Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxysDw-5C_U, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_02-16-21_.HTM 6:09 - Introduction 6:35 - HB 525, HD1 (HSCR159) 23:22 - Decision Making (HSG 10:30 AM) 26:32 - Decision Making for HB 79, HB 1114, HB 1277, and HB 328 HD1, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAVEAvWdGas, 2026-07-02T01:23:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:58 - GM 661 03:47 - GM 662 04:18 - GM 664 08:41 - GM 701 13:48 - GM 709 23:41 - GM 723 29:56 - GM 754 34:22 - GM 791 36:21 - DM HHS 3:20 PM Hearing Notice: HHS 3:20 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-07-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev_zWt-cRgY, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:03 - HB1572 HD2 05:04 - HB1615 HD2 21:22 - DM- AEN-EDT 3:00PM 24:03 - DM- AEN DEFER 3:05PM Hearing Notices: AEN-EDT 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF AEN DEFER 3:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-25-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ_5z7wat3w, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:22 - SB2911 4:21 - DM AEN-TCA 1:00 PM 6:05 - SB2447 15:16 - DM AEN-JDC 1:15 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-TCA 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-TCA_02-23-24_.pdf AEN-JDC 1:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-JDC_02-23-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhxiyFaPSio, 2026-07-02T01:23:11+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:26 - HCR 90 01:20 - HCR 31 01:48 - HCR 19 02:19 - HCR 150, HD1 02:50 - HCR 68 03:22 - HCR 16, HD1 05:50 - HCR 33 07:00 - HCR 16, HD1 cont. 10:47 - TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: TCA 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_04-13-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWspARFVGsU, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:18 - GM 505 1:40:25 - DM EET 12:30 PM 1:43:22 - HB 852 HD1 1:47:10 - DM EET 1:00 PM Hearing Notices: EET 12:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-16-23_.HTM EET 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-16-23-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: Consideration of HB 10 -- 00:03:22 Consideration of HB 456 -- 00:20:47 Consideration of HB 480 -- 00:31:24, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met and first considered House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Hodgson, as amended by a committee substitute. The bill was described as a transition-period ethics and accountability measure for statewide executive offices. It would require preservation of certain records such as emails and texts related to appointments, permits, pardons, contracts, and settlements; create whistleblower immunity for people providing credible evidence of wrongdoing; add extra review for large settlements and certain no-bid contracts; and extend probation periods for some employees who move back into merit positions near an administration change. Members raised concerns about constitutional issues, the Attorney General’s role, the whistleblower immunity provision, and the impact on merit-system employees and subject-matter experts. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill passed the committee 16-0 with four members passing, and a title amendment was also adopted. The committee then took up House Bill 456, sponsored by Rep. Freeland and presented with Deputy State Treasurer Russell Weber. The bill would designate the fourth week of September as Unclaimed Property Week, remove the requirement that the state treasurer live in Franklin County, allow mineral proceeds such as unpaid royalties to be reported as unclaimed property, and require more complete reporting information from holders. Supporters said the changes would help publicize unclaimed property and improve the return of funds to Kentuckians, noting that the office has returned about $88 million so far. Questions focused on why the residency requirement existed, whether the new week would limit claims, and whether the bill treated all constitutional officers consistently. The sponsor said the week was only promotional and claims could still be filed year-round. During discussion of House Bill 456, the chair asked the sponsor to look into a past $250,000 embezzlement reference mentioned in debate. The bill was then put to a roll call vote and passed the committee with 16 yes votes and four pass votes, and the committee moved a title amendment as well.

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: HB 66 (discussion only) -- 00:05:33 Consideration of HB 213 -- 00:12:16 Consideration of HB 314 -- 00:22:11, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee opened its first meeting of the year with prayer, the pledge, a roll call, and a reminder of committee procedures, including sign-up rules for public testimony, decorum expectations, and recognition of staff. The chair noted the committee had a quorum and outlined the day’s agenda, which included three bills. Representative Hodgson presented House Bill 66 for discussion only, explaining that it would distinguish between boards and commissions that can meet entirely electronically and larger public agencies that should have a quorum physically present unless there is an emergency. He said the bill also aimed to require agencies to post member information and contact details online so the public can provide feedback. Representative Tipton asked whether the bill would apply to state and local bodies, and Hodgson said it would; no vote was taken on HB 66. The committee then considered House Bill 213, sponsored by Representative Emily Callaway, on reemployment of retired police officers. A committee substitute was adopted unanimously. Callaway said the bill would reduce barriers to rehiring retired law enforcement officers, allow local agencies and universities to offer health benefits in lieu of retirement benefits, lower the service threshold for this specific rehiring from 20 years to 15 years, and give agencies flexibility on retirement contributions. She emphasized that the bill would not allow double dipping and had no quantified fiscal impact. Members raised a question about review by the Public Pension Oversight Board; Callaway said that had not yet occurred, and the chair noted the committee’s practice that pension-related bills are typically reviewed by that board first. Despite that concern, the committee voted 16-2 to report HB 213 favorably, with two members passing. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency. After adopting a committee substitute, Representative Matt Lockett said the bill was intended to reorganize oversight of Kentucky Wired by moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing KCNA’s separate executive director, transferring KCNA functions and records to COOT, and restructuring the board with new members and two governor appointments from lists submitted by KACo and KLC. He said the measure was meant to provide stronger oversight and more direct control over the project, and that the emergency clause was needed because of budget implications. Members asked for clarification on the differences between committee substitutes, and Lockett said one prior substitute removed the attorney general from the board at his request, while the current one added the governor’s appointments. He also said a floor amendment would strike language related to a nonprofit board associated with Kentucky Wired. The transcript ends during discussion of HB 314, before any final vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

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Bills: SCR56, SCR25, SCR79, SCR179, SCR181, SCR182, SR54, SR22, SR81, SR174, SR176, SR177

Keywords: lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, Pohakuloa, condemnation, federal government, land sovereignty, Hawaii, native Hawaiians, public trust land, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation

Summary: The committee first heard SCR 56 and SR 54, which recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and acknowledge their role in emergency response and public safety. Testifiers from the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Honolulu and Kauai Ocean Safety, and a junior guard all strongly supported the resolutions, describing lifeguards as often first on scene for drownings, cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, flooding rescues, and other emergencies. Several speakers said formal recognition would better reflect the work lifeguards already do and could improve training, support services, pay equity, and access to benefits such as retirement and trauma resources. Members asked about what legal or administrative changes would follow, and the discussion suggested the resolutions were a first step toward broader recognition and related policy changes. The committee then took up SCR 25 and SR 22, opposing federal condemnation or threats of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa and other state land. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the resolutions, saying Pohakuloa has deep historical, cultural, genealogical, and ecological significance and that any future decisions should go through existing state legal processes with meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians. Members discussed the role of the governor’s advisory process, the need to follow DLNR/BLNR procedures, and concerns about environmental and health violations at the site. The committee also noted 14 written testimonies in support. Next, the committee heard SCR 79 and SR 81, urging the U.S. Navy to take responsibility for eradicating octocoral and other invasive species in Pearl Harbor waters, including West, Middle, and East Loch. DLNR supported the resolutions, and testimony focused on the spread of invasive coral, the difficulty of eradication, and the limited access state agencies have inside Pearl Harbor. Members raised concerns about contamination, responsibility for the problem, and whether the Navy should fund or carry out the cleanup; DLNR said it could not speak to broader contamination issues but supported the resolution as a way to encourage action. The committee then began discussion of SCR 179 and SR 174, which urge Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, with written support noted from Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.

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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:15 Roll Call 00:25 HB 403 Discussion 02:11 HB 403 Vote 03:08 HB 555 Discussion 04:55 HB 555 Vote 08:42 HB 321 Discussion 10:55 HB 321 Vote 13:22 HB 18 Discussion 15:21 HB 18 Vote 35:10 HB 85 Discussion 39:08 HB 85 Vote 46:40 HB 371 Discussion 49:22 HB 371 Vote 52:03 Adjournment 53:48, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up several bills, mostly focused on local planning, zoning, and municipal administration. House Bill 403, a simple measure giving coroners a six-month grace period to complete continuing education, was presented by Rep. Deanna Gordon with testimony from Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelson and received unanimous support. House Bill 555, a technical bill affecting audit deadlines and flexibility for small cities and certain expo center audit arrangements, was explained by JD Cheney of the Kentucky League of Cities; he said it would help about 97 cities comply with audit requirements and allow more flexibility when municipalities are making good-faith efforts. The committee approved HB 555 on a roll call vote, with one no vote from Rep. Griffee and others in favor, and reported it favorably to the House floor. House Bill 321, also presented with JD Cheney and Rep. DJ Johnson, would expand the time for planning commission and board of adjustment members to complete orientation and continuing education, with a focus on housing supply and accessibility. Supporters said it would help recruit more members and concentrate training on land-use impacts on housing; Rep. Roarx and others discussed Louisville Metro’s planning process, while Rep. Brown and Rep. Fleming raised concerns about infrastructure and long-range planning. The committee passed HB 321 favorably after roll call, with one no vote from Rep. Griffee. House Bill 18 drew the most extended debate. Sponsor Rep. John Hodgson said the committee substitute would create incentives for infill development in urban areas and extend a moratorium on zoning district classification changes for two more years, arguing that local elected officials should have more control over major density changes and that unelected boards were approving projects without adequate infrastructure review. Opponents, including Liam Gallagher of Americans for Prosperity Kentucky and several members, argued the bill would restrict housing development, interfere with property rights, and limit Louisville Metro’s ability to update its Land Development Code; supporters countered that the bill would not stop development but would require elected officials to weigh in and address traffic and infrastructure concerns. After discussion, the committee approved HB 18 as amended by the substitute and reported it favorably to the House floor, with several members explaining their votes and some opposing the moratorium on local zoning changes.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZPcEXHIREQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CAI_03-13-24_.PDF 15:47 - Introduction 16:48 - SB 541 SD1 22:10 - SB 2657 SD1 49:46 - Decision Making (SB 541 SD1 / SB 2657 SD1) 54:14 - SB 3281 SD2 1:18:05 - Decision Making (SB 3281 SD 2), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2oQHq-7oIQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:38+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-16-22_.pdf 8:51 - Introduction 9:31 - SB152 11:19 - SB2008 SD1 13:16 - SB2295 SD2 15:56 - SB2679 SD2 18:23 - SB2895 SD2 22:11 - SB3158 SD2 29:37 - SB3311 SD2 43:23 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgITd8yS3us, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-HET_01-31-24_.PDF Followed by HET 2:10PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HET_01-31-24_.PDF 17:10 - Introduction (WAL/HET 2:00 PM) 18:08 - HB1844 18:41 - HB1924 20:30 - HB1949 22:12 - HB2805 42:52 - HB2248 55:54 - Decision Making (WAL/HET 2:00 PM) --- 1:04:57 - Introduction (HET 2:10 PM) 1:05:55 - HB1826 1:07:21 - HB2176 1:15:43 - HB2634 1:16:19 - HB2683 1:22:13 - HB2777 1:30:11 - Decision Making (HET 2:10 PM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQIG3OBz8cw, 2026-07-02T01:22:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_04-13-23_.pdf 9:43 Introduction 9:59 Recess 1:05:26 Back from recess 1:05:57 SCR 31 (SSCR1462) 1:06:27 SCR 62, SD1 (SSCR1441) 1:06:54 SCR 73 (SSCR1468) 1:08:50 SCR93 1:10:20 SCR98 SD1 1:11:39 SCR 106 1:12:19 SCR145 SD1 "1:13:50 SCR170 1:14:39 SCR59 1:15:16 SCR150 1:15:40 SCR193 SD1 1:20:18 SCR7 1:22:04 SCR33 1:22:32 Recess 1:23:44 Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51, HB106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyymEWjs0EY, 2026-07-02T01:23:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:22 - CPN-JDC 9:20 AM 00:40 - HB 1334 02:20 - HB 1782 02:53 - HB 2101 05:38 - HB 2137 07:55 - CPN DEFER 9:30 AM Hearing Notices: CPN-JDC 9:20 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-JDC_04-02-26_.PDF CPN DEFER 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-02-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d5rxDgq2HY, 2026-07-02T01:23:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:35 - HB 1860, HD2 03:03 - HB 1815, HD1 04:01 - HB 2117, HD2 08:13 - HB 2426, HD1 15:00 - HB 1881, HD1 16:06 - HB 1918, HD1 18:01 - HB 1802, HD1 19:09 - HB 2544 HD1 22:40 - DM WLA 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: WLA 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_03-16-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uwl9d9gKWo, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:35 - HB1595 HD1 29:45 - HB1608 HD2 33:25 - HB1674 HD1 35:12 - HB1881 HD1 36:16 - HB1912 HD1 37:22 - HB1913 HD1 40:50 - HB1914 HD1 43:48 - HB1953 HD1 46:19 - HB2485 HD1 53:25 - HB2509 HD1 56:19 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-12-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdGYy3YNF2Q, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:30 - GM 547 04:23 - GM 548 07:53 - GM 551 10:25 - GM 553 14:05 - GM 554 15:02 - GM 556 19:28 - GM 557 22:37 - GM 558 26:16 - GM 638 29:50 - DM HHS 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-06-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OywQGZW_ZZw, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 01:14 - GM 568 02:32 - GM 569 07:31 - GM 571 12:16 - GM 570 22:05 - DM HWN 1:00 PM 23:49 - DM HWN 1:01 PM Hearing Notices: HWN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_02-20-24_.pdf HWN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_02-20-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47