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• Uh, first up we have an overview and confirmation of the members of the Board of Electricity, and we
• We would move that they all be confirmed. that we would move to recommend to the that we would move to
• We would move that they all be confirmed. >> Madam Chair, my question was are any of them here,
• Next up on our agenda today is an overview and another confirmation of the members this time of the State
• Pettit, and Dennis Tyson be confirmed. Pettit, and Dennis Tyson be confirmed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So there's an expansion there, but it still needs to go to Senate confirmation.
• I mean, we don't— that's a Senate confirmation process.
• She can confirm. Okay. I got a quick question.
• Oh, yeah, if you could please confirm or clarify my question and confirm. Thank you.
• Yeah, if you could please confirm or clarify my question and confirm. Thank you.

Bills: HB1527, HB1823, HB2490, HB2223, HB2325, HB2104, HB2593, HB2592, HB1927, HB1553, HB1964, HB1918, HB1990

Keywords: gambling prohibition, Aloha Stadium, University of Hawaii, amateur athletics, state lands, coastal resilience, Maui, Mantokuji Bay, coastal erosion, environmental protection, Native Hawaiian, spiritual sites, historic preservation, economic development, burial sites, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, cultural history, archaeology, Hawaii Revised Statutes, civil service

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.

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• The chair conducted a sound check with Michael Stalberger and confirmed that the committee could hear
• I do not believe and like I said, Chair Cleorne confirmed that state government finance has jurisdiction
• I do not believe and like I said, Chair Cleorne confirmed that state government finance has jurisdiction
• <01:20:18.000> um<01:20:18.239> that said, Cher Cleorne confirmed um that said, Cher
• again confirmed by one of<01:20:54.320> the<01:20:54.400> chairs<01:20:54.640> of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• /c><00:34:44.440> of<00:34:44.599> Revenue<00:34:45.119> to<00:34:45.359> confirm
• Department of of Revenue to confirm Department of of Revenue to confirm income<00:34:46.720>
• <00:36:26.400> fraud related to suspected or confirmed fraud related to suspected or confirmed
• <01:06:35.319> that<01:06:35.440> the off on the forms confirming that the off on the
• forms confirming that the content<01:06:36.119> of<01:06:36.240> the<01:06:36.359>

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• Representative Shizu continued, asking for confirmation that if the federal government has sole authority
• Shizu repeated that understanding and asked for confirmation. testify is Brett kbus on testify is Brett
• <00:30:38.720> if Representative Shizu said she just wanted to confirm if that was a correct
• review to confirm the changes are<01:29:58.920> all<01:29:59.119> in<01:29:59.719>
• though our position so just to confirm though our position in<01:40:46.520> the<01:40:46.719>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted. The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input. The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.

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• He said the visits confirmed the importance of the bill. delegation I am I am here in their stad delegation
• <00:03:46.560> on<00:03:46.720> the visits was just a confirmation on the visits was
• just a confirmation on the importance<00:03:47.200> of<00:03:47.319> this<00:03:47.480
• by the Senate the governor and confirmed by the Senate there's<00:13:47.279> one<00:13:47.839
• students a survey was done to confirm students a survey was done to confirm the<01:43:19.000>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Other reporting confirms the median victim age is over 70 years old, and older individuals who own liquid
• Other reporting confirms the median victim age is over 70 years old, and older individuals who own liquid
• <00:08:30.560> Other<00:08:30.879> reporting<00:08:31.280> confirms<00:08:31.680
• Other reporting confirms the age of 60.
• Other reporting confirms the median<00:08:32.320> victim<00:08:32.719> age<00:08:32.959

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:01 Discussion SB 157 00:23 Vote SB 157 05:22 Discussion SB 189 05:57 Vote SB 189 26:49, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 157, which would align Kentucky’s mortgage loan fee rules with federal standards by exempting certain first and second mortgages from the state’s total net income cap when they meet federal points-and-fees thresholds. The sponsor and Rocket Mortgage testified that the bill would make it easier for borrowers to buy down mortgage interest rates with discount points, helping affordability without changing borrower costs, while preserving the existing 4% cap for loans outside the federal standard. Members discussed how rate buydowns work in practice, and the bill passed with a favorable expression after a roll call vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 189, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosks, or crypto ATMs, in Kentucky. The sponsor described widespread scam losses tied to these kiosks, especially among older adults, and said the bill would add consumer protections such as licensing, financial safeguards, transaction limits, refund or hold requirements, disclosures, receipts, and enforcement authority for the Department of Financial Institutions. He also said the substitute was based on other states’ models and that further changes might be needed, including possible floor amendments. AARP Kentucky testified in support of regulating crypto kiosks but said the committee substitute weakened consumer protections and urged stronger safeguards, including lower transaction limits, fee caps, identity verification, receipts, and scam warnings. AARP representatives cited data on scam complaints and losses in Kentucky and nationally, and said the point of transfer is the best place to prevent harm. Committee members generally agreed the issue was consumer protection, but one senator cautioned against overregulating personal financial choices and noted that scams exist in many forms. The discussion ended with acknowledgment that the bill would continue to be refined, including in coordination with the House and stakeholder groups.

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• If it's another member of that committee, I will confirm with the chairman.
• The second thing I want to confirm, and I asked this yesterday, and I didn't get an answer: The 3.6,
• The second thing I want to confirm, and I asked this yesterday, and I didn't get an answer.
• It takes a sample of those state cases to confirm the state's calculation of its own error rate.
• the Prop 479 monies are going to fund these lanes in the West Valley, but we haven't been able to confirm

Bills: HB2053, HB2116, HB2148

Keywords: stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 2116, which would appropriate $1 million in fiscal year 2027 from the State General Fund to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The sponsor said it was a repeat of last year’s request and was intended as a backup if the seven Colorado River basin states cannot reach a new agreement. Arizona Department of Water Resources staff testified in support, explaining the state’s role in ongoing Colorado River negotiations and distinguishing the litigation fund from the executive’s separate Colorado River Protection Fund. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 17-1 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 2053, which appropriates $100,000 to ADWR for updated stormwater recharge mapping and expands the mapping effort beyond state trust lands to private lands. The committee adopted Chairman Livingston’s amendment, which extended the coordination timeline to one year, broadened the agencies involved, and revised language on site eligibility and the definition of stormwater. The sponsor said the bill would help identify more places to capture stormwater for recharge, while ADWR testified neutral, supporting the mapping work but raising a concern about language tied to appropriable surface water because that is a legal determination for the courts. The amended bill passed 11-7. House Bill 2148 was then heard, proposing to give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal monies, with requirements for specifying purposes and allowing agencies to spend such funds if the legislature does not act. An amendment excluded university and Board of Regents research grants from the bill’s scope, which the chair said was intended to avoid implementation problems. The sponsor framed the bill as a transparency measure, and members discussed the large amount of federal pass-through funding Arizona receives. The amended bill passed 11-7. After the bills, the committee received a lengthy JLBC presentation comparing the executive budget with the JLBC baseline. Discussion focused on revenue forecasts, the impact of federal tax conformity, state employee health insurance costs, SNAP administrative and error-rate costs under H.R. 1, developmental disabilities and AHCCCS growth, and K-12/ESA funding trends. Members repeatedly criticized the executive budget for funding some ongoing costs on a one-year basis and expressed concern about rising caseloads and supplemental needs. No formal action was taken on the presentation.

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• We have a quorum confirmed. Mr. Chair, members, there are no amendments to the agenda.
• a potential application for teacher housing, and that includes Roy and Maura, but they have not confirmed
• approval of the reorganization request by the public education department, for which we received confirmation
• And PSFA staff confirmed that that's correct? Mr. Chair, um, Ms. Cazal, that is correct. OK.
• Excel, we will then, once everything is reconciled and all parties agree that everything has been confirmed

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• Yeah, and I did discuss this language with the Department of Motor Vehicles and confirmed that this would
• That proposed amendment would delete Section 3, and with that there was confirmation that the fiscal
• impact between There was confirmation that the potential fiscal impact to the Division of Child and Family
• That proposed amendment would delete Section 3, and with that there was confirmation that the fiscal
• impact between There was confirmation that the potential fiscal impact to the Division of Child and Family

Bills: SB6, SB62, SB74, SB90, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB133, SB135, SB182, SB185, SB193, SB207, SB217, SB229, SB233, SB260, SB262, SB280, SB281, SB300, SB306, SB378, SB382, SB393, SB403, SB422, SB427, SB431, SB434, SB442, SB452, SB456, SB468, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB6

Keywords: cloud seeding, Nevada, water conservation, agriculture, Desert Research Institute, victim compensation, hate crimes, property remediation, criminal justice, vulnerable persons, elections, voter registration, mail ballots, candidate eligibility, cybersecurity, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel

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• you know, tornado warnings for things that we could not see on the radar, but that somebody had confirmed
• you know, tornado warnings for things that we could not see on the radar, but that somebody had confirmed
• 09.760> had see on the radar, but that somebody had see on the radar, but that somebody had confirmed
• 21:11.360> And<00:21:11.600> so<00:21:11.840> the<00:21:12.000> bill confirmed
• And so the bill confirmed on the ground.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'll also identify the confirmation authority for the Senate Transportation Committee.
• <00:14:16.519> uh identify uh the confirmation uh identify uh the confirmation uh Authority
• <00:14:21.720> the committee uh we've already confirmed the committee uh we've already confirmed
• <00:14:29.160> of there is still the uh confirmation of there is still the uh confirmation
• That is correct, but I will look to fiscal staff to confirm. Miss Voy, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Blood toxicology reports confirmed only THC was in his system.
• Blood toxicology reports confirmed only THC was in his system.
• He confirmed that and was invited to begin.
• Kyle Wise confirmed his identity.
• He was asked to confirm that he was against the bill, and he said yes.

Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• I was just going to confirm about the radio call, Senator.
• Garrett admitted that she wasn't able to confirm things about the floodplain.
• Confirmation that the Eastlands received a flood warning at 1:14 a.m.
• Allie Naylor just testified that she confirmed Dick was found.
• The Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, confirms it.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Jurisdictions who track socioeconomic status have also confirmed that nearly 60% of youth involved in
• Jurisdictions who track socioeconomic status have also confirmed that nearly 60% of youth involved in
• Jurisdictions who track socioeconomic status have also confirmed that nearly 60% of youth involved in
• Jurisdictions who track socioeconomic status have also confirmed that nearly 60% of youth involved in
• The ACLU of Minnesota can confirm The ACLU of Minnesota can confirm through<00:43:15.920> its

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The nominees for said Governor's Messages have been confirmed.
• Governor's Messages nominees for said Governor's Messages have<00:02:29.160> been<00:02:29.400> confirmed

Bills: SCR56, SCR79, SCR85, SCR120, SCR129, SCR181, SCR63, SCR112, SCR194, SCR195, SCR196, HB202, HB963, HB1050, HB1511, HB1546, HB1550, HB1553, HB1643, HB1656, HB1658, HB1664, HB1667, HB1682, HB1700, HB1721, HB1810, HB1823, HB1824, HB1878, HB1969, HB2005, HB2078, HB2152, HB2246, HB2270, HB2279, HB2289, HB2385, HB2417, HB2429, HB2503, HB2599, SB253, SB847, SB1142, SB1432, SB2043, SB2050, SB2074, SB2102, SB2135, SB2138, SB2140, SB2320, SB2340, SB2386, SB2396, SB2397, SB2398, SB2433, SB2446, SB2521, SB2544, SB2567, SB2578, SB2580, SB2595, SB2601, SB2645, SB2673, SB2706, SB2727, SB2802, SB2852, SB2892, SB2929, SB2972, SB3007, SB3069, SB3073, SB3076, SB3136, SB3138, SB3157, SB3204, SB3234, SB3247, SB3302, SB3324, SB3325, HB1815, HB2592, HCR32

Keywords: lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation, shoreline maintenance, civil service, classification review, compensation systems, labor shortage, employee retention, department collaboration

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• 2032, submits the following report: Your committee recommends that James McCain be approved and confirmed
• Your Committee on Education recommends the confirmation of James McCain for the Arizona Board of Regents

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guests in the gallery, including Tom Walsh, Lisa Everett, Avery Franz, and Chief Elliot Sneezy. Members also extended well wishes to Senator Farnsworth’s wife, who was hospitalized. The President made a temporary committee appointment, naming Senator Fernandez to the Education Committee for February 4, 2026. The chamber then processed a large number of House messages and first-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including transportation, taxation, water policy, education, health care, public safety, housing, elections, immigration, behavioral health, and appropriations. Among the notable items were bills on religious institutions and charitable services, alternative fuel tax, school budgets, civics instruction, private school teacher certification, informed consent for medical interventions, rural groundwater management, and multiple appropriation measures for law enforcement, fire incident management, school safety, housing, and social services. Standing committee reports were also received and entered without being read. In other business, the Senate considered the Governor’s nomination of James McCain to the Arizona Board of Regents. The Education Committee recommended confirmation, and the full Senate voted to approve and confirm the nomination by voice vote. After a recess, the Senate returned, received additional first-reading bills and committee reports, announced committee meeting schedules for the following day, and then adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• the beginning of the last legislative session, leaving the legislature with insufficient time to confirm
• Confirming regents to the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents. 6.

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• President, Senator Her, can you confirm: did the dollar amount increase in this year's, or the dollar
• President, Senator Her, can you confirm: did the dollar amount increase in this year's, or the dollar
• That's what I can confirm to you, Senator Lucero.
• <03:36:12.800> And confirm to you uh Senator Lucero.
• And confirm to you uh Senator Lucero.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These examples confirm that what we propose today—focusing resources on high-demand training and demanding
• I just want to confirm that the folks in person can hear me.
• I just want to confirm that the folks in person can hear me very good, thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts. The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers. The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.