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• School facilities authority in<00:08:18.240><c> support.</c> in support. in support.
• I think that's a fair trade-off, Chair, and yeah, we're trying to balance a lot of things in getting
• HHFDC in support. >> Standard testimony in support. >> HPHA in support.
• One in opposition, one individual in support, and one in opposition.
• </c> include that in committee report or in include that in committee report or in the<02:02:05.280><

Bills: HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729

Keywords: agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance. The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used. HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• But this year the bill is different in its impacts than in past years.
• They're not signed in. They're not signed in and not here. She is not.
• Also in 2028, he will be 18 years old, and he will join with our statistics in Arizona that in 2028 there
• Also in 2028, he will be 18 years old, and he will join with our statistics in Arizona that in 2028 there
• But in a nutshell, yes.

Bills: SB1017, SB1149, SB1162, SB1192, SB1249, SB1253, SB1331, SB1333, SB1334

Keywords: informed consent, surgical procedures, healthcare professionals, patient rights, regulatory compliance, child welfare, dependency hearings, foster care, court procedures, parental rights, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing, monitoring, administrative burdens, basic first aid, good samaritan, medical licensing exemption, Arizona medical board, A.R.S. 32-1421

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• I grew up in rural Appalachia in West Virginia, with working-class roots.
• And so I'm looking forward to working with all of you in that nature and in that way.
• I grew up in a rural community in Eastern Washington, a little town in Othello, where access to services
• in running.
• One of the things in the area of public health in general is, in my career, long career, I would say

Bills: SB5899, SB6292, SB6094, SB6182, SB5947, SJR8206, SB5933, SB6138, SB5823, SB6210, SB5921, SB6226, SB6159, SB5924, SGA9291, SGA9307

Keywords: chiropractic, animal care, veterinary medicine, license endorsement, nonhuman animals, health care, financing, legislative committee, joint committee, policy management, pediatric care, transitional services, healthcare, licensing, children's health, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund

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• Pricing in general and food in particular should be clear, stable, fair, and accessible to all.
• Pricing in general and a food in particular should be clear, stable, fair, and accessible to all.
• He said acting now protects fairness at the checkout line and trust in stores.
• Acting now protects fairness at the checkout line and trust in stores.
• Acting now protects fairness at the checkout line. and trust in our undo.

Bills: SB6149, SB6175, SB6230, SB6248, SB6312, SB6061, SB6137

Keywords: rural county, frontier county, public facilities funding, economic development, local option sales tax, sales and use tax, workforce housing, affordable housing, county tax authority, RCW, Washington state, community economic revitalization board, CED, infrastructure funding, public works, job creation, job retention, job expansion, county planning, state auditor reporting

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• </c> of elected officials in the state in the of elected officials in the state in the last<00:14:32.079
• It's over the counter in the southern hemisphere and in Central America. Dr.
• It's over the counter in the southern hemisphere and in Central America. Dr.
• in uh 2023, I bought a piece just say in in uh 2023, I bought a piece of<00:23:00.080><c> legislation
• </c><00:30:42.080><c> 2017</c><00:30:42.720><c> in</c> deal with, including here in 2017 in deal with

Bills: HB161, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31

Keywords: consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access

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• in the queue.
• in the queue.
• in the queue.
• all charged in one case in Elko County.
• Is there anyone else here in Carson City in support? Not seeing anyone here or in Las Vegas.

Bills: AB58, AB275, SB46, SB457, SB465, AB320, AB344, AB381, AB541

Keywords: Nevada gaming, gaming regulation, sports pool, race book, interactive gaming, slot machines, restricted license, Gaming Control Board, Gaming Commission, game approval, administrative approval, service provider, cash access, wagering instruments, global risk management, information service, sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering, casino regulation, gaming license

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• You get it in one county, and it's good in any county. It’s different than this in the fair.
• In support.
• Is she in Lubbock by chance? In Abilene. Okay, well, I grew up in Abilene, so go ahead, sir.
• So back in 2020 in Tucson,...
• All in all, the state's involvement in my sister's life in just four years harmed her immeasurably.

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• So the question is in practice, in the pragmatic world of a caseworker in a house: first of all, how
• But we would set it up to where it is not in that, it might be in my command but it wouldn't be in the
• That is not true in E. We could put in camps, but do we put in restaurants?
• In the field. Training for about three and a half months, like in class as well as in the field.
• You have testified two days in a row. This is three in a row?

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• head and neck anatomy, both in dental school and throughout their careers in continuing education.
• I'll get to you in just a second. Is it Dr. Elmore? Yes, ma'am. I'll get to you in a second.
• Come see me in Waxahachie.
• The training that we have to complete in order to be able to do this in our practices.
• In other words, my... It's hard enough for me to get in to see my dentist now.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• in Dallas.
• Viewed in isolation, the changes ...made in Senate Bill 1373 seemed to bring a measure of fairness to
• HCQIA has this built-in fairness.
• And I would just ask you, in what world is that fair?
• in the encampments in the central business district.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• I'm in support of SB 1029 that would allow dealers to advertise used vehicles in the possession of the
• Biggest problem is, again, imagine all of us dealers in the same vehicle, a Malibu that's, that's in
• Well, in, in most cases you're talking about, it's a new car.
• This is the same framework in other parts of the state.
• Recent school bus accidents have resulted in deaths and their inconsistency in the types of availability

Bills: SB 35, SB 249, SB 546, SB 1353, SB 1493, SB 2246, SB 1902, SB 1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• I'm in support of SB1029 that would allow dealers to advertise used vehicles in their possession from
• GM's network and customers in almost every state.
• Well, in those cases, you're talking about a new car.
• We bring them in, we certify them.
• First example, has anyone ever driven in a tow lane?

Bills: SB35, SB249, SB546, SB1353, SB1493, SB2246, SB1902, SB1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• continuously operating public school in Texas.
• After graduating in 190, I'm sorry.
• I'm here to testify in support of SB 1036.
• Unfortunately, we are seeing in solar what we have long witnessed in roofing, high-pressure sales tactics
• leave Texans treated fairly in this market.

Bills: SB 1036, SB 1566, SB 1664, SB 2268, SCR 5, SCR 8, SCR 9, SCR 32, SCR 46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• public school in Texas.
• I'm here to testify in support of SB1036.
• Unfortunately, we are seeing in solar what we have long witnessed in roofing: high-pressure sales tactics
• leave Texans treated fairly in this market.
• In 2003, we allowed this process to move forward.

Bills: SB1036, SB1566, SB1664, SB2268, SCR5, SCR8, SCR9, SCR32, SCR46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• I can only imagine that's in there in case there ends up being something in the Constitution that requires
• I can't see it in reality in some of those circumstances.
• in place.
• This bill is about creating fairness and equity in our legal system, ensuring that victims of juvenile
• However, there is language in the Government Code in Chapter 56.

Bills: SB535, SB664, SB1019, SB1020, SB1120, SB1537, SB1804, HB3207

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• Additionally, SB 2253 mitigates the growing number of certified teachers in our classrooms by limiting
• In North...
• But, yeah, I mean, I still, to be fair to my colleagues, You know, it is tough. in Dallas, Accelerating
• In terms of, Mike, in terms.
• Not just in theory, but in practice.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• Additionally, SB 2253 mitigates the growing number of certified teachers in our classrooms by limiting
• But yeah, I mean it's still to be fair to my colleagues And it is tough. in Dallas, Accelerating Campus
• In terms of, Mike, in terms. of the systemic change that's been made there in Houston.
• Elizabeth, what city do you operate in? We're in Magnolia, Texas. In Magnolia, Texas.
• Not just in theory, but in practice.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• In addition, there's about $55 million in the tails.
• </c><00:37:08.359><c> with</c> in District 65b in cooperation with in District 65b in cooperation with
• </c> retention tool in this industry and in retention tool in this industry and in order<00:42:44.319
• And, to be fair, there are some concerns around some of the sticks in this bill, and we're working on
• </c> boarding in a correctional facility in boarding in a correctional facility in Minnesota<01:21:03.239

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

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

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• That's it in a nutshell.
• I've seen people get out real early; I've seen people in for 15 years and had them out in 15 months.
• We'll get to that point in just a second. We'll get to that point in just a second.
• in that.
• by this section and shall be budgeted and allotted in accordance with its sites in the code.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8tQ_IM11lI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This video was aired on Olelo Channel 49 on April 9th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:00 p.m. Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness Mr. Scott Morishige Behavioral Health Services Administration Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director Partners in Care Ms. Laura E. Thielen, Executive Director 1:00 p.m. Releasing of incarcerated persons Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.), Special Master 2:00 p.m. Department of Public Safety Mr. Nolan Espinda, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be live-streamed via http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47