Transcript Highlights:

• Um, there are other states that have lower regulations and zero allowance of intoxicating THC in their
• Um, there are other states that have lower regulations and zero allowance of intoxicating THC in their
• Um, there are other states that have lower regulations and zero allowance of intoxicating THC in their
• Um, there are other states that have lower regulations and zero allowance of intoxicating THC in their
• regulations and zero allowance of intoxicating<01:43:45.920><c> THC</c><01:43:46.920><c> in</c><01:43

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They have to start from ground zero and completely rebuild it.
• If you have a zero-dollar budget, you can't argue that's sustainable to me.
• The invoice has zero information on it. Nothing ever leaves that clinician's office.
• The invoice has zero information on it, and the invoice is paid in a trust-but-validate relationship
• So you have a peace officer working with zero supervision, way outside of their jurisdiction, So you

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:11:18.880><c> think</c><00:11:19.040><c> there</c><00:11:19.279><c> were</c><00:11:19.600><c> zero
• </c> Uh, and online I think there were zero Uh, and online I think there were zero people<00:11:20.880
• 00:11:23.839><c> and</c> people that signed up in support and people that signed up in support and zero
• </c> zero people who signed up opposed. zero people who signed up opposed.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• recordings of um up from these cameras as prima facie evidence that the license provider cared for zero
• 00:33:05.560><c> provider</c><00:33:05.880><c> cared</c><00:33:06.120><c> for</c><00:33:06.240><c> zero
• </c><00:33:06.480><c> children</c> license provider cared for zero children license provider cared for
• zero children during<00:33:07.280><c> the</c><00:33:07.400><c> missing</c><00:33:07.760><c> dates</c
• to produce camera evidence that there was children on camera at that point in time, that means that zero

Bills: HF4277 , HF3819 , HF3489 , HF4408 , HF3901 , HF4316

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• This is done at low temperature, using only electricity and with zero emissions.
• This is done at low temperature, using only electricity and with zero emissions.
• This is done at low temperature, using only electricity and with zero emissions.
• electricity temperature. um using only electricity and<00:12:57.600><c> with</c><00:12:57.920><c> zero
• Um so those are and with zero emissions.

Bills: HF4059 , HF76

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses

Transcript Highlights:

• I think we either have one or zero companies that are allowed to write that.
• I think we either have one or zero companies that are allowed to write that.
• I think we either have one or zero companies that are allowed to write that.
• I think we either have one or zero companies that are allowed to write that.
• I think we either have one or zero companies that are allowed to write that.

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The vote is 356 voting yea, zero voting nay.
• this raises taxes is inaccurate because revenue from details offsets expenses, resulting in a net zero
• this raises taxes is inaccurate because revenue from details offsets expenses, resulting in a net zero
• resulting</c><03:16:24.600><c> in</c><03:16:24.720><c> a</c><03:16:24.880><c> net</c><03:16:25.160><c> zero
• </c> offsets expenses resulting in a net zero offsets expenses resulting in a net zero impact<03:16:26.080

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And obviously, if we're below the 6%, then it would be zero.
• I think when it comes to what's acceptable, I think zero is acceptable.
• 01:20:42.360><c> acceptable,</c><01:20:43.000><c> I</c><01:20:43.080><c> think</c><01:20:43.320><c> zero
• </c> comes to what's acceptable, I think zero comes to what's acceptable, I think zero is<01:20:43.760

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: Division Three of the Finance Committee met in work session on April 20, 2026, to consider Senate Bills 481, 603, and 663, with the discussion focused primarily on SB 481, relative to the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property. The chair explained that the bill was advisory only and that the committee’s recommendations would go to full Finance on April 27. For SB 481, members reviewed conflicting provisions in the prior budget law about whether sale proceeds should go to the general fund or the Youth Development Center Claims and Administration Settlement Fund, and the bill was described as a compromise that would direct proceeds to the general fund before June 30, 2027, and to the settlement fund after that date. It was noted that the settlement fund had originally received about $20 million and had roughly $10 million remaining. The committee also received an extensive update from DCYF Director Marie Noonan on the new Youth Development Center in Hampstead. She reported that construction remained on schedule, with major structural and interior work complete, substantial completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026, and occupancy anticipated in early 2027. The presentation highlighted the facility’s design features, including single-occupancy bedrooms, sensory rooms, an education wing, medical and clinical suites, visitation space, a gym, and multiple outdoor courtyards, all intended to support a trauma-informed setting. Members asked about the facility’s funding, square footage, fencing, and scanner; staff said the building is about 34,000 square feet, funded entirely with federal ARPA state recovery funds to date, and that the scanner is on site but not yet operational pending policy and staff training. Committee members also raised concerns about the facility’s design and security. In response, DCYF said some concrete walls are required for structural and safety reasons, but they are being painted to maintain a brighter environment, and that the fencing will be about 15 feet high with privacy netting because the campus is shared with Hampstead. Officials said the new facility is legislatively limited to a maximum of 12 youth, while the current center can house 12 to 18, and emphasized that courts ultimately determine placements. No votes or final actions were taken during the work session.

Transcript Highlights:

• an</c> But if it's even $1 short, if it's $1,229,999 on July 1, the Attorney General's office gets zero
• 20:28.000><c> General's</c><00:20:28.320><c> office</c><00:20:28.640><c> gets</c><00:20:28.920><c> zero
• </c> the Attorney General's office gets zero the Attorney General's office gets zero dollars.<00:20:30.440
• Defrauding the government and having zero consequences has become the norm in our state, and the taxpayers

Bills: HF4338

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

Transcript Highlights:

• that it be quite small, and we hope it that it be quite small, and we hope it is<00:20:54.360><c> zero
• </c><00:20:56.240><c> And</c><00:20:56.880><c> without</c><00:20:57.200><c> being</c> is zero, of course
• And without being is zero, of course.
• But because they could zero in, they got fixed really quickly, and she's been able to go on and live
• But because they could zero in, they got fixed really quickly, and she's been able to go on and live

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We've given zero dollars to Salt Chuck in the past two years in the form of a distribution because we
• And there is a route to just say zero, um, but then that might render the bill ineffective for those
• just</c><01:36:24.760><c> say</c> And there is a route to just say And there is a route to just say zero
• 28.560><c> that</c><01:36:28.800><c> might</c><01:36:29.280><c> render</c><01:36:29.600><c> the</c> zero
• , um but then that might render the zero, um but then that might render the bill<01:36:30.200><c> ineffective

Bills: HB1984 , HB1593 , HB2423 , HB1691 , HB2283 , HB2386 , HB1824 , HB1697 , HB2164 , HB2165

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• So on the amendment, zero. So we've got an ought to pass on the amendment. Do I have a second?
• So on the amendment, zero. So we've got an ought to pass on the amendment. Do I have a second?
• So on the amendment, zero. So we've got an ought to pass on the amendment. Do I have a second?
• So on the amendment, zero. So we've got an ought to pass on the amendment. Do I have a second?
• So although I personally don't think that taxpayer money should be buying food that has zero health benefits

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, we're at functional zero in my county, but I can tell you in 2024 there was eight veterans that
• Yes, we're at functional zero in my county, but I can tell you in 2024 there were eight veterans that
• Yes, we're at functional<00:42:47.760><c> of</c><00:42:47.920><c> zero</c><00:42:48.160><c> in</c><00
• my</c><00:42:48.640><c> county,</c><00:42:49.200><c> but</c><00:42:49.440><c> I</c> functional of zero
• in my county, but I functional of zero in my county, but I can<00:42:49.680><c> tell</c><00:42:49.760

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting of the session with member introductions and a statement from the chair that veterans issues would remain distinct and receive separate attention. The first item was an update on the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley from Executive Director Randall Dietrich. He said the museum has operated for nearly 50 years, has outgrown its current space, and is building a new 40,000-square-foot facility with $32 million in state support plus several million more in private funding. He described construction progress, planned exhibits including restored military artifacts and the USS Ward gun, and said the museum is scheduled to open on September 12. In response to Senator Kunish, Dietrich said the museum is actively incorporating stories and flags representing women, tribal nations, and other underrepresented groups, including 11 tribal flags at the entrance, and is working to integrate those stories throughout the galleries rather than isolating them. The committee then received an update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on the veterans suicide prevention plan from Rachel Johnson, Veterans Committee Health Director, with John Kelly later answering questions on department impacts. Johnson said the plan is a coordinated statewide framework built with legislative support, expanding regional coordinators, veteran health navigators, data analytics, and community partnerships, including a suicide mortality review pilot in Hennepin County. She said Minnesota loses about 100 veterans a year to suicide, that firearms remain the primary mechanism, and that prevention must address community connection, economic stability, and access to care, not just clinical treatment. She also said the plan aligns with state and federal strategies and is intended as a living roadmap. In response to questions, Johnson said the department is exploring data-sharing policy issues, has not seen a direct financial impact from federal VA staffing changes, and is tracking federal proposals affecting VA advisory groups. She also said 988 data is available in general but more Minnesota-specific data on the veteran option is still being gathered. Members asked follow-up questions about trends in veteran suicide, the role of families in identifying warning signs, and the Hennepin County mortality review pilot. Johnson said the annual number has remained around 100 for about 15 years, with a dip in 2024 and a return to that level in 2025, and that the Hennepin County pilot was chosen because it offers a manageable geography and existing coalition work, with an initial review expected by May or June. The final item began a presentation from the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Legislative chair Larry Fonder said the group’s priorities are protecting veterans from fraud and modernizing the property tax benefit for disabled veterans, but the presentation would focus on educating the committee about the role, training, certification, and accountability of county veteran service officers. President Tom Anderson, the Winona County VSO and a Navy veteran, began describing his background and office staffing when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we have zero concerns with DBED taking the lead and doing the planning and coordination to respond
• Um, zero concerns. with DBED taking the lead and doing the with DBED taking the lead and doing the planning
• </c><00:55:26.960><c> Um,</c><00:55:27.359><c> zero</c> the erosion at Montuji Bay.
• Um, zero the erosion at Montuji Bay.
• Um, zero concerns.<00:55:29.040><c> Our</c><00:55:29.440><c> issues</c><00:55:29.839><c> are</c><00:55

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 2627, which would exempt Hawaii Tourism Authority contracts and agreements for sports projects, events, and related marketing from the state procurement code and other competitive bidding requirements. HTA, DBEDT, and the State Procurement Office testified in support or with comments, while one individual offered general support for sports tourism. Senators focused on narrowing the bill so the exemption would apply more specifically to sports-related projects and marketing, rather than broad marketing activities, and discussed whether the bill should require notice to the State Procurement Office or approval by the chief procurement officer. Procurement officials said a reporting requirement would be the most expeditious option, while still allowing post-event monitoring and public posting of exemptions. Members also discussed whether the exemption should be limited to situations involving sole-source sports entities, such as major leagues or international sports organizations, to better justify bypassing procurement rules. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, but members and testifiers agreed to continue working on the language. The hearing then moved to SB 2074 relating to state facilities and naming rights for the Aloha Stadium and Hawaii Convention Center. The Stadium Authority, HTA, and DBEDT testified in support, while the Outdoor Circle and other organizations opposed the measure. Opponents argued the bill could create fiscal and legal risk, echoing concerns raised in prior legislation and by the attorney general, and warned it would mark a major shift by treating public facilities as commercial branding opportunities. Supporters said naming rights could generate significant revenue to help fund the stadium project and reduce the burden on the state and developers. Senators questioned how signage would be handled, especially whether it would be exterior-facing or limited to inward-facing signage, and the Stadium Authority said it was willing to work with the Outdoor Circle on language that would preserve community aesthetics while allowing revenue generation. A senator cited a prior study estimating naming rights could bring in about $1.5 million per year over 20 years, and asked what that revenue would buy for the public; the Stadium Authority responded that it would help advance the project toward a larger, improved stadium. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of 12 ayes and zero noes, you've given House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended, a due
• By your vote of 12 eyes and zero knows, you've given House concurrent resolution 2015 as amended a due
• We want to have as close to zero as possible. As you know, the taxation process is not perfect.
• they also included robust early childhood funding and resources that is both high-quality child care, zero
• There was zero empathy at that meeting toward the parents that were crying.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There is zero evidence, none, to cisgender women in bathrooms.
• There is zero evidence, none, that trans women are attacking women in public restrooms.
• Not only did I pose zero harm to my cisgender girl classmates, but I was much safer from the bullying
• But what I fear more is what I saw earlier from a young man who showed zero respect for the halls that
• We've heard repeatedly here today that there is zero evidence of trans women attacking women in restrooms

Bills: SB7 , SB14

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues. Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters. Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• In the 70s, the majority of those landowners gave us 50-year zero or $1 leases because they wanted to
• In the 70s, the majority of those landowners gave us 50-year zero or $1 leases because they wanted to
• c><01:26:46.159><c> gave</c><01:26:46.480><c> us</c><01:26:47.120><c> 50-year</c><01:26:48.480><c> zero
• </c> those land owners gave us 50-year zero those land owners gave us 50-year zero or<01:26:49.760><c

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:03 Summary of Staff Report on the Firefighter Commission Minimum Training Standards and Administrative Spending- 00:01:00 Staff Update on Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel 00:16:00 Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel Representatives Available for Questions-00:39:34 Kentucky State Police & Finance Cabinet Status Update on Kentucky Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System-00:52:35 Adjournment-01:46:24, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from December 19 and June 12, then received a staff report on the Kentucky Fire Commission’s minimum training standards and administrative spending. Staff explained that the commission’s current minimum training hours are 115 for volunteer firefighters and 300 for paid firefighters, down from 150 and 400 before January 1, 2023, after the commission removed elective classes not directly tied to NFPA standards. The report found the commission’s certification testing aligns fully with NFPA standards, but recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours. On finances, staff said the commission complied with the first statutory cap on administrative reimbursements to KCTCS, but could not verify compliance with a second, more specific cap because the finance system does not break out program-level costs and the statute is vague. Staff recommended the commission work with KCTCS to fix that issue and suggested the General Assembly may wish to clarify the statute. After questions about reimbursement levels and investment income, the committee voted to accept the report. The committee then heard an update on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel. Staff reported that the panel has implemented two of three prior recommendations: it revised its agency notification letter to clearly state the 90-day response deadline and added response prompts and checkboxes to improve completeness. The third recommendation, to adopt formal written procedures, remains in progress; staff said the panel plans to develop those procedures alongside its new case management system. The panel is meeting its statutory membership and meeting requirements, but agency responses to its recommendations have been inconsistent: 48% were timely and appropriate in 2022, 36% in 2023, and 82% in 2024, though only three of nine timely 2024 responses were fully complete. Staff also described the new case management system project, funded with $200,000 in one-time money, and recommended the panel consult budget staff about use of those funds beyond fiscal year 2025. They reissued the recommendation that the panel develop written procedures for case review, findings, recommendations, and annual reports. Committee members raised concerns about the lack of penalties for noncompliance, the volume and length of panel meetings, and technology barriers to reviewing cases, and one member said the panel’s findings should inform future legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• The House adopted the governor's budget, which has zero general funds.
• The House adopted the governor's budget, which has zero general funds.
• governor's budget house adopted the governor's budget which<00:44:58.160><c> has</c><00:44:58.400><c> zero
• </c><00:45:00.160><c> We</c><00:45:00.400><c> are</c> which has zero general funds.
• We are which has zero general funds.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And just so you know, we receive zero of the funds that we advocate for.
• you<00:21:08.000><c> know,</c><00:21:08.240><c> we</c><00:21:08.720><c> receive</c><00:21:09.360><c> zero
• ><00:21:09.840><c> of</c><00:21:10.080><c> the</c><00:21:10.320><c> funds</c> you know, we receive zero
• of the funds you know, we receive zero of the funds that<00:21:10.799><c> we</c><00:21:11.039><c> advocate
• Okay, motion prevails one to<01:02:37.280><c> zero.</c> Okay.<01:02:42.880><c> Sorry.

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Are we starting from ground zero, or do we already have some work started in this as far as baseline
• Zero function, if that's the case, right?
• Zero function, if that's the case, right?
• Zero function, if that's the case, right?
• Zero function, if that’s the case, right.

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on March 13, 2025, and first announced that SB 1456 would be deferred to the end of the agenda and ultimately worked on later, with the chair indicating the bill would be deferred and revisited in a future measure. The committee then heard SB 841 on marine life conservation districts. DLNR supported the bill, saying it would fund carrying capacity studies to inform rules and policies. Testimony noted a pilot study already underway at the Puka Marine Life Conservation District and another nearing completion at the old Kona Airport MLCD. Members discussed costs, with DLNR estimating about $300,000 per year for one user-experience study, potentially more for ecological analysis, and also discussed possible funding from the Mālama Kai special fund. DLNR said it had no objection to consulting current operators and other users, and explained the program would be a new, ongoing adaptive-management tool. The committee next heard SB 411 on capital improvement projects at small boat harbors. DLNR supported the intent, saying the bill would help expedite use of special funds for CIP work, while the Department of Budget and Finance opposed it, arguing the draft could conflict with constitutional limits on appropriations. Public testimony from an industry representative supported the bill and urged more collaboration with commercial operators, while committee discussion focused on whether DLNR could already use special funds for repairs, how much engineering and bidding work is required before projects go out to bid, and whether the current process creates bottlenecks when bids exceed initial estimates. DLNR said it can do some repairs and maintenance within existing authority and funding ceilings, but that the bill as drafted could be too broad. The committee also heard SB 5 on historic preservation, where DLNR supported the measure and NAOP Hawaii opposed it, saying the bill’s broader definition could expand the scope beyond the stated goal of narrowing reviews and reducing backlog. The committee then took up SB 1462 on the state historic preservation income tax credit. The Department of Taxation said the revenue estimate assumes the cap would be reached each year the credit is available, and DLNR supported the bill. SHPD said the prior credit had sunset, outreach had previously been done in targeted communities such as Chinatown, and owners of eligible historic properties are notified during review. Finally, the committee heard SB 268 on island burial councils. DLNR supported the bill, and OHA strongly supported it, saying the councils have struggled with quorum and expertise and that the measure would restore the original intent of having lineal descendants and cultural practitioners as decision makers, while still allowing landowners and developers to testify and participate. OHA also said it would help provide technical support and urged continued involvement from SHPD and the Attorney General’s office.