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• The first document is uh pastel colored summary, very high level of the governor, JAC, House, and Senate
• Um, recall that uh the governor made a request for appropriations for the upcoming biennium.
• In addition, since we have the governor listed here, we did not include the $30 million request from
• </c><00:02:05.119><c> made</c><00:02:05.439><c> a</c> Um recall that uh the governor made a Um recall
• that uh the governor made a request<00:02:06.560><c> for</c><00:02:06.880><c> appropriations</c><00:

Bills: SF0032 , SF0010 , SF0001 , HB0001

Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• our own honor Lindsay, and also Tristan Miller from Ridgeland, who's sponsored by the lieutenant governor
• </c><00:14:50.240><c> So</c><00:14:50.560><c> please</c><00:14:50.800><c> make</c> lieutenant governor
• So please make lieutenant governor.
• commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and newly appointed member of the board of governors
• </c> the board of governors of NCAA, Dr. the board of governors of NCAA, Dr.

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• I understand that there can be power gained from that.
• I understand that there can be power gained from that. Thank you very much.
• I'm just concerned about the abuse of power. God bless all of you.
• </c> seems like such a greater level of power seems like such a greater level of power for<00:29:12.000
• I mean, power to get things done.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives. Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• very concerned with<01:18:07.840><c> giving</c><01:18:08.159><c> additional</c><01:18:08.560><c> powers
• </c><01:18:08.800><c> to</c> with giving additional powers to with giving additional powers to municipalities
• and Utilization Committee to get their approval for sale, and then, you know, after that would be governor
• 05:47.439><c> So</c><04:05:48.000><c> uh</c><04:05:48.160><c> there</c><04:05:48.399><c> are</c> governor
• So uh there are governor and council.

Committee: House Housing

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• In this case, the murderer was paroled into this country through a shocking abuse of this power by the
• in a way that eight out of nine power in a way that eight out of nine justices<00:37:47.240><c> on</
• </c> violation of the separation of powers violation of the separation of powers the<00:37:56.480><c>
• expanding judicial power to encroach upon<00:38:21.520><c> executive</c><00:38:22.000><c> discretion
• </c> as $100 drama radically shifting power as $100 drama radically shifting power from<00:39:58.880>

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• We are convened now for the purpose of considering a nomination by Governor Hochul for Commissioner of
• I'm honored that Governor Hochul had nominated me to lead the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic
• Kathy Moser: So the Governor put $53 million in the budget last year, and we designated that for some
• So the governor put $53 million in the budget. last.
• So the governor put $53 million in the budget, last year's budget, and we designated that for some of

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.

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• Then may your sovereign power rest on us, and the work you have called us to do be blessed.
• 00:06:29.120><c> may</c><00:06:29.360><c> your</c><00:06:29.520><c> sovereign</c><00:06:30.000><c> power
• </c><00:06:30.319><c> rest</c><00:06:30.639><c> on</c> Then may your sovereign power rest on Then may
• your sovereign power rest on us,<00:06:31.759><c> and</c><00:06:32.000><c> the</c><00:06:32.160><c>

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• Pour out your power and emancipate and transform the broken parts of our world. Amen.
• Pour<00:06:46.319><c> out</c><00:06:46.560><c> your</c><00:06:46.800><c> power</c><00:06:47.280><c> and
• </c><00:06:47.520><c> emancipate</c><00:06:48.960><c> and</c> Pour out your power and emancipate and
• Pour out your power and emancipate and transform<00:06:50.000><c> the</c><00:06:50.240><c> broken</c>

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• For example, a court does not have the power to divide the land by using condominium statute, and I have
• Back in those days, in the 1200s and 1300s, only people that owned land were very rich people of power
• problems and back in those days in 12 and 1300s only people that owned land were very rich people of power
• So they said, no, we don't have the power to create a condominium.
• They said, no, we don't have the power to create a condominium because at that time the argument was

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Housing

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on two bills: H. 5447, a home rule petition concerning the Town of West Tisbury’s affordable housing trust fund, and H. 5317/H. 5314, relating to condominium conversion or partition of co-owned two-unit buildings. Chair Richard Haggerty and Senate co-chair Julian Cyr opened the hearing and explained the format, including three-minute testimony limits and a July 31 deadline for written testimony. Peter Harrington testified in support of updating the partition law so courts could use condominium conversion when dividing co-owned property. He said the current law is rooted in medieval-era rules and can hinder preservation of middle-class housing, especially where a two-family home might otherwise be sold and redeveloped. He argued the change would give judges a modern tool to preserve existing housing stock and noted the issue arises in some partition cases, though not every day. Laura Silber testified for West Tisbury in support of H. 5447, saying the town wants its affordable housing trust fund expanded to serve households up to 180% of area median income and to support seasonal-community workforce needs, including public sector essential workers. She said the town and Martha’s Vineyard Commission also support broader seasonal-community housing tools and a future local option transfer fee. Senator Cyr questioned whether the home rule petition was necessary given the Seasonal Communities law, and Silber responded that the petition was a short-term measure while technical fixes and a pooled year-round housing trust are developed. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with adjournment after testimony concluded.

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• This is an effort to remove all the individual code sections that describe disciplinary powers, processes
• Code sections that describe disciplinary powers, processes, and procedures are set out in each chapter
• When it comes to disciplinary proceedings, these powers, procedures, and processes should be consistent
• So again, on page 37, it describes the power to conduct hearings for every board, and that's applicable
• It talks about their injunctive powers for violations.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

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• He takes the ring and then discovers that the ring has powers.
• He takes the ring and then discovers that the ring has powers.
• So the question then, philosophically, is what would this shepherd do with such great power?
• It's a power far greater than hiding our identity in order to manipulate or fulfill a base appetite.
• It is a power greater than self-interest and a self-consumed influencer syndrome mentality.

Bills: HB3419 , HB4153 , HB3430 , HB3791 , HB3277 , HB4119 , HB4408 , HB3905 , HB3968 , HB3835 , HB3386 , HB2650 , HB3742 , HB3588 , HB3748 , HB4303 , HB4311 , HB3028 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4132 , HB1889 , HB3265 , HB1739 , HB4434 , HB3313 , HB3852 , HB4263 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3415 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3418 , HB3420 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB3625 , HB2939 , HB3721 , HB1823 , HB2425 , HB4440 , HJR1087 , HB4003 , HJR1077 , HB1770 , HB1675 , HB3627 , HB3891 , HJR1067 , HB3462 , HJR1053 , HJR1054 , HJR1044 , HB3472 , HB1225 , HJR1019 , HB4145 , HJR1081 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HJR1050 , HB1638 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3127 , HB4488 , HB2955 , HB3781 , HB3783 , HB3802 , HB2471 , HB2937 , SCR16 , HB2960 , HB3466 , HB3262 , HB3269 , HB3152 , HB4140 , HB4142 , HB3148 , HB3378

Summary: The House convened, heard an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor calendar with several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Trucking Day participants, Mid America Christian University, and the day’s doctor and nurse honorees. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 16, recognizing March as National Women’s History Month. Members debated and passed House Bill 2937, which extends constitutional carry to allow qualified individuals to carry firearms on boats. Questions focused on alcohol use on lakes, public safety, and whether law enforcement agencies had requested or opposed the bill. The House also passed House Bill 2960, limiting lawsuits against firearm manufacturers when a purchaser modifies a firearm; House Bill 3466, removing the Corporation Commission’s unused petty cash fund from statute; House Bill 3262, increasing the warrant-service fee from $50 to $150 at the request of the Oklahoma County Sheriff; and House Bill 3269, allowing electronic arrest warrants to mirror existing electronic search-warrant procedures. Additional bills passed included House Bill 3152, authorizing Corporation Commission officers to transport certain detained truckers to jail and book them; House Bill 414, making theft of a firearm a Class 2 felony regardless of value; House Bill 4142, expanding criminal statutes at the request of the Oklahoma City Police Bomb Squad; House Bill 3148, modernizing VIN inspection procedures and fee handling; and House Bill 3378, creating a revolving board for OCAST’s grant-awarding body after all members rolled off at once and delayed grants. House Bill 3378 also had its emergency clause adopted. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan margins, and the House adjourned after announcements and committee notices.

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• So, to me, it's an overreach of power.
• It was one man who made the decision, and that's too much power for one man.
• For a 3600-acre lake that has been our lake for 70 years, that's too much power for one man.
• So, we need... ... too much power for one man. So, we need this bill to help us do that.
• It's life for us that one man has the power to make a decision to take it away.

Bills: HB352 , HB366 , SB272 , SB296

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

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• Currently Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, those were up in August.
• So when the governor sent out the press release, my phone was pinging.
• Are you the governor of state up in support? Thank you.
• Are you the governor of state up in New England? You were, you were. Summer Fyfer.
• Senate, but wouldn't be able to vote for governor.

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

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• </c><01:38:07.520><c> made</c> three years ago the then Governor made three years ago the then Governor
• The governor added 800,000 for the child advocacy centers.
• The governor added 2.8 million.
• </c><03:51:50.960><c> at</c> um Commissioners is that the governor at um Commissioners is that the governor
• </c><04:16:47.279><c> is</c> may especially as the governor is may especially as the governor is undertaking

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• Originally, the governor had $5 million on that line, and then if you go down to the second from the
• And the governor had $5 million there.
• You want to add another five on top of the five by the governor? For a total of 10, right.
• $20, both governors.
• former Governor Bergam and current Governor Armstrong, had these numbers in there.

Bills: SB2018

Committee: House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2018, the Department of Commerce budget, and walked through the long sheet and a series of proposed changes. Members discussed restoring a vacant workforce FTE that Commerce said it could fill soon, monitoring federal funding delays but reporting no known cuts, and adjusting several one-time items including Operation Intern, the North Dakota Development Fund, the Global Talent Office, and tourism-related funding. The chair also proposed separating tourism marketing and Good Life funding again, rather than combining them, and members raised concerns about ensuring tourism dollars are used only for tourism purposes. A number of program amounts were reviewed or adjusted in discussion, including UAS grants, Vantus/Beyond Visual Line of Sight funding, Grand Sky, Grand Farm autonomous agriculture grants, base enhancement grants, Native American small business grants, regional workforce impact grants, technical skills training grants, and tribal college workforce grants. Commerce officials explained that some grant language would be changed to require competitive RFP processes, and they clarified that the housing opportunity and community property improvement items were handled in other bills or programs. The committee also discussed apprenticeship efforts across state agencies and Commerce’s role in workforce development. The committee reviewed carryover and exemption language for prior appropriations, including federal weatherization and energy funds, and Commerce said three one-time FTE tied to those federal programs should become ongoing because the federal dollars continue over several years. A motion to add $1.5 million for the North Dakota Safety Council failed for lack of a second. The committee then planned to return the next day to continue work on Commerce and take up the CTE budget, including a pending amendment related to CTE’s possible move from the 15th floor of the Capitol.

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• HCR 67, requesting the Office of the Governor, State Building Code Council, building developments of
• resle HCR 67 requesting the office of resle HCR 67 requesting the office of the<00:21:23.520><c> Governor
• State</c><00:21:24.240><c> Building</c><00:21:24.600><c> Code</c><00:21:24.919><c> Council</c> the Governor
• c><00:52:01.400><c> office</c><00:52:01.640><c> of</c><00:52:01.760><c> the</c><00:52:01.880><c> Governor
• </c> 67 requesting the office of the Governor 67 requesting the office of the Governor State<00:52:02.520

Committee: House Housing

Summary: The House Committee on Housing met on March 21, 2025, first taking testimony on several resolutions related to housing policy and building codes. HCR 1/HR 1 urged HHFDC to continue working with the City and County of Honolulu to transfer roads in the Villages of Kapolei; the committee noted one supportive testimony from HHFDC. HCR 66/HR 60 sought action by the State Building Code Council to authorize point access block, or single-stair, residential construction up to six stories; testimony included support from Housing Hawaiʻi Future and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaiʻi, and opposition from the AIA Hawaiʻi State Council. HCR 67 asked state and county officials to develop a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; Grassroots Institute testimony was in support and AIA Hawaiʻi State Council was in opposition. HCR 78 addressed housing credits under Act 31, clarifying that qualifying projects approved before July 1, 2031, would remain eligible after repeal; HHFDC and Na Uho testified in support. HR 147 proposed a legislative working group to oversee DHHL’s use of Act 279 funds; DHHL supported the measure, along with one individual supporter who was not present. No public testimony was offered beyond those submissions, and the committee moved to decision-making after a short recess. In decision-making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HCR 1/HR 1 as is, with several members excused. HCR 66/HR 60 was also passed as is after discussion emphasizing the potential for lower construction costs, more design flexibility, and better ventilation from single-stair buildings. HCR 67 was passed with amendments, including removing the housing committee chairs from the recipient list and adding language calling for reinstating and adequately funding the State Building Code Council so it can carry out its mandate. HCR 78 was passed as is, and HR 147 was passed as is after brief supportive comments about DHHL accountability. The meeting then adjourned.

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• House will now advance to the fourth order of business: consideration of messages from the governor and
• From the governor, March 12, 2026, dear Mr.
• So this covers all your constitutional officers, the Attorney General's office, Lieutenant Governor,
• State Controller, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and the Office of the Governor.
• State Controller, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and the Office of the Governor.

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• I know for some reason the governor was vetoing a lot of special projects for Main Streets, I think.
• I know for some reason<00:17:33.240><c> the</c><00:17:33.360><c> governor</c><00:17:34.320><c> was</c
• was vetoing a lot of reason the governor was vetoing a lot of special<00:17:36.080><c> projects</c><
• The governor vetoed it, and I don't want to speak for the governor, but the heartburn was that it was
• , but the heartburn was that the governor, but the heartburn was that it<00:19:13.640><c> was</c><00:

Committee: Joint Public Property

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• As do I, with the appointment by the governor.
• I spent three years up here as Deputy General Counsel for both Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis
• governor, Ron DeSantis, to serve as a trustee for the St.
• I am thankful to Governor DeSantis for this appointment.
• And thanks to the governor and the statehouse, you have fees that are held low.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The committee first heard CS/SB 270, which would extend Bright Futures eligibility by 12 months for certain students whose parent was serving overseas in public service and then retired, giving military and diplomatic families more time to return to Florida without losing scholarship eligibility. Senator Burgess also explained a late-filed amendment to set the bill’s effective implementation for the 2025-26 school year, and the committee adopted the amendment without objection. The bill received supportive testimony, including from Senator Smith, and was reported favorably by a roll call vote. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmation hearings for appointees to state college boards of trustees, with the chair emphasizing a new process of hearing from each nominee individually rather than taking a blanket vote. Nominees from Tallahassee State College, St. Johns River State College, South Florida State College, Broward College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, and Valencia College described their backgrounds and priorities, which largely centered on workforce development, nursing and health sciences, dual enrollment, fiscal responsibility, student retention, and partnerships with local employers and communities. Several nominees highlighted their own educational or professional ties to the colleges, and some noted the importance of serving rural or military-connected communities. One nominee, John Aloko for Pasco-Hernando State College, was not present because he was attending a conference in Hawaii and was deferred to a later hearing. After hearing all other nominees, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of the remaining appointees in a block vote, covering Tabs 2 through 22 except Tab 8, and the motion passed. Two members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on earlier items.

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• AI has the power to supercharge that by personalizing this rip-off just to you.
• AI has the power to nickeled and dimed.
• </c> creating a vicious cycle of AI-powered creating a vicious cycle of AI-powered poverty<01:01:56.560
• become a powerful past vulnerabilities become a powerful tool<01:03:10.400><c> for</c><01:03:10.560>
• </c><01:29:54.160><c> sharing</c> under the terms of the power sharing under the terms of the power sharing

Bills: HF3878 , HF4131 , HF3796 , HF4097

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy