Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:33:49.600><c> for</c><01:33:49.840><c> review</c> Natural Cultural Resources for review Natural
• Cultural Resources for review before before before and<01:33:51.920><c> then</c><01:33:52.120><c> it
• And, um, I think it's most efficient to require the schools to send the data to DHHS.
• And, um, I think it's most efficient to require the schools to send the data to DHHS.
• I think it's most efficient to require the schools to send the data to DHHS.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we want to make sure that we're spending the resources as responsibly as we can and not having any
• </c><00:26:02.159><c> as</c><00:26:02.480><c> responsible</c> spending um the resources as responsible
• You know, it is a set of tools that, you know, offer greater efficiencies but also create risks, and
• You know, it is a set of tools that, you know, offer greater efficiencies but also create risks, and
• You know, it is a set of tools that, you know, offer greater efficiencies but also create risks, and

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:33:28.080><c> and</c> promotes judicial efficiency and promotes judicial efficiency and fairness
• </c><00:50:17.839><c> This</c><00:50:18.000><c> amendment</c> community resources.
• This amendment community resources.
• So, we are willing to publish this second resource.
• Our office just may require additional time and resources. Thank you.

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1768, which would prohibit state and county law enforcement agencies and officials from entering into federal immigration-enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) and from assisting in certain immigration enforcement actions except in limited circumstances. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi all testified in strong support, arguing the bill would protect due process, reduce fear in immigrant communities, preserve trust in local police, and keep local resources focused on public safety. Testifiers said cooperation with immigration enforcement can chill court attendance, crime reporting, and cooperation with police, and they emphasized that the bill would not stop federal enforcement or affect other deputization agreements for environmental or other criminal matters. Committee members asked whether any 287(g) agreements currently exist in Hawaiʻi; testifiers said they were unaware of any and believed the bill would maintain the status quo. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up House Bill 1548, which would reduce the maximum sentence for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek sentence modification. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and the William S. Richardson School of Law immigration clinic all supported the measure, saying the one-day change could prevent severe immigration consequences such as detention, removal, and bars to relief that can be triggered by a sentence of 365 days or more. Testifiers stressed that the bill would not change criminal liability or public safety, but would align Hawaiʻi law with similar reforms adopted in other states. Members questioned whether the change would affect citizens or create an automatic immigration process; witnesses responded that the issue is the federal immigration consequence tied to the maximum sentence, not actual time served, and that citizens would not face that consequence. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 1548, with no final vote shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• It pays for child care resource and referral through the Child Care Aware program.
• ><01:12:10.560><c> for</c><01:12:10.880><c> child</c><01:12:11.199><c> care</c><01:12:11.840><c> resource
• </c><01:12:12.239><c> and</c> it's uh pays for child care resource and it's uh pays for child care resource
• And so that’s what we’re exploring now: the most efficient way to update that. >> Follow-up.
• way to update update that efficient way to update update that &gt;&gt; follow.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• member must dedicate an entire week to fulfilling our obligations as a small business with limited resources
• obligations as a small business with obligations as a small business with limited<00:09:15.240><c> resources
• </c><00:09:16.120><c> these</c><00:09:16.320><c> demand</c><00:09:16.920><c> these</c> limited resources
• these demand these limited resources these demand these demands<00:09:17.519><c> place</c><00:09:17.720
• and productivity over those efficiency and productivity over those that<01:20:06.360><c> pay</c><01:

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, there's a lot of veterans and unfortunately not enough free or accredited resources to help
• They can get the money and the resources that you need. It's just about negotiating.
• They can get the money and the resources that you need. It's just about negotiating.
• Processing times would further restrain our state resources. Are you aware of that?
• State resources? Are you aware of that? Senator. Senator. Mr.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1803, which would regulate non-accredited veterans benefits claims assistance by prohibiting unrecognized agents or attorneys from preparing or prosecuting claims, limiting compensation practices, requiring written disclosures and cancellation rights, and making violations subject to Attorney General enforcement. Supporters, including the sponsor and several veterans, said the bill would create needed guardrails against predatory actors while preserving veterans’ choice to use free or paid help. Opponents and some neutral testimony, including a VA-accredited attorney and representatives of the VFW and American Legion, argued the bill still lacked sufficient protections, raised federal preemption concerns, and should require VA accreditation instead. After debate over fees, back pay, and the availability of free services, the committee adopted an amendment and gave SB 1803 a do pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote. The committee then heard SB 1232, a strike-everything amendment dealing with outdoor advertising signs in military airport and ancillary military facility overlay zoning districts. The bill would allow signs on property with a military compatibility permit in areas otherwise treated as residential under a zoning designation, which the sponsor and property representatives said was needed to resolve an ADOT permitting loophole for a specific parcel near Luke Air Force Base and the Northern Parkway. Members questioned whether the change was narrowly tailored, whether other properties could be affected, and whether ADOT and federal highway beautification rules would be satisfied. After the amendment was adopted, the committee approved SB 1232 on a 4-3 vote, with several members saying they would reserve the right to change their votes on the floor. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1511, which would prohibit operation of a commercial motor vehicle in Arizona unless the operator can prove lawful presence in the United States and would allow impoundment if proof is not provided. The sponsor introduced the bill with a lengthy explanation of commercial driver licensing history and concerns about non-domiciled and limited-term CDLs, contrasting them with Canadian and Mexican commercial licensing arrangements. The transcript cuts off before testimony, questions, or any action on SB 1511.

Transcript Highlights:

• Many even return to serve the program, lending their expertise to provide ongoing resources to alumni
• He chairs the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee. He's the Vice Chair of Appropriations.
• He chairs the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee.
• However, we need to have a better, transparent, and more efficient process.
• , HB 2582 to Criminal Justice, HB 2663 to Natural Resources.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation, adopted the prior day’s journal, received House messages, and adopted several resolutions and recognitions, including Senate Resolution 496 honoring Leadership Garland and resolutions 503 and 504. The chamber also recognized guests, including a North Dakota senator and the Doctor of the Day, and received gubernatorial nominations for the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board and the Nueces River Authority Board. The Senate then took up and passed a series of bills, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Measures approved included SB 614 on Texas Forensic Science Commission referrals to the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs; SB 250 on municipal annexation across railroad rights-of-way; SB 1660 on toxicological evidence retention and destruction procedures; SB 2586 requiring property owners associations to file governing documents with the Texas Real Estate Commission; SB 1588 increasing penalties for certain failures to report child sexual abuse; HB 912 on compensation for distributed renewable generation outside ERCOT; SB 1957 setting eligibility standards for civilian oversight boards; HB 2525 clarifying a charitable property tax exemption; SB 1525 limiting repeated prior authorization for neurodegenerative disease drugs; SB 865 requiring CPR/AED training and cardiac emergency response planning in schools; SB 1212 elevating human trafficking penalties; SB 2690 on solicitations for Secretary of State documents; SB 1802 on landlord repair duties for ramps, elevators, and handrails; SB 905 on licensing rules for speech-language pathologists and audiologists; SB 2929 allowing removal of disruptive spectators at school athletic events; SB 2675 creating a narrow McAllen-specific parkland conveyance exception; SB 872 increasing punishment for burglary of a vehicle involving firearm theft; and SB 1113 clarifying sales rules for certain converter-license holders. Several bills drew extended debate. SB 2487, dealing with crisis and mental health services for homelessness, was amended to make the county model permissive rather than mandatory and to remove state funding/assistance requirements before passing 28-3. SB 2138, barring higher education funds from contracting with firms that boycott fossil fuels through ESG policies, also passed after questions about fiscal effects and First Amendment concerns. SB 2615, restricting remote work at public institutions of higher education, advanced 22-9. The Senate also began consideration of SB 3016, which would expand enforcement tools against local governments that fail to comply with state law, but the transcript cuts off before action on that bill is completed.

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• And then beyond the normal cost for those benefits to create a sustainable and efficient fund to ensure
• to create a for those benefits to create a sustainable<00:10:54.680><c> and</c><00:10:54.920><c> efficient
• fund to ensure sustainable and efficient fund to ensure that<00:10:57.000><c> all</c><00:10:57.200><
• </c><00:13:01.880><c> in</c><00:13:02.079><c> healthc</c> cost and pursue efficiencies in healthc cost
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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HB 545Discussion 00:00:40 HB 545 Vote 00:01:35 HJR 54 Discussion 00:02:25 HJR 54 Vote 00:03:10 HB 694 Discussion 00:03:42 HB 694 Vote 00:28:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 545, a routine claims bill. Representative Tim Truett explained it as a measure to pay debts the Commonwealth owes. The bill received a motion, a second, and a roll call vote, and passed with favorable expression and no nay votes. Members then considered House Joint Resolution 54, which related to the Kentucky State Fair Board’s expansion plan. The chair explained that the resolution simply acknowledged receipt and approval of the plan so previously appropriated funds could be released. The resolution passed by roll call with no nay votes and was reported favorably to the floor. The main discussion centered on House Bill 694, concerning the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System medical insurance fund and the 2010 “shared responsibility” agreement. The bill would redirect employer contributions from local districts from the health side to the pension side once the plan reaches 100% funded. The chair and Senator Givens argued the bill was a continuation of the state’s long-term commitment to TRS and taxpayer responsibility, while Senator Neal raised concerns about fairness, the timing of the change, and whether the original agreement and statutory trigger for TRS board recommendations had been honored. Testimony from KEA President Eddie Campbell and former Jefferson County Teachers Association president Brent McMahan supported the 2010 agreement but urged the committee to pause the bill, saying the parties should return to the table and that the current proposal could conflict with the original understanding, create actuarial and legal issues, and potentially affect school district finances and bond ratings. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 8-1 to pass House Bill 694 with favorable expression, with Senator Neal voting no and explaining his objection as a process and good-faith concern.

Transcript Highlights:

• freight development plan and it must align with six programmatic goals, which include operations, efficiency
• freight development plan and it must align with six programmatic goals, which include operations, efficiency
• , with six programmatic goals which include operations efficiency market access and mitigation for impacted
• make progress on an issue that's impacting our trade-driven economy every day: freight congestion, efficient

Summary: The committee held public hearings on two bills. Senate Bill 5420 would expand access to state benefits and preferences for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses by adding the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and NOAA Corps to various eligibility provisions, extending some employment preferences to military spouses, and updating related protections. Staff and the prime sponsor, Sen. John Lovick, described it as a long-worked-on measure that passed the Senate overwhelmingly. Tammy Pro of the Department of War supported the bill, saying it modernizes state law and better recognizes service members and military families. The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5649, which would create a Washington State supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program to provide grants and loans for public and tribal port projects tied to freight mobility and supply chain performance. Sen. Marko Liias and port representatives testified in support, saying ports are critical to Washington’s trade-driven economy and that the bill would help fund needed infrastructure, including rail and terminal improvements, especially for smaller and rural ports. Testifiers said the program would fill a gap because ports lack a dedicated state grant program and could help leverage federal funding. An amendment to SB 5649 was explained as limiting eligible projects to those not already eligible for funding from the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, to avoid duplication. The committee paused and later closed the hearing on SB 5649, then returned to SB 5420 to hear additional testimony. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended after the public hearings were closed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ultimately, trade policy that strengthens small business, infrastructure efficiency, and workforce alignment
• provide that surround sound support of business tools so that they can continue and become more efficient
• So mainstreaming efficiency.
• In terms of the state legislature, again, what we would like to see is just some more efficiency in the

Bills: HB2754

Committee: House International Trade

Keywords: Arizona Commerce Authority, business development, economic growth, small business support, job creation, Board of Directors, e-verify, grant administration, 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Facilities kind of scratched out a bit of a floor plan that would show that 15 could accommodate very efficiently
• ... ...show that 15 could accommodate very efficiently 44 offices.
• the hubbub, but we would look at maybe some more of an open space, I think, where we could more efficiently
• So it would absolutely be... ...of an open space, I think, where we could more efficiently use that.

Committee: House Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House Appropriations Government Operations Division met to consider House amendments to Senate Bill 2001, the budget for the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly. Representative Meyer and Legislative Council staff reviewed the House changes, which included higher lodging funding tied to a prior bill, an increase for North Dakota legislators’ forum dues, a transfer of $290,000 for public printing from the Secretary of State to Legislative Council, a $650,000 reduction tied to the nuclear energy study because that funding was already provided elsewhere, and a new section allowing legislative space on the 15th floor of the Capitol to be used for additional Legislative Council employees. John Bjornson explained the 15th-floor space proposal and said staff would work with Facility Management and CTE to address relocation needs and timing, with CTE’s move potentially delayed until after its busy school-year period if necessary. The committee then reviewed the Senate version of the bill in more detail. Staff walked through the Legislative Assembly budget items, including per diem and compensation adjustments, lodging and mileage estimates, IT and audio/video funding, and dues increases for national and state legislative organizations. Members asked about mileage assumptions and the emergency clause, and staff said the emergency language is standard and allows flexibility for transfers, carryovers, and other budget actions. The committee also reviewed the Legislative Council budget, including funding for 25 new FTEs, interim travel, IT costs, professional services, public printing, and one-time items such as equipment and term limits consulting, while the advanced nuclear energy consulting item was removed in the House version. After discussion, the committee adopted the House amendment to Senate Bill 2001 and then voted to do pass the bill as amended. Both motions passed on roll call, and the amended bill was sent to the full Appropriations Committee. Near the end of the meeting, Representative Paula gave notice that she would bring a separate amendment later on the Industrial Commission budget related to homelessness grant funding, noting it would not use SIF or general fund dollars.

Transcript Highlights:

• We also call them resource homes, and the number has increased over the last year.
• In April 2025, CYFD reported 1,062 active resource homes.
• We've had huge success with our Family Resource Center in Chaves County.
• They provided resources.
• Some prefer to be called a foster family, some prefer a resource, so we call them a resource foster family

Transcript Highlights:

• And hearings like this are a critical step in imagining new resources, new policy reforms... ...are a
• critical step in imagining new resources, new policy reforms, and new possibilities to make that happen
• We always work with these cities and organizations to try to make them work as efficiently as possible
• core component of any nightlife expansion or major events policy, and Lyft would be happy to be a resource
• And also, again, looking at the nighttime economy as an industry to grow and to bring in resources versus

Summary: The Select Committee on Downtown Recovery held a hearing titled “Revitalizing California’s Downtowns Through the Nightlife Economy,” focused on how nightlife, arts, entertainment, and late-night transportation can support downtown recovery after the pandemic. Chair Matt Haney framed nightlife as a major economic and cultural sector and said the committee hopes to produce policy, budget, and legislative proposals, building on last year’s downtown recovery bills. The hearing included three panels: nightlife policy experts and a venue owner; representatives from entertainment, tourism, and rideshare; and remote witnesses from London, Philadelphia, and New York discussing how other cities manage 24-hour economies. Witnesses on the first panel emphasized that nightlife is an ecosystem that includes workers, venues, transportation, and public safety. Michael Fishman described the growth of night managers and argued that zoning, licensing, and land costs can either support or choke off creative venues; he also said extending hours can reduce congestion and unsafe spillover if done in a regulated way. Ben Van Houten highlighted San Francisco’s entertainment zones, hospitality zone liquor licenses, Type 90 music venue licenses, and other local reforms, while urging more state coordination and possible tax and licensing changes. Darcy Drolinger of Oasis said independent venues are operating on thin margins, have faced repeated near-closures, and need tools such as extended alcohol service hours to remain viable and preserve community and LGBTQ+ cultural spaces. The second panel focused on tourism, major events, and transportation. Another Planet Entertainment’s Mary Condi said festivals and venues like Outside Lands, the Castro Theatre, and the Fox and Greek theaters draw large numbers of visitors, support hotels and restaurants, and require close coordination with city agencies; she also raised concerns about unexpected possessory interest tax bills and the burden of secondary ticketing and cannabis taxes. Amelia Zamani of Cal Travel said travel and tourism remain a major economic engine and argued that nightlife is central to attracting international visitors, conventions, and major events, especially if California wants to compete with cities that allow later alcohol service. Lyft’s Nicholas Johnson said late-night rides serve workers as well as patrons, reduce DUI risk, and are essential for safe access to downtowns and event venues. In the final panel, officials from London and Philadelphia described their nighttime governance models. London witnesses said the city created a 24-hour city strategy, a night czar, and a nightlife commission, and found that nightlife supports economic activity, workforce retention, and safer, more diverse districts when paired with flexible licensing and better transit. Philadelphia’s Rahim Manning said his city treats the nighttime economy as a major industry, with a $26.2 billion annual impact, and stressed that it includes manufacturing, logistics, health care, transportation, food service, arts, and sports—not just bars and clubs. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with committee members asking questions about extended hours, transportation, family-friendly programming, cannabis activation, ticketing, and how California can better support a safe and competitive nighttime economy.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's more important than ever that we allocate resources towards protecting the most vulnerable and setting
• to be removed from the Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service pharmacy benefit and promote more effective and efficient
• use of state and federal resources.
• access to high-quality pharmacy benefits while ensuring more effective use of state and federal resources
• Christopher Sanchez, on behalf of CARES and the Central American Resource Center, echoes the comments

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• together very soon to talk about what responsibilities they would be willing to pick up and what resources
• Um, but yeah, my guess is we might be able to be more efficient. Senator Rose, you had—thank you.
• being made by Senator Bertzell, and I do think that those questions could get answered outside of... efficient
• Senator Rose, you had Thank efficient.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, the purpose is to enhance public safety, emergency response, and investigative efficiency.
• Chair, the purpose is to enhance public safety, emergency response, and investigative efficiency, while
• Chair, um, I can pause for questions or we can go to our testifiers. response, and investigative efficiency
• . response, and investigative efficiency. uh<00:01:25.360><c> while</c><00:01:25.920><c> also</c><00:
• out there at the for use at resources out there at the for use at the<00:10:46.480><c> request</c><00

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• DE1 has a number of technical updates from MDH to ensure critical public health programs are run efficiently
• So this is really, um, it should make everything more technologically efficient for everyone involved
• more</c> should make everything more should make everything more technologically<00:03:40.239><c> efficient
• </c><00:03:40.959><c> for</c><00:03:41.280><c> everyone</c> technologically efficient for everyone technologically
• efficient for everyone involved<00:03:42.400><c> just</c><00:03:42.640><c> because</c><00:03:42.879>

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So with our budgeting, the more these numbers can be predictable, the more efficient it is for us.
• So looking at that and just the efficiency of how that works, we think that including the health insurance
• But if we were to convert to this plan and looked at the numbers and they were efficient for us, every
• self-funded plan that's... ...into a model where it's a self-funded plan that's administered, it creates efficiencies
• own self-funded plans, but by joining the bigger group they are, and that's where they get the efficiencies

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Thursday, March 12, and then held House Joint Memorial 19 subject to the call of the chair because Superintendent Critchfield was unavailable. The main item of business was House Bill 725, which would allow Idaho cities to apply to join the state employee health insurance pool through the Office of Group Insurance. Representative Cheatham said the bill is intended to give cities an option to seek lower and more predictable health insurance costs, with all expenses paid by the participating cities. Supporters, including the mayors of Pocatello and Idaho Falls and an Idaho Falls firefighters representative, said rising premiums are straining city budgets, and that joining a larger pool could improve predictability, recruitment, and retention. Committee members questioned whether the bill would shift costs to state taxpayers or attract only higher-risk groups; the Office of Group Insurance administrator said cities would pay 100% of costs, the state general fund would not be affected, and each city would undergo an actuarial review. The committee then voted to send HB 725 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee next considered RS 33618, a draft bill from Representative Crane to prohibit foreign persons, foreign corporations, foreign governments, foreign REITs, and certain SEC-registered companies from purchasing single-family homes in Idaho. Crane said the measure was meant to prioritize Idahoans in the housing market and limit purchases by large outside entities. Members raised concerns about the breadth of the proposal and how it would affect noncitizens, temporary workers, foreign-owned businesses, and people tied to mining or other industries. The Office of Group Insurance administrator was not involved in this item, but the discussion focused on definitions, enforcement, and whether the bill could be too broad. After debate, the committee voted to introduce RS 33618 with a technical change on page 2, line 13, changing “and” to “or.”

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><05:05:41.680><c> out</c> there's not community resources out there's not community resources out
• </c><05:05:59.920><c> and</c> examine existing community resources and examine existing community resources
• . resources. resources.
• </c><05:47:44.480><c> for</c> really we really need more resources for really we really need more resources
• So um you devoted adequate resources.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Government Efficiency will come to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
• With quorum being established, the Committee on Government Efficiency will now come to order in executive
• This will conclude the hearing on Government Efficiency.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency met in executive session on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 889, with discussion also referencing Senate Bill 890 as part of a combined cleanup package. The chair explained that the bills had already been vetted in both chambers and in legislative review, and that the committee substitute would restore language on corporal punishment while removing language related to horse wagering/pari-mutuel betting, which the Rules Chair had requested be taken out. Members asked for clarification on the horse wagering language, and it was explained that removing the restriction would effectively allow horse betting in Missouri; the committee instead kept the prohibition in place. One member objected to the process of sending the bill back and forth between committees, while another noted long-standing interest in horse racing language and said the bill was acceptable with the wagering language removed. The committee adopted a House Committee Substitute ending in 0.06C, then moved the House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 889 to a do pass recommendation. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 5 noes, and 1 present. The hearing then concluded.