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• </c> of New Hampshire are required to be part of New Hampshire are required to be part of<00:02:41.200
• </c> failure per se on North Carolina's part failure per se on North Carolina's part to<00:14:43.360>
• Um the the hotel part is smaller.
• </c><04:01:45.439><c> of</c><04:01:45.520><c> the</c> the broadcasting part of the the broadcasting part
• Um, local news is part of that visit.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So it's the largest part of the largest part. Some people on it. Thank you, Chair.
• </c><00:26:16.960><c> Ex.
• Ex. Um, but here's my agree with that. Ex.
• c><00:26:28.480><c> of</c> school budget is the largest part of school budget is the largest part of
• </c> of the largest part of the largest part. of the largest part of the largest part.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• had approached the, uh, house environment committee leadership with, uh, introducing, and this was part
• You put your ex so squarely in the middle between support and oppose.
• And the ex the current PU it's no here.
• The second part of my comments bill.
• So that part would remain unchanged. So, what would be considered utility scale?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Okay, three of them are FLEX, which is a state-funded program for students from ex-USSR countries.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Um, little concerned about taking the money out of HUTDF or the 83.5 million by delaying the auto parts
• Officer Meyer has been with the agency for six months as a part-time officer and has survived by his
• </c> 83.5 million by delaying the auto parts 83.5 million by delaying the auto parts sales<00:02:09.440
• </c> the agency for six months as a part-time the agency for six months as a part-time officer<00:03:
• Chair and members, this amendment was written as part of the existing change item in the bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 00:48:41.119><c> of</c><00:48:41.240><c> a</c><00:48:41.359><c> larger</c> applications where it's part
• of a larger applications where it's part of a larger system<00:48:42.680><c> but</c><00:48:43.240><c
• </c><00:50:28.920><c> Structural</c> Authority uh for ex Structural Authority uh for ex Structural Engineers
• As part of my testimony, this is an area that's sort of real.
• instead of if these are a part of the instead of if these are a part of the engineering<01:08:24.319>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:16:12.320><c> of</c> Legal process is an essential part of Legal process is an essential part
• </c> here are a couple of things uh just ex here are a couple of things uh just ex exemplary.<00:27:59.679
• </c><00:49:01.440><c> I</c> have a part in that. We all get angry. I have a part in that.
• I mean, we're part of this country.
• And so it's part as far as I can tell.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.

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• And I also want to thank all those individuals who took part in making sure that they lobbied and then
• And I was very fortunate to be a part of these conversations and making sure that we're ...I was very
• fortunate to be a part of these conversations and making sure we develop a strategy to carry this over
• So I vote yes, because physical education is terribly important and is part of our state standards.
• I, too, am glad that the ex post facto problems have been cleared up with the bill, but it remains to

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized guests including participants in the Southern Arizona Water Leadership Institute and the Doctor of the Day, and then moved through a series of procedural actions, committee reports, and Committee of the Whole calendars. The chamber considered several House bills dealing mainly with water policy, air quality, local regulation and airport buffers, timeshare sales, advertising/digital goods refunds, elections, probation, radiologic technologies, firefighters, health care, property tax, state agencies, tourism, employment relationships, motor vehicle warranties, the State Fire Marshal, education, and retirement system provisions. Several floor and committee amendments were adopted, including amendments to HB 2428, HB 2875, HB 2877, HB 2029, and HB 2010; one amendment to HB 2029 failed on a 13-14 vote. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2006, HB 2050, HB 246, HB 262, HB 2089, HB 2090, HB 292, HB 298, HB 2122, HB 2126, HB 2138, HB 2176, HB 2177, HB 2173, HB 2178, HB 2179, HB 2258, HB 2310, HB 2323, HB 2324, HB 2395, HB 2010, HB 2029, HB 2132, HB 2261, HB 2428, HB 2875, and HB 2877, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous or near-unanimous support to more divided outcomes on HB 2026, HB 2132, HB 2261, and HB 2877. HB 2026 drew criticism over assured water supply and commingling concerns, while HB 2029’s statewide water-conservation analysis amendment was defended as a responsible use of public funds. HB 2177 drew supportive explanations from senators noting its importance for tribal waiver-related services. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1092, SB 1430, and SB 1479, then adopted final readings on those measures. SB 1092, dealing with dangerous crimes against children probation, passed 18-10 after debate over judicial discretion and sentencing policy; SB 1430 passed unanimously; and SB 1479 passed 20-1. The session concluded with the Senate adjourning until April 8, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• Part of that duty that I took States.
• Part of that duty that I took was<00:20:16.720><c> making</c><00:20:17.039><c> sure</c><00:20:17.200>
• It was part of a bill that I components.
• </c><01:02:44.960><c> looked</c><01:02:45.359><c> at</c> we have ex looked at we have ex looked at curriculum

Keywords: 1183, house

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• needs to be done is just to give<00:08:22.319><c> you</c><00:08:22.520><c> some</c><00:08:22.800><c> ex
• c><00:08:23.280><c> examples</c><00:08:23.840><c> of</c><00:08:24.039><c> medical</c> give you some ex
• c> congested</c> along 494 in um along the most congested along 494 in um along the most congested part
• of 494 including Bloomington part of 494 including Bloomington Richfield<00:18:07.280><c> Edina</c><
• of their GPS and they have those as part of their GPS and part<00:37:08.319><c> of</c><00:37:08.720>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I talk closer because I did not hear that last part you said.
• So I think that was part of it as well.
• The first part of the amendments is related to the fiscal note.
• That's why I was just trying to see where we were with this part. Okay.
• I was only asking that because we are short personnel; that was a part of the issue.

Bills: HB410, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HR307, HR273, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR32, HB776, HB42, HB119, HB159, HB302, HB1017, HB1028, SB217, SB283, HB953, SB208, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB74, HB75, HB258, HB259, HB414, HB459, HB784, HB848, HB956, HB1095, HB1220, HB1252, SB469, SB479

Keywords: recording, privacy, notification, direct conversation, law enforcement, first responder, penalties, oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding

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• That’s one of the worst parts.
• We have about 105 uh miles of parts.
• And that's just part of it.
• And that's just part of it.
• It's the gravel part near designed.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM, 925, all

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• . requiring an ex requiring Thank you. requiring an ex expenditure<00:15:47.680><c> of</c><00:15:47.920
• So that's a part that we want to look at.
• So that's a part the stabilization work.
• Is that part of your please proceed. Is that part of your decompression<00:52:06.640><c> plan?
• </c> &gt;&gt; So is that part of the ACT process? &gt;&gt; So is that part of the ACT process?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The briefing focused on the Hawaii State Hospital’s overcrowding, construction defects in the new addition, and how Act 26 and related court-ordered processes are affecting admissions and discharges. The chair said the hospital has become increasingly forensic-focused, has lost beds after the closure of Kahimohala, and may face further costs and possible litigation over the defective addition. Hospital and Department of Health officials said they are working with the attorney general and contractors on repairs, and that the hospital is currently using all 292 licensed beds, including 13 waiver beds, while average daily census last fiscal year was 376. Officials explained that the high census is driven by both increased admissions and discharge barriers. They said the loss of Kahimohala returned patients to the state hospital, and that Act 26-related petty misdemeanor cases are contributing to admissions. They also said limited lower-level placement options delay discharges. Hospital staff reported that many patients are repeat admissions, about 22% were unhoused before admission, and a significant share are in categories such as fitness-to-proceed evaluations and conditional-release violations. They said these groups could potentially be reduced if evaluations were done elsewhere and if more community or supportive housing were available. The chair and senators questioned whether some fitness-to-proceed detainees need to be held at the state hospital at all, and whether the Clark consent order requires transfer to the hospital. The attorney general’s office said the Clark injunction does not govern unfitness-to-proceed cases; instead, the requirement comes from state statute, and the statute could be changed. Director Johnson said DCR cannot keep such detainees because the court orders them into the custody of the Department of Health, and the department cannot provide the needed therapeutic level of care in a correctional setting. The discussion also emphasized co-occurring substance use and mental illness, especially among petty misdemeanor defendants, and the need for supportive housing and a decompression plan to reduce readmissions and free beds for civil commitments.

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• And the hardest part of her death, one of the hardest parts, let me rephrase that, was explaining to
• This is on the indecent exposure part.
• This &gt;&gt; No,ism is another part of the bill.
• If I'm is on the indecent exposure part.
• c> there was a part another part and I there was a part another part and I mentioned<01:00:41.119><c>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• office knows if I piss off, excuse my language, that if I anger, I'll be more appropriate, if I anger ex-corporation
• After retirement, and I love this part, he continued his service as a United States postman.
• We are welcoming the start of the World Cup, and many of the members in this House have been part of
• We are welcoming the start of the World Cup, and many of the members in this House have been part of

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I heard a story a few months ago about a lady whose ex-husband broke a restraining order dozens and dozens

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• Under current law, the executive director of TDLR is required to serve as an ex-officio member of the

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• Under current law, the Executive Director of TDLR is required to serve as an ex-officio member of the

Bills: HB2450, SB378, SB764, SB917, SB1254, SB1255

Keywords: elevator inspection, building safety, construction standards, health and safety code, regulatory requirements, SB 378, Texas Occupations Code, barbering, cosmetology, barber, cosmetologist, licensing, professional licensing, unauthorized practice, medical procedures, skin incision, dermis, injections, devices, consumer safety

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• I don't think I've ever heard anyone say 'aghast' as part of their testimony. That was pretty cool.
• The important part about that is a key part of their responsibility is working, being a leader, and working
• about that is a key the important part about that is a key part<00:36:34.319><c> of</c><00:36:34.480
• What was this part that you said? Isn't it under the bill? It is section A3? Excuse me.
• </c> clear that we are not asking that the ex clear that we are not asking that the ex the<01:33:09.639

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the House Committees on Tourism and Water and Land was held on March 20, 2025, on SB 1396 SD3 HD1, which would raise transient accommodations tax revenues beginning in 2027, impose a $20 per-night tax on stays booked through loyalty or rewards points, and dedicate funds to DLNR for natural resource protection, management, and restoration. The Office of the Governor, DLNR, DBEDT, the Hawaii State Energy Office, Tax Department, Hawaiian Home Lands, HI-EMA, the Climate Advisory Team, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HCDA, the Hawaii Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resource Legacy Fund, KUA, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority all testified in support or with comments, generally emphasizing the need for dedicated funding for environmental stewardship, resilience, wildfire and climate preparedness, and community-based projects. Several supporters cited polling showing broad visitor willingness to pay additional fees to protect Hawaiʻi’s resources, and DLNR and the Attorney General noted the bill aligns with broader state land-management and fire-safety priorities. Opposition came from the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, which argued the bill unnecessarily raises the TAT, places more burden on visitors and visitor-dependent businesses, and could harm Maui’s still-recovering economy. The Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaiʻi initially marked opposition but then said it had misunderstood the bill’s relationship to another measure and asked to resend testimony. Expedia Group did not oppose the TAT increase itself but raised operational concerns about the new tax on loyalty-point redemptions, calling it novel and difficult to administer. The American Hotel Lodging Association and Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance were listed as having no comments present. Testifiers also suggested amendments, including dedicating the revenues to a special fund, ensuring community grants, and clarifying administrative provisions. One testifier urged the bill be used to fund hurricane shelters and stronger building standards, while another emphasized that the measure should support people and disaster resilience as well as environmental protection. During questions, members asked for the polling methodology and for a breakdown of current TAT allocations; staff indicated they could share the survey memo and began identifying existing statutory remittances. No vote or final committee action was taken during the excerpted portion of the hearing.

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• I moved to Florida years ago as a part of Space X.
• But it's part of our activity as always. It's easy for us to describe what we do.
• That's the best part. Okay. I just let it play for now.
• And then the 3rd part of the rocket as the payload.
• But the great part about that as we get to work with those companies every day.

Keywords: 999, senate, all