Transcript Highlights:

• to vertically integrated utility systems to vertically integrated systems. systems. systems.
• . local distribution uh system.
• reassigned</c> shared system systems must be reassigned shared system systems must be reassigned to<04
• alert system or emergency notification<04:40:34.638><c> system.
• </c> the 911 system? the 911 system?

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> families, and frankly for the systems families, and frankly for the systems that<01:28:43.600><c
• The Education Committee report is adopted to the bill. system and we ask for an I vote. system and we
• That is imperative in our system.
• That is imperative in our system.
• </c> Our systems have to be fair. Our systems have to be fair.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> terrorism just trying to bog the system terrorism just trying to bog the system down. down. down
• </c><01:26:49.679><c> and</c> can be restored to the legal system and can be restored to the legal system
• </c><01:54:28.560><c> and</c> understand it's part of the system and understand it's part of the system
• There's library information system and archival records.
• <02:52:55.760><c> archival</c> library information system and archival library information system and

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm wondering, were there any specific examples or incidences that the department felt maybe SFA did
• to work um in a quicker Manner system to work um in a quicker Manner and<00:31:43.159><c> help</c><00
• as a way to help um assessment system as a way to help um front-end<00:49:41.119><c> historic</c><00
• that is put in place has um system that is put in place has um certain<00:50:20.359><c> categories</
• </c><00:57:38.359><c> is</c> the category categorization system is the category categorization system

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> us in our computer system. Got it. us in our computer system. Got it.
• And the state voter registration system monitors access to the system.
• </c> this state voter registration system. this state voter registration system.
• </c> vulnerability in our election system. vulnerability in our election system.
• </c> that system has failed. that system has failed.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• system.
• </c> the system? the system?
• I know those<01:48:49.920><c> systems</c> those systems those systems and<01:48:52.320><c> to</c><01:
• </c> myself and with a Moodle system myself and with a Moodle system university<01:49:33.840><c> system
• ><c> when</c> systemic community college system when systemic community college system when parents<02

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee’s higher education subcommittee met to discuss HB 443, HB 510, and related issues. The chair explained the subcommittee membership and noted that Representative Luno was absent and replaced by Representative Bricky, with other full committee members allowed to participate in discussion but not final votes. No votes were taken during this meeting, and the chair said final subcommittee recommendations would likely come in the first week of November. On HB 443, which concerns terms of appointment to the Higher Education Commission, the chair described the bill as intended to let the governor replace members who are not attending or no longer representing the appointing organization. He said the prior governor supported the idea, but the current governor’s office believes the bill is unnecessary because nonattendance or loss of representation would already amount to resignation or removal. Members raised questions about legal authority and whether the same principle should apply to other boards. The chair said he was leaning toward finding the bill not needed, but would continue discussion later. The committee then spent most of the meeting on HB 510, which would establish due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty at public higher education institutions and address collective bargaining issues. Supporters, including Representatives Papovich and Brown, argued the bill would provide clear, minimum protections, especially because campus rules are lengthy and vary by institution; Brown also suggested adding an independent ombudsman or representation for students. Opponents, including Representatives Burton and Bricky, said existing campus regulations already provide due process and that the bill could interfere with campus governance and collective bargaining. The chair and others discussed whether the bill’s definitions should be aligned with existing law to avoid confusion, and several members suggested using existing statutory definitions or cross-references. The chair also said the bill would apply only when disciplinary action is involved, not as a general challenge to DEI policies, though members referenced recent national examples involving DEI-related disputes as context.

Transcript Highlights:

• Residents in those 12 local community water systems did vote to put fluoride into their water systems
• </c> these 2500 plus Public Water Systems these 2500 plus Public Water Systems actually<05:06:57.718>
• and I look at regulatory systems.
• It’s very easy to say 12 systems... systems and I look at regulatory systems systems and I look at regulatory
• systemic fluoride.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up several bills in executive session, beginning with HB 568 on subdivision regulations concerning water supply. Representative Donnelly moved ITL, arguing the bill would create costly studies, that towns already have jurisdiction over needed studies, and that the issue was not widespread. The committee voted ITL 9-7. HB 582, dealing with safety requirements for personal watercraft, was also moved ITL on the grounds that existing law already covers the issue and the bill was unnecessary after recent action on personal flotation devices. Representative Derby opposed the ITL, saying the bill was a common-sense safety measure and would restore a misdemeanor penalty, but the committee voted ITL 9-7. The committee then retained HB 595, relative to coastal resilience zones, after members said the bill was important but needed more work and time because of its complexity. Members noted it should be revisited later, and the motion to retain passed 16-0. HB 607, funding the Hampton Beach Area Commission and making appropriations, received an ought-to-pass recommendation 15-1, with support from members who described Hampton Beach as an important economic driver and one dissenting member saying the state should not bear the full cost. The committee also adopted Amendment 2025-3 on HB 624, establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program, by a 16-0 vote; the amendment shifted funding decisions to the Department of Environmental Services based on demonstrated need and a first-come, first-served process. The bill as amended then received an ought-to-pass recommendation 16-0 and was placed on consent. Later, the committee retained HB 629, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams, after members said the dams need attention but the bill required more work because suggested amendments had just been received. That motion passed 16-0. HB 644, concerning drones in state parks, was ITL’d because the Department of Parks and Recreation is already working through rulemaking on UAS use in remote areas, and the committee voted 16-0 for ITL. HB 657, the short notice booking act access for New Hampshire residents to state parks, was also ITL’d at the request of the prime sponsor, passing 16-0. The committee then adjourned and announced a later hearing on HB 663, which would allow the Division of Historical Resources to use a portion of Moose plate funds for administering its grant program; testimony from the sponsor and the division supported the bill as clarifying existing authority, and no final vote on HB 663 was included in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> needed to be made that the system needed to be made that the system doesn't<04:34:08.359><c> work
• That's not a system that's working; that's a system that should be addressed in order to prohibit that
• That's not a system that's working; that's a system that should be addressed in order to prohibit that
• </c><04:39:56.200><c> that's</c> reports that's not a system that's reports that's not a system that's
• </c> bail reform that will improve our system bail reform that will improve our system protect<04:40:

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> judicial system. Move for adoption. judicial system. Move for adoption.
• </c> basic safety systems would be in place. basic safety systems would be in place.
• </c> emergency communication system. emergency communication system.
• </c> safety systems. safety systems.
• ,</c> which is a federal uh risk u system, which is a federal uh risk u system, then<01:31:53.760><c>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Her service contributes to the effective functioning of Carlsbad's local justice system.
• They are the ongoing consequence of systemic racism that demands our legislative action.
• , good jobs and a good tax system, and attracting new businesses.
• Some people have rotational grazing systems. They roll that. Where they belong.
• Some people have rotational grazing systems.

Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

Transcript Highlights:

• Her service contributes to the effective functioning of Carlsbad's local justice system and reflects
• They are the ongoing consequence of systemic racism that demands our legislative action.
• Speaker and gentlemen, that pension system has been ruled not compensation by our state courts.
• And as we're creating this compensation, we're creating a system that is based on New Mexican fans.
• We're creating a system that is based on New Mexican families and their economic prosperity.

Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

Summary: The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion. After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Japan has a system similar to this.
• Japan has a system similar to this.
• </c><01:33:28.840><c> is</c> and the existing regulatory system is and the existing regulatory system
• How does this system work?
• </c> How does this system work? How does this system work?

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I sent her to Saro because we had an incident there.
• Other recommendations are that the system needs help.
• The system needs help.
• The system needs help.
• </c> this level of coordinated Sy systemic this level of coordinated Sy systemic change<05:30:41.920>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology. Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break. After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

Transcript Highlights:

• The state system has procedures for identifying and addressing process errors.
• procedures</c> The state system has procedures The state system has procedures for<00:18:09.840><c> identifying
• ><c> makes</c><02:02:05.760><c> money</c> reservation system that makes money reservation system that
• Already there's a reservation<02:26:51.200><c> system.
• </c> is inherent in your whole system. is inherent in your whole system.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate tourism briefing focused on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract oversight, destination management action plans (DMAPs), and the impact of recent legislation and audit findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson said she accepted the temporary role to help address agency challenges, emphasized rebuilding trust, and said HTA is reviewing the state auditor’s concerns and posting its response publicly. She also described HTA’s mission and organizational structure under SB 1571, including reporting lines to the governor, the director, and the board, and outlined staff additions in finance, brand marketing, destination stewardship, and planning. A major topic was the permanent CEO search. HTA board chair Tata Po said the goal is to select a CEO within about four months, with the search firm still engaged, the position description being revised to reflect the new law and compensation changes, and approvals still needed before the job can be reposted. Members expressed frustration that the recruitment had been paused and questioned whether HTA has sufficient qualified leadership and staff during the interim period. Board leadership said the current staff is limited by vacancies but that they have confidence in the team and will add resources if needed. Members also pressed HTA on the role of the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana contract, asking how staff oversight works and whether staff members were effectively wearing multiple hats. HTA explained that the stewardship team provides direction to contractors and that the work is divided among specialists overseeing projects such as tour guide certification, technical assistance, community tourism collaboratives, and a destination app. The committee also discussed whether the board can still vote on budgets under the new structure; the Attorney General’s office was cited as confirming that the board may advise, but the department director retains budget authority. HTA said it is working with CNHA and HVCB on contract and budget timing, with a goal of shifting to a calendar-year process so recipients know funding earlier.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> the pipes down and and tie into systems the pipes down and and tie into systems if<00:32:12.640>
• </c><00:35:04.400><c> is</c> If I don't think if if a system is If I don't think if if a system is failing
• </c><00:45:33.040><c> are</c> we think that sewer systems are we think that sewer systems are incredibly
• But if you got into the role of this being the water system for an area, or being the sewer system for
• Thank you. treatment systems, and the like is a treatment systems, and the like is a very<05:39:16.638

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, and they had an incident in their past. It was used to threaten them.
• captives and they don't have the flexibility that they would need to act independently, and so predatory systems
• captives and they don't have the flexibility that they would need to act independently, and so predatory systems

Bills: HB0075 , HB0128

Committee: Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> services systems. services systems.
• </c><01:08:14.200><c> Corporation,</c> Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
• </c> investments in transportation systems. investments in transportation systems.
• We push farm to school, food systems.
• </c><06:21:35.360><c> and</c> changing out their first system and changing out their first system and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So they have to have insurance at the time that this incident might happen.
• For example, he said, how do you actually set up a tip pooling system within a worksite?
• </c> actually set up a tip pooling um system actually set up a tip pooling um system within<01:32:55.560
• </c><01:47:13.440><c> using</c><01:47:13.840><c> the</c> Can employers game the system using the Can
• employers game the system using the service<01:47:14.400><c> charge</c> service charge service charge

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for water and sewer systems.
• So I have an to audit all systems.
• I'm going to pass. systems, we don't know where the money's systems, we don't know where the money's
• </c> that's why these systems are failing. that's why these systems are failing.
• </c> uh the Judicial System Operation Fund. uh the Judicial System Operation Fund.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• system? system?
• So that that may paying into one system.
• Is there any specific, um, incident in Lebanon that necessitated this bill?
• I think it's a well-checked system that at least in my community.
• that at least in a wellch checked system that at least in my<06:14:58.240><c> community.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee convened for a day of public hearings on nine bills, with plans to later execute several early bills and possibly additional measures under House Rule 44. Chair Diane Pauer outlined time limits for sponsors and testimony, announced a lunch break around noon, and noted substitute members would be arriving later. The first hearing was on House Bill 1107, which would allow municipal budget committees to have one to three alternate members. Representative Valon, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to help towns like Epping deal with quorum problems during the compressed budget season and noted that alternates are common on other local boards. The New Hampshire Municipal Association testified in support, saying the bill would increase flexibility and help fill seats. Committee members raised concerns about whether alternates should be elected, how they would be selected, whether they would be sufficiently informed to vote, and whether the bill’s one-year term language and rescission provisions were clear. The sponsor and NHMA said the process would be consistent with other local boards, that alternates would typically be appointed after elections, and that they would follow up on possible statutory clarification. The hearing closed with six remote supporters, one paper supporter, and no opposition reported. The committee then heard House Bill 1118, sponsored by Representative Colby, which would raise the daily amount municipal employees may hold before remitting funds to the treasurer from the current $1,500 limit to $3,500. Colby said the existing thresholds are outdated, have not been updated in about 20 years, and create burdens for smaller towns that must make frequent bank deposits, sometimes far from town offices. She said the bill would improve efficiency and allow staff to focus more on serving residents, while still allowing municipalities to keep lower limits if they choose. Members asked about how the remittance process works in practice, what amounts municipalities typically collect, and whether the change reflected a broader trend of updating cash-handling thresholds. The sponsor explained that the bill only changes the dollar thresholds in the relevant statutes and does not require municipalities to adopt the higher limit. The transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1118 is reported.