Transcript Highlights:

• Any further discussion on this portion? If not, Ms.
• Is there discussion on the >> Thank you.
• Is there discussion on the A13<00:31:05.200><c> amendment?
• </c> There are further discussion on the Senator Pappas. >> Mr.
• Um, is there further discussion on this or any part of the bill?

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any further discussion?
• Any further discussion?
• Any further discussion? Okay, next up is GM 623.
• Any further discussion? Any further discussion? If not, Senator Chair votes aye.
• </c> consent any discussion consent any discussion if<01:07:56.359><c> not</c><01:07:56.680><c> uh</c

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard advice-and-consent testimony on several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 644 for Steven Logan to serve as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense through December 7, 2026. Testimony from multiple state officials and others was strongly supportive, citing Logan’s military leadership, service during the COVID-19 period, and coordination during the fireworks-related patient transfer. Logan described his 44 years of military service, 22 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and his approach of “unity of effort,” including how he would help operationalize the Office of the State Fire Marshal by coordinating with county fire chiefs, the State Fire Council, and emergency management to pursue funding and implement recommendations. The committee then took up GM 621 and GM 623 for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Shante Asuda of Hawaii Correctional Industries supported both nominees and said the board is important for evaluating private-sector joint ventures that can provide work skills for incarcerated people. Carla Kashiwa said she wanted to help improve outcomes through public-private partnerships and vocational rehabilitation opportunities for people reentering society. Lee Shinato, however, gave a less prepared presentation, offering broad ideas such as crafts, lunch wagons, and ukulele-making, and acknowledged he was not fully clear on the board’s scope or goals. Committee members expressed concern about the lack of preparation and clarity around the board’s mission, and the administrator later explained that the board’s role is to review business plans for viability, return on investment, sustainability, and whether they provide marketable skills for inmates. The final item discussed was GM 568 for Aris Banag to serve on the Advisory Board of Veteran Services. Supporters described him as community-minded and deeply committed to veterans. Banag said he has over 30 years of service, has worked as a mental health therapist and veterans resource coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and helped create the first veteran service center there. In response to questions about federal VA cutbacks and veterans nearing retirement, he said the board must be a strong independent voice for veterans, advocate against reductions in benefits, and help service members plan for post-military life, including disability benefits, retirement, and financial planning. No votes or final committee actions were stated in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I’ve only been part of this for a year and eight months in these discussions, but a lot of what we do
• seems to be that we have the same discussion over and over and over again with the thought that something
• delegation, we thought this would be a way that maybe we could stop having— we continue to have discussions
• I've only been part of this for a year and eight months in these discussions, but a lot of what we do
• seems to be, we have the same discussion over and over and over again with the thought that something

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Summary: The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee held a hearing on House Bill 5592 and Senate Bills 3187 and 3189, with no in-person testimony offered. The main testimony came from Representative Michelle Badger, who spoke in support of HB 5592 and SB 3187, both tied to Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth. She explained that the bills would authorize a 99-year lease of the park to the town of Plymouth while keeping state ownership and oversight, giving the town more certainty to invest in maintenance and improvements and to manage events more efficiently. Representative Badger described the park as a heavily used public and historic waterfront space that hosts the Thanksgiving parade, the Waterfront Festival, weekly summer concerts, and other community events. Committee members asked about the relationship to DCR, whether the arrangement involved Article 97 or land disposition issues, and how any revenue from events would be handled. Badger said the goal was to preserve green space, improve ease of use, and avoid repeated disputes over access and management, while major changes would still require state approval. Several members expressed support for the proposal and noted the importance of the park to Plymouth and the region. No votes were taken during the hearing, and after testimony and questions were completed, the chair closed the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are there any questions or discussion about the 2026 work plan? No? All right.
• This is just to give a highlight of what we're discussing over the summer for this year. All right.
• Is there any discussion about any of the bills that we've had, or any about the work plan or anything
• If there is no discussion, this meeting is adjourned.
• If there is no discussion, this meeting is adjourned.

Keywords: Public Body Procurement Workgroup, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any debate or discussion on that motion?
• Any debate or discussion on the motion?
• Committee, any further debate or discussion? Representative Church?
• Any further debate or discussion on this motion? Not seeing any.
• Committee, any further questions, debate, or discussion on this motion?

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sixth, each member shall be committed a reasonable period of time as determined by the co-chairs to discuss
• EACH MEMBER SHALL BE COMMITTED A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME AS DETERMINED BY THE COCHAIRS TO DISCUSS ANY
• at the conference subcommittee include, of course, the global cap, capital funding, financially discussing
• CAP, CAPITAL FUNDING, FINANCIALLY DISCUSS HOSPITALS AND SAFETY NET HOSPITAL FUNDING, ALL HOSPITAL FUNDING
• THESE ARE SOME OF THE ISSUES THAT ARE STILL UP FOR DISCUSSION.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Budget Subcommittee on Health convened as part of the 2026 Annual Budget Committee, with Senate and Assembly co-chairs introducing members, alternates, and the meeting rules. The chairs reviewed subcommittee procedures, including limits on alternates’ voting rights, no proxy participation, germane-topic restrictions, and the requirement that any report receive an affirmative majority vote from each house’s delegation. The co-chairs outlined the main health budget issues under discussion: the global cap, capital funding, hospital and safety-net hospital funding, early intervention, reproductive health, the Medical Indemnity Fund, aging issues, insurance prior authorization, EMS biomarkers, and nursing home funding. The chair emphasized the state’s responsibility to families affected by the Medical Indemnity Fund. Minority members raised support for restoring the full 15 percent capital Medicaid reimbursement for nursing homes, increasing aid for financially distressed hospitals, and addressing home care funding shortfalls. They also urged stronger measures against Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse, warning against budget gimmicks and emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability, including careful use of any Medicaid savings tied to the federal 1331 health program. The meeting ended with members saying they would continue consultations with each other and staff to work toward a final, on-time budget.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay.
• Any discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay.
• Any discussion or debate on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Any opposed, nay?
• Any debate or discussion with regard to that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye.
• We'll go ahead and ask if there's a debate or discussion with regard to the motion, and seeing none,

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 6, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its March 2 and March 3 meetings. The committee then heard RS 33625 from Speaker Moyle, who said it was intended to address property tax issues in fast-growing areas by allowing taxing districts to use the prior year’s mill levy rate, raising the cap from 8% to 15% for cities under 30,000 and related EMS/fire districts, ending future foregone balances while allowing a larger current capture of existing foregone, and giving voters a way to use the initiative process to lower city or county budgets. After brief questions about the population threshold, the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee next took up RS 3357, which Representative Monks presented on behalf of Representative Manwaring. Monks said the proposal concerns how the homeowners exemption is calculated when property sales occur, and would remove the current proration requirement because counties and assessors have found it difficult and inconsistent to administer. He said counties and assessors had been consulted and preferred this version. The committee voted to introduce RS 3357 as well. RS 3357 had initially been held because the sponsor was unavailable, but the committee agreed to proceed with Monks presenting it. Members also clarified that RS 33625 was public once introduced. The chair announced there would be no committee meeting on Monday and adjourned the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? We do have a motion before us.
• Seeing no discussion, the motion is to send House Bill 742 to the floor with a due pass recommendation
• didn't see any negative testimony, so if you want to just return to your seat, we'll go ahead and discuss
• Is there any discussion? There is a motion to send 507 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
• Seeing no discussion, all in favor signify by saying aye. Any opposed?

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 742, sponsored by Representative Mitchell. The bill was described as a modernization of Idaho’s vehicle titling system, expanding secure electronic records, allowing the Transportation Department to accept electronic ownership documents and digital titles from other states, and shortening the timeline for lien releases to 10 days after verified funds are received. The sponsor said he had worked with auto dealers and banks and had not heard opposition. The committee moved HB 742 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. The committee then agreed by unanimous consent to hold House Bill 508 at the call of the chair while some issues are worked out. After that, it heard House Bill 507, presented by Representative Brown on behalf of Representative Ted Hill. The bill updates the Idaho Code of Military Justice, with testimony from Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Chappell of the Idaho Military Division explaining that many changes are administrative, but the main policy changes would improve commanders’ ability to impose non-judicial punishment, including reduction in rank, and would limit the absolute right of service members to refuse NJP and demand court-martial for minor offenses. She said the changes would better align Idaho’s system with active-duty practice and other states, while preserving appellate review and due process for more serious punishment. Members asked several questions about how the current system works and how the bill would change the chain of command for discipline and appeals. No negative testimony was offered. The committee then moved HB 507 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion? Vice Chair. Mr. Chair, I do have an amendment I would like to offer.
• Any discussion on the amendment? Would you like to explain your amendment? I would love to.
• Is there any discussion on the amendment? Representative Smith.
• Any other discussion on the amendment? See none.
• Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. All those opposed say no.

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.
• Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.
• Any further discussion on the motion? The motion is to introduce RS 33221.
• Any discussion on the motion?
• Is there any discussion on the motion?

Summary: The committee approved the February 2 minutes and then considered several transportation-related measures. Representative Mendive presented RS 32869, which would allow urban school districts to offer parent-taught driver education while still permitting a district course, and would remove references to Idaho Digital Learning Academy in favor of other approved online vendors. The committee voted to introduce the RS. Representative Palmer then presented RS 33221, allowing vehicle registration to be carried electronically on a phone or as a photo instead of paper for passenger vehicles. Members asked about security and clarified that the proposal applied only to vehicle registration, not driver’s licenses or voting. The committee voted to introduce the RS. House Bill 576, also presented by Palmer, would limit the existing I-CAR used-car dealer fund to Idaho vehicles purchased in Idaho by Idaho residents, keeping the program within state borders. No one testified against it, and the committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 577, presented by Representative Veeley, would eliminate the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years and instead keep them in use until they are no longer readable; after questions about how readability would be determined, the committee also sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the Secretary please call the roll?
• Any further discussion? Seeing none, will the Secretary please call the roll? Senator Adelaide.
• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the Secretary please call the roll?
• We discussed it, the credit enhancement, and so if you would, please move the bill.
• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the Secretary please call the roll? Aye.

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The Senate Education Committee considered four bills. SB 1210 would create a separate out-of-state registration process for private post-secondary institutions outside Arizona that offer fully online programs to Arizona residents, require certain disclosures and financial protections, and extend student tuition recovery fund protections to those students. Supporters said it would close a regulatory loophole and protect Arizona students; the committee voted 7-0 for a due pass recommendation. SB 1370 would allow public school principals, during the first quarter of the school year, to let eligible patriotic youth groups address students and distribute materials, with limits on discrimination and access criteria. The sponsor’s representative said the bill would expand opportunities for youth groups beyond the long-standing federally recognized list. The committee voted 7-0 for a due pass recommendation. SB 1422 would continue the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board through July 1, 2036, with termination tied to the retirement of any outstanding obligations. SB 1423 would continue the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education through July 1, 2036. Both bills were described as continuations of previously discussed measures, testimony was brief, and each received a 7-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion on that motion? Not seeing any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• Any discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.
• This legislation was drafted while holding discussions with ISP, Alcohol Beverage Control, and with several
• Discussion on that motion. Not seeing any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• Discussion on that motion? Not seeing any. Any discussion? Those in favor indicate by saying aye.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion on the motion?
• Any additional discussion on the motion? All those in favor of approving docket 24-2301-2501, aye.
• Is there a discussion on the motion? Seeing none, the motion is in order.
• Is there a discussion on the motion?
• Is there any discussion on the motion?

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, then took up several administrative rule dockets from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The first, docket 24-2301-2501 for the Speech, Hearing, and Communication Services Licensure Board, added a new video remote interpreting provider license created by prior legislation and set a $150 fee for up to five sign language interpreters per business. The agency said the fee would be the lowest in the country, drew no public comments, and would have no impact on the general fund. Some members questioned the cap and the fee level, but the committee approved the docket on a 5-3 roll call vote. The committee then approved, by voice vote, two chapter repeal dockets tied to the merger of the Nursing Home Administrators and Residential Care Facility Administrators boards into the new Idaho Long-Term Care Administrator Board: docket 24-0901-2501 and docket 24-1901-2501. Both repeals were presented as necessary because the old boards’ rules were being replaced by a unified rule set under the merged board structure. Finally, the committee approved docket 24-4101-2501, the new unified chapter for the Idaho Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. The presenter said the chapter combined previously approved rules from the two former boards with no substantive changes, only reformatting to fit the merged board. The committee also recognized visitors from A&A Idaho and Nurses Day at the Capitol before adjourning, with a budget presentation scheduled for the next meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? Senator Harris, Mr. Chairman, for a motion. The motion is in order. Mr.
• Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Those opposed, nay.
• Any discussion on the motion? Any discussion on the motion?
• Any discussion on the motion? Any discussion on the motion?

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee first considered the gubernatorial reappointment of Clayton Steele to the Board of Environmental Quality. After a motion by Senator Harris and a second by Senator Blaylock, the committee voted by voice vote to send the reappointment to the Senate floor with a recommendation that he be confirmed. The committee then reviewed docket 16-0602-2501 on foster care licensing, presented by Jared Larson of the Department of Health and Welfare. Larson said the temporary and pending rules implement last year’s kin-specific licensure legislation, make a largely cosmetic change to suspension/revocation language, and add a substantive standard allowing the department to deny licensure if it can show by a preponderance of the evidence that an applicant committed disqualifying conduct even without a conviction. Senators asked about the effect of raising the foster parent age limit from 21 to 23 under prior legislation; Larson said participation has increased, he had not heard of downsides, and the department would provide a written summary of the impact. The committee approved the docket by voice vote. Finally, the committee took up docket 16-0613-2501, a pending rule repealing the Emergency Assistance for Families and Children chapter. Larson explained the program is entirely federally funded and the existing state rules were essentially a word-for-word copy of federal law, so the department was repealing the redundant chapter in line with its broader effort to remove rules already covered by higher authority. After no questions, the committee approved the repeal docket by voice vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? Senator Harris: Mr. Chairman, for a motion. Mr.
• Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, aye. Those opposed, nay.
• Any discussion on the motion? Any discussion on the motion?
• Any discussion on the motion? Any discussion on the motion?

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Happy to discuss that if you would like.
• So, and I've also heard discussed here today, I guess, a few times, that, and have— I've also heard discussed
• Every student discussion begins by discussing a student's strengths.
• Every student discussion begins by discussing a student's strengths, and the meeting protocols ensure
• And last year, after discussing...

Committees: Joint Education , Joint Education Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We discussed it on the House not sure.
• So, in discussions with uh Senator. Yes.
• "Discussion on the motion or the amendment." "Discussion."
• </c><01:15:43.199><c> multiple</c> You've seen and we've discussed multiple You've seen and we've discussed
• </c><01:18:56.320><c> these</c> the far right corner, we discussed these the far right corner, we discussed

Bills: HB0075 , HB0128

Committee: Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> actually meeting right now to discuss actually meeting right now to discuss this this this &gt;&
• </c> discuss in the coming. discuss in the coming.
• </c> 30, 2050 to continue further discussion. 30, 2050 to continue further discussion.
• is to keep uh the the discussion is to keep uh the discussion<02:05:49.599><c> going</c><02:05:49.840
• </c> amendments members any discussion amendments members any discussion okay<02:06:02.560><c> see</c

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:08:14.639><c> most</c> chair and I I've kind of discussed most chair and I I've kind of discussed
• And there is a still legislative... and familiarity with this discussion and familiarity with this discussion
• You'll have more time to discuss if you have some concerns.
• You'll have more time to discuss if you have some concerns.
• </c><00:53:25.880><c> on</c> looking forward to having discussion on looking forward to having discussion

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion? Why?
• Discussion. Have you seen it? I have not seen it.
• Further discussion from the committee?
• </c><02:41:35.000><c> hear</c> that further discussion hear that further discussion hear you<02:41:37.240
• For the discussion, I'll give you another shot, and I'll wrap it up.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all