Transcript Highlights:

• <c> part</c><00:16:00.400><c> of</c><00:16:00.520><c> the</c> authority that major part of the authority
• He served on the Lamoille County Sheriff's advisory board.
• He served on the Lamoille County Sheriff's advisory board.
• </c> which is an act relating to the county which is an act relating to the county and<00:58:02.880><
• ><c> be</c><01:25:57.400><c> overruled</c> Again, this authority would be overruled Again, this authority

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It also required that counties provide to the state payments known as county facility payments in an
• here to discuss our projects within our respective counties.
• I want to talk about the courthouse project in Ukiah, which is the county seat for Mendocino County.
• County, we have 36 courthouses.
• County with... So whenever we have an issue in L.A.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:04:04.239><c> attorneys</c> um judicial officers County attorneys um judicial officers County
• Section 16 on page 15 requires county auditors to develop a county chain-of-custody plan, and there are
• Louis counties.
• </c><00:10:06.519><c> a</c><00:10:06.720><c> town</c> that in those counties a town that in those counties
• </c> significant workload addition to County significant workload addition to County elections<00:15:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Here in Laramie County we just systems.
• </c> missing um there may be more counties missing um there may be more counties not<00:17:28.480><c>
• </c> that cost is borne on the county level. that cost is borne on the county level.
• </c> those agencies and to their county those agencies and to their county attorneys<00:42:05.760><c>
• </c> that we do business or the authorities that we do business or the authorities or<01:13:57.520><c

Bills: HB0103 , HB0070 , HB0091

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> aware of a specific case where a county aware of a specific case where a county attorney<00:24:23.320
• both in his county and in other counties, and they're often facing different consequences and different
• charges both in his County and in other charges both in his County and in other counties<00:36:03.160
• able to provide the kinds of resources that other counties can.
• Senator K.W., co-author on the bill, thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> from</c><00:16:11.519><c> Pope,</c> I recognize the author from Pope, I recognize the author from
• Uh we increase county egg inspectors.
• So I had a bill to give some funding to Olmsted County to be able to expand that to the counties surrounding
• We working with farmers in our county.
• I believe if we address the counties.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a small county.
• put 72A under county government.
• put 72A under county government.
• put 72A under county government.
• put 72A under county government.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Bill additionally specifies that county inspectors and county-designated employees must annually submit
• to have a county ag inspector.
• to have a county ag inspector.
• , to have a county ag inspector.
• , to have a county ag inspector.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• c> Authorizes state departments, divisions, Authorizes state departments, divisions, and<00:19:36.559
• County of Maui mayor in Bison Jr.
• I don't know if you have an opportunity to read County of Maui and the City and County of Honolulu's
• </c> employees exist at the uh county level. employees exist at the uh county level.
• </c> counties like the county of Kauaii. counties like the county of Kauaii.

Committee: Senate Labor and Technology

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work. The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.

Transcript Highlights:

• local authorities particularly smaller authorities<00:17:54.760><c> that</c><00:17:55.360><c> maybe<
• </c><00:28:47.200><c> the</c> not um 2115 doesn't authorize the not um 2115 doesn't authorize the positions
• </c> gotten an amendment from the County gotten an amendment from the County Association<01:04:57.559
• </c><01:29:40.239><c> and</c> both the federal and and or County and both the federal and and or County
• Is that just county, or is it mostly county? I believe what's on the list... Melissa, do you know?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 187, which would allow parents or guardians to seek restraining orders on behalf of a minor child even when the alleged perpetrator is not a family or household member. Tracy Sirles testified that the bill was prompted by her family’s experience after being told by state police to seek a restraining order, only to learn the current law did not allow it because the offender was the child’s best friend’s father. Members agreed the change was straightforward, noted the fiscal note reflected only a small indeterminate cost to the judicial branch, and moved House Bill 187 ought to pass; the motion was approved unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 66, a Right-to-Know bill that removes “citizen” language in favor of “person” in some provisions and allows certain New Hampshire-connected requesters to seek records electronically if the records already exist in that format. Members reviewed concerns about defining “member of the media,” the scope of electronic requests, and a sentence stating appeals would have no filing fee or search charge. After debate, the committee voted to amend the bill by removing that fee-waiver sentence, then recommended House Bill 66 ought to pass as amended. The vote was 6-3. Next, the committee heard from the Environment and Agriculture chair about several solid-waste-related bills being folded into trailer bill language, including House Bill 215 and House Bill 171, with discussion of a possible three-year landfill moratorium and the need to address DEES staffing and funding concerns. DEES later clarified that the revised approach would not require new positions or create a fiscal impact because the new solid waste commission would be self-funded through filing fees. The committee voted unanimously to retain House Bill 215. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 566, which requires landfill permit applications to include a detailed leachate management plan and more information about disposal contracts. The sponsor said the bill was developed with DEES to address leachate problems and improve safety oversight. DEES testified that the bill largely reflects current practice and would have no specific fiscal impact, with existing staff able to absorb any review workload. The committee moved House Bill 566 ought to pass, and the motion was approved unanimously. The committee also briefly discussed House Bill 624, a grant program for local river management advisory committees, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, bourbon is named for one of our counties, Bourbon County, and maybe it's appropriate to name
• Requires or authorized precincts.
• ><c> Bourbon</c><00:04:09.520><c> County,</c><00:04:09.920><c> and</c> of our counties, Bourbon County
• , and of our counties, Bourbon County, and maybe<00:04:10.920><c> it's</c><00:04:11.160><c> appropriate
• They me two boys from Calloway County.

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Keywords: The livestream event for this meeting cut off shortly after the meeting began. This is the complete copy pulled from back ups., 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• County, Senator Cardo, Senator Dabo, favor of President, Bill's report, 82070, Fahey.
• In adjudicial, author. Ravis. Second, Senator Dabba, all in favor, opposed.
• In fact, Rican, author. By Senator Dabbo, second, Senator Condrell.
• And I have authorized. And I, Opparraig. Second, by Senator Steck. Second, Mr.
• And I have authorized. And I, Opparraig. Second, by Senator Steck. Second, Mr.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The transcript appears to be a committee vote session on many bills across a range of subject areas, including media rules, highway law, education, health, social services, business, insurance, real property, arts and culture, banking, navigation, and vehicle traffic. For each item, a senator moved the bill, another seconded it, and the chair repeatedly announced that the motion carried, with bills being reported out of committee. The transcript is heavily garbled, so many bill titles and bill numbers are unclear, but the overall pattern is consistent: sequential consideration and reporting of numerous measures. Most items were approved without recorded opposition, though the transcript occasionally notes “all in favor” or “all in favor, opposed,” suggesting routine voice votes or unanimous consent. A few specific references are legible, such as the highway law, education law, health law, insurance law, social services law, business law, and arts and cultural affairs law, indicating the committee was processing amendments or related bills in those areas. The session also includes repeated references to particular sponsors or bill numbers, but the text is too distorted to reliably identify them all. No substantive debate, testimony, or amendments are clearly described in the transcript. The main action was procedural: motions, seconds, and repeated announcements that bills were reported out. The meeting ends with additional garbled references to later bills, again suggesting continued routine reporting of measures rather than extended discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill also authorizes a Connecticut River Resilient Commission.
• And so this is $250 million in new authorization.
• The $3 billion bond authorization is the single biggest investment.
• That's about 38.7% of the amount authorized.
• So I'm not thinking of the county government side.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on S.2542, the Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill aimed at climate resilience, water infrastructure, conservation, and related permitting reforms. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and administration officials described the bill’s major investments in flood control, coastal resilience, DCR roads/bridges/dams and parks, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, land conservation, food security infrastructure, and expanded Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funding. They also explained proposed streamlining measures for environmental permitting, flood risk disclosures, a Connecticut River Resilient Commission, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-cost financing for municipal resilience projects. Committee members asked about affordability, useful life of projects, how the revolving fund would be capitalized, and how the bill would help communities such as Lawrence, Methuen, and coastal towns; officials said the fund would initially use existing trust resources, not new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds once it has a track record. Several witnesses supported the bill but urged larger authorizations or additional provisions. Boston Harbor Now asked for more funding for MVP and the state’s resilient coast plan, and supported permitting reforms for nature-based and hybrid solutions. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought-management language from separate bills, plus a statewide flood buyout program and a water reuse commission. Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements, especially in environmental justice communities affected by traffic and airport pollution. Conservation and forestry advocates requested more funding for urban tree canopy, local nurseries, and workforce training, while also raising concerns about PFAS impacts and the need for clearer municipal reforestation language. Agriculture and water infrastructure groups focused on food security and drinking water needs. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative backed the food security infrastructure grant program and farmland protection funding, warning that the program needs continued support in fiscal 2027 and that farmland loss is accelerating. The Massachusetts Waterworks Association said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, citing large statewide capital needs and PFAS compliance costs, and asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. A Product Stewardship Council representative also urged funding for a waste reduction needs assessment, citing growing landfill constraints and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken during the hearing."}{

Transcript Highlights:

• appreciate the author introducing this appreciate the author introducing this bill<00:01:45.680><c> and
• </c><00:02:07.439><c> of</c> Benson Medina from the uh County of Benson Medina from the uh County of
• </c> the county of Hawaii. the county of Hawaii.
• ><c> county</c> included there's no county included there's no county representation<00:28:39.360><c>
• </c> entered that and missed the county entered that and missed the county portion<00:29:42.480><c> in

Bills: SB2309 , SB2317 , SB2318 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2323 , SB2332 , SB2405 , SB2485

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

Transcript Highlights:

• Charles County, District 65. And this bill today is, at its core, about...
• Any rule created under the authority delegating the section is effective only if it complies, subject
• Yeah, any rule or portion of rule in the defined in 536.0 created under the authority delegated in the
• First, we're going to clarify our authority to respond quickly to cyber insurance claims.
• This is about readiness, not expanded authority.

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Services Consulting published a study that the New Mexico Health Care Authority contracted with them
• Staffing shortages and getting folks to fulfill all of their authorized hours will be even greater.
• Last year, we were really excited to work with the Healthcare Authority. Dr.
• But first, it needs New Mexico Health Care Authority to go ahead and budget for these increases.
• The healthcare authority has asked for a $47 million expansion.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> authorized in the 2024 budget session. authorized in the 2024 budget session.
• </c><00:29:46.880><c> and</c><00:29:47.120><c> city</c> of our local county and city of our local county
• Continued legislative support for staffing, funding, and capital authorizations remains essential to
• The general assembly since 2018 has authorized $49 million in bonds for the state parks.
• $49 million in bonds for the authorized $49 million in bonds for the state<00:48:39.280><c> parks.

Keywords: 00:02 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:44 Approval of Minutes 01:56 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet 54:59 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy received an update from Kentucky State Parks and the Finance Cabinet on the status of major capital projects funded through recent legislative appropriations. Commissioner Mark Keelin, Deputy Commissioner Chris Perry, and Finance Cabinet/DECA representatives described progress on campground upgrades, utility and broadband improvements, building systems repairs, life-safety work, accommodations and hospitality renovations, pool and beach projects, playgrounds, golf course improvements, marina work, and wastewater upgrades across the state park system. They emphasized that Kentucky has 44 state parks and that the funding has supported completed work and projects still under construction or in design. The presentation highlighted funding tied to House Joint Resolution 76, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. Parks reported roughly $72 million invested to date, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, including campground renovations at sites such as My Old Kentucky Home, Kin Lake, Carter Caves, Cumberland Falls, and others; broadband projects at several campgrounds; electrical grid resilience work at parks including Kentucky Dam Village and Kin Lake; and completed life-safety upgrades such as lock systems. Officials also noted pool and beach work, ADA improvements, lodge and guest room renovations, marina replacements, and wastewater plant upgrades. DECA said it currently manages 1,335 active capital projects statewide, including 149 for Parks, and credited additional project management capacity and regular coordination meetings for accelerating delivery. Committee members asked for a copy of the presentation and pressed the department for more detailed accounting of House Joint Resolution 56, including how much money remains, which projects are complete, and whether current appropriations are sufficient to finish the listed work. The department also requested a larger maintenance pool appropriation of $40 million for the next budget, arguing that routine and emergency maintenance needs across 44 parks exceed current resources and that preventative maintenance would reduce long-term costs. No votes were taken during the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• And lastly, it's definitely a tried-and-true instrument for Orange County.
• And we'll start with the Napa County District Attorney's Office. Thank you.
• That's just one example I pulled from my own county.
• Service authorized, provider available, support delivered.
• We are a family from Riverside County. Dr.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing on several Department of Developmental Services proposals, with no votes taken. The first item focused on equitable access to intake and services for regional center clients, including standardizing eligibility assessments and modernizing the strengths-and-needs evaluation used to inform individual program plans. DDS said the changes would create a more consistent, equitable, and evidence-based process statewide, while the LAO explained the proposals as a response to disparities and inconsistent regional center practices. Advocates and regional center representatives were divided: Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and some providers supported modernization but urged clearer safeguards, more community co-design, and stronger legislative review; others, including some regional center leaders and family advocates, warned against replacing the CEDER too quickly and stressed the need to preserve the person-centered IPP process. Committee members emphasized fair process, fidelity, and the need for a validated tool, while also noting that the proposals would not change eligibility definitions or replace IPPs. The second major item addressed state-operated transitional and rehabilitative services, including proposed time limits for stays at Porterville Developmental Center and Canyon Springs, plus the merger of the Community Placement Program and Community Resource Development Program. DDS argued that people should not remain in locked facilities for years and that the proposal would create urgency, clearer transition planning, a right of return, and a more efficient single program for community resource development. Supporters, including Disability Rights California, the State Council, the Public Defenders Association, and some service providers, said the proposals align with Olmstead and the Lanterman Act, reduce overreliance on institutions, and should be paired with stronger mental health supports, oversight, and notice to counsel. Opponents, including a district attorney representative, argued that a blanket 24-month limit could endanger public safety and that some individuals require longer, case-by-case commitments. Committee members said they wanted a more comprehensive plan showing that community placements and supports will be ready before people are moved, and they questioned whether an arbitrary timeline could work for such a complex population. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed that any implementation must be fair, transparent, and backed by valid tools, adequate community capacity, and public input. DDS said both sets of proposals would require legislative approval and that the department is still open to changes in trailer bill language and further stakeholder consultation. The hearing ended with the committee indicating it would continue reviewing the proposals and hear public comment, but no formal action was taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• Mike Pohanka, District 26, which is Jerome, Lincoln, Blaine counties, bringing before you RS 33658, and
• House Bill 831 addresses the back-and-forth that has existed between our county clerks and school districts
• House Bill 831 addresses the back-and-forth that has existed between our county clerks and school districts
• I'm Trent Triple, Ada County Clerk.
• House Bill 798 repeals Idaho Code 67-1210B, which deals with the State Treasurer's authority to continue

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Friday, March 6, by voice vote. It then introduced RS 33658, a measure revised to specify four chemicals the Idaho State Police lab can test in connection with Schedule 1 substances; the motion passed, with Representative Scott recorded as voting no. House Bill 831 was then heard and advanced. The bill, sponsored by Representative Raybould, addresses conflicts between school safety policies and the use of school buildings as polling places, and would take effect in 2028 to allow time for coordination. Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple testified in strong support on behalf of all county clerks, saying the bill would provide more predictable, secure, and accessible polling locations while reducing conflicts with school operations. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 798, which repeals outdated code related to the State Treasurer’s former securities lending authority, and House Bill 799, which repeals several obsolete alcohol-related code sections. Representative Scott described both as code cleanup measures. Finally, the committee introduced RS 33645, which would set rules for ex parte communications with the Public Utilities Commission and limit gifts from lobbyists, similar to existing rules for judges. All of these motions passed by voice vote, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have another question for Representative West, but I'm not sure who he had it for the author or for
• This is a request mail from a county commissioner in my district.
• He wanted some more statutory authority for lack of words. He wanted it more nailed down.
• OK, and it may differ from county to county.
• Oh, good grief, you're from Beaver County. Yes, sir. Am I correct? How are you, Mr. Albert?

Bills: HB2975 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3728 , HB3902 , HB3977

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation