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• And House File 2688 is a resolution asking Congress to amend the Constitution to firmly establish that

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• 00:31:00.480> 3650 to move uh House 3650 to move uh House 3650 in<00:31:02.240> front<00
• Representative Mueller<00:31:10.640> moves<00:31:10.960> House<00:31:11.200> File
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• House file 3650 as<00:31:53.760> amended<00:31:54.159> is<00:31:54.399> in<00:31

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• Next bill, we'll pick up Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 by Senator Mizell. Ms.
• This is Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 5 by Senator Mizell to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade
• Representative McMakin makes a motion to report Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 favorably.
• Next bill: House Resolution 197 by Representative Orgeron. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Okay, Vice Chair Thomas makes a motion to report House Resolution 197 favorably, as amended.

Bills: HB744, HR197, SB54, SB79, SB163, SB287, SB375, SB386, SB398, SB469, SCR5

Keywords: public utility, common carrier, regulation, Public Service Commission, New Orleans, constitutional amendment, distributed energy, energy storage, electricity demand, virtual power plants, reliability, hurricane resilience, esthetics, cosmetology, hair services, beauty industry, Louisiana regulation, Louisiana Economic Development, sunset law, legislative authority

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 11, 2026, and first advanced several Senate measures with little or no opposition. It reported favorably Senate Bill 79 recreating Louisiana Economic Development, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 establishing the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, and Senate Bill 375 on Class B firefighting foam, after adopting a technical amendment clarifying use in declared emergency firefighting operations. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 398, which moves manufactured and modular housing regulation under the Louisiana Contractors Licensing Board and expands inspection and enforcement provisions, after adopting two sets of mostly technical amendments and hearing testimony that the change would improve consumer safety and increase inspection coverage without adding net cost to locals. It then reported favorably Senate Bill 163 on virtual currency business licensing, after adopting an amendment providing that any future federal licensing law would preempt the state act, and Senate Bill 287 on virtual currency kiosks, which adds refund timelines, disclosure requirements, customer support, and reporting duties; witnesses from the banking and law enforcement community said the bill responds to common fraud complaints and improves consumer protection. The committee also reported favorably Senate Bill 54, which allows estheticians to blow-dry hair after certain services, despite strong opposition from cosmetology board representatives and industry witnesses who argued the service is outside esthetics training, could create scope-of-practice and facility issues, and should instead be addressed by lowering or revising separate blow-dry licensing requirements. The committee then considered House Resolution 197, which urges the Louisiana Public Service Commission to study the feasibility and value of distributed energy generation and storage resources. After adopting technical amendments and a second amendment changing mandatory language to requests and urging the PSC to coordinate with the LSU Energy Institute, the resolution was reported favorably. Testimony from solar and energy industry representatives, the PSC, and LSU focused on how distributed resources, batteries, rooftop solar, and virtual power plants could improve reliability, reduce costs, and help meet rising demand; members also discussed how the study would evaluate market value, avoided costs, and capacity benefits. Questions centered on methodology, grid impacts, and comparisons to Texas’s ERCOT system and Winter Storm Uri, with PSC officials emphasizing that the study would help determine whether such resources benefit ratepayers. Representative Wright presented House Bill 744, a proposed constitutional amendment to transfer regulation of certain New Orleans utilities from the city council to the Public Service Commission. He argued the change could reduce rates through consolidation and eliminate duplicative regulatory costs, while PSC officials explained the city’s authority is a constitutional exception dating back to 1921 and that Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana operate as separate companies with different regulatory environments. After discussion of rate impacts, utility structure, and whether the proposal should instead become a study, the bill was deferred. The committee then began Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, which would give consumers rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain uses of personal data; the sponsor introduced the bill and the committee started considering technical and substantive amendments, but the transcript ends before final action on that measure.

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• I'd be forbidden to put a roof on her house.
• I'm here to support House Bill 4901.
• Strong, strong support of House Bill 4901.
• Tonight we're testifying on House Bill 3287.
• House Bill 3289 makes the Prompt Pay Act clear.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

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• 31:23.720> that<00:31:23.840> the<00:31:23.960> employer<00:31:24.399> is
• > you<00:31:52.039> to<00:31:52.320> support<00:31:53.000> house<00:31:53.360
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Bills: HF3023, HF3078, HF107, HF2171, HF3079, HF689, HF1316

Keywords: unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_jMvxF-wYo, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:39 - SB 866 03:08 - SB 867 03:52 - SB 1568 06:01 - DM HOU-PSM 3:00 PM 10:06 - SB 872 11:47 - DM HOU-PSM-WTL 3:01 PM 13:40 - SB 193 14:27 - SB 219 17:21 - SB 298 18:44 - SB 521 20:49 - SB 1127 21:25 - SB 1477 33:31 - DM PSM-WTL 3:02 PM Hearing Notices: HOU-PSM 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-PSM_02-13-23_.PDF HOU-PSM-WTL 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-PSM-WTL_02-13-23_.PDF PSM-WTL 3:02 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-WTL_02-13-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0zzK5O98zM, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:58 SB 55 Discussion: 00:02:11 SB 55 Roll Call Vote: 00:04:19 Administrative Regulation Review: 00:05:20 SJR 72 Discussion: 00:05:54 SJR 72 Roll Call Vote: 00:07:26 SB 10 Discussion: 00:09:05 SB 10 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:28 HB 336 Discussion: 00:22:01 HB 336 Roll Call Vote: 00:23:58 HB 573 Discussion: 00:25:54 HB 573 Roll Call Vote: 00:35:31 HB 604 Discussion: 00:37:32 HB 604 Roll Call Vote: 00:45:21 HB 457 Discussion: 00:47:12 HB 457 Roll Call Vote: 01:32:06, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJGbRM02cR8, 2026-07-02T01:22:41+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Conference Notices: 8:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-29-22_RECONVENED_.pdf 8:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-29-22_RECONVENEE_.pdf 8:40 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-29-22_RECONVENEG_.pdf 9:10 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AGR_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf 9:11 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AGR_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HWN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_3_.pdf 9:40 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf 10:10 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-29-22_RECONVENE_3_.pdf 10:20 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-29-22_RECONVENE_4_.pdf 10:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_ECD_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf 11:15 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HWN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_4_.pdf 1:31 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HWN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HWN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_4_.pdf 5:11 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-29-22C_.pdf 5:12 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-29-22D_.pdf 5:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• :31:00.399> two<02:31:00.640> to<02:31:00.880> House >> House floor title
• Therefore, House floor concurrence.
• House Joint Resolution 50.
• House Joint Resolution 50. >> The matter for the body's adoption of House Joint Resolution 50.
• :26:40.638> concurrent Concurrent Resolution 283, a concurrent Concurrent Resolution 283, a concurrent

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• President, in my hand is House Concurrent Resolution 137, which is the concurrent resolution for the
• House Concurrent Resolution 137. was delivered to the governor. was delivered to the governor.
• President, in my hand is House Concurrent<01:37:37.040> Resolution<01:37:37.720> 137, Concurrent
• House<01:37:56.000> concurrent<01:37:56.360> resolution<01:37:56.760> number<01:
• House Concurrent Resolution 137. Members, please take note.

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• We are in receipt of communications returning the noted House Concurrent Resolutions, all having been
• amendments proposed by the House to the noted Senate concurrent resolutions.
• noted Senate concurrent resolutions. noted Senate concurrent resolutions.
• House Resolution No. 199, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 69 SD1 HD1, Senate Concurrent Resolution No
• Representative Todd moves to adopt House Resolution No. 199, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 69 SD1

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 65 by Chairman Edmonds to create and provide for the K-12 student success
• So we've gone to the House committee as well as the House floor in this posture.
• A resolution? Come on. All right, let’s do the resolution first, HCR 47. Ms.
• Roberts, on the resolution.
• A resolution? Come on. All right, let's do the resolution first, HCR 47. Ms.

Bills: SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249

Keywords: SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor. Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably. Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.

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• :17.360> House Concurrent Resolution 91, House Concurrent Resolution 91, House Resolution Resolution
• House Concurrent Resolution 185 on.
• testify on House wishing to tw test testify on House Concurrent<00:31:39.320> Resolution Concurrent
• <00:57:23.680> Resolution Moving on to House Concurrent Resolution Moving on to House Concurrent
• 00:58:33.200> 91,<00:58:33.680> House House Concurrent Resolution 91, House House Concurrent

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Summary: The committee heard several health-related resolutions and received testimony on each. HCR 28/HR 27 would ask the Department of Health to reconvene a working group on water and air contamination and remediation tied to the Pu‘uloa Range training facility; supporters said nearby residents and the broader public may be exposed to lead and heavy metals, and that further testing and eventual relocation of the range are needed. HCR 35 would request an auditor’s report on the social and financial effects of mandatory insurance coverage for biomarker testing, and HCR 36 would request a similar report on colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Department of Health and cancer advocates supported both, saying biomarker testing helps match patients to the right treatment and that earlier colorectal screening improves outcomes; DOH also cited screening data showing lower screening rates among uninsured people. HCR 134, on limiting cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, drew support from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and others, who said out-of-pocket costs can delay diagnosis and treatment. HCR 171, on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitoring, also drew support from health and disability advocates. HCR 185, on coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practitioners through federally qualified health centers, received support from Papa Ola Lōkahi and a community testifier who described the value of traditional healing and access gaps. HCR 173, urging DOH outreach and vaccination drives at schools with low vaccination rates, drew support from DOH, DOE, and public health and disability advocates, but also strong opposition from several testifiers who argued the measure was government overreach and raised concerns about vaccine safety and parental choice. Testimony on HCR 173 was the most divided, with supporters emphasizing the need to raise immunization rates to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable children, while opponents argued schools should not host vaccine drives and that parents should make vaccination decisions without government involvement. The Department of Health said it is already working with schools and community partners to expand school-based immunization efforts and would prioritize schools with rates under 30%. The State Health Planning and Development Agency also supported the measure, saying rates below 50% are a serious public health concern. No votes or final committee actions were announced in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• > Resolution Whereas pursuant to House Resolution Whereas pursuant to House Resolution 124,<01
• President, with that, have the following motion for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 137,
• President, with that, have the following motion for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 137,
• President, with that, have the following motion for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 137,
• President, with that, have the following motion for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 137,

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• <01:31:00.520> 1<01:31:00.680> to concurrence of House Committee Sub 1 to concurrence
• > House<01:31:03.840> Committee is concurrence with House Committee is concurrence with House
• > a<02:06:41.480> joint House Joint Resolution 81, a joint House Joint Resolution 81, a
• > House Resolution 81, House Bill 418, and House Resolution 81, House Bill 418, and House Bill
• Concurrent Resolution 193, Senate Concurrent Resolution 193, a<02:11:34.800> concurrent<02:11

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• Members, we have received requests to read three House concurrent resolutions that the House and Senate
• Next is HCR 189, which is a House concurrent resolution designating February 11, 2026, as disability
• Members, we have received requests to read three House concurrent resolutions that the House and Senate
• > the House concurrent resolutions that the House concurrent resolutions that the House<00:08:
• And finally, HCR 192 is a House And finally, HCR 192 is a House Concurrent<00:13:39.920> Resolution

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Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance, then introduced several bills. H.896 would create a New England Oregon bank specialty license plate and was referred to Transportation. H.897 would prohibit social media use by children and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. H.898, a committee bill on transitions from copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications networks and consumer protections, was read and placed on the notice calendar. H.899 would finance multi-unit housing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. The chamber also referred H.635, eliminating Department of Corrections supervisory fees, to Ways and Means because it affects state revenue. The House adopted JRS 40, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment for February 13, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 17, 2026. It also concurred in HCR 181 congratulating the 2025 Spirit of the ADA award winners and HCR 189 designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House. HCR 181 recognized a long list of employers for inclusive hiring and accommodations, while HCR 189 highlighted disability rights history, the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights, and ongoing barriers faced by Vermonters with disabilities. The House then took up HCR 192, recognizing February 11, 2026, as National 211 Day in Vermont and celebrating Vermont 211’s statewide referral and crisis-support role. The resolution noted more than 61,000 contacts and over 22,000 referrals in 2025, along with its emergency and after-hours support functions. Members also made announcements recognizing Recovery Day, the Spirit of the ADA award recipients, Disability Advocacy Day, National 211 Day, and other guests and events in the chamber. On the action calendar, the House considered the conference committee report on S.23, concerning the use of synthetic media in elections. The committee reported a strike-all compromise on definitions, disclosure requirements, exemptions, and penalties. The report defined deceptive synthetic media, required a disclosure for certain synthetic media distributed within 90 days of an election, provided exemptions for some broadcasters and parody, and set civil penalties for violations. The House was asked to adopt the conference report.

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• They are Senate Concurrent Resolution 182 and Senate Resolution 152.
• They are Senate Concurrent Resolution 200 and Senate Resolution 180.
• :29:39.760> Concurrent next two resolutions, Senate Concurrent next two resolutions, Senate Concurrent
• They are Senate Concurrent Resolution 136 and Senate Resolution 150.
• > from concurrent resolution and direction from concurrent resolution and direction from the<00

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Summary: The joint Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Committee on Transportation, Culture, and the Arts heard several resolutions, with most public testimony focused on Senate Concurrent Resolution 159 and Senate Resolution 129, which urge continued U.S. support for the Ukrainian military. Testimony on those measures was largely opposed, with witnesses arguing Hawaii should prioritize local needs such as homelessness, infrastructure, and cost of living over additional aid to Ukraine; one support testimony was noted from the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Despite the opposition, both committees recommended passage with technical, nonsubstantive amendments, and the recommendations were adopted. The committees also considered transportation-related resolutions. Senate Concurrent Resolution 182 and Senate Resolution 152 would initiate a summer streets pilot program, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 200 and Senate Resolution 180 would ask AMPO to coordinate a transportation management training program. Testimony on the summer streets proposal included support and opposition, with one witness saying community input should be gathered through existing district and community meetings rather than creating a pilot. The training-program measure drew opposition from a witness who argued it would add unnecessary bureaucracy. Both pairs were recommended for passage, with the summer streets resolutions passed unamended and the training-program resolutions passed with technical amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 and Senate Resolution 14, concerning relocation of the Pearl City post office to Navy property, were recommended for passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Concurrent Resolution 136 and Senate Resolution 150, which call for a geothermal energy working group. Supporters included the State Energy Office, PUC, consumer advocate, and others, though the energy office asked to move the report deadline to 2027. Opponents raised concerns about cost, health impacts, environmental risks, and Native Hawaiian representation. The chair proposed amendments to add a Native Hawaiian member, the consumer advocate, and the House and Senate energy committee chairs, clarify participation by utility, geothermal, and nonprofit representatives, and extend the report deadline to 2027. The resolutions were then recommended for passage with amendments, and all recommendations were adopted before adjournment.

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• <00:11:31.560> has house resolutions uh the window has house resolutions uh the window has
• not given prior<00:31:40.200> concurrence<00:31:40.760> to<00:31:40.880> make<00
• :31:41.039> the<00:31:41.200> Amendments Prior concurrence to make the amendments that
• HD1, um, there is good reason to support HD1, um, this resolution, House Draft 1, um.
• continue concurrent resolution which can continue concurrent resolution which can continue to<00

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Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met on Wednesday, April 2 at 11:05 a.m. and began with housekeeping instructions for Zoom testimony and meeting conduct. The first major item was House Resolution 43, HD1, which urged the City and County of Honolulu to work with stakeholders on an emergency access road on the West Coast. The acting chair proposed a substantial HD2 amendment to add Makakilo language, expanding the resolution to call for two emergency access roads—one on the Ewa coast and one in Makakilo—and to request community meetings and a timeline for an alternative Makakilo access road by early 2026. Testimony on the resolution was strongly supportive overall, with 14 written testimonies in favor and none opposed. The committee then debated whether the proposed HD2 was appropriate without prior concurrence from the original introducer or prior committee chair. Several members objected to the amendment process and said they would vote no because the amendment had not been posted in advance and lacked concurrence, while the acting chair argued the rules did not require concurrence for resolutions and that the amendment was needed to address Makakilo residents’ safety concerns. The discussion also included references to prior conversations with leadership and the Speaker about whether resolution titles could be amended. After debate, the committee first voted on the amended version of HR 43, but the recommendation was not adopted. The acting chair then moved to pass HR 43 HD1 as originally presented, without the new Makakilo amendments. That motion was adopted, with the committee voting to pass the resolution as is. The record notes that members supporting the original measure cited the written testimony and the need for a second access point on the West Coast, while others voted no because they viewed the Makakilo language as duplicative or preferred a separate measure. After HR 43, the committee moved on to HCR 9, and the acting chair indicated that the committee would need to take a reconsideration vote before proceeding to a final vote on that resolution.