Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_WNlNWRW4, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:46 - HB 1945, HD1 10:21 - HB 2395, HD1 13:05 - HB 2461, HD1 14:03 - HB 1530, HD1 19:08 - HB 1843, HD2 23:03 - HB 1889, HD1 24:43 - DM PSM-LBT 3:00 PM 31:01 - HB 1902, HD1 38:32 - DM PSM-CPN 3:01 PM 40:51 - HB 2748, HD2 44:56 - HB 2270, HD1 49:05 - HB 2295, HD1 51:27 - DM PSM-TCA 3:02 PM 55:33 - HB 2342, HD1 01:18:55 - HB 2351, HD1 01:09:18 - HB 2353, HD1 01:12:38 - HB 2622, HD1 01:17:44 - DM PSM 3:03 PM 01:21:03 - DM PSM DEFER 3:30 PM Hearing Notices: PSM-LBT 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-LBT_03-15-24_.pdf PSM-CPN 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-CPN_03-15-24_.PDF PSM-TCA 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-TCA_03-15-24_.pdf PSM 3:03 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-15-24_.pdf PSM DEFER 3:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-15-24_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKhiK92r5Us, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:54 - SB 2976 06:02 - DM WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM 08:41 - SB 2588 11:14 - SB 2867 16:41 - SB 2948 19:57 - DM WTL-GVO 3:00 PM 22:48 - DM GVO DEFER 3:20 PM 24:04 - SB 2636 25:10 - SB 2829 26:26 - SB 2866 27:18 - SB 2979 28:06 - SB 2615 30:54 - SB 2516 31:40 - SB 2526 32:22 - SB 2613 32:46 - SB 2886 44:12 - SB 3007 45:39 - GVO-LBT 3:10 PM 53:50 - SB 2972 01:08:08 - DM GVO-PSM 3:45 PM 01:10:13 - GVO DEFER 4:00 PM Hearing Notices: WTL-GVO 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO_02-15-24_.PDF WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO-HOU_02-15-24_.PDF GVO-LBT 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_02-15-24_.PDF GVO DEFER 3:20 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER_.PDF GVO-PSM 3:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-PSM_02-15-24_.PDF GVO DEFER 4:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB2299, HB2939, HB2941, HB2960, HB3062, HB3087, HB3114, HB3244, HB3262, HB3304, HB3345, HB3386, HB3431, HB3498, HB3581, HB3645, HB3648, HB3764, HB3852, HB3974, HB4141, HB4144, HB4227, HB4237, HB4343, HB4425

Keywords: Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers

Bills: SB3123, HB1853, HB1961, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115, HB1854, HB2062, HB1511, HB1535, HB2614, HB2282, HB1870, HB1695, HB1626, HB1643, HB1972, HB1550, HB1974, HB1966, HB1973, HB2545, HB1946, HB1939, HB1721, HB1741, HB1700

Keywords: conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health

Transcript Highlights:

• , examined the appointee in a hearing, examined the appointee in a hearing, your<00:23:32.400>
• a hearing on House Bill 2567, House Draft 1, due to the weather issues affecting our deadlines.
• request a waiver of the public hearing request a waiver of the public hearing notice<00:26:15.240
• on House Bill Rule 21 to hold a hearing on House Bill 2567,<00:26:20.520> House<00:26:20.760>
• on House Bill 2567, House public hearing on House Bill 2567, House Draft<00:26:33.000> 1,<00:

Bills: SB3123, HB1853, HB1961, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115, HB1854, HB2062, HB1511, HB1535, HB2614, HB2282, HB1870, HB1695, HB1626, HB1643, HB1972, HB1550, HB1974, HB1966, HB1973, HB2545, HB1946, HB1939, HB1721, HB1741, HB1700

Keywords: conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health

Bills: SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver

Bills: SB1333, SB1191, SB1439, SB1314, SB1509, SB1319, SB1346, SB1613

Keywords: water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, fossil fuels

Transcript Highlights:

• I didn't hear $24 billion.
• Now, that's unique to REAP that you might hear on the County level. This is a REAP water program.
• I very much appreciate the chairman hearing it and the committee's indulgences today.
• But I do hear back. He's out there that day. He's out there the next day. He or she.
• There would be a hearing that would take place where you would try to prove that nexus.

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, and hold the mic real close so those at home can hear you.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, for hearing this bill.
• I was appalled to see what I saw on just this one hearing.
• We hear it all the time.
• So I really do want to hear from Jen.

Bills: SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard several bills and took action on multiple measures. SB 1066 would create civil liability for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, allowing the Attorney General, county attorneys, and injured parties to sue; the sponsor and supporters argued it would deter research fraud and protect the public, while opponents warned it would chill research and speech. After debate over peer review, fraud standards, and the bill’s scope, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1066 a do-pass recommendation. SB 1015 would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors, including liability for later detransition costs and injuries; supporters framed it as accountability for irreversible treatment on children, while opponents called it discriminatory and likely to function as a backdoor ban. After testimony from the sponsor, medical professionals, detransitioners, and civil liberties advocates, the committee also passed SB 1015 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1049, which would limit spousal maintenance awards to four years and change the factors courts use in setting support. The sponsor said the bill was intended to curb long-term maintenance and align support with self-sufficiency, while judicial and family-law witnesses explained the existing guideline system, the 2022-2025 court study, and concerns that a hard cap could ignore case-specific circumstances such as disability or housing instability. The committee adopted an amendment setting the duration cap at four years and approved the bill as amended by a 4-2 vote. SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for personal security for candidates and family members, passed unanimously after supporters cited threats against public officials and personal experiences with harassment. The committee also passed SB 1081, which would prevent a Department of Child Safety attorney from appearing before a judge they had appeared before in the prior five DCS cases; the sponsor said it was meant to reduce familiarity between attorneys and judges, while opponents raised concerns about rural court access and arbitrary limits. SB 1133, which would eliminate the need for a candidate to file a second financial disclosure statement if one had already been filed that year, was amended to add an emergency clause and passed unanimously. The committee then moved to SCR 1001, a referral measure to end early voting at 7 p.m. on the Friday before the general election and require affirmative request for a mail ballot by voters who have provided proof of citizenship; the transcript cuts off as that measure was being introduced.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, I'll... All those in favor of approving the minutes, signify by saying aye. Aye.
• You may remember from the committee hearing on this provision that Baldwin was first incorporated in
• I very much appreciated hearing the governor's bill.
• SFIA for today's hearing.
• All right, this bill is the public finance bill that received a full bill hearing in early April.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, all those in favor of approving the minutes signify by saying I. I.
• appreciated hearing the governor's bill. appreciated hearing the governor's bill.
• Uh, Chair Davids, we wanted to focus our attention on SFIA, though, for today's hearing.
• <01:21:02.719> Thank<01:21:02.800> you though, for today's hearing.
• Thank you though, for today's hearing.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, it is so ordered.
• Hearing none, it is so ordered.
• Hearing none, it is so ordered.
• Hearing none, it is so ordered.
• Hearing none, it is so ordered.

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and announced it would vote on pending bills at 10:30, with public testimony limited to two minutes. It first took up Senate Bill 905, a TDLR cleanup bill on licensing regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Senator Zafferini said the committee substitute would streamline advisory board consultation, remove obsolete provisional licenses, and allow any licensed physician to authorize hearing instruments for minors; the substitute was adopted and the bill left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 451, which would require universal screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk for children in DFPS conservatorship and youth under TJJD jurisdiction. The author and witnesses from Children at Risk, the Fort Bend Anti-Trafficking Collective, and Texas CASA supported the bill as a prevention tool with existing infrastructure and training; the committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. The committee next considered Senate Bill 466, which would clarify that families may request a fetal death certificate at any gestational age, while keeping existing filing requirements for physicians. A constituent father testified about losing his 11-week-old daughter and being told he could not obtain a certificate, which he said prevented funeral arrangements; the substitute was adopted and the bill left pending. Senate Bill 2311 followed, requiring residential treatment centers to have a written agreement with the school that will educate resident children before becoming operational. The author cited a local dispute where an RTC and school district lacked communication, and witnesses from Texas CASA and Disability Rights Texas supported clearer educational planning while suggesting the Education Code may need conforming changes; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2826, known as Alyssa’s Law, which would create a statewide education program on medical child abuse for medical students, health care professionals, and CPS caseworkers. The author and Sheriff Bill Weyburn described Alyssa’s case as involving repeated unnecessary surgeries and argued the bill would improve awareness and early identification, while several witnesses and members raised concerns about false accusations, impacts on medically fragile children, and the need for scientific, peer-reviewed training and safeguards. After extensive discussion, the chair left the bill pending. The committee also heard House Bill 136, which would add certified lactation consultants as Medicaid providers to expand breastfeeding support; witnesses from lactation and nutrition fields said the bill would improve access, maternal and infant health, and long-term savings, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2805, a surprise-billing/arbitration measure that would clarify provider identifiers and shift arbitration costs to the losing party. The author said the substitute was a legislative counsel draft with no substantive difference, and witnesses from the Texas Medical Association, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, and U.S. Anesthesia Partners supported the bill as a modest improvement that would reduce administrative confusion and make arbitration fairer without weakening patient protections. Members discussed how arbitration costs affect settlement behavior and how to define the “winner” in close cases. The bill was heard but not voted out during this segment.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you can hear us—yep, can you guys hear me? Okay, we can hear you.
• <00:04:19.000> me you can hear us yep can you guys hear me you can hear us yep can you guys
• hear me okay<00:04:19.799> we<00:04:19.959> can<00:04:20.160> hear<00:04:20.320
• If you can hear us, introduce yourself and proceed with your testimony. I can hear you fine.
• Chair, for hearing this bill.

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VUSINr-rs0, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 02:32 - HB 1675, HD1 16:10 - HB 2544, HD1 19:21 - HB 2443, HD2 26:42 - HB 1830, HD2 32:26 - HB 2553, HD2 36:15 - HB 1624, HD1 42:15 - DM HHS-CPN 1:00 PM 48:41 - DM HHS DEFER 1:01 PM 49:53 - HB 2159, HD2 55:26 - HB 2341, HD2 57:57 - HB 2556, HD2 01:01:15 - DM HHS 1:01 PM 01:04:07 - HB 2504, HD2 01:26:54 - DM HHS-HRE 1:02 PM 01:30:00 - HB 2309, HD1 01:31:00 - DM HHS 1:03 PM 01:32:21 - HB 2042, HD1 01:35:58 - HB 2393, HD1 01:36:46 - DM HHS 1:05 PM Hearing Notices: HHS-CPN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_03-20-24_.pdf HHS 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-20-24_.pdf HHS DEFER 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-20-24_DEFER_.pdf HHS-HRE 1:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-HRE_03-20-24_.pdf HHS 1:03 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-20-24-2_.pdf HHS 1:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-20-24-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgruliYucU, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:29 - HB1527 HD1 8:54 - HB1688 HD2 22:33 - DM CPN-AEN 9:30 AM 25:41 - HB1997 HD1 30:45 - DM CPN-TCA 9:35 AM 32:44 - HB2475 HD2 36:03 - DM CPN-WTL 9:36 AM 37:39 - HB2686 HD1 1:04:16 - DM CPN-EET 9:37 AM 1:04:59 - DM CPN DEFER 9:45 AM 1:08:58 - HB1838 HD2 1:41:47 - DM CPN-EET-GVO 9:40 AM 1:42:20 - DM CPN 9:42 AM 1:43:09 - DM CPN 9:44 AM Hearing Notices: CPN-AEN 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-AEN_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-TCA 9:35 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-TCA_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-WTL 9:36 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-WTL_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-EET 9:37 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EET_03-19-24_.pdf CPN-EET-GVO 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EET-GVO_03-19-24_.pdf CPN 9:42 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24_.pdf CPN 9:44 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24-1_.pdf CPN DEFER 9:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-19-24_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS0VbQIk5fQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Scheduled for February 4, 2020: Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Ke Kōmike Hana Aupuni COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Kenekoa/Senator Laura H. Thielen, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair ‘Ōlelo Ho‘olaha No Ka ‘Aha Ho‘olohe NOTICE OF HEARING Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua,Pepeluali 4, 2020 / Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 3:45 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 225 / Conference Room 225 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A SB 3031 RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the department of budget and finance, in consultation with the office of enterprise technology services, to develop and implement a uniform financial database, with parameters, benefits, and features that are compatible to the software system currently being implemented by the office of enterprise technology services at other agencies for use by all state agencies. Appropriates funds. TEC/GVO, WAM No Ka ‘Ike ‘Ē A‘e, E Kelepona Aku I Ke Kākau ‘Ōlelo Kōmike Ma (808) 587-7217. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7217., 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I just couldn't hear it all.
• Do I hear a second? Will there be discussion or debate?
• In line with the other questions, I'm hearing a lot from both sides.
• In line with the other questions, I'm hearing a lot from both sides.
• Did I hear a second? Second. Will there be discussion or debate?

Bills: HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407

Keywords: foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion

Transcript Highlights:

• Breaking Cycles Report Overview from the University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center, and then hearing
• You know, we we needed to<00:23:37.280> hear<00:23:38.240> who<00:23:38.400> we<
• who we needed to speak to, uh to hear who we needed to speak to, uh and<00:23:40.200> then<00
• from Department of Accounting hearing from Department of Accounting and<00:28:05.520> General
• And so, we did hear early can we bring?

Bills: SR185, HB2452, HB2329, HB2272, HB2273, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1688, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1514, HB1749, HB2385, HB1576, HB1974, HB2022, HB1973, HB2005, HB1894, HB1515, HB1718, HB1591, HB2475, HB1721, HB1864, HB1946, HB1920

Keywords: Department of Education, capital improvement program, performance audit, infrastructure, transparency, state bonds, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, bond authorization, state debt limit, constitutional debt limit, Article VII Section 13, Hawaii bonds, state borrowing, public finance, capital improvement projects, supplemental appropriations, judiciary appropriations, refunding bonds, reimbursable bonds

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVUIL74e5zY, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:00 - HWN-WLA 1:01 PM 01:20 - HB 1087, HD2 03:54 - HB 2101, HD1 01:30:10 - HB 2103, HD2 01:36:08 - DM HWN-WLA 1:01 PM 01:46:06 - HWN-EIG 1:10 PM 01:46:24 - HB 1307, HD2 01:58:29 - AEN-HWN 2:00 PM 01:59:05 - HB 2017, HD3 02:00:38 - DM AEN-HWN 2:00 PM 02:02:33 - HB 1307, HD2 02:23:00 - DM HWN-EIG 1:10 PM 02:25:38 - HWN 1:00 PM 02:25:56 - HB 2309, HD1 02:26:59 - HB 2582, HD2 02:34:20 - HB 2584, HD1 02:47:26 - HWN 2:05 PM 02:47:48 - HB 2046, HD2 02:52:10 - HB 2104, HD2 02:56:05 - HB 2433, HD1 02:56:43 - HB 2475, HD1 03:00:39 - DM HWN 2:05 PM 03:04:43 - DM HWN 1:00 PM Hearing Notices: HWN 1:00PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_03-24-26-1_.PDF HWN-WLA 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-WLA_03-24-26_.PDF HWN-EIG 1:10 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-EIG_03-24-26_.PDF AEN-HWN 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HWN_03-24-26_.PDF HWN 2:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_03-24-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Had a Title IX hearing. They kept the kid there.
• So I appreciate you hearing this bill. We have Mr.
• Sherry, well, she's keen up if you hear.
• Okay, I'm going to hear two for and two against.
• I didn't hear that. Could you repeat it? I'm sorry, I didn't hear that. Could you repeat it?

Bills: HB2109, HB2168, HB2198, HB2226, HB2415, HB2440, HB2665, HB2805, HB2811, HB2825, HB2857, HB2874, HB2966, HB4067, HB4117, HCR2001, HCR2016, HCR2051

Keywords: distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and announced several bills would be held at the sponsors’ request, including HB 4117, HCR 2016, HCR 2051, and HB 2415. It then took up HB 2811, which would expand obstructing governmental operations to include knowingly interfering with a lawful arrest and make that conduct a felony. Supporters, including a county attorney representative, argued the bill closes a loophole and protects officers from third-party interference during arrests, while opponents from criminal justice and civil liberties groups said existing laws already cover the conduct and warned the bill could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police or protesting. The committee debated whether the bill duplicated resisting arrest and hindering prosecution statutes, then passed HB 2811 on a 3-2 vote with one member not voting. The committee next heard HB 2665, which would create a manslaughter offense for an adult who intentionally gives advice or encouragement through a directed communication to a minor to die by suicide, including via social media or text. Representative Carter and family members of suicide victims described the bill as a response to online encouragement and a way to hold people accountable when minors are clearly urged toward suicide. The committee then passed HB 2665 unanimously, 6-0 with one not voting. It also approved HB 2857, allowing the Department of Corrections to store inmate medical records electronically and dispose of paper copies, by a 5-1 vote. The committee then passed HB 2226, which requires courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearance, notify prosecutors, and connect veterans to services and possible treatment court referrals; an amendment shifted the service-notice duty from prosecutors to the court. Supporters said the bill helps identify veterans with PTSD or other needs and can reduce recidivism, and it passed 6-0. HB 2168, which would require county board approval before the Attorney General could bring a public nuisance action in superior court, drew sharp disagreement over the AG’s use of nuisance litigation against businesses such as dairies, industrial plants, and rail projects; supporters framed it as local control and opposition to overreach, while opponents said it would weaken accountability and protect corporate interests. The committee passed HB 2168 on a 3-2 vote with two not voting. Finally, the committee heard HB 2966, which would bar early termination of lifetime probation for dangerous crimes against children and apply that restriction retroactively. Supporters argued it would keep serious child offenders on supervision and protect victims, while opponents, including survivors and defense advocates, said DCAC is a sentencing enhancement rather than a standalone offense, that the bill removes judicial discretion, may raise ex post facto concerns, and could sweep in lower-level online conduct. The bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee then began hearing HCR 2001, a voter referral to end early voting the Friday before Election Day, require government-issued ID for voting, and restrict mail ballot procedures; the sponsor said it would improve election integrity and speed results, while opponents argued it would burden voters and reduce access. The transcript cuts off during testimony and debate on that measure.