Video & Transcript Research : 'Chapter 9'
Page 35 of 500
HI
Bills:
HB1752, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2876, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001
Keywords:
education, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:21:39.160>
here <01:21:39.280>in 29th, at 9:30 a.m. here in 29th, at 9:30 a.m. - here in 9:30<01:21:40.640>
a.m. - Tomorrow, April 29th, at 9:30 a.m. is the time, okay? 9:30 a.m., please. All right.
- We will reconvene tomorrow. tomorrow, April 29th, at 9:30 a.m. here tomorrow, April 29th, at 9:30 a.m
- 30 a.m. here in conference April 29th, 9:30 a.m. here in conference room<01:24:35.880>
329?
Bills:
HB1752, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2876, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001
Keywords:
education, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQHnyO93Vng, 2026-06-14T02:39:09+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – February 1, 2024
9:39 Call the House to Order
9:41 Adjourn from the Late Session
9:55 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
12:51 Pledge of Allegiance
13:16 National Anthem by Tasha Lawson
15:01 Leaves of Absence
15:33 Introduction of Guests
16:20 Communication – Welcome Rep. Sean Durkin and Rep. Michael Murphy
17:17 Memorial Remarks for Hon. Suzanne Smith
23:25 Motion to place Memorial Remarks in Permanent Journal
23:38 Bill Removed from Consent Calendar: CACR 20, HR 20, HB 1447-FN
24:24 Adoption of Consent Calendar
25:26 Motion to Suspend House Rules
26:54 HB 1199-FN-A
27:11 Motion to Table (DIV)
30:46 HB 1588-FN
31:23 HB 1598-FN-A
32:57 HB 1237-FN
33:29 ITL (DIV)
42:21 FA 0345h
43:20 OTPA
44:06 Motion to Reconsider HB 396 (DIV)
49:26 HB 1372-FN (RC)
53:36 HB 1068
53:55 OTP (RC)
1:01:55 ITL
1:02:33 HB 1520-FN-A
1:02:48 OTP (DIV)
1:15:40 ITL
1:16:57 CACR 23
1:17:11 OTP (RC)
1:37:51 HB 1002 (RC)
2:15:09 Announcements
2:16:49 Lunch Recess until 1:30 pm
3:45:49 HB 1005-FN
3:47:08 HB 1248 -FN
3:47:26 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (RC)
3:50:19 HB 1230 (DIV)
4:03:19 HB 1398
4:03:50 HB 1499
4:05:08 CACR 13
4:05:34 FA 0385h (RC)
4:18:50 OTP (RC)
4:21:06 Motion to place debate on CACR 13 in Permanent Journal
4:21:25 HB 1179-FN
4:22:27 HB 1338 (RC)
4:33:15 HR 21 (DIV)
4:41:46 HB 1391-FN (DIV)
5:02:35CACR 20
5:03:07 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
5:08:43 HR 20 (RC)
5:15:18 HB 1447-FN (DIV)
5:27:04 Third Reading
5:27:40 Announcements
5:30:36 Unanimous Consent – Rep. William Boyd
5:33:39 Motion to Print Remarks of Rep. Boyd in Permanent Journal
5:33:48 Recess to Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
- There's how that legislative intent was translated into a new chapter with the.
- Is that what you're concerned, that it's only got one of the chapters?
- OK. because it references this chapter.
- That's. to chapter 311 of the government code. Right.
Keywords:
HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 57 (4-1-26) - Part 1
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts.
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:06:06
Report of Committee 00:07:10
Enrollment 00:07:55
Orders of the Day 00:15:47
Recess 00:17:50
Reconvene 01:06:45
HB 36 01:07:04
SB 9 01:11:00
SB 199 Veto Override 01:33:20
SB 263 01:37:30
SB 185 01:46:30
Citations/Resolutions 02:00:25
Senate Message 02:05:16
Introduction of HCR 67 02:06:10
Recess 02:07:46
*Recess goes through start of Part 2, 958, all
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- .industry, and that is the sale of psychoactive cannabinoid products, also known as Delta 8s, Delta 9
- They were given gummies, they were given suckers that were laced with this THC and these Delta 8/9...
- Delta 8/9 products. It was the largest at that time in the history of the state.
- But not only do we have Delta 8, we have THCP 20 milligrams, Delta 9, 12 milligrams, the THCA 3...
- I sent all of you an email this morning at 9:00 a.m. if you want to look up... at 9:00 a.m. if you want
Keywords:
speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL, GVO-WTL, WTL-PSM Public Hearings 3-27-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eon__xaWnk, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
1:20 - SCR203 / SR179
9:15 - SCR215 / SR192
10:16 - SCR216 / SR191
11:23 - SCR225 / SR201
19:10 - DM WTL 1:00 PM
23:10 - SCR210 / SR186
32:56 - DM GVO-WTL 1:15 PM
36:20 - SCR123 / SR105
45:50 - DM WTL-PSM 1:30 PM
Hearing Notices:
WTL 1:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-27-24_.PDF
GVO-WTL 1:15 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-WTL_03-27-24_.PDF
WTL-PSM 1:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-PSM_03-27-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LBT-HRE DEFER, HRE, HRE Public Hearing 2-13-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89UlQHuF_6A, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
0:30 - DM LBT-HRE DEFER 3:00 PM
3:30 - SB 2060
9:05 - SB 2508
34:20 - SB 3191
39:35 - SB 3192
44:20 - SB 3209
59:50 - SB 2722
1:29:00 - DM HRE 3:01 PM
Hearing Notice:
LBT-HRE DEFER 3:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-HRE_02-13-24_DEFER_.pdf
HRE 3:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_02-13-24-1_.PDF
HRE 3:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_02-13-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 02-15-2023 12:30pm
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxVjX5CbWcg, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
2:00 - SB 87
4:27 - SB 1549
9:33 - SB 1484
10:16 - SB 1136
15:29 - SB 1144
16:27 - SB 353
17:23 - SB 775
18:47 - SB 287
24:36 - SB 300
30:24 - SB 331
31:54 - SB 463
32:55 - SB 937
36:37 - SB 798
43:47 - SB 1391
45:00 - SB 409
46:36 - SB 1195
1:21:20 - DM WTL 12:30PM
Hearing Notice:
WTL 12:30PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-15-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-JDC, CPN-WAM, LCA-WAM, WAM, WAM, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 04-07-2022 9:45am
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzduoINyTTU, 2026-07-02T01:23:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas:
WAM-JDC 9:45am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM-JDC_04-07-22_.pdf
CPN-WAM 10:00am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-WAM_04-07-22_.pdf
LCA-WAM 10:10am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_LCA-WAM_04-07-22_.pdf
WAM 10:20am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-07-22-3_.pdf
WAM 10:40am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-07-22_.PDF
WAM 10:43am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-07-22-2_.pdf
WAM 10:45am
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-07-22-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u1UJ3OLXBU, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_04-08-26_2_.PDF
Followed by FIN 1:56 PM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_04-08-26_3_.PDF
Then followed by FIN 1:57 PM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_04-08-26_4_.PDF
Then followed by FIN 2:00 PM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_04-08-26_.PDF
Timestamps:
9:18 - Introduction (FIN 1:55PM)
9:51 - HCR93 HD1 / HR85 HD1
12:43 - HCR14
13:30 - Decision Making (FIN 1:55PM)
------
17:53 - Introduction (FIN 1:56PM)
18:04 - Decision Making (FIN 1:56PM) (measures previously heard on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00PM)
------
22:14 - Introduction (FIN 2:00PM)
23:05 - Decision Making (FIN 1:57PM) (measure previously heard on Tuesday, Apri7 2, 2026 at 2:00PM)
------
28:00 - Introduction (FIN 2:00PM)
28:18 - SB2320 SD1 HD1
29:10 - SB2138 HD1
30:45 - SB2075 SD1 HD1
32:34 - SB2353 SD2 HD1
51:55 - SB2657 SD1 HD1
55:58 - SB2340 SD2 HD1
57:09 - SB3245 SD1 HD1
1:03:01 - SB2057 SD2 HD2
1:06:26 - SB3040 SD1 HD1
1:10:12 - SB2014 SD1 HD1
1:28:11 - SB2645 SD3 HD1
1:30:19 - SB3109 SD1 HD1
1:31:01 - SB2698 SD2 HD1
1:33:45 - SB3048 SD1 HD1
1:37:08 - SB2367 SD2 HD1
1:39:59 - SB17 SD2 HD1
1:48:37 - Decision Making (FIN 2:00PM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures.
House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage.
Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage.
The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DUAgVWZAak, 2026-07-02T01:22:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Conference Notices:
9:15 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.PDF
9:16 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TCA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.PDF
10:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_1_.pdf
10:30 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TCA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_1_.pdf
10:31 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_CAI_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf
11:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_GVO_04-28-23_.pdf
11:10 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TCA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
11:25 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TRN_04-28-23_.pdf
1: 00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_6_.pdf
1:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HUS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_D_.pdf
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_F_.pdf
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_G_.pdfhttps://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HUS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
1:31 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_GVO_04-28-23_RECONVENE_C_.pdf
1:40 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HUS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
2:15 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-27-23_RECONVENE_C_.pdf
3:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HLT_04-28-23_.pdf
3:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HLT_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Imposing this refund obligation solely on kiosk operators ignores the $9 billion total cryptocurrency
- Imposing this refund obligation solely on kiosk operators ignores the $9 billion total cryptocurrency
- kiosk operators obligation solely on kiosk operators ignores<00:53:33.599>
the <00:53:33.839>$9< - /c><00:53:34.160>
billion <00:53:35.119>total ignores the $9 billion total ignores the - $9 billion total cryptocurrency<00:53:37.200>
fraud <00:53:37.839>problem.
Keywords:
eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM
Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely.
The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed.
The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The NTSB released their statements at 9 o'clock this morning.
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, ADS-B, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, aviation, airports, airport fees, landing fees, departure fees, touch-and-go landing, general aviation, pilot privacy, airspace radius, aircraft tracking, surveillance data, Florida Statutes chapter 330, Part 91
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote.
The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%.
Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- THC content from the Delta 9 plant, which may be legal.
- Edibles and drinkables contain only Delta 9 THC. Delta 9 distillate. The distillate is illegal.
- Yeah, for Delta 9, Delta 8 doesn't have to be under that limit or THC, just Delta 9.
- You have a test and up top it says Delta 9, 0.34% or less, which is in the tolerance of Delta 9.
- You're legally compliant with Delta 9. Mind.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, Minnesotans visited food shelves 9 million times in 2024, a near doubling over the last
Keywords:
child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We are on our 9:00 a.m. agenda, and it's currently 9:04 a.m.
- and intent of chapter 2 on each.
- of chapter 2 on each. of chapter 2 on each.
- That we already have mandatory review times in chapter 60.
- have mandatory review times in chapter have mandatory review times in chapter 60. 60. 60.
Keywords:
SB2069, Hawaii housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, equity pilot program, housing affordability, homeownership, first-time homebuyer, for-sale housing, transit-oriented development, TOD, transit-oriented development zone, bus route, bus stop, critical workforce housing, health care workers, educators, law enforcement, correctional officers
Summary:
The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room.
On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval.
The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer.
For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We are on our 9:00 a.m. agenda in Conference Room 430, and it is currently 9:02 a.m.
- We are still on our 9:00 a.m. agenda.
- >> uh in chapter 6E >> uh in chapter 6E and<01:40:35.679>
following <01:40:36.080>< - I think it's... but they only have perpetual for 9% projects. >> There's 4% and 9% projects, I think.
- >> but they only have perpetual for 9% >> but they only have perpetual for 9% projects
Bills:
HB2611, HB2102, HB1710, HB1868, HB1920, HB1812, HB1733, HB1715, HB1723, HB1724, HB1727, HB1711
Keywords:
HB2611, Hawaii antitrust, rental housing, rent price-fixing, algorithmic pricing, algorithmic rent-setting, property management software, pricing algorithms, rent coordination, price-fixing, collusion, cartel, multifamily housing, landlord software, occupancy levels, lease terms, Attorney General, public education program, consumer protection, housing affordability
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent.
The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.