Transcript Highlights:

• There being 11 ayes and 4 nays, the motion prevails.
• Um, uh, 11 important point is that we're working with additional stakeholders and we'll have some language
• Deploying distributed energy resources and operating our Apollo Air platform.

Bills: HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKWew0IQ3c, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_04-16-26_.PDF Followed by WAL-PBS Joint 9:45 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-PBS_04-16-26_.PDF Timestamps: 14:44 - Introduction (WAL 9:00AM) 16:06 - SCR 55 25:52 - SCR 181 26:38 - SCR 20 SD1 35:12 - SCR 32 42:01 - SCR 19 SD1 49:20 - SCR 58 SD1 1:09:11 - SCR 100 SD1 1:10:57 - SCR 103 SD1 1:19:08 - SCR 129 1:20:56 - SCR 69 ------ 1:22:10 - Introduction (WAL/PBS 9:45AM) 1:22:21 - SCR79 ------ 1:23:32 - Decision Making (WAL 9:00AM) ------ 1:33:16 - Decision Making (WAL/PBS 9:45AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1fHmZcZMZI, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:11 - CPN 9:35 AM 01:24 - HB 20 02:44 - HB 276 03:52 - HB 1546 07:41 - HB 1678 08:38 - HB 1679 13:33 - HB 1776 16:56 - HB 1824 21:52 - HB 1897 27:25 - HB 1969 36:13 - DM CPN DEFER 9:30AM 39:28 - DM CPN 9:35 AM 49:28 - DM CPN DEFER 9:45 AM Hearing Notices: CPN DEFER 9:30AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-24-26_DEFER-1_.PDF CPN 9:35 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-24-26_.PDF CPN DEFER 9:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-24-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I think I've attended 11 in-person field hearings on redistricting, no, 12.
• No, 11, 11 hearings, and at each of those, it was difficult for people to get there.
• There being 19 ayes and 11 noes, the roll is suspended. Chair lays out the following resolution.
• There be 11 ayes, 19 nays. Thank you. Secretary, read the amendment.
• Secretary, will call the roll. 11 ayes and 19 nays, the amendment fails. Following amendment.

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLtalKfzrDo, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call 00:00:29 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:03:41 Update on the Landscape of Substance Use Disorders 00:04:19 Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy Update 00:05:20 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Access 00:22:09 Mapping of Legislation, Policies, Coverage and Resources 00:58:45 Opioid Abatement: Current Programs and Initiatives 01:12:03 Comprehensive Supervised Substance Use Disorder Treatment 01:23:55 Update on the Health Care Workforce Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship 01:45:11 Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth 02:00:08 Area Health Education Centers Residency Slots 02:06:10 Health Resources and Service Administration 02:23:14, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yey_Szcfyi8, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:30 - GM 504 3:50 - GM 616 5:00 - GM 617 7:50 - GM 518 9:35 - GM 630 10:45 - GM 631 11:20 - GM 632 12:05 - GM 633 12:55 - GM 634 14:25 - GM 642 15:05 - GM 643 16:23 - GM 644 17:00 - GM 649 18:26 - GM 650 19:40 - GM 651 20:08 - GM 653 22:22 - GM 654 23:04 - GM 655 23:37 - GM 656 25:00 - GM 657 25:25 - GM 676 26:00 - GM 686 27:37 - DM CPN 9:00 AM Hearing Notice: CPN 9:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-25-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE49iwOF7N0, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:30 - DM EET DEFER 1:00 PM 11:00 - SB 2500 15:30 - SB 2675 20:30 - SB 2935 25:00 - SB 3097 36:20 - DM EET-AEN 1:00 PM 40:00 - SB 2400 45:00 - SB 2406 51:50 - SB 2537 52:20 - SB 2974 54:00 - SB 3061 56:45 - SB 3235 59:20 - SB 3382 1:01:30 - DM EET 1:20 PM Hearing Notices: EET DEFER 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-13-24_DEFER_.PDF EET-AEN 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-AEN_02-13-24_.PDF EET 1:20 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-13-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH_1RQbxMt4, 2026-07-02T01:23:11+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:33 - GM 562 05:18 - GM 663 09:20 - GM 670 12:40 - JDC 9:30 AM 15:09 - HCR 51, HD1 21:36 - HCR 72, HD1 29:06 - HCR 74 29:47 - HCR 87 30:36 - HCR 88 30:51 - HCR 200 33:36 - SR 202 45:22 - DM JDC 10:00 AM 50:23 - HCR 108, HD1 54:51 - DM JDC-HWN 10:15 AM Hearing Notices: JDC 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-20-23_.pdf JDC 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-20-23-A_.pdf JDC-HWN 10:15 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-HWN_04-20-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac1JmQm5S9c, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:10 - DM HHS DEFER 1:00 PM 02:55 - HCR 94 06:18 - DM HHS-PSM 1:00 PM 08:24 - HCR 28 10:19 - DM HHS-TCA 1:05 PM 11:47 - HCR 7 HD2 15:02 - HCR 101 HD1 16:01 - HCR 205 18:44 - DM HHS 1:10 PM Hearing Notices: HHS-PSM 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-PSM_04-12-23_.PDF HHS DEFER 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-12-23_DEFER_.PDF HHS-TCA 1:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-TCA_04-12-23_.PDF HHS 1:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-12-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMyJGJ7LFsk, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:20 - DM CPN DEFER 10:15 AM 2:00 - SCR 94 2:51 - SCR 182 4:37 - SCR 202 5:30 - SCR 188 11:14 - DM CPN-HHS 10:14 AM 14:22 - SCR 85 / SR 76 18:35 - DM CPN 10:15 AM 21:30 - SCR 48 29:24 - DM CPN 10:16 AM Hearing Notices: CPN-HHS 10:14 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-HHS_04-04-23_.PDF CPN 10:15 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-04-23_.PDF CPN DEFER 10:15 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-04-23_DEFER_.PDF CPN 10:16 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-04-23-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Axgl1nN-k, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:53 - HB 1037, HD2 01:57 - DM PSM-GVO 3:00 PM 04:02 - HB 668, HD1 11:44 - HB 920, HD1 13:44 - HB 1363, HD3 16:15 - DM HOU-PSM 3:01 PM 20:07 - HB 426, HD1 28:55 - HB 522, HD1 33:44 - HB 538, HD1 49:36 - HB 984, HD2 1:12:39 - DM PSM 3:02 PM Hearing Notices: PSM-GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-GVO_03-17-23_.pdf HOU-PSM 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-PSM_03-17-23_.pdf PSM 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-17-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_4npr5rKLo, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO_02-07-23_.PDF 9:56 - Introduction 11:22 - HB 77 20:00 - HB 800 20:55 - HB 875 22:54 - HB 977 23:27 - HB 978 23:56 - HB 1206 26:46 - HB 1363 27:40 - HB 1409 36:18 - HB 163 37:59 - HB 164 40:46 - HB 165 41:05 - HB 167 44:57 - HB 187 45:38 - HB 257 46:01 - HB 302 46:21 - HB 333 47:29 - HB 334 48:00 - HB 413 48:22 - HB 542 1:04:04 - HB 564 1:06:28 - HB 572 1:06:55 - HB 874 2:02:05 - Decision Making, 910, house, 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

Transcript Highlights:

• outdoors, especially fishing and gardening, and found joy in the companionship of her great Danes, Apollo
• President and members. 544 545 546 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11 Senator Higginbough is recognized for a motion

Bills: SB66, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB614, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB872, SB905, SB986, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1113, SB1181, SB1212, SB1241, SB1250, SB1278, SB1285, SB1376, SB1444, SB1449, SB1524, SB1525, SB1528, SB1556, SB1588, SB1660, SB1704, SB1708, SB1802, SB1833, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1957, SB1959, SB1965, SB1999, SB2035, SB2056, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2165, SB2199, SB2201, SB2203, SB2245, SB2284, SB2419, SB2422, SB2452, SB2487, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2586, SB2595, SB2605, SB2615, SB2675, SB2690, SB2717, SB2753, SB2778, SB2835, SB2841, SB2891, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3039, SB3044, HB912, HB2525, SJR3, SB5, SB29, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB769, SB783, SB963, SB1238, SB1271, SB1786, SB1967, SB2312, SB72, SB616, SB1143, SB1172, SB1267, SB1273, SB1506, SB1759, SB2361, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB1524, SB2422, SB2119, SB2753, SB1863, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB2681, SB2199, SB2458, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB2615, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1373, SB672, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1959, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, HJR98, HJR99, HB136, HB2884, HB1393, HB2730, HB1399, HB1244, HB467, HB331, HB2559

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, SB 393, Sparks, Middleton, local government, political subdivision, public securities

Transcript Highlights:

• There have been 11 ayes and 4 nays; the motion prevails. The chair votes yes.
• , we are at the forefront of innovation, deploying distributed energy resources and operating our Apollo

Bills: HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a long list of bill status reports and enrollments. It also introduced Senate Bill 168, concerning reporting of money handled by legislative caucuses, and Senate Bill 169, a non-substantive revision bill for the Colorado Revised Statutes. The chamber then agreed to proceed out of order for moments of personal privilege and recognized the Denver and Colorado Springs chapters of The Links, Incorporated for Lynx Day at the Capitol. The Senate next took up a special-order consent calendar containing House Bill 1110, Senate Bill 78, and Senate Bill 151. All three committee reports and the bills themselves were adopted without objection, and the Committee of the Whole report was later adopted by a 35-0 vote. As reported, Senate Bill 78 was amended, Senate Bill 151 passed second reading and was ordered engrossed, and House Bill 1110 was amended, passed second reading, and ordered revised for third reading and final passage. The chamber then moved to special orders on Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 15, and the transcript focuses mainly on Senate Bill 6, which would require health insurers to offer at least one non-opioid pain medication option. Supporters argued the bill would expand access to safer pain-management alternatives, reduce opioid addiction, and encourage innovation; several members shared personal or professional experiences with opioid harms. Opponents argued the bill would mandate newer, more expensive drugs when less costly alternatives already exist and could raise health care costs. The debate continued in the excerpt, but no final vote on Senate Bill 6 is shown here.

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2024, the Apollo fire sparked by illegal dump material burned 800 acres.
• Colleagues, this is item number 11. This is Senate Bill 1173.
• Lackey, just so you're aware, we are currently discussing item number 11.
• Lackey, just so you're aware, we are currently discussing item number 11.
• For item 11, SB 1173 by Senator Cabrero. Gonzalez, aye. You're good to go.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But I bet you guys didn't know astronauts actually took pecans to the moon on Apollo space missions.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with extensive discussion focused on balancing agricultural land preservation, water scarcity, renewable energy, and farm equity. AB 1156 by Assembly Member Wicks would update the solar use easement program to allow certain Williamson Act lands facing water constraints to be used for solar projects through a suspension rather than cancellation of contracts. Supporters said the bill could help landowners and local governments adapt to falling water supplies and meet clean energy goals, while opponents, including the Farm Bureau, warned it could weaken Williamson Act protections, expand solar development onto prime farmland, and eliminate cancellation fees that help preserve agricultural land. RCRC said its concerns had largely been addressed through amendments and moved from opposition to support once changes are in print, though committee members continued to raise concerns about prime farmland, community benefits, and definitions of commercial viability and water constraints. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with a later roll call recording six votes in favor and one absent member voting aye. AB 524 by Assembly Member Wilson would create a new state land access program for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, using Proposition 4 funding to provide financial and technical assistance for land acquisition, protection, and long-term leases. Testimony emphasized the lack of secure land tenure for small and underserved farmers, the loss of farmland statewide, and the difficulty of investing in sustainable practices without stable access to land. Committee members strongly supported the measure, with several noting the importance of land access for family farms and equity in agriculture. The bill passed unanimously on an 8-0 vote. The committee also approved AB 675 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify California’s Farm to School program in statute. Supporters said the program connects students to healthy local food, creates stable markets for farmers, and supports agricultural and nutrition education, while helping direct school meal dollars to California producers. Witnesses from the Center for Ecoliteracy and CAFF described the program’s statewide reach and benefits for small farms and high-need schools. The bill passed on an 8-0 vote. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, approving AB 1322 and AB 1505 on an 8-0 vote.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=963tZ9PwSm8, 2026-07-02T01:23:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:19 - GM 540 07:10 - GM 562 12:11 - GM 673 20:30 - GM 722 23:17 - GM 781 45:43 - DM HHS 1:00 PM 30:31 - DM HHS DEFER 1:05 PM 33:09 - SCR 93/88 HWN-HHS 2:00 PM 44:07 - DM HWN-HHS 2:00 PM 31:19 - DM HHS DEFER 2:01 PM Hearing Notices: HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-06-26_.PDF HHS DEFER 1:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-06-26_DEFER-1_.PDF HWN-HHS 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-HHS_04-06-26_.PDF HHS DEFER 2:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-06-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47