Transcript Highlights:

• efforts under SHIPO and seven that focus on section 106.
• When done right, Section 106 reduces litigation, risk builds Law.
• When done right, Section 106 reduces litigation, risk builds Section 106 reduces litigation, risk builds
• One is to consult under the Section 106 process.
• One is to consult under the Section 106 process.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Today, we will hear an early action bill, Assembly Bill 106, a budget bill junior amending the 2025 Budget
• Erica Lee with the Department of Finance here to present on AB 106, which is a budget bill junior that
• I'd like to thank the committee for your decisive action and the Legislature for AB 106.
• I just want to express support for AB 106. Do you tell us what the acronym was you just said?
• Then please call the roll, and the motion is due pass on AB 106. AB 106, the motion is due pass.

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard AB 106, an early-action budget bill providing $90 million one-time General Fund to support reproductive health providers affected by the federal H.R. 1 prohibition on Medicaid funding. Department of Finance staff explained that the money would be administered as grants through the Department of Health Care Access and Information because affected providers can no longer bill Medi-Cal during the federal restriction, which lasts through July 4, 2026. Members also discussed why the amount increased from an earlier $60 million estimate, with Finance saying the figure was updated based on additional claims data and provider information. The committee debate focused heavily on the policy implications of the funding. Supporters argued the bill is an emergency response to a targeted federal attack on Planned Parenthood and related family planning services, emphasizing that the funding would backfill non-abortion services such as cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, mammograms, and prenatal care. Opponents questioned the use of General Fund dollars, the grant structure versus loans for other distressed providers, the Public Records Act exemption, and the bill’s priority compared with rural hospitals, developmental services, public safety, and other budget needs. Finance clarified that the federal funds at issue do not pay for abortion services and that the grant program would be open to eligible providers meeting criteria set by the department. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support from Planned Parenthood affiliates, Essential Access Health, Western Center on Law and Poverty, the California Medical Association, family physicians, OBGYN groups, and others, while some commenters used the opportunity to raise unrelated budget concerns such as Medi-Cal dental cuts, IHSS, and CalHome funding. After discussion, the committee approved AB 106 on a 12-4 vote and reported it out. The chair also noted that a later hearing would examine broader H.R. 1 impacts in more detail.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, members, we're voting on HCR 106 and HR 98.
• Okay, members, we're voting on HCR 106 and HR 98.
• Okay, members, we're voting on HCR 106 and HR 98.
• For HCR 106 HR 98, endorsing >> Thank you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Okay members, we're voting on HCR 106 &gt;&gt; Okay members, we're voting on HCR 106 and

Bills: SB2405 , HCR19 , HCR63 , HCR85 , HCR140 , HCR166 , HCR82 , HCR98 , HCR104 , HCR106 , HCR141 , HCR165 , HR20 , HR57 , HR77 , HR132 , HR156 , HR74 , HR90 , HR96 , HR98 , HR133 , HR155

Committee: House Water & Land

Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you're currently spending 106 days per per military personnel.
• But it really breaks it down how we get to 106.
• This is we're going to 106 days a year.
• So that really helped us get the force structure as long as we state 106% above.
• So 106 is about where we like to be.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here to voice strong support for H. 106, H. 191, and S. 41.
• I'm here to voice strong support for H-106, H-191, and S-41.
• H. 106, H. 191, and S. 41 do what common sense and fairness demand.
• H. 106, H. 191, and S. 41 do what common sense and fairness demand.
• That's why we need your support on bills H. 106, H. 91, and S. 41.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• I oppose Senate Bill 106 because it puts pedestrians at risk, allowing crossings outside of designated
• We support SP 106.
• would actually return and so um sp1 106 would actually return the<00:30:29.720><c> rights</c><00:30:
• We went to the last measure before us, SB 106 SD1, related to pedestrians.
• Voting on SB 106 SD1. The chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on March 18, 2025, to hear several measures and later take up amendments and votes. Early items included a budget measure to increase the mass transit special fund expenditure ceiling, a bill extending lapse dates for drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory funds, and a measure creating buffer zones for parking near crosswalks and intersections. Testimony on the crosswalk-parking bill was broadly supportive from transportation, law enforcement, planning, bicycling, public health, and advocacy groups, with the Department of Health emphasizing visibility and roadway safety. The committee also heard a bill establishing the Mokai air carrier subsidy program for Molokaʻi, which drew support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and comments from the Department of Transportation. The committee then heard SB 106 on pedestrian rules, which generated mixed testimony: the Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Workers Center, and the Department of Health supported it, while the Honolulu Police Department and Kīpuka Injury Prevention Coalition opposed it. Supporters argued the bill would reduce inequitable jaywalking enforcement and reflect a broader safety culture; opponents warned it could create confusion and risk. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect other traffic-code provisions and asked about crash data in other jurisdictions; the Department of Health said crashes had not increased in other places and cited California data showing decreased crashes and fatalities. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 934 SD2 with amendments, with Representative Miyake reserving and Representative Cochran excused. It then passed SB 1526 SD2 with amendments. SB 1195 SD1 was also passed with amendments after the chair proposed adding language tying fines for illegal parking near crosswalks and intersections to the Safe Routes to School special fund and establishing a fine range of $100 to $500 per violation, with collected fines dedicated to pedestrian safety improvements. Members voiced support for the dedicated revenue source and community safety rationale. The committee next passed SB 1638 SD2 with amendments to strengthen the constitutional/public-purpose findings for subsidizing air carriers serving Molokaʻi and to add annual audit requirements and penalties for misuse of funds. The amended findings emphasized that affordable air service is essential for health care, employment, education, and overall well-being in remote island communities, and that the subsidy program is intended to improve access and competition while lowering costs for residents. The chair then recessed the meeting after the final vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> &gt;&gt; lines 106 through 108. &gt;&gt; lines 106 through 108.
• So the language in 106 said the Yeah.
• >> 106 through 108 committee sub ...
• >> 106 through 108 committee sub ...
• &gt;&gt; 106 through 108 committee sub &gt;&gt; 106 through 108 committee sub and<00:32:06.320><c> and

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division B

Transcript Highlights:

• President, is Senate Joint Memorial 106 in this order of business? Why, yes, I believe it is.
• Senators, we made a correction of one word in Senate Joint Memorial 106.
• So we're sending Senate Joint Memorial 106 back to committee. ...the 10th order.
• So we're sending Senate Joint Memorial 106 back to committee.
• Senate Joint Memorial 106 will return to the Resources Committee. Mr. President.

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:18:16.480><c> New</c><00:18:16.640><c> Hampshire</c><00:18:16.960><c> Route</c><00:18:17.200><c> 106
• c><00:18:17.600><c> in</c><00:18:17.840><c> town</c><00:18:17.919><c> of</c> of New Hampshire Route 106
• in town of of New Hampshire Route 106 in town of Belmont.<00:18:18.960><c> The</c><00:18:19.039><c>
• </c><00:18:40.960><c> right</c> limits of New Hampshire Route 106 right limits of New Hampshire Route
• 106 right ofway.<00:18:41.600><c> The</c><00:18:41.760><c> grantee</c><00:18:42.080><c> shall</c><00

Summary: The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee met and approved the minutes from June 30, 2025. There was no old business. The committee then heard a series of New Hampshire Department of Transportation requests involving the sale or disposal of state-owned land and easements, including an access point sale in Exeter, land sales in Keene, Guilford, Lincoln, Conway, Chesterfield, Fremont, Belmont, and a utility easement in Albany. Most items were direct sales to abutters or towns, with conditions such as obtaining local and state approvals, commissioning boundary surveys, and paying administrative fees; each of these items was approved by motion and vote. One Guilford parcel was amended to reflect a smaller surveyed area and reduced appraised value before approval. The committee also approved a permanent access easement for a single-family residence on Route 153 in support of the Bickford property. The committee then considered a Department of Administrative Services item, presented as a substitution replacement, authorizing a perpetual utility line easement to Public Service Company of New Hampshire for a facility under construction on the Hampstead hospital property that will serve as the replacement facility for the Manchester senior center. The department requested waiver of the administrative fee because the easement was being granted in exchange for utility service, and the committee approved the request. An informational item, LRCP25-038, was discussed regarding a reduction in fair market value due to a change in access; staff explained no committee action was required because the item was informational only. Additional informational materials from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development were received, including meeting minutes and surplus land review memorandums for Meredith and Hampstead. Before adjourning, the committee set its next meeting for December 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, noting the meeting would be on a Tuesday rather than Monday because of building scheduling. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved.

Transcript Highlights:

• From there we'll move on to Senate File 106 and then Senate File 122. All right.
• <c> Fraud</c> Senate File 106, Welfare Fraud Senate File 106, Welfare Fraud Prevention<00:54:34.079><
• Senate<01:07:53.680><c> File</c><01:07:53.920><c> 106.</c> "Good morning.
• Caldwell, on Senate File 106. >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File 106 as amended.
• Caldwell on Senate file<01:42:26.960><c> 106.</c> file 106. file 106.

Bills: SF0122 , SJ0006 , SF0121 , SF0106

Committee: House Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:

• You are required to do an NHPA Section 106 consultation with Native Hawaiian organizations.
• Kyokaha community is going through three NHPA Section 106s as we speak.
• Kyokaha community is going through three NHPA Section 106s as we speak.
• Kyokaha community is going through three NHPA Section 106s as we speak.
• Kyokaha community is going through three NHPA Section 106s as we speak.

Bills: HB1924 , HB2121 , HB1928 , HB1979 , HB1650 , HB1543 , HB1981 , HB1982

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.

Transcript Highlights:

• </font> <font color="aaaaaa">>> Next tab, 2 SB 106, on </font> <font color="aaaaaa">favorably.
• </font> <font color="aaaaaa">>> Next tab, 2 SB 106, on </font> <font color="aaaaaa">exploitation of
• Cindy, please call the </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Roll on Cs for SB 106, Senator </font> <font color
• Cindy, please call the </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Roll on Cs for SB 106, Senator </font> <font color
• </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Yes by Your Vote CS for SB </font> <font color="aaaaaa">106, is reported

Transcript Highlights:

• The cost range for just those individuals would be a savings of $106 million to $254 million.
• Again, let me repeat that: a savings of $106 million to $254 million.
• </c><00:03:11.599><c> million</c><00:03:12.360><c> to</c> would be a savings of 106 million to would
• be a savings of 106 million to $254 $254 $254 million<00:03:16.680><c> again</c><00:03:16.879><c> let
• </c><00:03:20.280><c> million</c><00:03:21.040><c> to</c> savings of 106 million to savings of 106 million

Transcript Highlights:

• The parcel will be sold subject to the existing access easement. of New Hampshire Route 106 in town of
• of New Hampshire Route 106 in town of Belmont.<00:18:18.960><c> The</c><00:18:19.039><c> department<
• 00:18:39.200><c> New</c><00:18:39.360><c> Hampshire</c><00:18:39.679><c> Route</c><00:18:40.000><c> 106
• </c><00:18:40.960><c> right</c> limits of New Hampshire Route 106 right limits of New Hampshire Route
• 106 right ofway.<00:18:41.600><c> The</c><00:18:41.760><c> grantee</c><00:18:42.080><c> shall</c><00

Summary: The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee met and first approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee then took up a series of Department of Transportation property actions, including authorization to grant an access point in Exeter, sell two small tracts in Keene, amend a prior Guilford disposal based on a revised survey and appraisal, sell 0.42 acres in Lincoln, list and sell 9.77 acres in Chesterfield, sell 0.54 acres in Fremont, and approve a permanent access easement in Belmont. The committee also approved a utility easement in Albany and a permanent access easement on Route 153 for the Bickfords. Most of these items involved direct sales or listings, administrative fees of $1,100, and conditions requiring surveys and local/state approvals; several were approved unanimously after brief or no questions. Representative Faulkner declared a conflict of interest on the Chesterfield item, and Representative Newman sat in for that matter; later, Faulkner was recused from the Belmont item as well. The committee also approved a Department of Administrative Services request to grant a perpetual utility line easement to Public Service Company of New Hampshire for a facility under construction at the Hampstead hospital property, with the administrative fee waived because the grant was in exchange for utility service. During discussion of informational item LRCP25-038, staff explained that no committee action was needed because the item was only to notify members that a parcel’s fair market value had been reduced due to a change in access. The committee received additional informational materials from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development, including minutes from its May 8 meeting and memorandums on surplus land review for Meredith and Hampstead. The next meeting was set for December 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, and the chair noted the meeting would be on a Tuesday because of building scheduling. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• .: That the Senate passed without amendment House Joint Resolution 105, House Joint Resolution 106, signed
• Resolution 105, House Joint Resolution Resolution 105, House Joint Resolution 106,<00:06:17.600><c> signed
• </c> 106, signed sincerely, Kevin F. 106, signed sincerely, Kevin F.

Transcript Highlights:

• Moving on to 105-26, 106-26, 106-26, 106-26. Representative Amato: Thank you, Speaker.
• Moving on to 105-26 106-26 106-26 106-26 speaker. speaker. speaker.
• </c><00:41:01.920><c> And</c><00:41:02.240><c> that's</c> Moving on to HSCR number 106-26.
• Moving on to 106-26, one at the top of page 15, 107-26. Representative Garcia: No vote. So ordered.
• &gt;&gt; Moving<00:42:25.599><c> on</c><00:42:25.839><c> to</c><00:42:26.240><c> 106-26</c> one<00:42

Bills: HR11 , HB1872 , HB2171 , HB2161 , HB2416 , HB2518 , HB2617 , HB2159 , HB2606 , HB2362 , HB2385 , HB2476 , HB1923 , HB2444 , HB1608 , HB1967 , HB1968 , HB2502 , HB1782 , HB2357 , HB2445 , HB1870 , HB1838 , HB2137 , HB2208 , HB2458 , HB1972 , HB2007 , HB2160 , HB2343 , HB2315 , HB2505 , HB1857 , HB469 , HB1452 , HB814 , HB1621 , HB1880 , HB1831 , HB1572 , HB2119 , HB2139 , HB2459 , HB2194 , HB2561 , HB2017 , HB1931 , HB1700 , HB1719 , HB1726 , HB1737 , HB1742 , HB2049 , HB2383 , HB2116 , HB2446 , HB2249 , HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2360 , HB2581 , HB2443 , HB1531 , HB2622 , HB9 , HB2290 , HB2291 , HB2235 , HB2263 , HB2498 , HB1579 , HB1728 , HB1900

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, line 106. Okay. Um, is this so it says Um, line 106. Okay.
• And so, I would like the bill if it didn't have 106 and 107 in it. Um, I... have 106 and 107 in it.

Bills: SB242 , SB5 , HB596 , SB5

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, next up will be Senate Bill 106, and Senator Lang is here, and you have the floor.
• </c> of an odd uh coincidence Senate Bill 106 of an odd uh coincidence Senate Bill 106 was<00:59:16.480
• </c><01:03:23.480><c> uh</c> today in support of Senate Bill 106 uh today in support of Senate Bill 106
• For these reasons, please pass SB 106.
• Is there anybody else that would like to testify on Senate Bill 106?

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• ,</c> as Rule 106, as Rule 106, which<01:56:52.840><c> is</c><01:56:52.960><c> very</c><01:56:53.200>
• And basically, what Rule 106 does, law.
• So, under rule 106, they support.
• So, under rule 106, they already<01:57:17.680><c> have</c><01:57:18.000><c> this</c><01:57:18.240><c>
• </c> bring their legal claims under Rule 106. bring their legal claims under Rule 106.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 106, Senator Rei, Vehicle Laws, Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Repeal, reassigned to
• </c><00:01:22.880><c> Senate</c><00:01:23.119><c> Bill</c><00:01:23.439><c> 106,</c> indicated below.
• Senate Bill 106, indicated below.
• Senate Bill 106, Senator<00:01:24.640><c> Rei,</c><00:01:25.119><c> vehicle</c><00:01:25.520><c> laws