Transcript Highlights:

• c><00:49:10.640><c> what</c><00:49:11.119><c> uh</c><00:49:11.280><c> Representative</c><00:49:11.920
• King said and<00:49:13.520><c> um</c><00:49:13.760><c> I</c><00:49:14.000><c> think</c><00:49:14.160
• So if we say<00:49:21.839><c> please</c><00:49:22.240><c> write</c><00:49:22.559><c> rules</c><00:49:
• <c> it</c><00:49:32.079><c> it</c><00:49:32.400><c> gets</c><00:49:32.559><c> a</c><00:49:32.720><c>
• :34.880><c> the</c><00:49:35.200><c> tone</c><00:49:35.599><c> of</c><00:49:35.839><c> the</c><00:49:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• .<00:49:39.839><c> Uh</c><00:49:40.240><c> so</c><00:49:40.720><c> uh</c><00:49:40.800><c> Mr.
• ><00:49:42.400><c> a</c><00:49:42.640><c> a</c><00:49:42.960><c> few</c><00:49:43.040><c> more</c><00
• folks who<00:49:43.680><c> are</c><00:49:43.760><c> going</c><00:49:43.839><c> to</c><00:49:44.000><c
• Uh I'll call<00:49:50.480><c> Bill</c><00:49:50.800><c> Hos</c><00:49:51.119><c> to</c><00:49:51.280>
• :49:34.480><c> been</c><01:49:34.960><c> uh</c><01:49:35.040><c> in</c><01:49:35.199><c> a</c><01:49:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:49:15.440><c> think</c><00:49:16.319><c> in</c><00:49:16.520><c> in</c><00:49:17.119><c> respect<
• in the<00:49:27.319><c> child</c><00:49:28.319><c> this</c><00:49:28.440><c> is</c><00:49:28.599><c>
• :43.720><c> but</c><00:49:44.480><c> okay</c><00:49:44.680><c> this</c><00:49:44.799><c> is</c><00:49
• is um<00:49:48.119><c> right</c><00:49:48.319><c> to</c><00:49:48.520><c> provide</c><00:49:49.480><
• ><c> just</c><00:49:53.480><c> be</c><00:49:54.160><c> you</c><00:49:54.280><c> know</c><00:49:54.440

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> take</c><00:49:10.160><c> to</c><00:49:10.400><c> heart</c><00:49:10.720><c> the</c><00:49:11.040
• It's<00:49:18.559><c> critical</c><00:49:18.880><c> that</c><00:49:19.119><c> we</c><00:49:19.359><c>
• <00:49:21.119><c> culture</c><00:49:21.599><c> built</c><00:49:21.920><c> on</c><00:49:22.160><c> trust
• </c><00:49:32.160><c> We</c><00:49:32.400><c> are</c><00:49:32.559><c> continuing</c><00:49:33.040><c
• </c><01:49:13.360><c> And</c><01:49:13.600><c> you'll</c><01:49:13.840><c> hear</c><01:49:14.080><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:49:04.880><c> all</c><00:49:05.040><c> of</c><00:49:05.200><c> you</c><00:49:05.359><c> argue
• </c><00:49:10.720><c> Because</c><00:49:10.960><c> what</c><00:49:11.200><c> will</c><00:49:11.359><c
• </c> But<00:49:39.920><c> that's</c><00:49:40.160><c> not</c><00:49:40.319><c> what</c><00:49:40.480>
• What<00:49:41.280><c> we're</c><00:49:41.440><c> doing</c><00:49:41.599><c> here</c><00:49:41.839><c>
• I<00:49:53.200><c> think</c><00:49:53.280><c> we</c><00:49:53.520><c> should</c><00:49:53.680><c> do<

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Safety<00:49:16.280><c> I</c><00:49:16.400><c> urge</c><00:49:16.720><c> you</c><00:49:16.880><c> to
• </c><00:49:17.079><c> vote</c><00:49:17.400><c> no</c><00:49:18.040><c> on</c><00:49:18.280><c> HB</c
• > 380<00:49:21.960><c> thank</c><00:49:22.079><c> you</c><00:49:22.240><c> very</c><00:49:22.440><c>
• ><c> he</c><00:49:25.040><c> Nam</c><00:49:25.720><c> hang</c><00:49:26.799><c> on</c><00:49:27.520><
• present<00:49:38.000><c> next</c><00:49:38.240><c> person</c><00:49:38.480><c> said</c><00:49:38.680

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The motion<00:49:22.319><c> before</c><00:49:22.640><c> us</c><00:49:22.880><c> is</c><00:49:23.040><
• <00:49:25.440><c> All</c><00:49:25.599><c> those</c><00:49:25.760><c> in</c><00:49:25.920><c> favor</
• </c><00:49:33.280><c> This</c><00:49:33.359><c> is</c><00:49:33.520><c> a</c><00:49:33.680><c> division
• uh</c><01:49:49.440><c> were</c><01:49:49.840><c> addressed</c><01:49:50.320><c> in</c><01:49:50.560
• <c> and</c><01:49:55.600><c> if</c><01:49:55.760><c> I</c><01:49:56.000><c> further</c><01:49:56.320>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Without<00:49:20.200><c> these</c><00:49:20.520><c> updates,</c><00:49:21.359><c> the</c><00:49:21.440
• <00:49:29.720><c> complexity</c><00:49:30.359><c> of</c><00:49:30.480><c> many</c><00:49:30.720><c> of
• </c><00:49:40.760><c> by</c><00:49:40.960><c> ensuring</c><00:49:41.560><c> the</c><00:49:41.680><c>
• <00:49:45.920><c> and</c><00:49:46.000><c> a</c><00:49:46.040><c> more</c><00:49:46.280><c> complete<
• </c><00:49:57.520><c> 642</c><00:49:58.320><c> strengthens</c><00:49:58.960><c> the</c><00:49:59.040>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um but if<00:49:14.160><c> we're</c><00:49:14.319><c> to</c><00:49:14.720><c> just</c><00:49:15.119><
• </c><00:49:24.480><c> And</c><00:49:24.720><c> maybe</c><00:49:24.880><c> that's</c><00:49:25.440><c>
• </c><00:49:32.559><c> I</c><00:49:32.800><c> would</c><00:49:32.960><c> say</c><00:49:33.119><c> that
• I would say that if<00:49:34.079><c> if</c><00:49:34.400><c> that</c><00:49:34.559><c> were</c><00:49
• <00:49:36.480><c> the</c><00:49:36.640><c> ne</c><00:49:37.119><c> negative</c><00:49:37.520><c> side

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:49:21.000><c> across</c><00:49:21.280><c> the</c><00:49:21.599><c> board</c><00:49:22.599><c>
• <00:49:27.400><c> it</c><00:49:27.640><c> then</c><00:49:27.920><c> it</c><00:49:28.119><c> it's</c><
• > yes</c><00:49:29.720><c> it</c><00:49:29.839><c> never</c><00:49:30.000><c> ends</c><00:49:30.440><
• we don't want<00:49:30.799><c> to</c><00:49:30.960><c> be</c><00:49:31.599><c> um</c><00:49:31.720><
• c> in</c><00:49:31.839><c> the</c><00:49:32.000><c> red</c><00:49:32.400><c> the</c><00:49:32.559><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures on agriculture, energy, stadium governance, and hotel consumer protections. On SB 448 relating to agriculture, Agra Business Development Corporation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in support of a proposed conservation easement acquisition in Central Oahu; the chair asked follow-up questions about the exact location, cost, and agricultural potential of the land, and the witness said the parcel had good soil and water and was former pineapple land, with cost still to be provided. On SB 827 relating to meat processing, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism said the state needs more meat-processing capacity and that any grant program should complement, not compete with, existing efforts; the Attorney General’s office warned the bill lacked legally sufficient standards for grants of public money under the state constitution and offered draft standards. Several industry and chamber witnesses supported the measure, while discussion focused on the need for brick-and-mortar or modular facilities, infrastructure costs, federal inspection needs, and access for hunters and neighbor islands. The committee then took up SB 1269 relating to geothermal resources, which drew broad support from county officials, energy consultants, utility representatives, and community advocates, with one witness opposing it. Supporters described geothermal as a viable, indigenous, firm baseload energy source that could help reduce Hawaii’s high electricity costs and support clean energy goals; one witness emphasized prior work in New Zealand and another urged the state to move forward with exploration. A DBEDT representative explained that the department is coordinating geothermal-related work with the Hawaii Technology Development Corp., the University of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Energy Office, noting a prior $3 million appropriation, phase-one community engagement work, and plans to seek a contractor for geoscience and exploration in phase two. Members pressed DBEDT to explain how this bill fits with other geothermal measures moving through different committees, and the chair asked the department to review SB 993 and better coordinate the package of geothermal bills. On SB 1337 relating to the Stadium Authority, the stadium manager testified in support of clarifying quorum rules, explaining that the authority currently has eight seated voting members out of nine possible voting seats and that the bill would help ensure voting members are counted for quorum; he said meetings have not been delayed. Finally, on SB 883 relating to hotels, the Attorney General’s office raised First Amendment and contract-law concerns and recommended adding a purpose statement and a non-impairment savings clause. Unite Here Local 5 and other supporters said guests should be notified of hotel service disruptions such as construction, closures, or labor disputes, while opponents questioned who would enforce the law, what penalties would apply, and whether the measure could require hotels to pay damages even without a complaint. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:49:02.240><c> demonstrate</c><00:49:03.119><c> that</c><00:49:03.599><c> you</c><00:49:04.079><c>
• of capacities um<00:49:07.599><c> to</c><00:49:07.839><c> ensure</c><00:49:08.240><c> that</c><00:49
• ><c> I</c><00:49:11.440><c> I</c><00:49:11.520><c> I</c><00:49:12.160><c> really</c><00:49:12.480><c>
• Um,<00:49:22.079><c> you</c><00:49:22.240><c> know,</c><00:49:22.319><c> what's</c><00:49:22.640><c>
• </c><00:49:47.280><c> I</c><00:49:47.440><c> think</c><00:49:47.520><c> there'll</c><00:49:47.760><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:49:45.119><c> I</c><00:49:45.280><c> am</c><00:49:45.440><c> on</c><00:49:45.599><c> the</c><
• I<00:49:48.160><c> represent</c><00:49:48.400><c> the</c><00:49:48.559><c> towns</c><00:49:48.880><c>
• So uh<00:49:54.880><c> 1069</c><00:49:55.680><c> I</c><00:49:55.839><c> I</c><00:49:55.920><c> I</c><
• 00:49:56.240><c> will</c><00:49:56.400><c> say</c><00:49:56.640><c> part</c><00:49:56.880><c> of</c><
• <01:49:19.360><c> of</c><01:49:19.520><c> 15%</c><01:49:20.080><c> or</c><01:49:20.239><c> more?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on CACR 30, a constitutional amendment that would make Public Utilities Commission members elected rather than appointed. Representative Thomas Opel testified in support, arguing that rising energy costs and the utility rate-setting structure make the PUC too insulated from ratepayers, and that elected commissioners would be more accountable. He also said the proposal should ideally include a ban on contributions from regulated utilities to PUC campaigns, and acknowledged the draft had errors and needed work. Representative Lane questioned whether a contribution ban would be constitutional, and Opel said there may be ways to structure one to survive legal challenge. The hearing closed with five online supporters and two opponents reported, and no one else testified. The committee then went into executive session on House Bill 1062, authorizing the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of voters’ citizenship qualifications. Representative Newsome offered an amendment to clarify how voters with no evidence either way would be treated and to require a public report on audit results, including referrals, costs, and databases used. Representative Aqua opposed the amendment, saying the bill should pass as written. The amendment failed 9-7, and after further debate over privacy and the purpose of audits, the committee voted 9-7 to recommend ought to pass on HB 1062. Representative Barry was assigned the majority report and Representative Newsome the minority report. The committee next considered House Bill 1388, which would clarify the form of ballots for constitutional amendments. Representative Weary said the bill simply provides clarity for voters and imposes no hardship on the Secretary of State’s office. The committee unanimously voted 17-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 1125, enabling school districts to adopt partisan school district elections. Representative Weary said partisan labels would help voters understand candidate positions and address low turnout in local elections. He emphasized the bill is enabling, not mandatory. Members questioned why the change was needed if few municipalities have used existing authority, and whether it would increase divisiveness. Weary said many voters are unaware of the option and that partisan labels would give them more information. The hearing closed with five online supporters and 184 opponents. The committee then began executive session on House Bill 1187, concerning the filing deadline for special-election candidates for state representative, but discussion was still ongoing in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> you'll</c><00:49:31.280><c> see</c><00:49:31.440><c> that</c><00:49:31.520><c> Michelle</c><00:49
• </c><00:49:36.319><c> um,</c><00:49:36.559><c> these</c><00:49:36.960><c> waiverss</c><00:49:37.440><
• :01.280><c> steps</c><01:49:02.080><c> for</c><01:49:02.320><c> how</c><01:49:02.560><c> we</c><01:49
• Every state's<01:49:06.320><c> in</c><01:49:06.480><c> the</c><01:49:06.560><c> same</c><01:49:06.719
• We're<01:49:12.639><c> all</c><01:49:12.800><c> in</c><01:49:13.040><c> the</c><01:49:13.119><c> same

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> it</c><00:49:09.960><c> this</c><00:49:10.119><c> way</c><00:49:10.359><c> the</c><00:49:10.520>
• </c><00:49:19.319><c> find</c><00:49:19.520><c> it</c><00:49:19.640><c> to</c><00:49:19.760><c> be</c
• asking for $1,548<00:49:29.960><c> which</c><00:49:30.079><c> is</c><00:49:30.280><c> half</c><00:49
• :30.520><c> salary</c><00:49:31.240><c> in</c><00:49:31.440><c> FY</c><00:49:31.920><c> 27</c><00:49:
• :49:37.799><c> these</c><00:49:38.079><c> managers</c><00:49:38.520><c> on</c><00:49:38.720><c> early

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank<00:49:08.160><c> you</c><00:49:08.319><c> very</c><00:49:08.559><c> much</c><00:49:09.119><c> uh
• expertise</c><00:49:12.079><c> in</c><00:49:12.319><c> the</c><00:49:12.720><c> uh</c><00:49:13.920>
• c><00:49:19.599><c> other</c><00:49:20.079><c> things</c><00:49:20.319><c> that</c><00:49:20.559><c>
• </c><01:49:01.520><c> know,</c><01:49:01.760><c> maybe</c><01:49:02.159><c> some,</c><01:49:03.040><c
• I mean maybe<01:49:07.760><c> as</c><01:49:08.000><c> a</c><01:49:08.159><c> tool</c><01:49:08.320><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, but they<00:49:07.200><c> participated</c><00:49:07.760><c> in</c><00:49:08.000><c> the</c><00:49
• So, we this<00:49:10.240><c> has</c><00:49:10.640><c> this</c><00:49:10.960><c> has</c><00:49:11.440>
• ><c> have</c><00:49:17.839><c> their</c><00:49:18.079><c> blessing</c><00:49:18.319><c> and</c><00:49
• done</c><00:49:19.760><c> with</c><00:49:20.000><c> the</c><00:49:20.160><c> same</c><00:49:20.319><
• was able<00:49:28.079><c> to</c><00:49:28.240><c> read</c><00:49:28.480><c> the</c><00:49:28.640><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 49:32.719><c> um</c><01:49:33.080><c> they</c><01:49:33.199><c> have</c><01:49:33.400><c> used</c><01
• :49:36.840><c> bill</c><01:49:37.239><c> seeks</c><01:49:37.719><c> to</c><01:49:38.599><c> um</c><01
• <01:49:46.360><c> job</c><01:49:46.880><c> to</c><01:49:47.080><c> keep</c><01:49:47.360><c> my</c><01
• </c><01:49:50.080><c> passes</c><01:49:50.719><c> I</c><01:49:50.840><c> will</c><01:49:51.000><c> be
• :49:10.840><c> is</c><02:49:11.080><c> forced</c><02:49:11.600><c> to</c><02:49:11.800><c> use</c> to

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing<00:49:07.520><c> none,</c><00:49:07.880><c> all</c><00:49:08.080><c> in</c><00:49:08.160><c> favor
• <00:49:27.800><c> Uh</c><00:49:28.080><c> sure.</c><00:49:28.359><c> Thank</c><00:49:28.600><c> you.
• </c><00:49:33.280><c> The</c><00:49:33.400><c> next</c><00:49:33.880><c> one</c><00:49:34.160><c> we<
• :49:57.800><c> have</c><00:49:57.960><c> it</c><00:49:58.040><c> out</c><00:49:58.160><c> of</c><00:49
• Yeah,<00:49:59.440><c> um</c><00:49:59.600><c> I'd</c><00:49:59.720><c> like</c><00:49:59.920><c> to<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The department<00:49:13.920><c> believes</c><00:49:14.319><c> that</c><00:49:14.640><c> the</c><00:49
• c><00:49:22.400><c> means</c><00:49:22.640><c> is</c><00:49:22.800><c> that</c><00:49:22.960><c> the<
• You<00:49:38.960><c> have</c><00:49:39.040><c> our</c><00:49:39.200><c> written</c><00:49:39.359><c>
• </c><00:49:42.720><c> known</c><00:49:42.960><c> as</c><00:49:43.839><c> um</c><00:49:44.559><c> one<
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs considered three bills. SB 2141 would reclassify certain Department of Law Enforcement leadership and employees as Class A members for retirement purposes and adjust retirement benefit calculations. DLE supported the bill, saying it would address retirement classification without enhancing benefits, while the Employees’ Retirement System said it had no formal board position but wanted key provisions preserved. The Deputy Attorney General raised a potential title/subject issue and warned the bill could be vulnerable to challenge because the reclassification, contribution changes, and benefit calculations are in separate statutory sections. After questions about the number of affected employees and possible amendments, the committees deferred the bill. SB 2593 would exempt certain Law Enforcement Standards Board positions from civil service and collective bargaining. The board’s administrator said the positions would handle sensitive and confidential information and require specialized experience, and the board chair’s representative said the bill was important to meet certification deadlines. Opposition testimony from HGA argued exempt employees are at-will and suggested civil service protections should remain, with any staffing issues handled through reclassification or other personnel tools. Committee members questioned whether the positions could instead be civil service but excluded from bargaining, and staff explained the distinction between civil service exemption and collective bargaining exclusion. The committees ultimately recommended passing SB 2593 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of January 1, 2077, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2824 would create a bribery-related reporting duty for public servants. Supporters, including Indivisible Hawaii, said it would establish a clear duty to report known or suspected bribery and strengthen public trust. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, saying it would criminalize an affirmative duty to report another person’s misconduct. After limited discussion, both committees voted to pass SB 2824 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all