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• So this is a procedural committee that we have in the Senate to try to assist leadership.

Committee: Senate Senate Committees' Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• The normal procedure curriculum. Sorry.
• The normal procedure would<00:34:28.639><c> be</c><00:34:28.879><c> to</c><00:34:29.919><c> have</c><
• </c><01:00:26.720><c> and</c><01:00:26.960><c> agreements</c> disciplinary procedures and agreements
• disciplinary procedures and agreements that<01:00:27.599><c> are</c><01:00:27.760><c> that</c><01:00:

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions, amends multiple
• But the place that we're proposing to put it actually deals with more procedural issues for all other
• But the place that we're proposing to put it actually deals with more procedural issues for all other
• But the place that we're proposing to put it actually deals with more procedural issues for all other
• I believe HRS 132D-8 controls the procedures for applying for licenses, and 132D-16 controls the permits

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several fireworks-related bills. On HB 550, which would allow law enforcement to use drone recordings to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests in public areas and appropriate funds for drones, the Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure. The Public Defender and some public testifiers opposed it, arguing that a statute cannot mandate probable cause and that the bill raises constitutional concerns. A prosecutor later explained that the bill is intended to address Hawaiʻi case law, especially State v. Kit, which limits aerial surveillance over homes under the state constitution, and suggested that changing “shall” to “may” could reduce constitutional problems. Members also questioned whether current law already allows video evidence of fireworks violations and whether the bill was necessary. Testimony included both support and opposition from individuals and organizations, and no vote was taken during the hearing. The committees then heard HB 806, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The department and police supported the bill, while the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed it, arguing that fireworks are already illegal and that the measure adds unnecessary enforcement powers and constitutional risk. Committee members asked what “sting operation” means and whether the term should be defined more clearly; the department said it refers to police or criminal investigations involving deception and agreed a definition would help guide use of the funds. The department also said the funding would support training, storage, and other operational costs for undercover investigations. Finally, the committees heard HB 1483, a broader fireworks enforcement bill that would create an adjudication system for fireworks infractions, revise definitions and penalties, establish new offenses, and increase penalties when fireworks offenses cause injury or death. The Attorney General’s office strongly supported the bill, saying it would improve enforcement by clarifying definitions and allowing cases to be proven without particle testing or expert witnesses when fireworks leave no physical evidence. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported it. The Public Defender opposed the bill, focusing on the bill’s penalty enhancements for offenses that are rarely enforced and its concurrent trial provision, which it said raises problems because of the differences between civil and criminal proceedings. No final committee action or vote was reported in the transcript.

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• that our staff has worked with the Department of Justice for technical assistance and specified procedures

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• What Democrats never acknowledge is that the Senate operates under an entirely different set of procedural
• </c><00:39:06.960><c> and</c><00:39:07.200><c> vote</c> different set of procedural and vote different
• set of procedural and vote thresholds<00:39:08.160><c> than</c><00:39:08.400><c> the</c><00:39:08.640
• They can play all the procedural games that they want. None of it changes the truth.
• They can play<01:20:03.840><c> all</c><01:20:04.159><c> the</c><01:20:04.400><c> procedural</c><01:20

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Many of our colleges have already updated their policies and procedures to scale programs that lead to
• have undertaken careful reviews of student conduct codes, safety policies, and expressive activity procedures
• Activities, and requiring disciplinary procedures for students or faculty who interfered with others'
• Paxton's letter has had indicated is that it seems that the university was not following its own procedures
• Administrative procedures for hosting speakers have become clearer, and there is a growing emphasis on

Summary: The joint Senate and House Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education convened for its first public hearing, adopted its proposed rules without objection, and framed the hearing as an organizational, invited-testimony-only session. Members repeatedly condemned political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying the committee was created in response to concerns about civil discourse, intimidation, and hostility on college campuses. Several members emphasized that the goal was not to suppress speech but to protect open expression while maintaining order, due process, and institutional accountability. The first witness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wyn Rosser, outlined implementation of Senate Bill 37. He described the General Education Advisory Committee, which is reviewing broad core-curriculum knowledge and skills and may recommend reducing the current 42-hour core, while leaving review of specific courses to individual institutions. He also explained the new Office of the Ombudsman, the board’s role in supporting it, and existing training and certification requirements for governing board members. Members asked about enforcement tools, transparency, and whether the ombudsman would investigate complaints involving censorship, retaliation, or political bias; Rosser said some enforcement exists in certain laws, but he deferred on the exact scope of the ombudsman’s investigatory authority and on issues outside the agency’s role. University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis testified that UT Austin supports free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse, and he described three areas of focus: speech on campus grounds, classroom discourse, and how people treat one another. He said the university enforces time, place, and manner rules, expects professors to present alternative views on controversial topics, and has created internal reporting and appeal processes for students and faculty. Members questioned him about heckler’s veto incidents, protests, off-campus participants, complaints about professors, hate speech, and whether the university would protect speakers and students from disruption or unfair targeting. Davis said the university would not tolerate disruptions, would use due process and factual review, and is working to align campus practices with the new law and regents’ expectations. Ricky Adam Jr. of Turning Point USA’s Club America described the group’s campus and high-school organizing, praised Charlie Kirk’s approach to open debate, and said the organization is expanding in Texas. He raised concerns about school administrators and a counselor at an Early College High School in Killeen allegedly interfering with a student club and withholding footage, and committee members said they would seek information and, if necessary, use legislative process to investigate. Members from both chambers reiterated support for free speech, criticized political violence and campus suppression of viewpoints, and stressed that future hearings would continue examining implementation and enforcement issues.

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• House No. 4439, pertaining to Marlborough, third reading of a bill, an act providing a simplified procedure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several House bills out of the orders of the day. It passed to be engrossed a Somerset local option bill authorizing an additional wine and malt beverage license, a Marlborough bill creating a simplified procedure for subdivision road layout and acceptance, and a bill establishing a sick leave bank for David A. Russell of the Department of Correction. The chamber also handled House petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, agreeing to the suspension and sending the matters to the appropriate committees. Later, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble for a sick leave bank bill for Jean McCarran of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. On final passage, the Senate approved and sent to the Governor three bills: one extending residency requirements for certain Newton police and fire personnel, one authorizing investments for the Richmond Free Public Library, and one increasing the residency limit for Acton police and fire department members. It also enacted the Jean McCarran sick leave bank bill. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned.

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• Just as a reminder, this is a simple procedure.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Just as a reminder, this is a simple procedure.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee met with a quorum present and first considered Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, described as the LLC bill and a simple procedure affecting the Secretary of State’s office. The committee voted unanimously to do pass the bill and then unanimously passed it with consent. The committee then took up House Bill 3347. One member stated opposition to the bill, objecting in part to a Kansas City-specific beverage restriction and arguing against preemption of local municipal decisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one to address preemption and allow sale of small airplane shooters in response to Kansas City’s restrictions, and another changing the title to “political subdivisions” to broaden the bill’s scope. The amendments were rolled into a House Committee Substitute. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted on the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3347. The motion passed by a vote of five ayes and two noes, and the bill was reported do pass. The committee then adjourned.

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• The Committee on Consent and House Procedure will now come to order. Please call the roll.

Committee: House Consent and Procedure

Summary: The Committee on Consent and House Procedure met with eight members present, establishing a quorum, and then moved into executive session. The committee considered House Bill 1906, described by the sponsor, Representative Peggy McGaugh, as a simple change to allow township counties to accept property tax payments in installments like other counties, rather than only in a lump sum. She explained that the bill removes three words from the statute so township counties can offer quarterly or semiannual payment options, with taxes still collected through the county collector’s office. Members asked about how township counties currently handle collections and whether the change would create extra work or training. The sponsor and other members indicated that county collectors already process payments in their offices and that modern computer systems make the change easy to administer. Representative Reed asked specifically about workload and training, and the response was that the impact would be minimal. After discussion, the committee renewed the motion to report House Bill 1906 do pass and consent. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 8-0, and the committee adjourned.

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• The Committee on Consent and House Procedure will now come to order. Please call the roll.

Committee: House Consent and Procedure

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• HB 2407 addresses this issue by amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase the

Bills: HB 2407 , HB 3425

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: sex offender registration, criminal penalties, law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, public servant, address disclosure, retrieval of information, electronic communication, criminal offense, retaliation, safety concerns

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• year, the nonpartisan independent Medicare The nonpartisan independent Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
• Republicans are using procedural tricks to try to make it harder for people to vote because they can't
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of... ...procedural tricks to try to make it harder

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> Ed Noll, State Public Charter School Commission. Is Mr. Noll online?
• We have Yazmin Chaney for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women.
• </c><00:24:25.960><c> It's</c> Commission on the Status of Women.
• It's Commission on the Status of Women.
• </c> Uh Hawaii State Youth Commission. Uh Hawaii State Youth Commission.

Bills: HB1890 , HB1888 , HB1676

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: teacher pay, teacher salaries, salary step increase, annual increment, longevity step, public school teachers, public charter school teachers, collective bargaining, Hawaii Department of Education, teacher retention, teacher recruitment, cost of living, educator compensation, public employee bargaining, appropriation, salary schedule, school staffing, teacher shortage, HB1888, Hawaii

Summary: The committees heard three measures, beginning with HB 1890 HD3, which would provide automatic step increases and a COVID-era retention bonus for teachers. Supporters included HSTA, the Democratic Party’s Education Caucus, and a student who said higher pay and predictable salary growth would help retain teachers in Hawaii. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked that the bill be expanded to cover all department employees. The Attorney General’s office said the draft needed clarification to avoid conflict with Chapter 89 and to make clear any funding was subject to legislative appropriation. The Office of the Public Defender and B&F testified in opposition, and committee members questioned whether the step increases were already in the current contract and whether the bill was needed. HSTA said the current contract includes automatic step increases subject to funding, but argued the bill was still needed because funding is not guaranteed and the measure would codify the policy. HSTA also said the COVID bonus would apply only to active teachers who worked during the pandemic and estimated the total cost at roughly $150 million to $200 million over four years. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1888 HD3, which would require DOE and charter schools to report harassment incidents and strengthen penalties for harassment of educational workers from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. DOE supported the bill and suggested narrowing language about assisting workers with temporary restraining orders, saying that function would be better handled through the Attorney General’s pilot program. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing the harassment language was overly broad, vague, and potentially unconstitutional, and that existing assault and terroristic threatening statutes already protect educational workers. HSTA, the State Commission on the Status of Women, and several individual testifiers supported the measure, describing increased intimidation and harassment of teachers and other school staff, especially since COVID. The Special Education Advisory Council opposed the bill’s language on “disrupting and interfering” with school functions, saying it could chill parents of students with IEPs from advocating for their children. Testimony was split, with the chair noting 20 in support and 16 in opposition in the portion shown. A final witness, Michelle Pestana, testified in opposition based on her family’s experience with special education services, describing alleged seclusion and restraint of her daughter and expressing concern that DOE testimony in prior hearings had targeted special education parents. Her remarks were cut off as time expired. The transcript ends before any committee action or vote on HB 1888 was taken.

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• HB 2407 addresses this issue by amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase the

Bills: HB2407 , HB3425

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: sex offender registration, criminal penalties, law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, public servant, address disclosure, retrieval of information, electronic communication, criminal offense, retaliation, safety concerns, 1185, senate, all

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• This actually cleaned up how that's procedurally done.

Bills: HB393 , HB497

Committee: House Shelby County Legislation

Keywords: entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, 1136, house, all

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• This bill addresses the enforcement of child support and procedures.

Committee: Senate Jurisprudence

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• A few important points about the procedure for today's hearing to keep this agenda moving forward smoothly
• hearing procedure for today's hearing uh<00:02:07.080><c> to</c><00:02:07.240><c> keep</c><00:02:08.160
• Or separate planning procedure. I think I'll skip data. Okay.
• Or separate planning procedure. I think I'll skip data. Okay.
• Or separate planning procedure. I think I'll skip data. Okay.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• implementation and the rollout of the first funding opportunities, we're still working through processes and procedures
• Procedures necessarily have to include CMS according to the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• Their failure to properly follow those instructions is their own procedural oversight, not a lack of
• to be granted at this stage, it would lead to arbitrary results, deviate from well-established procedural

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board met on February 26, 2026, and first approved the January minutes and received revenue reports showing year-over-year gains in several sectors. Riverboat gaming, Caesars New Orleans, racetrack slots, video gaming devices, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports all reported January activity and state fee collections, with board members asking no questions. The chairman also noted recent meetings with casino and racetrack general managers around the state to discuss operational challenges and possible regulatory efficiencies. The board then approved fourth-quarter 2025 employment and procurement compliance reports for riverboats and racetracks. Staff reported that some licensees met all goals, while others missed specific employment or procurement targets, including several riverboats and racetracks that fell short in Louisiana resident, female, or minority categories. The board also approved annual certificates of compliance for Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel and Live Casino and Hotel after inspection reports showed deficiencies had been corrected or no issues were found. In other gaming matters, the board approved Jackpot Digital-related petitions allowing Alpha North Partners Fund and Alpha North Asset Management to qualify as institutional investors, approved a transfer of membership interest in Bonus Casino, LLC, and approved several settlements involving late filings, expired permits, ownership-notification failures, and an expired security ID card. Civil penalties ranged from $750 to $9,250. The board also considered two requests to reconsider prior license revocations: it granted reconsideration for Burritos Grill LLC, finding a good-faith but misdirected hearing request and technical issues warranted further review, but denied reconsideration for Toby’s Dead, Inc. doing business as The Gemini, concluding the licensee missed the hearing deadline and had not shown grounds for rehearing. The meeting adjourned after announcing the next meeting would be March 16, 2026.