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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS Info Briefing - Mon Nov 10, 2025 @ 10:15 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- >> I<00:32:32.399><c> believe</c><00:32:32.640><c> there's</c><00:32:33.039><c> cameras</c><00:
- Again, we would<00:32:36.640><c> not</c><00:32:36.799><c> be</c><00:32:36.960><c> privy</c><00:32:37.279
- <00:32:38.799><c> have</c><00:32:39.279><c> or</c><00:32:39.519><c> how</c><00:32:39.760><c> those</c
- <00:32:41.039><c> the</c><00:32:42.159><c> uh</c><00:32:42.399><c> keeping</c><00:32:42.880><c> of</c
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on findings from the deportation data project and possible policy responses to increased federal immigration enforcement in Hawaii. In opening remarks, the chair said the committee was concerned about changing federal executive orders, policies, and enforcement actions, and framed the issue as one involving due process and public safety. The chair and presenters described reports of ICE activity on multiple islands, including raids, courthouse presence, and fear in immigrant communities, and said the committee was considering whether state policies should be advanced more quickly.
Mandy Fernandez of the ACLU of Hawaii presented updated deportation data and argued that increased immigration enforcement is creating fear, reducing crime reporting, and potentially making state and local agencies extensions of the federal immigration agenda if they accept federal funding with conditions. She said the deportation data project, housed at UC Berkeley Law with UCLA’s Center for Immigration Law and Policy, uses FOIA requests and its latest data runs through late July 2025. She reported 153 ICE arrests in Hawaii from January through July 2025, up from 41 in the same period in 2024; 96 removals, up from 15; a federal detention center average daily population of 91 in June 2025 versus 31 in June 2024; and 111 ICE detainers issued in Hawaii from September 2023 through July 2025, with 49 issued in 2025. She also cited an immigration court backlog of 1,144 pending cases as of August 2025 and noted that about one in five Hawaii residents were born outside the United States.
Haley Chang of the Office of the Public Defender said her office is seeing a marked increase in ICE presence around courthouses and more ICE contacts with clients, including reports of people being detained after court appearances or while on supervision. She emphasized that the office is not an immigration law office and that much of its information is anecdotal, but said the pattern appears new compared with prior years. In response to committee questions, she explained that ICE detainers are requests, not judicial warrants, and said local law enforcement is generally not required to honor them unless accompanied by a judicial warrant or other legal authority. She also said the public defender’s office had not yet seen new criminal charges arise solely from an ICE detention or failure to appear tied to immigration enforcement, though cases could be affected if defendants are removed from the criminal process.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> greater</c><00:32:09.200><c> than</c><00:32:09.480><c> again</c><00:32:09.639><c> in</c><00:32:09.720
- all</c><00:32:27.039><c> the</c><00:32:27.200><c> testimony</c><00:32:27.679><c> was</c><00:32:28.000
- ><c> is</c><00:32:31.000><c> is</c><00:32:31.360><c> coming</c><00:32:31.639><c> from</c><00:32:31.760
- <00:32:39.120><c> these</c><00:32:39.440><c> things</c><00:32:40.159><c> affect</c><00:32:41.159><c>
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- And<00:32:16.280><c> then</c><00:32:16.800><c> um</c><00:32:17.040><c> sections</c><00:32:17.840><c>
- :20.480><c> changes</c><00:32:20.960><c> related</c><00:32:21.400><c> to</c><00:32:21.480><c> the</c>
- Um<00:32:24.920><c> we</c><00:32:25.040><c> can</c><00:32:25.280><c> skip</c><00:32:25.600><c> ahead<
- /c><00:32:26.040><c> then</c><00:32:26.400><c> to</c><00:32:26.560><c> section</c><00:32:27.040><c> 18
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Legislative Research, which this bill purports to amend the chapters
- And Senator Bernsketter... ...to amend the chapters relating thereto, and Senator Bernsketter is currently
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1470, presented by Representative Cupps on behalf of Senator Bernsketter. The bill would update statutes governing the Joint Committee on Legislative Research by allowing revised statutes to be provided free in web-based form rather than as free physical copies, directing sales revenue into a statutory revision fund, changing the committee’s required meeting frequency from at least once every three months to at least twice a year, and extending the time to appoint a chair after the General Assembly convenes from 10 to 30 days. Cupps said the changes were intended as cleanup and efficiency measures reflecting how the committee has operated since staffing reductions in 2015.
Members questioned whether the bill would reduce accountability by lowering the minimum meeting requirement, whether any other statutes would need cleanup if hard-copy publication changes, and whether virtual meetings should be considered. Cupps and later staff said the committee could still meet more often if needed and that the bill was meant to avoid unnecessary meetings when there is no business to conduct. Representative Steinhoff raised concerns about the statutory revision fund cap and whether the fiscal note matched the bill’s change from supplement costs to general republication costs. Director Matt Morris testified that the free-copy language is outdated, that the committee no longer has authority to give away revised statutes for free, and that the fund currently nets about $8,300 to $8,400 annually; he said a general republication could cost roughly $270,000 to $300,000 or more, with the bill intended to preserve enough reserve for that possibility and for server costs.
No witnesses testified in opposition. The hearing concluded with the chair indicating a House committee substitute would likely be prepared, and that another hearing may be held the following week. No vote was taken.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This commission was established by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, and today is Wednesday, March 18th
- other means of payment by consumers on small businesses; and three, the impact of Section 28A of Chapter
Summary:
The meeting was the first organizational session of the special commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney explained that there would be no testimony at this meeting; instead, commissioners introduced themselves and discussed how the commission would structure its work and future hearings. The commission’s charge includes examining payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the impact of Section 28A of Chapter 140D on small businesses, with a final report and recommendations expected.
Members and stakeholders generally supported the proposed approach, including hearings focused on business and consumer experiences, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, fee disclosures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Several participants emphasized that swipe fees are a major and growing cost for retailers and restaurants, and that the issue is timely given changes in payment habits and developments in other states. One member suggested the commission also consider cryptocurrency in transactions, and another raised the possibility of holding hearings in locations outside the State House to improve access for small businesses across the Commonwealth.
The chairs said staff is still organizing hearing topics and may group testimony by subject matter. They announced a tentative first hearing date of April 8 in Gardner Auditorium, with testimony allowed in person, online, or in writing, and noted that the number of hearings will depend on public interest. The commission also agreed to invite members to suggest experts or additional topics, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill creates a new chapter 67 in Title 41 to regulate billing and reimbursement practices for out-of-network
- This bill creates a new chapter 67 in Title 41 to regulate billing and reimbursement practices for out-of-network
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee began by welcoming Mayor Joan Hawkins of Malad City, who filled in for Senator Anthon, and then approved the minutes from February 11, 13, and 16, 2026. The committee also recognized page Chase Janetz at the end of the meeting for his service, with members offering remarks about his experience and future plans.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to introducing and printing a series of RS drafts. These included RS 3341 on expansion of the research and development center tied to new nuclear projects and the 1995 settlement agreement; RS 3291, a controller’s office cleanup bill; RS 3314C1, which strengthens agency contract-reporting requirements; RS 33386, which tightens voter affidavit requirements; RS 33136, requiring annual reporting on refugee resettlement programs; RS 33321, strengthening enforcement of gold and silver payment contracts; RS 33028, allowing party committees to set additional criteria for precinct committeemen; and RS 3338, changing how appointed judges may run after filling vacancies. Most of these were advanced to print with little or no opposition, though RS 3338 drew concerns that it could discourage qualified judges from serving and reduce the pool of applicants.
The committee also introduced RS 33396, creating a specialty license plate to fund Idaho State Police salaries; RS 33420, regulating billing and reimbursement practices for out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms; RS 33379, a cleanup bill related to the Department of Lands’ legal authority; and RS 33382, aimed at protecting private property owners from warrantless visits by agencies or law enforcement except where allowed by law. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 613, which would reduce liability concerns for churches and other private facilities used as polling places by extending state insurance coverage for election-related activities. After questions about how liability would apply, the committee voted to send HB 613 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We recognize the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, Arizona chapters of the Hearing
- Coordinator for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing; Ron Tallman, Arizona Chapter
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several guest introductions recognizing Arizona Dental Hygienists Association visitors, deaf and hard of hearing advocacy groups, Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists members, the Doctor of the Day, tribal voting advocates, and other guests. Members also observed a moment of silence for two DPS officers killed earlier that morning. The chamber then received a long list of bills and resolutions for first reading and committee referral, covering elections, education, public safety, health, tribal affairs, housing, agriculture, and other topics.
The main floor action was in Committee of the Whole on SB 1425, an elections bill dealing with the July primary and related election procedures. The bill was amended in committee, then further amended on the floor, and the Committee of the Whole recommended it do pass as amended. During third reading, members spoke in support of the measure as a bipartisan election fix that would move the primary up two weeks, improve ballot timing, and require observers in every county. Senator Hatathlie highlighted persistent tribal voting barriers such as mail ballot issues, dual-addressing problems, ID access, funding shortages, misinformation, and polling-place disruptions, while Senator Gonzalez voted no because of the emergency clause. The bill passed 27-1 with two not voting and was transmitted to the House.
The Senate also adopted two proclamations: one naming September 4, 2026, as Taekwondo Day in Arizona and another declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month, encouraging CPR and AED awareness. After a recess, the Senate returned briefly to introduce additional bills, refer SB 1315 to Public Safety and SB 1090 to Finance, announce upcoming committee meetings, and then adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- relation to allowing a licensed pharmacist to order and administer certain tests, and to amend Part C of Chapter
- Thank you. pharmacist to order and administer certain tests and to amend part C of chapter 57 of the
Committee:
Senate Health
Summary:
The Health Committee met to consider a series of bills, many of them repeat proposals from prior sessions. Early measures included S.11 on disclosure for non-invasive prenatal screening, S.92 allowing redaction of certain physician names from birth certificates, S.135 creating practical support grants for abortion care, S.428A requiring chain restaurants to label high-sodium menu items, S.555 prohibiting visual images of people undergoing medical treatment without consent, and S.1614A establishing presumptive Medicaid eligibility for people leaving incarceration. The committee also advanced S.1438A to create an abortion clinical training program, S.1468 on access to medical records and limiting copy charges to actual cost, S.1619 expanding pharmacists’ authority to order and administer certain tests, and S.1714 banning the use of “excited delirium” as a diagnosis or cause of death.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.1633A, which would add protections for sensitive health information and allow patients to restrict disclosure of specified categories of data. One senator argued the bill could hinder care by limiting access to complete records, especially in emergencies, while supporters said the measure was needed to protect patients and providers from legal action by other states or the federal government, particularly in reproductive health cases. Staff clarified that the bill would allow segregation of specific sensitive data rather than locking an entire record. The committee also discussed S.1913, a 340B prescription drug anti-discrimination bill; supporters said it would protect safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers from pharmaceutical company practices, while one senator raised concerns about broad state intervention in a federal program.
Additional bills advanced included S.5981 establishing a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program, S.6178 directing a sickle cell disparity study, S.7457 permitting cremation or natural organic reduction for certain unclaimed decedents, S.7541 moving up reporting timelines for licensed home care services agencies, and S.8257A directing an alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers to support fertility care. Most bills were moved by committee vote, generally with some opposition or without recommendation, and were referred to first reading, rules, or finance as appropriate.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Once our guys finish the 12-week program, they can become alumni chapter members.
- They become alumni chapter members so they can use our resource center.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Next up, we have and Kush Bancel of Florida Chapter American College for Physicians is an opponent
- I'm a physician president of the Florida chapter of American College of Physicians.
TX
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 01/23/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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- 32:04.279><c> the</c><00:32:04.399><c> statute</c><00:32:04.760><c> for</c><00:32:04.880><c> the</c><
- of<00:32:05.279><c> those</c><00:32:05.480><c> individuals</c><00:32:06.000><c> and</c><00:32:06.200
- ><c> to</c><00:32:14.720><c> this</c><00:32:14.919><c> unit</c><00:32:15.600><c> and</c><00:32:15.720
- :32:17.320><c> work</c><00:32:17.519><c> of</c><00:32:17.639><c> insurance</c><00:32:18.039><c> fraud
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> yet,</c><00:32:05.840><c> but</c><00:32:06.080><c> that</c><00:32:06.399><c> is</c><00:32:06.640
- like<00:32:36.720><c> to</c><00:32:36.880><c> testify,</c><00:32:37.279><c> but</c><00:32:37.519><c>
- :32:42.159><c> Margaret</c><00:32:42.559><c> Dano</c><00:32:43.600><c> and</c><00:32:43.840><c> then<
- </c><00:32:45.039><c> So,</c><00:32:45.200><c> if</c><00:32:45.440><c> you</c><00:32:45.519><c> both<
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- 00:32:47.519><c> and</c><00:32:47.760><c> two</c><00:32:48.000><c> work</c><00:32:48.159><c> with</c>
- it's quite<00:32:50.799><c> as</c><00:32:50.960><c> easy</c><00:32:51.360><c> as</c><00:32:51.679><c
- > it</c><00:32:52.000><c> sounds</c><00:32:52.240><c> that</c><00:32:52.480><c> oh</c><00:32:52.720><
- 32:55.200><c> do</c><00:32:55.279><c> this</c><00:32:55.600><c> this</c><00:32:56.240><c> I</c><00:32
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 12.320><c> like</c><00:32:12.399><c> to</c><00:32:12.559><c> ask</c><00:32:12.799><c> council</c><00:
- 32:13.279><c> if</c><00:32:13.760><c> uh</c><00:32:14.000><c> in</c><00:32:14.159><c> a</c> um I'd like
- :15.440><c> not</c><00:32:16.480><c> meet</c><00:32:16.720><c> the</c><00:32:16.880><c> majority</c><
- </c><00:32:19.279><c> versus</c><00:32:19.679><c> being</c><00:32:19.919><c> laid</c> it's failed.
- c><01:32:52.080><c> I</c><01:32:52.320><c> hope</c><01:32:52.400><c> we</c><01:32:52.639><c> can</c><
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- In<00:31:59.840><c> your</c><00:32:00.080><c> experience</c><00:32:00.799><c> there</c><00:32:00.960>
- you</c><00:32:05.600><c> seen</c><00:32:05.840><c> over</c><00:32:06.240><c> the</c><00:32:06.559><c
- >> I<00:32:10.880><c> cannot</c><00:32:11.679><c> give</c><00:32:11.919><c> you</c><00:32:12.080
- over<00:32:15.600><c> the</c><00:32:15.760><c> last</c><00:32:15.919><c> couple</c><00:32:16.159><c>
- c> from</c><00:32:18.480><c> my</c><00:32:18.720><c> understanding</c><00:32:19.279><c> is</c><00:32:
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children.(3-10-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- This<00:32:04.320><c> is</c><00:32:04.440><c> a</c><00:32:04.480><c> pilot</c><00:32:04.880><c> program
- </c><00:32:05.480><c> and</c><00:32:05.640><c> I</c><00:32:05.720><c> just</c><00:32:05.960><c> want<
- monthly<00:32:10.800><c> visits,</c><00:32:11.320><c> these</c><00:32:12.040><c> quarterly</c><00:32:
- these<00:32:22.000><c> records</c><00:32:22.640><c> will</c><00:32:22.880><c> be</c><00:32:23.000><c>
- /c><00:32:26.000><c> summary</c><00:32:26.600><c> of</c><00:32:27.000><c> the</c><00:32:27.120><c> 2-
Committee:
Senate Families & Children
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes proposed constitutional amendment to boost funding from Permanent School Fund May 4th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- <00:32:22.880><c> as</c><00:32:23.120><c> much</c><00:32:23.679><c> per</c><00:32:24.000><c> child</c
- </c><00:32:25.760><c> And</c><00:32:26.320><c> why</c><00:32:26.559><c> does</c><00:32:26.720><c> that
- <00:32:27.200><c> Well,</c><00:32:27.360><c> it</c><00:32:27.600><c> actually</c><00:32:27.760><c> has
- c> rest</c><00:32:29.600><c> of</c><00:32:29.679><c> the</c><00:32:29.840><c> system,</c><00:32:30.159
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (03/04/2026)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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- is</c><00:32:04.000><c> there</c><00:32:04.799><c> um</c><00:32:05.279><c> a</c><00:32:05.519><c> mention
- <00:32:27.519><c> times</c><00:32:27.840><c> 500</c><00:32:28.240><c> is</c><00:32:28.480><c> still</
- ><c> source</c><00:32:31.200><c> of</c><00:32:31.440><c> revenue</c><00:32:31.760><c> for</c><00:32:33.039
- um fishing game.<00:32:35.120><c> Very</c><00:32:35.440><c> few</c><00:32:35.679><c> people</c><00:32
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- the principls<00:32:34.880><c> of</c><00:32:35.039><c> the</c><00:32:35.240><c> school</c><00:32:36.240
- see</c><00:32:43.080><c> where</c><00:32:43.320><c> it</c><00:32:43.559><c> whether</c><00:32:43.880
- ><c> schools</c><00:32:47.240><c> have</c><00:32:48.240><c> um</c><00:32:49.080><c> and</c><00:32:49.840
- 06:32:10.280><c> um</c><06:32:10.878><c> have</c><06:32:11.040><c> been</c><06:32:11.360><c> we've</c
Summary:
The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Law Enforcement on its priorities following the January 1 transfer of law enforcement assets into the department, including the sheriff’s division, narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, and the inspector general’s office. DLE said its goals are to improve public safety, accountability, communications, training, and standards. The department outlined planned initiatives such as stronger federal partnerships, narcotics and gun-violence enforcement, an agricultural crime unit, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, an explosive/fireworks enforcement section, gun buybacks, new police facilities in the airport area, Aahu, and the leeward side, a state training center, upgraded law-enforcement IT, and efforts to narrow salary gaps with county departments to improve recruitment.
A major portion of the discussion focused on illegal fireworks enforcement after the recent explosion tragedy. DLE said its current task force is small and relies on ad hoc support from HPD, the Attorney General’s office, criminal investigations, and sheriffs, which is not sustainable. The department requested eight FTEs for the effort—one administrator, two clerical staff, and six investigators—plus funding for a laboratory, equipment, storage, disposal, vehicles, safety gear, and a criminalist. DLE said the explosive enforcement section would use an existing facility and that the initial lab startup cost is about $2 million. Members asked for follow-up materials, and DLE said it would send the explosive enforcement forms and additional details to the Finance and Judiciary chairs.
Members also questioned staffing vacancies, interagency coordination, and whether new specialized units could be filled. DLE said it has about 119 vacancies and that recruitment is hindered by a roughly $28,000 starting pay gap with county police departments; academy classes are down to about 12 to 14 recruits. The department said it is streamlining hiring, using QR-code recruitment, and hopes specialized units will attract applicants. On coordination, DLE said it works closely with HPD and other agencies on operations such as fireworks enforcement and public events, and that DOCARE remains a case-by-case partner but is not currently moving into DLE. The committee also received updates on the Silver Alert program, which is nearing rollout with county MOUs and a coordinator expected later in the month, the special duty officer program, which is being moved to a web-based vendor-managed system at no cost to the department, and the SaferWatch school safety system, which is being deployed statewide with annual software costs of $3,500 per school in the first year and $2,500 thereafter. No votes or formal actions were taken.