTL-EET 3:00pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL-EET_02-11-22_.pdf EET-WTL 3:10pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-WTL_02-11-22_.pdf EET 3:30pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-11-22_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjL_WohscDY, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR-ECD_02-10-23_.PDF Followed by 10:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AGR_02-10-23_.PDF 15:11 - Introduction 17:11- HB305 22:41 - HB690 39:35 - HB1383 48:00 - Decision Making ---------------------------------- 59:22 - Introduction 1:01:06 - HB310 1:06:11 - HB312 1:08:41 - HB974 1:12:56 - HB1350 1:21:48 - HB209 1:25:51 - HB544 1:29:15 - HB1149 1:41:11 - HB1150 1:49:47 - HB577 1:59:11 - HB972 2:00:13 - HB215 2:03:19 - HB204 2:05:59 - HB1455 2:13:21 - HB1512 2:14:08 - HB220 2:32:53 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

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• <01:11:07.199> Thank<01:11:07.360> you.
• :11:11.440> plan<01:11:11.760> for<01:11:12.000> workers.
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Bills: SB2141, SB2593, SB2824, SB2135, SB2115

Keywords: retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption

Transcript Highlights:

• this evening, HCR 127 recognizes the longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship between the United
• Taiwan, as we all know, is a key economic and strategic ally of the United States.
• In 2024, bilateral trade between the United States and Taiwan reached $158.6 billion, with Taiwan ranking

Bills: HB346, HB1851, HB2974, HB5596, HCR118, HCR127, HCR141

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, surplus vehicles, law enforcement equipment, school districts, Texas Facilities Commission, economically disadvantaged areas, HB 5596, voter-approval tax rate, property tax, ad valorem tax, Tax Code, Texas municipalities, coastal municipality, eligible coastal municipality, municipal hotel occupancy tax, hotel occupancy tax revenue

Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee heard and laid out several measures focused on school safety, Texas-Taiwan relations, defense manufacturing, business formation, hotel tax policy, and NASA relocation. HB 1851 would allow surplus DPS vehicles and law enforcement equipment to be transferred to school districts in economically disadvantaged areas for use by school police and security personnel, with a two-year resale restriction. HCR 127 expressed support for the Texas-Taiwan relationship and trade ties, HCR 118 supported expanding warship manufacturing in Texas, HCR 141 urged Congress to move NASA headquarters to Houston, HB 346 (with a committee substitute) revised business filing and fee authority while making permanent a franchise tax exemption for new veteran-owned businesses, HB 2974 was an omnibus hotel occupancy tax and qualified hotel project bill, and HB 5596 addressed accountability for municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues in coastal communities. Witnesses generally supported the measures, including the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association on HB 2974 and resource witnesses from the Texas Veterans Commission and Secretary of State on HB 346; no opposition testimony was registered on the laid-out bills. After public testimony, the committee took up pending business and adopted committee substitutes where applicable. HB 1851, HB 346, HB 2974, and HB 5596 were each reported favorably to the full Senate, with HB 346 and HB 2974 also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HCR 127 and HCR 118 were reported favorably as well, and HCR 127 and HCR 141 were likewise recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also reported HB 4320 favorably, though the transcript repeats that motion several times. The meeting ended with the committee standing in recess until 7:00 a.m. subject to the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• HCR 127 recognizes the longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and
• Taiwan, as we all know, is a key economic and strategic ally of the United States.
• Trade between the United States and Taiwan reached $158.6 billion, with Taiwan ranking as the seventh

Bills: HB346, HB1851, HB2974, HB5596, HCR118, HCR127, HCR141

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, surplus vehicles, law enforcement equipment, school districts, Texas Facilities Commission, economically disadvantaged areas, HB 5596, voter-approval tax rate, property tax, ad valorem tax, Tax Code, Texas municipalities, coastal municipality, eligible coastal municipality, municipal hotel occupancy tax, hotel occupancy tax revenue

Transcript Highlights:

• General, and United States Senator Mark Warner.
• Speaker, this bill deals with collective bargaining for public sector employees.
• States and civilian employees of the United States returning from station.
• States and civilian employees of the United States returning from station.
• Senate Joint Resolution 11 reconstitutes the current Booker T.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bzZ3giJz_0, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_03-14-23_.PDF Followed by WAL/ECD 11:15AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-ECD_03-14-23_.pdf Timestamps: 11:25 - Introduction (WAL 9:30AM) 11:40 - SB44 SD2 12:12- SB67 SD1 13:40 - SB298 SD1 14:16 - SB786 SD1 15:42 - SB831 16:43 - SB832 SD2 17:25 - SB833 SD2 30:48 - SB1254 SD2 32:54 - SB1286 SD1 34:17 - SB1391 SD1 34:50 - SB1469 SD1 50:01 - SB1064 SD2 52:28 - Decision Making (WAL 9:30AM) --- 1:56:04 - Introduction (WAL/ECD 11:15AM) 1:56:18 - SB837 SD1 1:57:55 - Decision Making (WAL/ECD 11:15AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I move that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m. Mr.
• Speaker, I move that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the House adjourn to reconvene tomorrow at 11
• The House is now adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m.
• The House is now adjourned until tomorrow at 11 a.m. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhGYf3PdFs, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_03-11-21_.PDF http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_03-11-21_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47