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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> was</c><00:32:06.360><c> done</c><00:32:07.080><c> several</c><00:32:07.400><c> times</c><00:32:
  • &gt;&gt; So,<00:32:08.920><c> I</c><00:32:08.960><c> don't</c><00:32:09.200><c> see</c><00:32:09.400>
  • <c> the</c><00:32:09.680><c> the</c><00:32:10.120><c> the</c><00:32:10.320><c> the</c><00:32:10.400><
  • We we<00:32:23.000><c> shouldn't</c><00:32:23.440><c> be</c><00:32:23.960><c> um</c><00:32:24.280><c>
  • </c><00:32:42.680><c> You</c><00:32:42.760><c> know</c><00:32:42.840><c> what</c><00:32:42.920><c> I<
Bills: SB2405 , HCR19 , HCR63 , HCR85 , HCR140 , HCR166 , HCR82 , HCR98 , HCR104 , HCR106 , HCR141 , HCR165 , HR20 , HR57 , HR77 , HR132 , HR156 , HR74 , HR90 , HR96 , HR98 , HR133 , HR155
Committee: House Water & Land
Keywords: agricultural workforce, housing, Hawaii, working group, zoning, land use, financial incentives, tax credits, water conservation, infrastructure, public health, March4Water, water access, sustainable resources, Honopou Bridge, emergency access, wildfire risk, public safety, structural integrity, community outreach
Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
CO
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 016 Jan 30th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I<00:32:11.200><c> WOULD</c><00:32:11.440><c> ALSO</c><00:32:11.760><c> LIKE</c><00:32:12.000><c> TO<
  • </c><00:32:44.559><c> Please</c><00:32:44.799><c> give</c><00:32:44.960><c> them</c><00:32:45.120><c>
  • </c><00:32:47.642><c> [applause]</c> All<00:32:55.679><c> right,</c><00:32:56.159><c> Madame</c><00:32
  • Madam Speaker,<00:32:58.240><c> I</c><00:32:58.480><c> move</c><00:32:58.640><c> the</c><00:32:58.799
Keywords: 981, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Jan 30, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 9

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to so<00:32:07.360><c> members</c><00:32:07.760><c> we</c><00:32:07.880><c> will</c><00:32:08.000><c>
  • :14.039><c> oppose</c><00:32:14.519><c> say</c><00:32:14.840><c> no</c><00:32:15.840><c> the</c><00:32
  • :32:27.200><c> others</c><00:32:27.399><c> be</c><00:32:27.519><c> referred</c><00:32:28.000><c> to</
  • </c><00:32:29.360><c> ordered</c><00:32:30.360><c> item</c><00:32:30.639><c> number</c><00:32:30.919>
  • </c><00:32:42.639><c> just</c><00:32:42.799><c> several</c><00:32:43.159><c> hours</c><00:32:43.440><
Keywords: 910, house, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-EIG, PSM-HHS, PSM-TCA, PSM Public Hearings 04-11-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair's<00:32:01.760><c> recommendations</c><00:32:02.320><c> to</c><00:32:02.480><c> pass</c><00:32:
  • </c><00:32:15.440><c> This</c><00:32:15.519><c> is</c><00:32:15.600><c> requesting</c><00:32:16.000><
  • Recommendation<00:32:25.120><c> is</c><00:32:25.360><c> to</c><00:32:25.600><c> pass</c><00:32:25.840
  • </c><00:32:28.559><c> If</c><00:32:28.799><c> not,</c><00:32:29.120><c> uh,</c><00:32:29.279><c> vice
  • And our<00:32:37.519><c> last</c><00:32:37.679><c> item</c><00:32:37.919><c> on</c><00:32:38.080><c>
Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard and acted on several resolutions related to housing, emergency preparedness, public safety, corrections, transportation, and wildfire mitigation. Measures discussed included HCR 67 on developing a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; HCR 164 on maintaining publicly accessible hurricane shelter lists; HCR 180 on coordinated homelessness response; HCR 37 on emergency outreach to kupuna; HCR 121 on expanding Kolekole Pass as an emergency exit route; HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras; HR 69 on vegetation management and wildfire risk; HCR 133 on supporting a floating dry dock at Pearl Harbor; HCR 153 on reducing the use of private out-of-state prisons; and HTR 23 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center design and inmate release procedures. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. Supporters included state agencies, advocacy groups, and individuals, with some measures drawing comments or suggested amendments. For HCR 69, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, PUC, Hawaiian Electric, Charter Communications, and Life of the Land all supported the measure, though some requested amendments or raised due process concerns. For HCR 121, the Department of Transportation said improvements were planned later in the year to allow emergency access through Kolekole Pass, and public testimony emphasized wildfire, tsunami, and evacuation concerns. For HCR 43, DOT supported the study, and testimony noted possible benefits for enforcement and court efficiency. HCR 37 received strong support from ARP Hawaii, social work students, caregivers, and other community groups focused on kupuna safety. The committees took action on all items. HCR 67, HCR 164, HCR 180, HCR 37, HCR 121, HCR 43, HCR 133, HCR 153, and HTR 23 were all recommended for passage, with some measures passed as is and others with amendments. HCR 69 was amended to add the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education, and to incorporate suggested amendments from Charter Communications and Hawaiian Telecom. HCR 121 was passed with technical amendments. Votes were recorded in favor on each measure, with some members excused and one no vote noted on HCR 43. The meetings concluded with adjournment after the final votes.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 03/26/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.000><c> on</c><00:32:00.080><c> it,</c><00:32:00.200><c> which</c><00:32:00.360><c> is</c><00:32:
  • We're<00:32:02.040><c> asking</c><00:32:02.440><c> to</c><00:32:02.560><c> take</c><00:32:03.320><c>
  • :32:11.080><c> or</c><00:32:11.200><c> use</c><00:32:11.360><c> it</c><00:32:11.480><c> for</c><00:32
  • Well,<00:32:14.480><c> that</c><00:32:14.800><c> $9</c><00:32:15.200><c> million</c><00:32:15.840><c>
  • :32:22.720><c> of</c><00:32:22.800><c> a</c><00:32:22.880><c> budget</c><00:32:23.320><c> or</c><00:32
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HLT Public Hearing - Fri Apr 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Health

Transcript Highlights:
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  • c> workers</c><00:32:24.000><c> themselves</c><00:32:24.640><c> are</c><00:32:24.880><c> the</c><00:32
  • In addition,<00:32:28.000><c> we</c><00:32:28.240><c> re</c><00:32:28.559><c> uh</c><00:32:28.640><c>
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:30.640><c> task</c><00:32:30.880><c> for</c><00:32:31.200><c> me</c><00:32:31.519>
  • </c><00:32:45.760><c> can</c><00:32:46.000><c> be</c><00:32:46.640><c> uh</c><00:32:46.799><c> take</
Committee: House Health
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Health met on April 11, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of Senate concurrent and Senate resolution measures focused on health system oversight, workforce standards, and access to care. Topics included an auditor study on mandated insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy for depression (SCR 8 SD1), a working group on prior authorization reform (STR 10 SD2), a task force on minimum professional standards for community health worker training (STR 16 SD1), a pharmacy benefit manager reform working group (SCR 69 SD1), a pharmacy reimbursement working group (STR 70 SD1), an aeromedical services working group (STR 86 SD1), a catchment-water feasibility study for business use (STR 118 SD1), an auditor study on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors (STR 120 SD1), and a resolution encouraging reduced use of disposable surgical equipment and more sustainable health care practices (STR 194 SD1). Testimony was generally supportive across the measures, with several agencies and organizations noting the need to address complex health policy issues and improve access, transparency, and sustainability. For STR 16 SD1, community health worker advocates strongly supported the resolution but asked for amendments to include the Hawaii Community Health Worker Association on the task force and to require that at least half of the task force members be community health workers. For the PBM-related measures, SHPDA said it was willing to convene the work group and described the issue as complex, while the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association asked that PBMs be included in the working group. For STR 10 SD2, SHPDA supported the effort to reduce prior authorization burdens and said the process is a "black box" that needs reform; the chair later noted the administration’s commitment to the issue. For STR 86 SD1, the Department of Health supported the aeromed working group, and the chair proposed a House Draft 1 with technical changes and added representation from independent provider operators. In decision making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on all measures considered. SCR 8 SD1 was passed as is. STR 10 SD2 was deferred. STR 16 SD1, STR 70 SD1, STR 118 SD1, STR 120 SD1, and STR 194 SD1 were passed as is. SCR 69 SD1 was passed with amendments, and STR 86 SD1 was passed with amendments. The meeting concluded with adjournment after all votes were taken.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee of Conference on SB 578 (05/27/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and I<00:32:09.200><c> was</c><00:32:09.279><c> the</c><00:32:09.440><c> one</c><00:32:09.600><c>
  • </c><00:32:12.880><c> Um,</c><00:32:13.279><c> as</c><00:32:13.519><c> time</c><00:32:13.760><c> went
  • /c><00:32:15.200><c> a</c><00:32:15.360><c> little</c><00:32:15.519><c> further</c><00:32:15.840><c>
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:16.640><c> bill,</c><00:32:17.360><c> I</c><00:32:17.679><c> had</c><00:32:17.919>
  • But my biggest<00:32:19.279><c> concern</c><00:32:19.679><c> with</c><00:32:19.919><c> this</c><00:32
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
Summary: The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 578 met to reconcile differences in a bill concerning recess times for children and related early learning provisions. The Senate sponsor described two compromise amendments, both based on the Senate version, that would restore play-based learning through third grade and replace guided reading with interactive shared reading; the only difference between the two was whether recess would extend through fifth grade or eighth grade. The sponsor argued the changes were supported by studies, existing state investment in play-based learning, and examples from schools using recess to improve attendance and behavior. House members opposed the amendments, saying they were concerned about creating an expensive or unfunded mandate and about limiting local control over curriculum decisions. One House member said the state lacked enough fiscal support and implementation time for districts, and another said the proposal should perhaps be studied further before expanding it beyond kindergarten. Supporters countered that the state had already invested in training, that the proposal was a teaching method rather than a new curriculum, and that play-based learning and recess improve mental health, classroom behavior, and student engagement. The committee voted on the 2084S amendment, and it failed on a divided vote. After further discussion, the House reiterated that it would stick with its position and oppose the Senate amendments. The chair then stated that the committee was at an impasse and that the bill was effectively dead, with no further action taken.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (03/10/2026)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; We<00:32:10.960><c> have</c><00:32:11.039><c> a</c><00:32:11.279><c> motion</c><00:32:11.519
  • </c><00:32:13.200><c> This</c><00:32:13.360><c> is</c><00:32:13.440><c> on</c><00:32:13.840><c> 1065<
  • </c><00:32:18.640><c> So,</c><00:32:18.799><c> we</c><00:32:18.960><c> have</c><00:32:18.960><c> a</c
  • </c><00:32:25.519><c> on</c><00:32:25.679><c> the</c><00:32:25.840><c> part</c><00:32:26.000><c> of</
  • </c><00:32:42.320><c> I</c><00:32:42.640><c> the</c><00:32:43.039><c> there's</c><00:32:43.200><c> a<
Committee: Senate Commerce
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, in respectful
  • an architectural studies student at Sacramento State University associated with the student IADA chapter
  • Janice Plessis, current secretary of CLCID, past president of ASID's California Capital Chapter, and
  • current chapter president for the NKBA chapter here in Sacramento.
  • And current chapter president for the NKBA chapter here in Sacramento, and I'm opposed. Thank you.
Committee: House Business and Professions
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on SF1959 5/16/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • I also represent the Special Forces Association Chapter 20 and the 173rd Airborne Brigade Chapter 15.
  • Forces Association Chapter 20 and the Forces Association Chapter 20 and the 173rd<00:26:27.520><c> All
  • </c><00:26:27.840><c> Airborne</c><00:26:28.559><c> Brigade</c><00:26:29.279><c> Chapter</c> 173rd All
  • Airborne Brigade Chapter 173rd All Airborne Brigade Chapter 15. 15. 15.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 01-30-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And<00:32:02.480><c> so</c><00:32:02.720><c> that's</c><00:32:02.960><c> that's</c><00:32:03.440><c>
  • </c><00:32:05.519><c> The</c><00:32:05.840><c> other</c><00:32:06.000><c> point</c><00:32:06.240><c>
  • </c><00:32:13.200><c> You</c><00:32:13.440><c> have</c><00:32:13.519><c> to</c><00:32:13.679><c> go</
  • You have to<00:32:16.399><c> So</c><00:32:16.640><c> the</c><00:32:16.960><c> more</c><00:32:17.279><
  • c> time</c><00:32:17.519><c> that</c><00:32:17.840><c> we</c><00:32:18.080><c> have,</c><00:32:19.039
Bills: SB2055 , SB2152
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: civil rights, helpline, investigator, data analysis, Aloha United Way, reporting, confidentiality, community support, mandatory retirement, Hawaii Constitution, judiciary, justices, judges, 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard SB 2055, which would create a Civil Rights Commission helpline for reports of harms from federal deployments in Hawaii and require annual reporting and a public hearing. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported the concept but said the bill should be broadened to cover civil rights and human rights violations more generally, and recommended using existing 211/Aloha United Way infrastructure. Testimony was largely in support, with a few opponents. Members focused on whether the proposed line was really a 24-hour legal hotline or a reporting/referral mechanism, what jurisdiction the commission would have over federal employees, and the estimated costs. The committee chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including adopting HCRC recommendations and adding appropriations for Aloha United Way, database/website development, and staffing. The committee then heard SB 2152, a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices from 70 to 75. Judge Robert D.S. Kim, the Office of the Public Defender, Earthjustice, Community Alliance on Prisons, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, United Public Workers, the League of Women Voters, ILWU Local 142, CARES, and others testified in support, arguing that experienced judges improve stability, reduce vacancies, and preserve institutional knowledge. Opponents or skeptical comments were limited, but one member questioned whether the measure was just a temporary fix rather than a broader solution to judicial succession and mentoring. Members also asked about existing retention and fitness safeguards, including Judicial Selection Commission retention hearings and the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s ability to investigate complaints about a judge’s physical or mental ability to serve. The discussion noted that the measure would still leave those processes in place. No final vote on SB 2152 was taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be moving toward decision-making after questions concluded.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
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  • &gt;&gt; I'll<00:32:13.600><c> be</c><00:32:13.679><c> glad</c><00:32:13.840><c> to</c><00:32:14.000>
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:17.120><c> one</c><00:32:17.919><c> you</c><00:32:18.159><c> get</c><00:32:18.320>
  • c> wanted</c><00:32:19.519><c> to</c><00:32:19.679><c> say</c><00:32:19.840><c> that</c><00:32:20.000
  • :32:37.440><c> I</c><00:32:37.679><c> Yeah,</c><00:32:37.840><c> let</c><00:32:38.000><c> me</c><00:32
Bills: HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72 , HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/24/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
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  • 00:32:09.400><c> of</c><00:32:09.640><c> the</c><00:32:09.800><c> New</c><00:32:09.960><c> Hampshire<
  • c> a</c><00:32:28.520><c> final</c><00:32:28.960><c> vote</c><00:32:29.320><c> on</c><00:32:29.520><c
  • If<00:32:30.760><c> not,</c><00:32:31.160><c> I</c><00:32:31.280><c> will</c><00:32:31.480><c> bring<
  • :32:53.960><c> And</c><00:32:54.240><c> so</c><00:32:54.720><c> I</c><00:32:54.840><c> would</c><00:32
Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 409 in executive session, with the chair noting a caucus break to explain amendments to several substitute members. Members discussed a proposed amendment to narrow the bill’s felony provisions by limiting them to specific, knowingly dangerous conduct rather than making the offense too broad. The committee also noted a planned floor amendment to add missing “or” language to clarify that the listed acts were alternatives, not cumulative requirements. The amendment was adopted 13-0, and the bill as amended was then reported OTPA by a 13-0 vote. It was initially said to be headed to consent, but members later agreed it would not go on consent because a floor amendment was anticipated. The committee then opened House Bill 667, which would extend protections for medical personnel into emergency room settings. Supporters said the bill was needed because emergency room staff face increasing assaults and existing protections did not fully cover ER circumstances. Several members described firsthand or secondhand incidents involving nurses, EMTs, and other staff being threatened or injured, and argued that stronger penalties would help deter violence and improve prosecution. Others supported the bill but raised concerns about how it might affect people experiencing mental health crises, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. A proposed amendment from Representative Sher would exempt people experiencing a mental health crisis who have a mental health diagnosis, and also address dementia and certain developmental disabilities. Supporters said the amendment was narrowly tailored and had backing from the Disability Rights Center, NAMI New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Nurses Association. Opponents argued that the criminal justice system already has safeguards such as prosecutorial discretion, insanity defenses, and competency rules, and warned against creating special exceptions that could weaken equal application of the law. After debate, the committee voted 10-3 to report HB 667 ought to pass, with members noting that minority and majority reports would be prepared.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Wed Apr 22, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:32:05.800><c> and</c><00:32:05.920><c> Representative</c><00:32:06.360><c> Poi</c><00:32:06.560
  • Did<00:32:21.280><c> we</c><00:32:21.360><c> send</c><00:32:21.560><c> that</c><00:32:21.720><c> to</
  • Um Use<00:32:28.560><c> this</c><00:32:28.720><c> the</c><00:32:28.920><c> the</c><00:32:29.120><c> SD1
  • </c><00:32:37.120><c> All</c><00:32:37.280><c> right,</c><00:32:37.480><c> so</c><00:32:38.120><c> we
  • we</c><00:32:41.800><c> roll</c><00:32:42.000><c> to</c><00:32:42.120><c> tomorrow</c><00:32:42.480><
Bills: HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HED Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • 32:13.000><c> that</c><00:32:13.120><c> or</c><00:32:13.240><c> do</c><00:32:13.320><c> you</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:16.799><c> Works</c><00:32:17.720><c> um</c><00:32:18.039><c> is</c><00:32:18.159><c> that
  • ><c> it</c><00:32:18.799><c> has</c><00:32:19.000><c> that</c><00:32:19.200><c> flexibility</c><00:32
  • that if there<00:32:20.760><c> is</c><00:32:21.240><c> projects</c><00:32:21.720><c> that</c><00:32:
Committee: House Higher Education
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on March 14, 2025, and heard five University of Hawaii-related bills. SB 741 would create an external audit committee for the UH system and Board of Regents; UH and UHPA opposed it, saying existing internal and external audits already provide robust oversight, and the committee later recommended deferring the bill indefinitely as duplicative. SB 1252 SD2 would create a dementia training program for health care providers; the Alzheimer’s Association and other supporters said broader training is needed across the care workforce, while the university discussed using JABSOM as a coordinator. The committee deferred the bill to March 19 for an HD1 reflecting JABSOM’s suggestions and removing the appropriations/FTE language. SB 1502 SD1 would fund faculty positions, student programs, and facilities at UH Manoa and West Oahu for defense-sector workforce development. UH and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the measure, describing a pipeline for students into intelligence, cybersecurity, and related fields, while one individual opposed it as too closely tied to military contracting and urged investment in other sectors instead. The committee amended the bill to remove FTE references and advanced it; the vote to pass with amendments was adopted, with several members voting aye and some excused. SB 1530 would require performance-based allocation of UH general funds and efficiency reporting. UH and the Attorney General’s office raised concerns, saying the bill’s metrics would apply across the entire general fund budget and were not practical as drafted; the committee also noted opposition from the Budget and Finance Department and individuals. SB 1624 SD1 would restrict RIM funds to renewing, improving, or modernizing existing facilities and require annual reports. UH opposed the bill and explained that RIM is a lump-sum approach used to address deferred maintenance and capital needs, with Board of Regents approval and quarterly reporting already in place; the Attorney General suggested constitutional amendments. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 1624, with no final action shown in the excerpt.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Committee (02/20/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on February 20, 2026, first approving the minutes and then adopting the consent calendar as amended, with item 26045 removed for separate consideration. The committee then heard item 26045 from the Department of Health and Human Services on the Real Health Transformation Grant for Go North. HHS explained that the first-year award is $204 million, with most funds passed through to Go North and only limited administrative and audit costs retained by HHS. Members asked about staffing, procurement, the program’s spending plan, and whether future grant amounts would be fixed. HHS said Go North will administer the grants, staffing is expected to be about 20 positions, procurements will be competitive, and future awards will depend on federal review of performance and spending. The commissioner said the money is intended to create transformative changes that must be sustainable after the grant period. The committee then approved the item. The committee next took up regular calendar item 26041 from HHS and adopted it without discussion. It also approved two adjusted items on tab 11, FIS26028 and FIS26029. Item 26027 from the Department of Transportation was adopted as well. Item 26034 from the Department of Corrections was withdrawn, and members noted that any request for new overtime money would be closely scrutinized, especially given the tight budget and the need to explain how existing salary funds were being used. Committee staff said they would follow up with Corrections on vacancy rates, available funds, and other class lines and provide answers to the committee. The committee then received audit presentations on the state’s college savings plans, including the Unique College Investing Plan and the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. Auditors reported clean opinions, no material weaknesses, no audit adjustments, and no unadjusted items requiring reporting. The State Treasurer said the plans are performing well, now total more than $32 billion in assets under management, and are expected to generate about $20 million in revenue this year, with the proceeds supporting scholarship programs for low-income students. The committee placed the audits on file and released them in the usual manner. In other business, members set the next Fiscal Committee meeting for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HED Public Hearing - Wed Apr 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Higher Education
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to University of Hawaiʻi programs, audits, and workforce development. Testimony on SCR 50, which urged establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Maui campus, was strongly supportive, with witnesses citing the state’s nursing shortage and Maui’s acute physician and nurse shortages. The committee later recommended passage with a technical HD1 amendment, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee also heard SCR 137, SCR 138, and SCR 142, all involving proposed audits. SCR 137 sought a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation; the Foundation opposed it, and the chair recommended deferral after noting the legislative auditor’s view that the office lacks jurisdiction over the private nonprofit. SCR 138 proposed a management and performance audit of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, and SCR 142 proposed an audit of the UH Mānoa athletics department. UH representatives provided comments on both, with athletics explaining existing NCAA-required financial audits, internal performance evaluations, and a strategic plan that includes self-review. The committee ultimately recommended passage of SCR 138 and SCR 142 with technical HD1 amendments. For SCR 192, which proposed a veterinary medicine expansion working group, UH and other witnesses discussed the idea of exploring a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, but the chair said a community college is not the appropriate venue for a doctoral program. The committee recommended substantial HD1 changes removing Windward Community College from the title and shifting the effort to the UH system level, adding the UH president or designee and a Hilo campus representative to the working group; the amended resolution was adopted. The committee also heard SCR 193, calling for community colleges to identify bachelor’s degree and workforce pathways aligned with regional needs, and SCR 203, which sought exploration of an Alzheimer’s disease research center and federal funding requirements; both drew supportive comments and no opposition. The meeting recessed briefly for lack of quorum, then reconvened for decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-HHS, HHS Public Hearings 03-23-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HB1730 , HB1985 , HB1749 , HB1921
Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment
Keywords: cesspool, wastewater systems, public health, environmental protection, affordable upgrades, coral reefs, water quality, Hawaii legislation, cesspools, wastewater, environment, pollution, Hawaii, sustainable development, sewerage system, real estate, disclosure, environmental impact, wastewater management, housing
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several cesspool-related measures. HB 1730 HD2 would create a cesspool conversion implementation working group to help the Department of Health review rules and practices and develop changes to make conversions more affordable. DOH and DLNR stood on written testimony, while environmental and wastewater advocates strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for dedicated staffing, technical expertise, and smaller, more focused advisory groups. Members discussed the high cost of upgrades and the need for new technologies that reduce excavation and leach field costs. The bill was passed with amendments, including clarifying the DOH director’s discretion over the size of the working group, and the committee noted DOH’s appropriation request for consideration. HB 1985 HD1 would extend certain cesspool conversion deadlines and authorize funding for consultants, while also advancing outreach and education. Testimony split sharply: advocates supported the education component but opposed deadline extensions as premature, arguing the state still has many years before the 2050 mandate and should not weaken the conversion timeline. The committee agreed to amend the bill to delete the deadline-extension portion, keep technical changes, and note DOH’s position request. HB 1749 HD2 would require sellers to disclose cesspools to buyers before a real estate purchase contract is executed and direct DOH and the Real Estate Commission to create a standardized form. Realtors supported the intent but asked to avoid duplicative statutory form requirements, and advocates stressed that disclosure should be prominent and not buried in paperwork. The committee adopted amendments removing the standardized-form mandate and passed the bill. HB 1921 HD2 would allow certain existing cesspools in priority level three areas to continue serving dwellings with additional bedrooms under conditions. DOH brought the measure, and supporters from the real estate and environmental sectors discussed innovative wastewater technologies, retrofits, and composting toilets as ways to reduce costs while improving treatment. The committee amended the bill to require DOH director-approved wastewater technology using solid waste separation for bedroom-count increases and to clarify priority-level determinations using block-level data from the Hawaii cesspool prioritization tool, then passed it. The committee also heard HB 2310, an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to restore funding used to keep SNAP benefits flowing during the federal shutdown; DHS, public health, children’s advocates, and others supported it, and members questioned why it was not handled through the budget. The discussion clarified that the bill sought new money to move quickly for ACA-related premium support. No final vote on HB 2310 was shown in the excerpt.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Education. (1-22-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: 958, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords: 1183, house