Transcript Highlights:

• Uh we have three Hawaii currently.
• </c><00:44:11.839><c> Each</c> Hawaii. We're an island state. Each Hawaii. We're an island state.
• </c> of the of Hawaiian Electric Hawaii of the of Hawaiian Electric Hawaii Electric<01:00:27.119><c>
• </c> Electric Light which serves uh Hawaii Electric Light which serves uh Hawaii Island<01:00:28.799>
• </c><01:55:06.159><c> I</c> and for Hawaii as a whole. Thank you. I and for Hawaii as a whole.

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational briefing on the Public Utilities Commission’s performance-based regulation (PBR) framework and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ whistleblower complaint process. Chair Jared Kohole opened the meeting, noted it was informational only with no public testimony, and explained that members would hear presentations and then have an opportunity for questions. The committee heard first from Ulupono Initiative, which provided background on why utilities are regulated, how Hawaii’s cost-of-service model and rate cases work, and why PBR was adopted to shift utility incentives away from a capital-investment bias and toward performance, efficiency, cost control, and policy goals such as renewable energy and reliability. Ulupono described Hawaii’s PBR structure as a five-year multi-year rate plan with annual revenue adjustments, a customer dividend, a Z factor for extraordinary exogenous events, and an exceptional project recovery mechanism for large projects. It also outlined performance incentive mechanisms tied to renewable portfolio standard progress, interconnection speed, reliability, and shared savings. The presentation said the current docket is evaluating a possible hybrid approach that would combine forward-looking forecasting with historical results, and Ulupono advocated for stronger incentives, arguing the current rewards are too small relative to utility revenues and should be more meaningful to better align utility behavior with legislative intent. The PUC then presented its own overview, emphasizing that the PBR docket is open and active and that the briefing was limited to the record to avoid ex parte concerns. The commission described the development of PBR in Hawaii through multiple phases beginning in 2018: an initial collaborative phase to set goals, a formal contested-case phase that produced the initial framework, later phases adding scorecards, reported metrics, and additional performance incentive mechanisms, and subsequent refinements including sunset of some mechanisms and adjustments after the August 2023 Maui wildfires. The PUC said the framework is intended to be customer-centric, administratively efficient, and protective of utility financial integrity, and that current work includes evaluating how to balance forward-looking and historical test-year approaches within the rebasing process. No votes or formal actions were taken at the briefing.

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• They've returned to D.C., and they might like to still work for Hawaii from there.
• </c> CA and H Susan yamura from the Hawaii CA and H Susan yamura from the Hawaii criminal<00:27:53.720
• After that, we have priority number four, which is for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
• In the building that Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center is located, they do have some of their local
• After that, we have priority number four, which is for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.

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• </c> retirement from the University of Hawaii retirement from the University of Hawaii system<00:02:14.640
• during this time with the<00:03:30.080><c> University</c><00:03:30.519><c> of</c><00:03:30.640><c> Hawaii
• </c><00:03:31.000><c> community</c> the University of Hawaii community the University of Hawaii community
• </c><00:03:55.760><c> with</c><00:03:55.879><c> The</c> culinary education in Hawaii with The culinary

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• </c> so that does not harm Hawaii. so that does not harm Hawaii. All<00:15:17.959><c> right.
• Very important stance for Hawaii to take.
• Very important stance for Hawaii to take.
• </c> uh stance for Hawaii to take. uh stance for Hawaii to take.
• ,</c> in Hawaii, in Hawaii, and<00:36:11.359><c> we</c><00:36:11.480><c> want</c><00:36:11.640><c> our

Bills: SB2057 , SB2109 , SB2400 , HB1752 , SB2599 , SB2930

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, and welcome to this Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,
• Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. decision-making hearing in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State
• 2025, 9:32 a.m. decision-making hearing in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State Capitol.
• </c><00:02:22.840><c> state</c> conference room 229 at the Hawaii state conference room 229 at the Hawaii
• 2025, 9:34 a.m. committee hearing in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making and hearing sessions on February 25, 2025, on several measures. In decision-making, the committee passed with amendments SP 588 SD1, SP 1245 SD1 (pharmacists), SB 1287 (transparency), and SP 1298 SD1 (recycling), generally adopting agency-requested or technical amendments and in several cases pushing the effective date far into the future to keep the bills moving. The committee deferred SP 1149 SD1 and SP 281 SD1 for one day, and indefinitely deferred SP 1286 SD1 on motor vehicles after noting no supportive or opposing testimony and that the Office of Consumer Protection wanted to work further with the introducer. In the later hearing on consumer-protection-related measures, the committee heard testimony on SB 419 (insurance), SB 942 (rental applications), and SB 1142 (insurance proceeds). SB 419 would require auto insurance to cover replacement of a damaged child passenger restraint system; the Attorney General’s office suggested language to avoid contract impairment, and the measure was advanced with amendments. SB 942 would bar landlords from rejecting applicants solely for lack of a recent paycheck if they can show sufficient liquid assets or unearned income; testimony was largely supportive, with Realtors asking for clarifying amendments to protect their fiduciary duties, while a witness opposed those changes as an unnecessary burden on retirees and elders. SB 1142 would impose requirements on mortgage services for disbursing insurance proceeds after damage to residential property; DCCA and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement supported it, and the committee advanced it with technical amendments and a defective effective date. Across the actions, the committee repeatedly voted to pass measures with amendments, with the chair voting aye and, on SB 942, the vice chair voting with reservations over the Realtors’ amendments. No measures were rejected in the portions provided, and the committee adjourned after adopting the recommendations.

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• So we defer to the cost implications for insurers, but clearly residents of Hawaii who do not cannot
• Next, we have Darcia Foster, Office of the Public Defender, State of Hawaii, in support.
• Identify yourself. ensure that no one in Hawaii is held ensure that no one in Hawaii is held back<00:
• Hawaii and Support.<00:05:20.320><c> Melissa</c><00:05:21.240><c> Pavlichek.
• </c><00:09:34.480><c> and</c> that is moving forward in Hawaii and that is moving forward in Hawaii and

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard testimony on several resolutions. HCR 190, asking the Department of Health to convene a demolition waste reduction work group, drew only written testimony; the Department of Health provided comments in opposition and the Department of Attorney General Services supported it. HCR 91, on requiring insurers and managed care providers to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices, received supportive testimony from SHIPA and an amputee youth advocate who described the high cost and importance of sports prosthetics. HCR 174, on examining the availability and use of land-based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew support from the Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and a youth council that described land-based learning as culturally rooted and rehabilitative. HR 171, on assessing the social and financial effects of mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors, received support from SHIPA, the Hawaiʻi Medical Association, and kidney care and dialysis groups. HCR 146, on the Elderly Simplified Application Project for SNAP, drew support from disability, hunger, and public health groups, with DHS explaining it could implement the project but would need to do manual certification work until its new system is ready. During decision-making, the committee deferred HCR 190 because the Department of Health said it could not carry out the work group without an appropriation. The committee voted to pass HCR 91 as is. HCR 174 was recommended for passage with amendments to clarify that the resolution would request continued use of land-based learning programs and to reflect existing work already underway. HCR 171 was recommended for passage with amendments to correct a statute description. HCR 146 was recommended for passage with amendments to add language that DHS should apply for and implement the project when capable, acknowledging current system limitations. All recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.

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• And you can see it's us and Hawaii, and Hawaii's rate is lower.
• And Hawaii is called the general excise tax.
• , Catherine County promises this much.
• I'm in the legislature, not on the county commission.
• And in my county, it doesn't look like that happened.

Committee: Joint Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

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• Keith Regan controller for the<00:03:08.760><c> state</c><00:03:08.920><c> of</c><00:03:09.040><c> Hawaii
• Kai um you midnight rides from Hawaii Kai um you know<00:08:46.160><c> cost</c><00:08:46.440><c> for
• invested considerably in the of Hawaii invested considerably in the space<00:38:25.839><c> science</
• make a career own a house uh in Hawaii make a career own a house uh raise<00:44:08.359><c> a</c><00:
• </c><00:48:28.960><c> uh</c> plant species that are emic to Hawaii uh plant species that are emic to

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and Higher Education heard HB 1494, relating to sports facilities. Testimony was largely in opposition to the bill as drafted from the Stadium Authority, the Department of Accounting and General Services, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, with several other written comments also opposing; each asked that if the measure advances, Senate language from related stadium bills be incorporated instead. The University of Hawaiʻi testified in support of the Nāʻid project and said it wants the project delivered at Halawa so the university can have a football facility, though members pressed the university on whether it was effectively supporting both the project and the bill’s current approach. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on the stadium project’s financing, schedule, and oversight. DAGS and Public Works discussed a consultant contract that had grown to about $28 million and an audit that recovered $441,000 after improper travel and expense reimbursements, including first-class airfare and other personal expenses; officials said the audit exposed weak internal controls and led to revised reimbursement policies. Members questioned whether the problems would have been found without media reporting and whether stronger oversight should have been in place earlier. The committee also discussed the current Ching Field setup for UH football, with witnesses describing it as less than ideal and temporary until the new stadium is built. Stadium Authority representatives said the current preferred offeror is Aloha Halawa Development Partners, negotiations have recently accelerated, and the goal remains a contract this summer and a fall 2028 opening. They said the state is committed to $350 million in general obligation bonds, with the overall project expected to cost more, and that the developer is exploring other financing sources such as TIF or CFD while the state and city work to expedite permits and demolition. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Tracy Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.
• </c><00:15:14.639><c> State</c> Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State
• Nearly 54% of individuals in Hawaii correctional systems are repeat offenders.
• </c> Nearly 54% of individuals in Hawaii Nearly 54% of individuals in Hawaii correctional<00:23:01.440
• </c> winners recital, which is a Hawaii winners recital, which is a Hawaii International<00:37:34.160

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• Foundation on Culture and the Arts and support from about four individuals, and also support from the Hawaii
• Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival.
• four individuals and also support from four individuals and also support from the<00:04:30.800><c> Hawaii
• </c><00:04:31.120><c> Film</c><00:04:31.400><c> Festival,</c><00:04:32.440><c> Hawaii</c> the Hawaii
• Film Festival, Hawaii the Hawaii Film Festival, Hawaii International<00:04:33.160><c> Film</c><00:04:

Bills: SCR94 , SCR22 , SCR99 , SCR165

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Summary: The Culture and the Arts Committee met on April 17 and heard several Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 94 would endorse Waikiki as a world surfing reserve; testimony in support came from the University of Hawaiʻi and the Waikiki Beach Improvement District Association. SCR 22 recognized the fifth anniversary of the restoration of Iolani Palace and its spiritual, political, and cultural importance, with no testimony offered. SCR 99 SD1 proposed convening a working group to establish a state-recognized nonprofit to support arts and culture engagement; DBEDT’s Creative Industries director supported the measure, and additional support was noted from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, several individuals, and the Hawaii Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival. SCR 165 SD1 designated March as March for Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. After a brief recess, the committee voted to pass all four measures as is. SCR 94 passed with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, with Representative Garrett excused. SCR 22 SD1, SCR 99 SD1, and SCR 165 SD1 were also adopted without reservations, with Representative Garrett excused on those votes as well. The committee then adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final hearing of the session.

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• We would suggest that a pilot be instituted in a couple of counties first and then gather some data about
• first and then to gather some counties first and then to gather some data<00:14:34.480><c> about</c>
• Any thoughts on that, or am I just trying to get a trip to Hawaii?
• I worked in Warren County, where there was one judge and one substitute judge.
• So, if they needed a different judge to come in, he had to come from a different county, which created

Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and discussed how to proceed with its family court review work. The chair said preliminary, unofficial reports could be circulated and voted on by email, and noted that next year the work might continue as a full committee rather than a subcommittee. Members also discussed carrying unresolved issues into next year, including the long-standing “one judge, one case” concept. Later, the committee received additional materials from a member who could not attend, including a packet on state-funded transcript requests and background information on how different states structure family court systems. A major presentation focused on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The presenters said current rules give judges broad discretion, which can lead to inconsistent discovery, evidence, and timelines, especially for self-represented parties. They raised concerns about uneven mediator training and oversight, lack of uniform domestic violence screening, and unclear information for families about their rights and how to exit mediation. They recommended standardized pre-trial case management orders, clearer plain-language deadlines, mandatory domestic violence screening, stronger mediator certification and continuing education, a mentorship program, an independent oversight board, and a pilot program in a few counties before any statewide rollout. Members and presenters also discussed existing court forms and practices, including mediation agreements, mediator preparation forms, first appearances, and the use of Zoom for mediation. One participant argued that mediation can work better when parties are better prepared and when cases are not sent too early, and suggested that neutral case evaluation is another useful alternative dispute resolution tool. The discussion also touched on the need for better educational materials for pro se litigants, with one member describing efforts to create a more accessible guide for people going to court. No votes were taken, and the session ended with plans to continue reviewing materials and refine recommendations.

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• I work for the Association of Minnesota Counties. AMC represents all of Minnesota's 87 counties.
• </c> filings with the county filings with the county um<00:30:39.600><c> on</c><00:30:39.760><c> a</c
• ><c> please</c> Members of Minnesota counties, please Members of Minnesota counties, please identify<
• </c> that really help um our county that really help um our county administrators,<00:34:45.440><c> our
• Our next testifier is Michael Stalberger from Blue Earth County and the Minnesota Association of County

Committee: Senate Elections

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• </c> contemplates the role of the Hawaii contemplates the role of the Hawaii Electric<00:05:23.680><c
• </c> of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association. of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association.
• ><c> Infrastructure</c> the Hawaii Green Infrastructure the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority<00:
• So, the more we can people in Hawaii.
• Um, University of Hawaii example, right?

Bills: SB2033 , SB2487 , SB2497 , SB2471 , SB2829

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m. The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted. A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hawaii is the most recent addition to this list of states with RUC programs.
• In Washoe counties, which is where Reno is, and Clark counties, which is where Las Vegas is, were authorized
• and parts of Adams and Douglas Counties.
• From Kittitas County? So, um, driving time. Oh, unless you flew here.
• And so for us to do this, it's working with local county sheriffs and other law enforcement.

Summary: The committee first received a presentation from NCSL staff on national transportation funding trends and alternative user-fee options as gas tax revenue declines. The presentation covered declining fuel-tax purchasing power, the effects of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, and a range of state responses including indexed gas taxes, EV and hybrid registration fees, voluntary and mandatory road usage charges, transportation network company fees, retail delivery fees, and per-kilowatt-hour EV charging fees. Members asked about Virginia’s mileage-fee program, enrollment rates, and whether states had reduced gas taxes alongside new fees; the presenters said they would follow up with additional information. Committee staff then presented a comparison of Washington’s transportation budget with Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, focusing on population, lane miles, road condition, fuel taxes, preservation spending, mega-projects, and governance structures. The discussion highlighted Washington’s unique transportation pressures, including ferries, fish-passage obligations, high debt service, and major capital projects. Members asked follow-up questions about debt service, interest costs, CCA impacts on fuel prices, and whether project costs differed by state. The committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2109 would allow vehicles being towed on trailers to use coverings to contain mud, rocks, or debris instead of requiring prior cleaning; the bill’s sponsor and construction witnesses supported it as a practical solution, and the fiscal note showed modest costs to WSP and WSDOT. House Bill 2139 would raise snowmobile registration fees to support snow park and trail grooming; State Parks, DNR, and several snowmobile advocates supported it, while some snowmobile users opposed it, arguing that enforcement of unregistered sleds should be addressed first. House Bill 2192 would expand the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s fatal crash review authority and allow it to collect certain health data; the sponsor and agency supported the bill as a public-health tool, while one attorney raised concerns about limiting civil discovery and evidentiary access in fatal crash litigation.

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• Catholic Charities Hawaii in &gt;&gt; Thank you. Catholic Charities Hawaii in support.
• Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii in support. Hawaii Appleseed in support.
• </c> of Hawaii in support. of Hawaii in support.
• support, Hawaii Apple Seed in support, support, Hawaii Apple Seed in support, and<00:18:06.880><c> Housing
• Hawaii? Hawaii?

Bills: SB2060 , SB2063 , SB2062 , SB2069 , SB2070

Committee: Senate Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• want to say mahalo to Senator Chris Lee as he turns 45 today and inches toward that milestone of Hawaii
• </c> of Hawaii 50. Please give him a hand. of Hawaii 50. Please give him a hand.
• deputy agent general for the<00:05:25.600><c> state</c><00:05:25.840><c> of</c><00:05:26.000><c> Hawaii
• </c><00:05:26.560><c> Department</c><00:05:26.960><c> of</c> the state of Hawaii Department of the state
• of Hawaii Department of Defense,<00:05:27.759><c> he's</c><00:05:28.080><c> with</c><00:05:28.320><c

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• Currently, both states except Texas and Hawaii are still using the old method.
• Except for Hawaii and Texas, they already apply this, so there's got to be some reason.
• However, this bill creates a dedicated licensing and regulatory framework for Cameron County.
• We are calling for the creation of the Cameron County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act.
• We have received vital letters of support from the Port of Brownsville, the Cameron County judge, and

Bills: SB35 , SB249 , SB546 , SB1353 , SB1493 , SB2246 , SB1902 , SB1029

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• He is president of the Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians.
• And from Hawaii Island United Way, Jess Thompson. They're here for 211 Day at the Capitol.
• ><c> Society</c><00:13:57.760><c> of</c> president of the Hawaii Society of president of the Hawaii Society
• All the way from the easternmost part of Hawaii Island, we have a constituent in the gallery.
• </c> and sending a clear message that Hawaii and sending a clear message that Hawaii football<00:20:41.200

Bills: HB2391 , HB2294 , HB2374 , HB1997 , HB2147 , HB2185 , HB1641 , HB2195 , HB2023 , HB2031 , HB2033 , HB1937 , HB2586 , HB2575 , HB2030 , HB2115 , HB2233 , HB1801 , HB1546 , HB2132 , HB2102 , HB2356 , HB2457 , HB2292 , HB2554 , HB676 , HB1528 , HB2061 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2181 , HB2369 , HB2578 , HB2493 , HB1642 , HB1991 , HB1652 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB1553 , HB1823 , HB1918 , HB1860 , HB2604 , HB2605 , HB2001 , HB2437 , HB1947 , HB2384 , HB2473 , HB2140 , HB1458 , HB2603 , HB2411 , HB1611 , HB2138 , HB2141 , HB2284 , HB1568 , HB1924 , HB1928 , HB2570

Transcript Highlights:

• Conference committee meeting, 10:15 a.m., agenda in Conference Room 16, Hawaii State Capitol.
• Up first we have Senate Bill 855, Senate draft 1, House draft 1, relating to Hawaii Retirement...
• Relating to Hawaii Retirement Savings Act, Senate conferees are myself as chair, Co-chair Senator Inouye
• working group the executive director, working group the executive director, the<00:08:16.960><c> Hawaii
• State Commission on the the Hawaii State Commission on the Status<00:08:18.479><c> of</c><00:08:18.639

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• </c> the Big Island uh excuse me Hawaii the Big Island uh excuse me Hawaii Hawaii<00:28:50.919><c> Island
• there was overwhelming Hawaii Island there was overwhelming testimony<00:28:54.000><c> in</c><00:28:
• </c> that my respected chair from Hawaii that my respected chair from Hawaii Island<00:37:40.720><c>
• The advocates from the Hawaii Water Safety Coalition have been working on legislation regarding swim
• It's an incredible opportunity if we can make geothermal energy work in Hawaii.