Transcript Highlights:

• They do expect consumer spending to remain one of the primary drivers of GDP growth, with a negative
• I do want to go ahead and open it up for questions from the committee.
• the manufacturing deduction poses, there's also now conversations I think happening at Sandia for opening

Committee: Joint Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, the next item on the agenda is OPLC Real Estate Commission 13 observations open.
• Estate Commission OPLC Real Estate Commission 13<00:08:37.360><c> observations</c><00:08:38.399><c> Open
• The primary reason for it being only partially resolved is just that we've talked about this in several

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 3 meeting unanimously. It then reviewed follow-up status on prior performance audits, beginning with the Department of Corrections’ sex offender treatment program. DOC said all audit items from the 2016 review were resolved except one related to tracking benchmarks, progress, and recidivism. Officials explained that a new offender management system, Chorus, was recently implemented but has had rollout problems affecting operations, including restitution checks, and that they hope the system will be stable enough within about six months to begin tracking the needed metrics. Members asked about treatment inside prison and after release; DOC described in-prison treatment, parole aftercare, probation and parole oversight, administrative restrictions, and reassessment if conditions are not met. The committee next heard from OPLC on the Real Estate Commission audit. OPLC reported that all but one finding is substantially or fully resolved, with the remaining issue involving review of applicants’ adverse financial history and liabilities. The delay is tied to ongoing rulemaking, and OPLC said the commission is amending its criteria and integrating universal application procedures into board rules. The office estimated substantive completion by March 2027, with rule filing expected sooner. The committee then took up the Board of Pharmacy audit, where OPLC said most findings remain partially resolved because the board is in the middle of a major rule overhaul and a new licensing software project. Officials described a shift toward a compliance bureau and more routine, risk-informed inspections, rather than inspections driven only by complaints, and said updated manuals and forms will follow the new rules and technology. Finally, the Legislative Budget Assistant reported on ongoing audits. For special education, staff said they are writing the report, have 25 completed observations, and have expanded to 70 identified observations, with a full draft expected in the first quarter of 2026 and a final report by summer 2026. For education freedom accounts, 40 observations have been identified, 15 finalized, and a draft is expected by midspring with a fiscal committee presentation in summer. For the Doorway program, the audit plan was finalized with DHHS help, financial activity was isolated, fieldwork is expected to finish by Thanksgiving, and a draft report is planned for January or February 2026, with a final report by March or April 2026. The committee discussed scheduling its next meeting for February 6 at 10 a.m. and emphasized the value of follow-up on older audits; the meeting adjourned after members agreed the follow-up process should continue.

Transcript Highlights:

• The outcomes we will be measuring include those primary student outcomes, growth in math achievement,
• Unless in the next, in the 30-day session, we were to give more money and make openings for the next
• Publicly, again going back to your earlier opening statement.

Transcript Highlights:

• Frankly, if DLNR continues to operate as though its primary responsibility is to promote commercial ocean
• responsibility is pro promote primary responsibility is pro promote commercial<01:41:16.320><c> ocean
• We are very open to engaging with the commercial operators and the community.
• </c> we will try to engage we are very open we will try to engage we are very open to<02:14:41.920><c
• I think that's actually a better way to approach this rather than to leave this door open that you guys

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then we'll have opening remarks.
• A budget sheet or in the time frame from which we had our solicitation open.
• So now we'll open it up for questions or comments. I'm starting with Assembly Member Shiavo.
• We opened in 2016 and generated some revenue.
• And now we’ll open it up to the dais. Assemblymember Harabedian. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill promotes openness about how probation operates, how resources are used, and how public safety
• You got to open the door... ...and died in their house, and they went in later.
• You got to open the door and see those situations like that.
• These workers keep hospitals running, schools open, and keep the air conditioning running.
• So I'm open for questions they may have. Any questions? Thank you. Thank you for your time.

Committee: Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee approved the February 4 minutes and announced several bills would be held, including SB 1317, SB 1416, SB 1419, SB 1490, and SB 1493. It then heard SB 1579, which would appropriate about $4.7 million from the general fund to expand a law enforcement data-sharing pilot through the Department of Administration, with funding for DPS, county sheriffs, university police, city/town police, and an amendment adding $125,900 for Scottsdale Police. Supporters, including the Flagstaff mayor, the Eloy police chief, and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office staff, said the system improves real-time information sharing, officer safety, and efficiency. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1579 a do pass as amended recommendation by a 6-0 vote with one not voting. The committee next heard SB 1581, which would use the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund for pepper ball equipment and public safety training simulators. The amendment increased the Nogales Police Department’s pepper ball appropriation and expanded simulator funding so Yavapai County could buy two simulators with a three-year warranty. Testimony from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix Police, Glendale Police, Flagstaff, and Cochise County emphasized pepper ball’s de-escalation value and the simulators’ role in crisis-response and scenario-based training, including interactions involving autism, mental illness, and hearing impairments. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1581 as amended on a 7-0 vote. SB 1673 was then heard to appropriate $8.2 million from the general fund to the Law Enforcement Crime Victim Notification Fund, with the sponsor and witnesses describing the automated victim-notification system as constitutionally required and already reducing workload while keeping victims informed through texts and other alerts. The committee passed SB 1673 with no amendment on a 7-0 vote. SB 1544, which would make adult probation records public on request subject to redactions and appeal procedures, drew mixed testimony over transparency versus privacy concerns, especially around risk assessment tools and sensitive records; the committee passed it 4-3, with several members explaining no votes pending amendments. SB 1376, a civic leadership development special plate bill directing funds to a nonprofit focused on youth civic education and leadership, passed unanimously 7-0. Finally, SB 1550, a three-year Queen Creek pilot program to address runaway youth and exploitation through specialized police work, received support from local officials and anti-trafficking advocates but drew a no vote from one member over concerns about how runaway youth are treated in other legislation; it passed 5-1 with one not voting. The committee also heard SB 1504, a public safety retirement bill changing normal retirement and COLA timing for Tier 2 and Tier 3 members, with strong support from police and fire groups and opposition from local government and pension reform advocates, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• And that is the primary reason why that was overturned or why it was found unconstitutional.
• No, I just need to open the paper. My apology.
• No, I just need to open the paper. My apology.
• Could this not open the door again for racial profiling? Senator. Mr.
• This will make the state open to litigation. Enrollment.

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:

• If you want our guidance, we'll have some opening remarks on kind of where we think...
• You want some opening remarks on kind of where we think we are?
• I'm happy to say that we opened the ice fishing at Eagle Nest.
• Do we open up our parks if there is an emergency so people could take their campers there and stay?
• Do we open up our parks if there is an emergency so people could take their campers there and stay?

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then Also the Environment Department and opening pathways for minimally processed foods coming into
• We're open for questions. Great. Thank you all very much for your presentations.
• So currently, our FY26 application cycle is still open, and we really keep it open until the funding
• We got our USDA inspection, which has opened up a lot of doors for us. We do Custom exempt.
• The company is ambitiously open and later closed for various reasons.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• We expect the FNF cargo facility at the global logistics park to open within about the next 45 days,
• </c><00:37:49.839><c> up</c> issues that we may have and opening up issues that we may have and opening
• c><00:39:49.599><c> potential</c><00:39:50.079><c> to</c><00:39:51.040><c> um</c><00:39:51.680><c> open
• </c><00:39:52.000><c> up</c><00:39:52.320><c> areas</c> looking at potential to um open up areas looking
• at potential to um open up areas of<00:39:52.960><c> the</c><00:39:53.200><c> commonwealth</c><00:39

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Summary: The committee heard an update from Kentucky’s three major commercial airports: Lexington Blue Grass Airport, Louisville Regional Airport Authority (SDF and Bowman Field), and CVG. Lexington’s Eric Franco described post-COVID growth that has already exceeded pre-pandemic activity, along with a master plan focused on the whole airport, expanded surface parking, relocation of the air traffic control tower, and a major terminal project estimated at $500 million to $700 million. He emphasized the airport’s role in serving both passenger and corporate aviation across central Kentucky and thanked the legislature for prior funding, including $5 million for parking. Louisville’s Dan Mann reported record passenger growth, expanded nonstop service, and especially strong cargo activity driven by UPS, noting SDF is now among the busiest cargo airports in North America and Bowman Field remains the state’s busiest general aviation airport. He highlighted major infrastructure needs, including airfield and terminal work, parking expansion, and a planned federal inspection service facility to support international flights around events like the Kentucky Derby.

Transcript Highlights:

• Just, uh, uh, a couple of opening comments, uh, on my part.
• So, uh, just with those opening comments in place.
• And I think we can sincerely make progress here and we are open to that.
• Um, it's, it's led into fences being cut, gates left, uh, left open.
• Uh, once again, like I said, their, their, their fences and, and gates were left open.

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:

• I think we can sincerely make progress. progress here, and we are open to that.
• Well, I think we're open to that discussion. We don't have a number quite yet.
• Aren't correct, and so this just opens a pathway for others to come in and do what they want.
• That's our primary focus.
• Open and transparent, and subject to evaluation by all parties to the negotiation.

Bills: HB3445 , HB3448

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is on the backs of the ratepayers and opens us up to unlimited amounts of money.
• This is on the backs of the rate payers and opens us up to unlimited amounts of money.
• Starting with Senate Bill 4513, concerns temporary use of funding for open space recreation, floodplain
• identifiable information about an employee or a dependent will be exempt from disclosure under the Open
• Information about an employee or a dependent will be exempt from disclosure under the Open Public Records

Committee: Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations

Keywords: 1146, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It has an open concept, Jack and Jill bathrooms, and it is the first co-ed home that we were able to
• communities and how we are ensuring that curriculum, student experiences, and policy development are open
• It opened up that we can admit more students.
• Maybe that's good, but it could be very open to interpretation.
• And again, it's an open invitation.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• I know that you have some of their presentations with you and, uh, and then we will be open for questions
• It will detect the aflatoxin, set off an alarm when the aflatoxin level is too high, and it will open
• So, so again, you know, the, the Farm Bureau has identified mental health as one of their primary.
• Take that to the TEF fund and then fund that to get it out into the open market and to and to get it.
• And, you know, essentially, if, if the Rhath process isn't just open-ended and kind of endless, it provides

Transcript Highlights:

• I share this with you all today, as it is my hope that this resolution will open the door for adequate
• funding for the safety of South Maui, which is currently a primary TAT revenue generator on Maui, my
• across the conference table, there also will be times where chairs have just agreed and they don't open
• it's going to be beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the rotunda, and also when many of our offices begin to open
• Community Media, all of the legislators and their staff who are choosing to stay and keep their offices open

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You're opening up a huge can of worms here.
• And we're opening ourselves up to more lawsuits.
• But now it's open. It's operating.
• </c><03:29:10.160><c> on</c> Craig station unit 1 wasn't open on Craig station unit 1 wasn't open on
• </c><05:00:15.920><c> care</c> long-term care facilities, primary care long-term care facilities, primary

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm open to any questions. Are there any questions for the prime sponsor?
• And I'm open to any questions. Are there any questions for the prime sponsor?
• So I'm open to suggestion because, Chair Liias, I share the affordability concern.
• I'm open for any questions. Are there any questions for the prime sponsor? I don't see any.
• Our primary concern, though, is with the mandatory driver's license suspension that accompanies this.

Bills: HB2604 , HB2436 , SB6354 , SB6352

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: vehicle ownership, insurance, title transfer, consumer protection, motor vehicle, oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment

Transcript Highlights:

• unfortunate circumstances, there are some potential issues with the only pool in our valley that is open
• pool in our valley that is There is some potential issues with the only pool in our valley that is open
• I guarantee you the people want this to stay open. I don't care about the agency.
• The school board members and administrators must receive yearly training on the Open Public Meetings
• I have like one critical access hospital, and we don't even have a primary care in my community.

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met in executive session on a proposed substitute operating budget bill and worked through a long series of amendments before voting on the bill. Members discussed a wide range of budget items, including court funding for Thurston County civil filings, Attorney General funding for a domestic extremism task force, grants for Yakima aquatics access, North Mason mobile integrated health, mentoring programs, poverty reduction work, a proposed Department of Housing task force, federal grant inventory staffing, HEAL Act funding, assisted living rebasing, DCYF family resource centers and pediatric interim care, law enforcement training and equipment, shellfish and birthing center licensing fees, school bus depreciation, charter school accountability, transition to kindergarten priorities, and several Fish and Wildlife and OSPI grants. The committee also considered amendments related to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, shrub-steppe habitat mitigation, and a study on Lower Snake River reservoir drawdown impacts. Debate on many amendments centered on whether items were statewide priorities or local projects, and on the fiscal constraints of the budget. Supporters often argued that proposals would protect vulnerable populations, improve public safety, or leverage future savings and outside funding; opponents frequently cited budget pressure, the availability of existing funding, or the need to avoid singling out local projects. Some amendments were adopted, including Clark 343 on intent to fund up to 10,000 additional eCAP slots, Jones 419 on paint stewardship funding, and Stevens 070 limiting birthing center license fees. Many others failed, including amendments on Thurston County court funding, the domestic extremism task force, Yakima aquatics, North Mason mobile integrated health, mentoring, poverty reduction workgroup funding, the Department of Housing task force, federal grant staffing, HEAL Act funding, assisted living rebasing, the PIC Center contract, the Lacey regional training academy, and several Fish and Wildlife and OSPI-related proposals. The committee then moved to the underlying bill, Proposed Substitute House Bill 2289, and adopted a do pass motion after disposing of the amendments. The transcript indicates the committee ultimately reported the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh in opening promise to do it briefly.
• Uh in opening remarks,<00:40:12.880><c> we</c><00:40:13.119><c> were</c><00:40:13.920><c> reminded</c
• continue to fund teacher pensions at the levels that they have requested, as was mentioned in the opening
• Um, there's three primary reasons I think we should support this bill. One is fairness.
• </c><01:13:02.880><c> thing</c><01:13:03.040><c> that</c><01:13:03.280><c> we</c> should be the primary

Keywords: 1187, senate, all