Transcript Highlights:

• We have your vote sheets in. The bill passes and moves to the floor.
• Senator Helming, I would call for the vote shortly, and you can cast your vote in the best way you fit
• Senator Holme, I would call for the vote shortly and you can cast your vote in the best way you fit.
• We have the vote sheets in. Aye. Without rec.
• We have the vote sheets in, and this bill moves to the floor.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger, joined by members of the majority and minority. The committee considered a broad agenda of bills covering agriculture, public health, technology, taxation, corrections, education, housing, transportation, and civil rights. Among the measures discussed were a youth agriculture entrepreneurship summer employment program, a Bronx asthma study commission, a statewide multi-factor authentication requirement for governmental entities, a tax on noise emissions from certain helicopter and seaplane flights, a requirement that state events serving alcohol include New York-produced alcohol, a veterans and service members alternative resolution program, packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure legislation, limits on certain debt-collection practices involving foreign sovereign debt, commissary rules in correctional institutions, school energy performance contract recovery periods, a senior rent cap tied to income, a dental health demonstration project, farm succession planning, Operation SNUG gun violence prevention grants, expanded breast cancer screening coverage, direct Medicaid billing for creative arts therapists, a vacant storefront registry, academic credit for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, a plan to expand wheelchair-accessible vehicles outside New York City, STAR exemption notification, restrictions on certain tropical hardwoods in state contracts, a PSC guidebook on gas and electric rate making, gender-affirming care coverage and anti-discrimination provisions, and state leave for Civil Air Patrol members on airport-assigned missions. Most of the meeting focused on the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure bill, which drew extended debate. Supporters said the bill had been revised after months of discussion with industry, included waivers for food safety and federal-law conflicts, and could save local governments money through producer responsibility funding. Opponents argued it would raise costs, harm food packaging flexibility, threaten food safety, and hurt manufacturers and small businesses, citing examples from dairy, meat, and coffee businesses. The sponsor’s representative said the bill had been updated and that some small businesses would be exempt, while acknowledging not all concerns were resolved. The committee also discussed the fiscal impact, with testimony that upfront state costs would be reimbursed and localities could see savings. Several other bills prompted brief policy discussion, including the helicopter/seaplane noise tax, where staff explained it would be assessed per ticket or up to $200 per flight and exempt quieter aircraft meeting DOT standards, and the sovereign debt/claims bill, where a senator warned it could drive financial activity out of New York. The committee also heard concerns about the packaging bill’s effect on New York food manufacturers and the availability of waivers. After discussion, the committee voted to report the bills; the transcript indicates the measures passed, generally with some members recorded as without recommendation or opposed, and all listed bills were moved to the floor before the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that the House Committee substitute for House Bill 1797 be voted do pass.
• I now move that House Committee substitute for House Bill 1797 be voted do pass.
• I voted 20. I voted 21 yes and zero no. Do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1797.
• By another unanimous vote, you voted to do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2974.
• By another unanimous vote, you voted to do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2974.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Summary: The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing met with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 1797, a public accounting bill. The committee adopted a substitute that was described as clarification language to mirror the Senate version, then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by unanimous roll call. The committee also considered House Bill 2974, adopted Amendment 0.01H adding clarifying scope-of-practice language, rolled the amendment into a committee substitute, and then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass unanimously. The committee then heard testimony on House Bill 1623, which would add massage therapists and chiropractors to the list of health care professionals subject to emergency disciplinary action through the Administrative Hearing Commission. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients and give licensing boards faster authority to act against bad actors in vulnerable settings. Supporters included a trial lawyer who described sexual assault cases involving massage parlors and a lobbyist for the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association, who said quicker action would improve public safety and professional integrity. No opposition was presented. Next, the committee heard House Bill 309, which would provide clarity for nonprofit pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients in emergency situations, inspired by access problems after the St. Louis tornadoes. The sponsor and an RX Outreach representative said the bill would help pharmacies transfer or dispense needed medications during emergencies without reducing oversight, and they discussed limits on quantities and controlled substances. Members asked why the bill was limited to nonprofit pharmacies and whether it applied outside Missouri; the witnesses said they were open to amendments and clarified the bill was aimed at Missouri emergencies. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3129, the Physician Assistant Compact. The sponsor said the compact would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, by allowing reciprocal practice across participating states without changing Missouri scope-of-practice law. A PA testified in support, saying it would help retain and recruit PAs and improve flexibility near state borders. The Missouri State Medical Association opposed the bill, arguing it could affect scope of practice, give compact commission rules too much authority, and weaken Missouri’s regulatory control; the Division of Professional Registration supported it, saying it fits rural health transformation goals and that compact participants would still have to follow Missouri scope laws. A nonprofit workforce group also testified in support. No votes were taken on the hearing bills before adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, we move 45-46.1, so we should at least vote on that.
• Okay, for the record, that's why I paused before we voted.
• put his thoughts on the record, even though the vote is recorded.
• Asking for a yes vote on the proposed substitute, Madam Vice Chair.
• Asking for a yes vote. All in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay.

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an executive session on a series of bills and a joint memorial. Staff summarized measures on agricultural marketing (SB 5816, adding juice grapes), Board of Natural Resources membership and tribal representation (SB 5838), irrigation district hiring exemptions (SB 5930), ungulate population management and predator mitigation (SB 5960), a green fertilizer incentive program (SB 5971), mitigation grants for landowners (SB 6075), tribal participation in the Conservation Futures Program (SB 6097), agricultural impact statements and related protections for farmland (SB 6104), timber sale process modernization (SB 6216), increased wildlife penalty assessments for covered species trade (SB 6233), shellfish licensing and biotoxin fee caps (SB 6318), and a federal wildfire response memorial (SJM 8015). Several bills had proposed substitutes or amendments, including competing changes to SB 5838 and SB 5960, but some items were ultimately set aside with no action. The committee adopted a substitute for SB 5971 and advanced it to Ways and Means. It also adopted a substitute for SB 6097 and sent it to Rules. SB 5816, SB 6216, SB 6233, SB 6318, and SJM 8015 all received due pass recommendations, with SB 5971 and SB 6318 referred onward to Ways and Means. SB 5838 was debated at length over tribal representation on the Board of Natural Resources; amendments to require forest-management expertise or alternate east/west representation were rejected, and the proposed substitute was approved and passed. SB 6233 drew comments about possible unintended consequences, but the bill passed. The committee took no action on SB 5930, SB 5960, SB 6075, and SB 6104. The chair later confirmed that every bill on the executive session agenda had either been moved forward or dropped from the agenda. The meeting ended with the chair thanking staff and members for getting through the last committee meeting before the policy cutoff, and the committee adjourned subject to signature of the boards.

Transcript Highlights:

• So I really hope that you guys will vote favorably today for this bill for us.
• Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 774 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, SPB 7028 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
• By your vote, SPB 7024 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
• On tab one, I'd like to vote in the affirmative. Anyone else? Okay.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first took up SB 774, which would extend workers’ compensation coverage for mental or nervous injuries, without a physical injury, to 911 public safety telecommunicators. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a behavioral health clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the cumulative mental health impact of the job. Members from both sides praised telecommunicators and emphasized their role as first responders. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator McLean later recorded as voting yes on the measure. The committee then considered SPB 7028, a retirement bill setting Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, without changing the 3% employee contribution rate. The proposal also allowed certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions and provided a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Representatives from firefighters, law enforcement, police chiefs, sheriffs, and fire chiefs supported the bill as a recruitment and retention tool. The committee voted to submit SPB 7028 as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both Governmental Oversight and Accountability proposals to consolidate and update public records/public meeting exemptions. SPB 7024 would repeal the current cybersecurity information exemption and create a consolidated agency-wide exemption for cybersecurity, information, and operational technology information. SPB 7026 would similarly consolidate agency-held trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably by unanimous votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• As the daughter of a Portuguese American, I respectfully request an aye vote on this resolution. that
• All members vote who desire to vote. Members, this This is for co-authors.
• All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.
• Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 64 co-authors added without objection.
• Move to a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, no.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I'm curious why we're putting it on the floor on Thursday when we know it won't have the votes and
• won't have 68 votes coming to the<00:04:01.239><c> floor</c><00:04:01.480><c> in</c><00:04:01.599><c
• and when there was a good faith votes and when there was a good faith offer<00:04:23.160><c> to</c><
• Chair votes aye. Vice Chair... Minority Lead Long: No. Representative Coulter: No.
• Representative Jordan not a voting member. Representative Koegel absent.

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Those members voting in the affirmative, please rise and be counted.
• Three members having voted in the affirmative, none in the negative, the emergency preamble is adopted
• Those members voting in the affirmative, please rise and be counted.
• Three members voting in the affirmative, none in the negative.
• Three members voting in the affirmative, none in the negative.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up final passage of two emergency bills establishing sick leave banks for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees Daniel Yender (H. 4104) and Mark Kratman (H. 4161). Standing votes were required to adopt the emergency preambles, and both preambles were adopted with three affirmative votes and none opposed. The bills were then passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor for approval. The chamber also suspended rules to advance H. 972, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Lynnfield Center Water District in Lynnfield, ordering it to a third reading. In addition, several House petitions were received and referred to committees under Joint Rule 12. Members adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Nicholas "Nick" George of Beverly, a Korean War Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, and observed a moment of silence. The Senate also welcomed Newport High School student Madeline Jackman and American Red Cross representatives, who were present in connection with a bill to require CPR certification for graduation, and received a visit from the Ambassador of Nepal to the United States, who spoke about Nepal-Massachusetts ties and the Nepalese community in the Commonwealth.

Transcript Highlights:

• I respectfully ask for an I vote, and I do not have any witnesses today.
• No, I just simply ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
• The vote is 5-0. The bill is out. Thank the author.
• Current vote is 4-0. Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Ashby aye.
• Current vote is 40. Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Ashby aye. Ashby aye.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard two main bills before taking up a consent calendar. SB 1053 by Senator Nilo would allow county boards of supervisors in counties affected by a governor-declared disaster on or after January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2031, to extend by up to three years the five-year period for transferring a property tax base-year value to replacement property. The author said the measure responds to recent wildfires and other disasters that make rebuilding within five years difficult, and committee members broadly supported local control and disaster recovery flexibility. No opposition was heard, and the bill was approved 5-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 888 by Senator Seardo, as amended, which would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income calculations for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. The author argued that counting disability benefits as income creates a catch-22 for disabled veterans and can disqualify them from tax relief despite fixed incomes and high medical costs. Members described the bill as a common-sense, bipartisan fairness measure that would help veterans remain housed in California. No opposition was presented, and the bill passed 5-0 to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included SB 999, SB 1073, and SB 881. After the consent items, SB 1053 was again called up and confirmed out of committee on a 5-0 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that House Bill 3076 be voted due pass. I have a House committee substitute ending in 0.02C.
• I don't know if I vote yes for this bill, if I vote no, what difference it makes on the situation of
• So, you know, I think, vote your conscience.
• And if I get my vote wrong today and I learn more, I might change it on the floor.
• You have voted the House Committee substitute for House Bill 376.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Summary: The Committee for Rural Issues met with a quorum and took up House Bill 3076, with a House Committee Substitute offered for adoption. The bill sponsor explained that the substitute was intended to clarify language so the Department of Natural Resources would not have to permit common agricultural non-point source practices, describing it as codifying current DNR practice and not creating a blanket exemption from pollution rules. Committee members discussed concerns about CAFO manure application, runoff, over-application, and environmental impacts, while supporters said best management practices and existing conservation measures address those risks. Representative Burton argued the bill was a solution in search of a problem and said DNR is not currently mandated to issue these permits, while the sponsor responded that the bill was needed because the current interpretation could require permitting of non-point sources. There was also clarification on the record that DNR did not testify on the bill. After discussion, the committee adopted the House Committee Substitute by voice vote. The committee then voted on the substitute for House Bill 3076 and reported it do pass. The roll call showed 11 in favor, 1 opposed, and 2 present, with Representative Burton voting no and the rest of those voting supporting the measure. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that House Bill 3076 be voted do pass. I have a House committee substitute ending in 0.02C.
• I don't know if I vote yes for this bill, if I vote no, what difference it makes on the situation of
• So, you know, I think, you know, vote your conscience.
• And if I get my vote wrong today and I learn more, I might change it on the floor.
• I now renew my motion that House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 376 be voted do pass.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, and by your vote, SB 1318 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1690 is reported favorably.
• I would like to be shown voting in the affirmative on tabs 1, 2, and 3.
• I would like to be shown voting in the affirmative on tabs 1, 2, and 3.
• I'd like to be recorded as voting yes on tab 2. Senator Colladio. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: S0182 , S1318 , S1690

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I already have a due pass, and I ask for your vote and yield for questions.
• I already have a due pass, and I ask for your vote and yield for questions.
• Seeing no debate, the vote will now occur on Senate Bill 1198.
• If you're in favor of the measure, vote aye. If opposed, vote nay. Clerk, call the roll.
• The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2046. If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote aye.

Bills: SB1265 , SB1198 , SB2046

Committee: Senate Local and County Government

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, healthcare authority, property lien, county treasury, Oklahoma, municipalities

Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee met and first announced that Senate Bill 1619 would be laid over to a later date. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1265, which would extend the deadline for municipalities to publish ordinances from 15 days to 30 days, with supporters citing the decline of daily newspapers and the need to help cities meet publication requirements. The bill received a due pass recommendation and advanced on an 8-0 vote. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1198, which would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to release liens on property owned by a city or county when requested by the local treasurer. Senator Mann explained that the measure is intended to help local governments reuse tax-delinquent or code-violation properties for affordable housing, since liens can exceed the value of the property. The bill advanced on a 7-1 vote. After a brief recess, the committee took up Senate Bill 2046, as amended by committee substitute, which would allow the Department of Environmental Quality to determine the legality of campsites and evaluate whether sanitary and environmental standards are met. Members questioned the bill’s definitions, reporting thresholds, timelines, fiscal impact, and the role of DEQ and the Department of Public Safety in notifying counties and ordering removal of camps. Following debate, the bill advanced on a 6-2 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, and by your vote, SB 1318 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1690 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for CS for SB 1690 is reported favorably.
• Yes, and by your vote, CS for SB 182 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• I would like to be shown voting in the affirmative on tab 2, 1, 2, and 3.

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills. SB 1318, relating to the Florida tax credit scholarship program, made a technical clarification that any remaining funds in a closed scholarship account revert but do not revert to the state; it passed favorably without debate. The committee then took up CS for SB 1690 on child care and early learning services, which updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, and clarifies rulemaking authority through an adopted amendment shifting rulemaking language to the State Board of Education. During discussion, Senator Berman raised a question about removing a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor agreed to follow up. The committee reported the bill favorably after the amendment was adopted. The committee also considered SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion and narrowed mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment allocation funds. Two appearance forms were filed in support, and the bill was reported favorably after the amendment was adopted. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked staff and recognized Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, with members applauding her service. Senators later requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on the bills, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, vote. Senator Blaylock, thank you, Chairman.
• Now let's do a roll call vote, Secretary. Now, let's do a roll call vote, Secretary. Senator Wynch?
• The motion passes on a roll call vote.
• It passes on a voice vote.
• It carries on a voice vote. Those opposed, nay. It carries on a voice vote.

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, then took up several administrative rule dockets from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The first, docket 24-2301-2501 for the Speech, Hearing, and Communication Services Licensure Board, added a new video remote interpreting provider license created by prior legislation and set a $150 fee for up to five sign language interpreters per business. The agency said the fee would be the lowest in the country, drew no public comments, and would have no impact on the general fund. Some members questioned the cap and the fee level, but the committee approved the docket on a 5-3 roll call vote. The committee then approved, by voice vote, two chapter repeal dockets tied to the merger of the Nursing Home Administrators and Residential Care Facility Administrators boards into the new Idaho Long-Term Care Administrator Board: docket 24-0901-2501 and docket 24-1901-2501. Both repeals were presented as necessary because the old boards’ rules were being replaced by a unified rule set under the merged board structure. Finally, the committee approved docket 24-4101-2501, the new unified chapter for the Idaho Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. The presenter said the chapter combined previously approved rules from the two former boards with no substantive changes, only reformatting to fit the merged board. The committee also recognized visitors from A&A Idaho and Nurses Day at the Capitol before adjourning, with a budget presentation scheduled for the next meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Vice Chair also votes.
• Chair votes aye. Thank you.
• Of the members present, are there any voting with reservations or objections?
• ey thank you of amendments chair votes ey thank you of the<00:03:21.760><c> members</c><00:03:22.200
• </c> the members present are there any voting the members present are there any voting with<00:03:23.799

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 1, 2025, for decision-making on two measures previously heard on January 14. For SB 146, relating to condominiums, the committee recommended passage with amendments. The amendments were described as incorporating Real Estate Commission language to clarify the bill and narrowing its scope to managing agents with budget and replacement reserve responsibilities and authority to communicate with unit owners, thereby excluding smaller associations. The committee also deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050 and made technical, non-substantive changes. The measure was adopted without objections. The committee also considered SB 1050, relating to insurance and captive insurance. Members described ongoing discussions between the Insurance Division and the captive insurance industry over revised language intended to support industry growth while preserving the state’s regulatory oversight and solvency protections. The committee noted receipt of compromise amendments developed after a week of negotiations and again deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050. A member thanked the chair and referenced the role of former chair Bob Her in bringing the captive industry to Hawaii, expressing support for continued momentum in the sector. For SB 1050, the committee recommended passage with amendments, with the chair voting aye and no reservations or objections from members present. Both measures were therefore adopted by the committee for recommendation to the full Senate.

Transcript Highlights:

• not consider HR 3, the housekeeping resolution, will the members of the House have an opportunity to vote
• All right, members, we have a resolution that requires a record vote, HCR 54 by Hunter.
• A record vote is required by the Constitution. Clerk, please ring the bell.
• Showrooms of Hunter voting aye. So Mr. Dutton voting aye. So Ms. Morales voting aye.
• Show me Hinojosa voting on. All right. We're good?

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing no discussion or debate, staff will open the cue for a vote. Dollens, si more.
• Anyone wishing to change your vote, we're all good. Close the vote. Miller having a vote of four.
• So, you know, discussion debate, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
• Morei Dollens's a You remember, switches a vote or change your vote, declare the vote hadn't received

Bills: SB1239 , SB1732

Committee: House A&B General Government Subcommittee

Keywords: Service Oklahoma, apportionment, state revenue, funding, vehicle registration, professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees

Transcript Highlights:

• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• So there's four of these and uh is the vote done by proxy in terms of the voting the board members?
• </c> know, voting that needs to take place. know, voting that needs to take place.
• </c> every credit union has voting by proxy. every credit union has voting by proxy.
• Yes, they did state earlier that that would be the vote when it's voting on there.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? All members vote I.
• Chair, your recommendation is adopted. any members uh voting no anyone voting any members uh voting no
• Anyone voting no? Anyone voting with reservations? All members vote I.
• no anyone voting Woodson anyone voting no anyone voting with<02:56:02.880><c> reservations</c><02:56
• Any members voting no? Any members voting with reservations? All members vote I.

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> dominant I urge my colleagues to vote dominant I urge my colleagues to vote Yes<02:52:11.800><c>
• </c><03:05:13.279><c> no</c> leaks and flaring I will be voting no leaks and flaring I will be voting
• themselves as independent to vote Yes on themselves as independent to vote Yes on HJ<03:26:18.080><c>
• This is a 15-minute vote on the motion to suspend the rules, to be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage
• This is a five-minute vote. vote vote e e e e e e e e e e e e all m On this vote, the yeas are 221, one

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all