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  • </c><00:12:15.600><c> Agriculture</c> we have the Department of Agriculture we have the Department of
  • </c> with the department of agriculture. with the department of agriculture.
  • behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.
  • </c> of this measure and the directors of of this measure and the directors of labor<00:59:04.319><c>
  • support of this measure.
Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems heard House Bill 2585 on agricultural tourism. The bill would create statewide uniform standards for agritourism in counties that adopt such ordinances, require registration with county planning departments, and require agritourism to remain secondary and accessory to farming. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity supported the measure but recommended amendments to make the language more consistent and to ensure agritourism remains tied to agricultural activity; the Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the bill with the same general guardrails, while the White Tourism Authority offered comments. A member raised concerns about a trailer/roadside-stand provision, and the department ultimately said it did not support that specific language. The chairs then recommended passage with amendments, including a definition of principal farm operations, clarification that agritourism must not interfere with on-farm operations, revised termination rules after 60 consecutive days without active production with notice and cure procedures, restoration of the department’s proposed change to the trailer language, and technical corrections. HB 2585 passed both committees unanimously with excused members noted. The committees then heard House Bill 2602 on sustainable tourism infrastructure, which would establish a matching grant program in the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism for capital projects that improve sustainability and climate resilience in the visitor industry. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii testified in support. The chair recommended passage with a committee report note estimating a roughly $5 million cost and a date correction, and both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. House Bill 1948 on single-use plastics was also heard. It would prohibit lodging establishments from providing certain personal care products in small plastic containers and impose civil penalties. The Department of Land and Natural Resources stood on its testimony, and the Department of Health supported the waste-reduction goal but suggested the language belonged in a different chapter. The chair recommended an HD1 that would omit lotions from the definition of personal care products, adopt the Department of Health’s proposed clarification about reusable containers, and correct the date; the measure passed both committees unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1960 on human trafficking was heard. The bill would require the Attorney General to develop human trafficking awareness training for transit accommodation workers, require employers to provide training, keep records, post signage, adopt prevention policies, and report suspected trafficking, with penalties and rulemaking by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The Department of Labor Relations supported the intent but said the Department of Law Enforcement should be the lead agency, and the Hawaii Hotel Alliance strongly supported the bill while asking for amendments to recognize existing industry programs and apply the requirements equitably. The chair recommended an HD1 incorporating a July 1, 2027 deadline for training materials and employer training, adopting the hotel industry and DLE-related amendments, and making technical corrections; HB 1960 passed both committees unanimously.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • So, um, what's the SB 22 just extends the sunset date out for the state board of registration of foresters
  • Representative Moore said SB 22 extends the sunset date for the State Board of Registration of Foresters
  • </c><00:04:54.560><c> registration</c><00:04:55.199><c> of</c> the state board of registration of the
  • state board of registration of foresters<00:04:56.400><c> out</c><00:04:56.639><c> to</c><00:04:56.960
  • Um, but it's for the continuance of the Alabama Board of Counseling, Board of Examiners in Counseling
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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 210; 14 January, 2026: 3:30 PM

Appropriations

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  • for the gamut from pre-planning to repair, renovation, maintenance, and even some of that is new facilities
  • for the gamut from pre-planning to repair, renovation, maintenance, and even some of that is new facilities
  • of just maintenance,<00:33:39.279><c> repairs,</c><00:33:40.480><c> renovations</c><00:33:41.039><c>
  • of of of need we do have varying degrees of of of need ac<00:33:46.880><c> all</c><00:33:47.120><c>
  • If we can kind of put that as a backlog.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • On page nine, adoption of resolutions, final adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 162, House Draft
  • On page 10, final reading of Senate Bill On page 10, final reading of Senate Bill 3118<00:04:51.720><
  • the disclosure of intimate images.
  • the disclosure of intimate images.
  • </c><00:19:01.880><c> the</c> change the underlying intent of the change the underlying intent of the
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • On behalf of the...
  • And I think that takes care of all of our agendas. >> Yes. >> All right.
  • And I think that takes care of all of our agendas. >> Yes. >> All right.
  • </c><00:21:29.320><c> all</c><00:21:29.440><c> of</c> And I think that takes care of all of And I think
  • that takes care of all of our<00:21:29.600><c> agendas.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c><00:27:58.720><c> of</c> to be run through the University of of to be run through the University
  • of of Hawaii's<00:27:59.240><c> College</c><00:27:59.480><c> of</c><00:27:59.560><c> Education.
  • Senator of Olds. Senator LaChica. Aye. Senator of Olds. Aye. Aye. Aye.
  • </c> consideration of this one. consideration of this one.
  • ><c> Hawaii</c> million of special University of Hawaii million of special University of Hawaii special
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Uh, in the interest of time of the members, we will take the first measure out of order.
  • Oh, Awana is present as a member. measure out of order. That's SB 2487, measure out of order.
  • </c> SD2 HD2 relating to the powers of SD2 HD2 relating to the powers of artificial<00:09:54.880><c>
  • </c> we can come to some kind of arrangement. we can come to some kind of arrangement.
  • </c> Other members of the managers excused. Other members of the managers excused.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c> with a footer of 2026-3351. with a footer of 2026-3351.
  • I appreciate all of all of all of your work here at this table. Thank you so much.
  • I appreciate all of all of Amazing work.
  • I appreciate all of all of all<00:11:06.240><c> of</c><00:11:06.320><c> your</c><00:11:06.440><c> work
  • </c> of home sales in Hawaii. of home sales in Hawaii.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • This was an administration bill which really kind of reclassifies the administrator of the Hawaii Emergency
  • reclassifies the administrator kind of reclassifies the administrator of<00:02:52.520><c> the</c><00
  • On behalf of the Thank you, Senator.
  • On behalf of the Senate, myself as Chair... on the top of the agenda, we are on the top of the agenda
  • iteration of your proposal. Correct. to iteration of your proposal.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c> take the vote on behalf of the House? take the vote on behalf of the House?
  • ><c> as</c><00:05:01.000><c> Chair,</c> behalf of Senate, myself as Chair, behalf of Senate, myself as
  • On behalf of the Senate, Constitution.
  • And on behalf of the House, we member.
  • On behalf of the and Senator Wakai.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And second part of it allows for the lease of the harbor proper for DLNR. Okay. Right.
  • of the harbor proper, for the lease of the harbor proper, um,<00:05:07.560><c> for</c><00:05:07.960>
  • </c> that to the end of the agenda? Sure. that to the end of the agenda? Sure.
  • </c><00:07:30.600><c> of</c><00:07:30.720><c> this</c><00:07:30.880><c> agenda</c> I'll end of...
  • It'll be coming out of OHA, paid for by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Uh, we'll take things a little bit out of order of the agenda today.
  • Uh, we'll take things a little bit out of order of the agenda today.
  • </c> back to the top of the agenda? back to the top of the agenda?
  • </c> of waterland recess. of waterland recess.
  • </c> and the of the month. Okay. and the of the month. Okay.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c> period are not subject to approval of period are not subject to approval of BLNR<00:03:05.720><c
  • </c> reflect the new transfer date of reflect the new transfer date of December December 1st, 2029, and
  • </c><00:10:26.280><c> sister</c> will expand the definition of sister will expand the definition of sister
  • </c> And you mentioned the number of And you mentioned the number of positions<00:15:24.280><c> in</c
  • </c> effective date of July 1st, 2026. Yes. effective date of July 1st, 2026. Yes. Great. Great.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-30-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • One of his primary clients was the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, or SHOPO, and of
  • One of his primary clients was the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, or SHOPO, and of
  • of the people of the everyday lives of the people of Hawaii.
  • </c> one of three. one of three.
  • ,</c> uh the governor of the state of Hawaii, uh the governor of the state of Hawaii, Governor<00:36:
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I have one at 1:30 p.m. in room 229. >> And that takes care of all of these bills today.
  • of all of these And that takes care of all of these bills<00:16:06.480><c> today.
  • regarding the means of financing. The regarding the means of financing.
  • </c> Okay, so that takes care of this agenda. Okay, so that takes care of this agenda.
  • </c> are you in receipt of our CD1? are you in receipt of our CD1?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • On behalf of the Rozell as manager.
  • </c><00:02:44.560><c> On</c> enjoin harassment of an employee. On enjoin harassment of an employee.
  • On behalf of the, but appropriations.
  • </c> with the reports back to us, behalf of with the reports back to us, behalf of the<00:04:16.160><
  • On behalf of the house, we have you.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • </c> I think expressing our uh conditions of I think expressing our uh conditions of of<00:05:51.920>
  • So both of them are two different ways, I think, of tackling the same problem.
  • So both of them are two different ways, I think, of tackling the same problem.
  • </c> and many of whom are under insured. and many of whom are under insured.
  • </c> &gt;&gt; And kind of thank you. &gt;&gt; And kind of thank you.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Mar 3rd, 2026

Appropriations

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  • So one of the things that's come out of that, we do have a lot of people that look at the website.
  • The largest rate of change they have is a decrease in acquisitions and major repairs and an increase
  • Of the $9 million and roughly $90,000 that had been allocated for equipment and repairs, all $9 million
  • always has the right of capture of their water.
  • What is the backlog currently right now in terms of road projects that we have?
Summary: The committee first heard the House Fiscal Division’s FY 2027 budget presentations for the State Treasury, Public Service Commission, Department of Civil Service, and Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Treasury’s recommended budget was about $15 million with 74 positions, funded largely by self-generated revenue. Treasury staff highlighted strong investment returns, record unclaimed property recoveries, a new ACH option to speed and reduce the cost of payments, a School Transparency portal that helped uncover questionable school spending, and a new online portal that has sped up processing of cooperative endeavor agreements and related payments. Members praised the transparency work and faster payments, and asked about bond ratings, CEA oversight, and the public accessibility of the transparency site. The Public Service Commission’s FY 2027 budget was presented at $11.5 million, entirely self-generated, with most spending on personnel; commissioners said salary and market adjustments were needed to address heavy attorney and auditor turnover. Civil Service’s FY 2027 budget was presented at $28.7 million, with major funding from interagency transfers and general fund, and officials explained recent pay-plan and special entrance rate changes intended to improve recruitment and retention across state agencies. Members asked how those compensation changes were developed and whether market studies supported them. The Agriculture and Forestry budget was presented at $91.4 million, with major funding from statutory dedications, general fund, and federal dollars, and the commissioner described severe pressure on farmers from low commodity prices, drought, freezes, wildfires, storm damage, and labor shortages. The Agriculture and Forestry discussion was the longest and most detailed. The commissioner said the state is working to expand markets, reduce costs, and help farmers through federal assistance, while also seeking more equipment and fuel for wildfire response after a severe fire weekend and ongoing drought conditions. Members raised concerns about storm-damaged timber, soil and water conservation funding, and the loss of federal dollars that depend on local technicians. The commissioner explained the wildfire suppression subfund, the role of severance taxes, and the limits of current firefighting equipment and staffing. He also discussed the seafood sector, especially shrimp and crawfish, saying imported seafood, currency changes, tariffs, and H-2B worker shortages are hurting Louisiana producers and processors. He said the department is testing imported seafood for antibiotics, wants more authority to hold contaminated product, and is pursuing legislation to support seafood promotion and testing. Members also asked about wood chips, rail transport, timber severance reporting, and incentives for wood pellet use, and the commissioner said the department is exploring new markets, including overseas buyers for wood and agricultural products. No formal votes or bill actions were taken in the portion provided; the meeting consisted of budget presentations, agency testimony, and member questions and comments. The tone throughout was supportive of the agencies’ work, with repeated praise for Treasury’s transparency efforts, Civil Service’s compensation reforms, and Agriculture and Forestry’s advocacy for farmers, foresters, and seafood producers.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • You can see our backlog of deferred maintenance grows at a fairly steady rate because the amount of funding
  • c> of</c><01:11:05.440><c> deferred</c> can see our backlog of deferred can see our backlog of deferred
  • Repair and replacement is, you can think of it as the operating budget equivalent for HEAPER.
  • Repair and replacement is, you can think of it as the operating budget equivalent for HEAPER.
  • </c><01:27:02.480><c> of</c><01:27:02.560><c> state</c> fund construction and repair of state fund construction
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