Transcript Highlights:

• And if you golf, then maybe now you can go golfing and go play with Kurt or something like that.
• </c><01:30:57.840><c> And</c><01:30:58.080><c> if</c><01:30:58.280><c> you</c><01:30:58.440><c> golf,
• And if you golf, Thank you, Senator.
• And if you golf, then<01:30:59.200><c> maybe</c><01:30:59.480><c> now</c><01:30:59.800><c> you</c><01
• 01:31:00.960><c> go</c> then maybe now you can go golfing and go then maybe now you can go golfing and

Committee: Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience. The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance. Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, case in point is there's a golf course up the Balsams golf course has a $4 million project in here
• point<00:13:18.800><c> is</c><00:13:19.040><c> there's</c><00:13:19.360><c> a</c><00:13:20.160><c> golf
• course up the point is there's a golf course up the the<00:13:21.440><c> Balsams</c><00:13:22.000><c
• > golf</c><00:13:22.320><c> course</c><00:13:23.360><c> has</c><00:13:23.680><c> a</c><00:13:24.079><
• c> $4</c><00:13:24.399><c> million</c> the Balsams golf course has a $4 million the Balsams golf course

Committee: House Public Works and Highways

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I work in a number of manufactured home communities, but I'll use an example from Simron Park and golf
• I work in a number of manufactured home communities, but I'll use an example from Simron Park and golf
• I work in a number of manufactured home communities, but I'll use an example from Simron Park and golf
• I work in a number of manufactured home communities, but I'll use an example from Simron Park and golf
• I work in a number of manufactured home communities, but I'll use an example from Simron Park and golf

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , hey, you know, the trick is if you want to get a good deal on a sweater, put it in your shopping cart
• A good deal on a sweater, put it in your shopping cart, and then wait a day.
• And maybe you'll get an offer saying, hey, we notice that's in your cart, you didn't buy it, how about
• One is pure economics: the extent to which the, leave it in your cart till tomorrow, and then you'll
• Which, leave it in your cart until tomorrow, and then you'll get, you know, if the company has to disclose

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1159, which would update California student data privacy law for educational technology and college-level platforms. The author and supporters argued that students’ personal information is being collected and used far beyond educational purposes, including sensitive health and demographic data, and said the bill would limit misuse and add stronger privacy protections. Support came from privacy, labor, education, and civil rights groups, while opposition from college store and industry representatives focused on narrowing the definition of “operator,” preserving institution-related communications, and concerns about the bill’s private right of action. Members raised questions about how the bill would affect scholarships, financial aid, adult students, consent, and litigation; the author said the bill includes a right to cure and notice to the Attorney General. The committee voted 4-0 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the measure placed on call. The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with specified addictive design features and create a youth safety commission. The author, pediatric and safety advocates, and several public supporters argued that social media companies intentionally design compulsive features that harm youth mental health, sleep, and development, and that the bill is a necessary product-safety response. Opponents argued the bill is overbroad, may be ineffective, raises First Amendment concerns, and could cut off vulnerable youth from important online support networks. Members focused heavily on possible amendments, especially a non-addictive feed option for younger users and strengthening the commission; the author said he was open to those changes and to further work with the committees. The bill was moved to Judiciary on a 5-0 vote and placed on call. At the end of the excerpt, the author began presenting a third measure, AB 2076, which would strengthen California’s Parents’ Accountability and Child Protection Act by adding nitrous oxide to the list of age-verified dangerous products, banning purchase with gift cards or store credit, and increasing penalties for large sellers. The author described nitrous oxide as increasingly accessible to minors online and cited enforcement gaps in the current law, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• , hey, you know, the trick is if you want to get a good deal on a sweater, put it in your shopping cart
• A good deal on a sweater, put it in your shopping cart, and then wait a day.
• And maybe you'll get an offer saying, hey, we notice that's in your cart, you didn't buy it, how about
• One is pure economics: the extent to which the, leave it in your cart till tomorrow, and then you'll
• Which, leave it in your cart until tomorrow, and then you'll get, you know, if the company has to disclose

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Kin Cart Johnson. Representative Koster. Here. Representative Mayne. Here.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee was called to order and a quorum was established. The chair explained that the meeting would be different from usual because members would take a site visit to Lively Technical College to tour workforce education programs, including welding, construction, electricity, HVAC, and plumbing, with a possible Q&A with instructors. The chair emphasized that the visit was intended to help members see examples of how technical colleges are meeting Florida’s workforce needs and to consider how similar programs in their own districts could be supported. Before departing, members were divided into two tour groups for the visit. Group A was led by the chair and included Chair Kennedy, Ranking Member Tant, Representatives Gant, Kendall, Kintkart Johnson, Maney, Mello, and Rosenwald. Group B was led by Vice Chair Plaken and included Representatives Baker, Bankson, Caruso, Cobb, Daley, Koster, Spencer, and Stark. The committee planned to adjourn at Lively Technical College at 11:00 a.m. and return afterward.

Transcript Highlights:

• She had her golfing. I did. I did. I think she had two.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered a series of bills, with most advancing to the floor after brief discussion. Senate Bill 4238 on fraudulent conveyances drew the most substantive debate; one member raised concerns that the bill could upset protections for bona fide purchasers and lenders by automatically returning property to the original owner without adequately addressing downstream parties. The chair said those concerns would be shared with the sponsor, and the bill was held for further discussion rather than moved immediately. Several other measures were reported favorably, including bills granting immunity to businesses and nonprofits when crime victims seek help on their premises, extending filing timeframes for certain toxic-substance exposure claims, restricting certain homeowners association activities, regulating real estate listing agreements, creating a private right of action for deed theft, enacting the Clock Stop Act, addressing companion animals in domestic relations cases, repealing Judiciary Law section 470, extending certain mechanics liens, and waiving biannual attorney registration fees for public-service attorneys. The attorney fee-waiver bill received especially strong support from members, though one member noted the loss of registration-fee revenue and the bill was reported to finance. The committee also discussed a bill to increase the number of family court judges in certain counties. Members generally supported adding judges but questioned why only specific counties were included, suggesting the need for a broader, data-driven review of caseloads and county needs. The sponsor and members expressed willingness to continue working on the issue, and the bill was reported to finance. The meeting concluded with notice that one final committee meeting would be held the following week.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have these golf courses that are a losing asset.

Bills: SB248 , SB985 , SB1307 , SB1319 , SB1405 , SB1530 , SB1919

Committee: House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Keywords: tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing

Transcript Highlights:

• Then hand lines, and that's why I don't like golf. I've moved enough pipe. It's just not the same.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And those are the kind of opportunities, whether it's golf course... ...oil fields.

Committees: House Water, Parks and Wildlife , House Water, Parks, and Wildlife

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , which is treated, not potable, to be used in some applications like decorative landscaping, like golf

Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first but proceeded with presentations and testimony. SB 31 by Senator McNerney would expand uses of tertiary treated recycled water, including for toilet and urinal flushing in food handling facilities, outdoor irrigation in certain settings, decorative lakes and ponds, and HOA common-area irrigation, while clarifying regulatory definitions and reducing the need for dual plumbing in some cases. The author and witness said the bill would help California reduce reliance on imported water and improve drought resilience. Multiple water agencies, cities, and related organizations testified in support, and no opposition was presented. SB 650 by Senator Cabaldon would make technical changes to the Delta Stewardship Act, including setting an appeals timeline, clarifying who may file appeals, and adding a severability clause. The author and a county supervisor witness described it as a good-governance and due-process measure with no impact on Delta conveyance projects. Support came from water district and statewide water association representatives, and there was no opposition. The committee also took up a consent calendar including AJR 9, SB 55, and SB 563, all of which were approved. Once a quorum was established, SB 650 was passed to the Judiciary Committee, and SB 31 was passed to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. The committee then adjourned after leaving the roll open briefly for additional members to vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• He loved spending time outside and was often water skiing, snow skiing, or golfing.

Transcript Highlights:

• ways to attract and also retain<00:19:51.080><c> them</c><00:19:51.640><c> the</c><00:19:51.799><c> carts
• ><00:19:52.120><c> to</c><00:19:52.320><c> Career</c><00:19:52.679><c> program</c> retain them the carts
• to Career program retain them the carts to Career program and<00:19:53.120><c> as</c><00:19:53.240><
• secure</c><00:24:51.960><c> program</c><00:24:52.279><c> would</c><00:24:52.480><c> now</c> from the cart
• secure program would now from the cart secure program would now help<00:24:52.840><c> employers</c><

Bills: HF1439 , HF1004 , HF498 , HF1326

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

Transcript Highlights:

• I think of, for example, Mescalero; they have hotels, golf courses, skiing, and a casino there.
• Waterflow Chapter House now has a disc golf course. So I just want to add that to your list.
• The chapter house has a disc golf course around the casino, and I'm looking forward to doing that.
• The gas station across the street, the golf course, you can't go.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• know, if there’s some tweaks or a way to work out, I would just be concerned about giving the board carte
• “Carte blanche power just to deny it and what that could become in certain circumstances.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• events that go on throughout the rest of the state by decoupling racing with other games like slots or carts
• small portion of that revenue sharing that's associated with other other gaming, like like slots in carts

Transcript Highlights:

• An avid golfer, Dave had been a member of Captain's Golf Course in Brewster, Massachusetts, since 1990

Summary: The Senate took up several matters, beginning with House amendments to Senate No. 2903, an act honoring Blue Star Families. After suspending the rules, the Senate adopted a further amendment and concurred in the House amendment as amended. The bill later received final passage and was enacted. The Senate also enacted two local bills: S-2628, regulating alcohol license issuance in Bolton, and S-2895, further regulating amendment of a conservation restriction in Hanson. The chamber adopted multiple orders extending committee reporting deadlines. The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure was granted until July 20, 2026, to report on Senate Doc. 3090 concerning consumer connected devices, and the Committee on Revenue received the same extension for Senate Docs. 1947 and 1971 on revenue matters. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 in several petition matters, allowing them to proceed in committee. Several bills were advanced on the calendar and passed to be engrossed, including Senate No. 116 updating the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board, Senate No. 564 designating the Honorable Harold P. Norton Jr. Promenade in Clinton, Senate No. 2570 changing the membership of the Ware River Watershed Advisory Committee, and House No. 2250 dissolving the Watley Water District. The Senate also ordered Senate No. 3137, relating to Mystic River public access and climate resiliency, to a third reading. The session included recognition of visiting high school interns and guests, and it adjourned in memory of David Joseph Gilmartin after adopting a motion to do so.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, it is my great honor to present to you today the Duncan Girls golf team, who are the state champions

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB4113 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4486 , HB3040 , HB3407 , HB4343 , HB2981 , HB3764 , HB3765 , HB3767 , HB3982 , HB3321 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4126 , HB4130 , HB4170 , HB3345 , HB2941 , HB3062 , HB3244 , HB3298 , HB2977 , HB3304 , HB3299 , HB3297 , HB4260 , HB3906 , HB3648 , HB3319 , HB2933 , HB3544 , HB1322 , HB4104 , HB4105 , HB4106 , HB4107 , HB4108 , HB3974 , HB3134 , HB3055 , HB3115 , HB3471 , HB3497 , HB3500 , HB3505 , HB3755 , HB4202 , HB4226 , HB4236 , HB4139 , HB4144 , HB4422 , HB4423 , HB4317 , HB4321 , HB4322 , HB3176 , HB3239 , HB3263 , HB3673 , HB3794 , HB3796 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB2123 , HB3048 , HB2445

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, voter registration, voter eligibility, felony disenfranchisement, restoration of voting rights, formerly incarcerated, reentry, parole, probation, supervision

Transcript Highlights:

• She is valedictorian and the Six-A state golf champion. Come on.

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• allows tax reductions to be used on recreation or entertainment facilities, private or commercial golf
• allows tax reductions to be used on recreation or entertainment facilities, private or commercial golf
• allows tax reductions to be used on recreation or entertainment facilities, private or commercial golf
• private or entertainment facilities, private or commercial<01:44:35.679><c> uh</c><01:44:36.000><c> golf
• uh golf courses, country clubs,<01:44:37.679><c> massage</c><01:44:38.080><c> parlor,</c><01:44:38.560

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all