Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oERKHL8MPfw, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:34 - HB 1442 HD2 20:05 - DM JDC-HHS 9:30 AM 24:09 - HB 1439 HD2 29:52 - DM CPN-JDC 9:40 AM 32:24 - HB 1097 HD2 33:57 - HB 1100 HD1 36:17 - HB 1294 HD1 36:40 - HB 1344 HD2 43:55 - DM JDC 10:00 AM 47:06 - HB 586 HD2 49:47 - HB 724 55:56 - HB 980 59:45 - DM JDC 10:30 AM Hearing Notices: JDC-HHS 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-HHS_03-17-23_.PDF CPN-JDC 9:40 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-JDC_03-17-23_.PDF JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-23_.PDF JDC 10:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-23_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpLNU66Nugw, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:41 - GM 560 04:02 - GM 561 08:40 - GM 559 09:42 - GM 572 16:42 - GM 606 18:02 - GM 607 18:49 - DM Hearing Notice: HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-05-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB1119

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, early childhood education, child care licensing, provider licensing, child care regulations, administrative rules, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, licensing advisory committee, child care providers, group child care, preschool programs, child to provider ratios, square footage requirements, staff training, certification requirements, child care funding

Summary: The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body. Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment. Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRxQTOHSBvA, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:50 - HB 2720 HD3 39:40 - HB 2501 HD1 40:56 - DM LBT-HRE 3:00 PM 45:00 - HB 2400 HD2 53:10 - HB 1653 HD1 1:05:20 - HB 2401 HD1 1:06:30 - DM EDU-LBT 3:02 PM 1:09:47 - HB 2552 HD1 1:16:00 - DM LBT-HHS 3:10 PM 1:17:30 - HB 2658 HD1 1:19:00 - HB 1642 HD1 1:19:46 - HB 2235 HD1 1:21:50 - HB 1639 HD1 1:22:30 - DM LBT 3:30 PM Hearing Notices: LBT-HRE 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-HRE_03-18-24_.pdf EDU-LBT 3:02 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU-LBT_03-18-24_.PDF LBT-HHS 3:10 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-HHS_03-18-24_.pdf LBT 3:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_03-18-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfo5yssWQk, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:10 - HB 88, HD1 17:34 - DM WTL-HRE 3:00 PM 19:53 - HB 1430, HD1 21:27 - DM HRE-HWN 3:09 PM 23:36 - HB 1301, HD1 48:56 - HB 968, HD1 54:55 - HB 353, HD1 55:45 - HB 838, HD1 57:44 - HB 1148, HD1 58:35 - DM HHS-HRE 3:30 PM 1:02:25 - DM HRE 3:15 PM 1:03:40 - DM HRE 3:10 PM Hearing Notices: WTL-HRE 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HRE_03-21-23_.pdf HRE-HWN 3:09 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE-HWN_03-21-23_.HTM HRE 3:10 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_03-21-23_DEFER_.pdf HRE 3:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_03-21-23_.HTM HHS-HRE 3:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-HRE_03-21-23_.HTM, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcCn5NKroVk, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:17 - DM GVO DEFER 3:00 PM 06:06 - SB 1319 07:58 - SB 1485 23:44 - SB 1291 28:02 - DM GVO-WTL 3:10 PM 34:05 - SB 1597 49:29 - DM GVO-AEN-WTL 3:30 PM 50:40 - SB 891 1:00:39 - SB 894 1:07:42 - DM GVO-HHS 3:50 PM 1:10:13 - SB 968 1:25:28 - DM GVO-TCA 4:10 PM Hearing Notices: GVO DEFER 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-07-23_DEFER_.pdf GVO-WTL 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-WTL_02-07-23_.PDF GVO-AEN-WTL 3:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-AEN-WTL_02-07-23_.PDF GVO-HHS 3:50 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-HHS_02-07-23_.PDF GVO-TCA 4:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-TCA_02-07-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• It'll go to HHS. They're going to send it into the feds.
• Then HHS would do the decisioning of the applicants because that's their expertise.
• My understanding is the approval process is North Dakota HHS is going to make approval.
• What is the tri-party agreement between the applicant, HHS, Bank of North Dakota?
• And I'd ask HHS if they have any additional comments on that.

Bills: HB1623

Keywords: HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1624, the “Universal Lunch Bill,” from Rep. Mike Nathie. He argued the proposal should be placed in Century Code rather than the Constitution so future legislatures can adjust it if state finances tighten, and said the bill would start the program a year earlier with a $65 million appropriation for one school year. DPI testified that the estimate did not include nonpublic schools that do not participate, and members questioned the impact on Title I, free-and-reduced applications, private-school accountability, breakfast mandates for schools that do not currently serve breakfast, and whether the funding could come from the DPI budget or other sources. Supporters, including North Dakota United, the North Dakota Catholic Conference, a pediatrician, and the American Heart Association, said universal meals improve student health and learning, reduce family costs, and are better handled in statute than by constitutional amendment. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair closed the hearing for later work-session action. The committee then took up House Bill 1627, introduced by Rep. Tye Dressler, which would raise the income threshold for the state-funded school lunch program from 225% to 300% of poverty, with an estimated cost of about $7 million for 2026-27. Dressler said the bill is intended as a targeted, budget-friendly alternative to the ballot measure and emphasized that the state should maximize federal meal dollars while improving participation in the current program. Members questioned whether raising the threshold would actually increase utilization, whether a dollar amount would be clearer than a percentage, and how the change would affect federal reimbursements and application rates. DPI said it could quickly calculate additional percentage levels, and the chair closed the hearing, directing DPI to prepare more numbers for the work session. Finally, the committee opened Senate Bill 2403, presented by Sen. Schiable, to create a short-term bridge-loan program for financially distressed hospitals, centered on Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin. The bill would authorize up to $5 million per loan, with a $10 million appropriation available on a first-come, first-served basis, and would run only through June 30, 2027. Schiable said the hospital’s debt and operating problems threaten local health care, ambulance service, and the community’s economy, and that the proposal was designed narrowly with Bank of North Dakota review to avoid creating a broad precedent. Committee members asked whether the appropriation could be reduced and whether the bank would still apply commercial feasibility and repayment standards; Schiable said yes, the bank would still evaluate the loan and could reject it if it was not sound.

Transcript Highlights:

• The clinic submits reimbursement to HHS, HHS then has to go to the feds, then the feds have to say yes
• , then it has to go back to HHS, then it goes back?
• Or does the award go to HHS, so the turnaround is really with HHS, not back up through the chain through
• Then that application is forwarded to CMS for their approval, comes back to HHS.
• We won't figure that out by ourselves as HHS. It's a lawyer-like answer, but it's the truth.

Bills: HB1623

Keywords: HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1623, the appropriations bill tied to North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which is funded through a new federal rural health care grant. Senator Bekkedahl explained the bill’s background, the interim committee process that developed it, and the federal conditions attached to the award, including spending deadlines, administrative cost limits, and restrictions on uses such as new construction, supplanting existing funding, and certain other costs. Legislative staff then walked through the seven sections of the bill, including appropriation authority, transfer authority, contingent appropriations for pass-through grants, procurement and public improvement exemptions, recipient reporting, legislative reporting, and immediate effective date. Commissioner Traynor and HHS staff described how the department plans to implement the program, emphasizing that the funding is intended to improve rural access, workforce recruitment and retention, technology and data connectivity, and community health initiatives. They said the department will rely on local applications, technical assistance, templates, listening sessions, and partnerships with providers, schools, public health units, tribal entities, and other community groups. Members asked about reimbursement timing, upfront costs, administrative expenses, sustainability after the five-year grant period, and whether CTE centers, public health units, gyms, grocery stores, and other community partners could participate; the department said yes, within program rules and with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainability. Several supporters testified in favor. Mental Health America of North Dakota and the Mental Health Advocacy Network supported the bill and urged investment in community-based mental health, crisis response, children’s services, peer support, and mobile crisis teams. HIA Health described the grant as a chance to expand home-based and hospice care, noting that rural providers already have workable models but need funding to scale them. A cybersecurity representative also supported the bill, warning that the large amount of health data and AI-related tools will require strong data protection and professional support. The hearing was closed with no opposition testimony, and the committee announced it would return later in the day for further work on the bill and other measures.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR-klX2aUUk, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:15 - SB 45 08:47 - SB 29 14:19 - SB 237 18:05 - SB 294 22:10 - SB 295 27:30 - SB 398 30:24 - SB 406 31:30 - SB 407 40:31 - DM HHS 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_01-30-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT9PDqhEghc, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:08 - HB 1590 HD3 11:05 - DM EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM 13:22 - HB 2575 HD1 46:29 - DM CPN-EDT 9:40 AM 48:52 - HB 2386 HD2 01:02:54 - DM CPN-TRS 9:50 AM 01:06:44 - SCR 50 / SR 49 01:09:47 - DM HHS-CPN 10:00 AM 01:11:14 - SCR 118 / SR 111 01:12:25 - SCR 166 / SR 157 01:15:05 - DM CPN 10:01 AM Hearing Notices: EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDT-EIG-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF CPN-EDT 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF CPN-TRS 9:50 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-TRS_03-25-26_.PDF HHS-CPN 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF CPN 10:01 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-MnxnakMyo, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:30 - HB 1917 HD1 1:45 - HB 1967 HD1 3:45 - HB 1643 HD1 9:00 - DM LBT-JDC 9:30 AM 12:16 - HB 1976 HD1 14:50 - DM JDC-HHS 9:55 AM 17:00 - DM JDC DEFER 10:00 AM 17:30 - HB 2058 HD1 23:19 - HB 2184 HD1 31:50 - DM JDC DEFER 10:00 AM 37:38 - HB 1911 HD2 44:00 - HB 2802 HD1 1:08:11 - DM JDC 10:10 AM Hearing Notices: LBT-JDC 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-JDC_03-19-24_.pdf JDC-HHS 9:55 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-HHS_03-19-24_.pdf JDC DEFER 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_DEFER_.pdf JDC DEFER 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_DEFER-1_.pdf JDC 10:10 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se72CC5E-jQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:25 - HB 118 02:24 - HB 1109 HD2 02:51 - SCR 100 / SR110 07:34 - SCR 193 / SR 198 08:21 - SCR 150 / SR 146 08:44 - SCR 164 09:41 - TCA-PSM 3:01 PM 15:00 - HB 415, HD2 19:41 - HB 794, HD1 21:39 - HB 1201, HD1 31:14 - DM HHS-TCA 3:05 PM 35:29 - HB 541, HD1 37:16 - HB 105, HD2 28:44 - HB 478, HD1 47:44 - HB 473, HD1 50:05 - HB 899. HD2 01:02:14 - HB 340, HD2 01:05:38 - DM TCA 3:00PM 01:12:18 - DM TCA DEFER 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: TCA 3:00PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-21-23_.pdf TCA DEFER 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-21-23_DEFER_.pdf TCA-PSM 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-PSM_03-21-23_.pdf HHS-TCA 3:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-TCA_03-21-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl8z0P45u0w, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:40 - HB 694, HD1 03:15 - HB 306, HD2 07:03 - HB 313, HD1 25:12 - DM AEN-HRE 1:00 PM 29:03 - HB 308, HD1 33:13 - HB 947, HD1 36:44 - DM AEN 1:01 PM 40:44 - DM AEN 1:45 PM 42:50 - HB 1406, HD1 47:47 - DM TCA-AEN 2:00 PM 50:25 - SCR 3 50:59 - HB 521, HD1 1:05:17 - HB 1266, HD2 1:09:10 - HB 1326, HD1 1:23:00 - DM HHS-AEN 1:30 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-HRE 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HRE_03-20-23_.PDF AEN 1:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-20-23_.PDF HHS-AEN 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-AEN_03-20-23_.PDF AEN 1:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-20-23_DEFER_.PDF TCA-AEN 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-AEN_03-20-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm4hFgdBKVM, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:50 - SB 446 03:35 - SB 601 04:55 - SB 762 06:10 - SB 1476 7:00 - SB 671 10:05 - SB 1454 33:20 - SB 440 36:35 - SB 451 40:30 - SB 673 52:30 - SB 857 56:05 - SB 1104 59:30 - DM HHS 1:00pm Hearing Notice: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-06-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWXCXaVcdyc, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:20 - SCR115 / SR98 1:40 - CPN-HOU 9:30 AM 3:10 - SCR163 / SR137 16:00 - DM CPN-JDC 9:32 AM 19:00 - SCR182 / SR156 42:30 - SCR186 / SR160 47:30 - SCR80 / SR27 48:10 - DM CPN-PSM 9:36 AM 51:08 - SCR26 52:50 - SCR159 54:05 - SCR207 / SR183 54:38 - DM CPN-HHS 9:38 AM 56:39 - SCR16 57:07 - SCR82 / SR68 57:50 - SCR124 / SR106 58:15 - SCR183 / SR157 1:01:15 - SCR93 / SR79 1:01:55 - SCR102 1:02:50 - SCR158 1:05:13 - DM CPN 9:40 AM Hearing Notices: CPN-HOU 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-HOU_03-22-24_.pdf CPN-JDC 9:32 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-JDC_03-22-24_.pdf CPN-PSM 9:36 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-PSM_03-22-24_.pdf CPN-HHS 9:38 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-HHS_03-22-24_.pdf CPN 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-22-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnnL8etTkl8, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:21 - SB 469 03:29 - SB 1263 08:23 - SB 1191 09:50 - DM TCA-WTL 3:00 14:35 - SB 1535 28:07 - DM WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM 31:36 - SB 119 44:00 - DM TCA-GVO 3:05 PM 49:12 - SB 101 49:44 - SB 384 51:08 - SB 465 59:39 - DM HHS-TCA 3:10 PM 01:01:52 DM TCA 3:00 PM 01:04:39 - SB 1504 01:05:53 - SB 1532 01:06:32 - SB 1120 01:07:10 - SB 1119 01:12:08 - SB 822 01:13:30 - SB 1224 01:18:03 - SB 1225 01:20:46 - SB 15 01:21:26 - SB 969 01:26:01 - SB 224 01:27:01 - SB 844 01:28:14 - SB 315 01:28:55 - SB 785 01:34:48 - SB 1037 01:37:26 - DM TCA 3:15 PM Hearing Notice: TCA-WTL 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-WTL_02-14-23_.PDF TCA DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_DEFER_.PDF WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF HHS-TCA 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-TCA_02-14-23_.PDF TCA 3:15 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiUG4mz2h64, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:50 - SB 144 02:48 - SB 318 10:01 - SB 602 10:48 - SB 677 34:28 - SB 693 35:54 - SB 759 37:45 - SB 791 38:56 - SB 842 43:45 - SB 845 51:23 - SB 916 53:43 - SB 987 54:20 - SB 1038 1:04:30 - SB 1369 1:08:12 - SB 1370 1:10:26 - SB 1371 1:12:55 - SB 1378 1:14:25 - SB 1446 1:16:30 - SB 1340 1:19:15 - SB 1372 1:19:40 - SB 1373 1:20:27 - HHS DM 1:00pm Hearing Notice: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-13-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgsFTnFLesg, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:40 - SB 2436 10:50 - SB 2753 19:00 - SB 2477 23:30 - SB 3260 37:30 - SB 2418 42:00 - DM GVO-AEN 3:00 PM 46:30 - SB 3357 52:00 - SB 2770 54:30 - SB 2822 1:00:50 - DM GVO-EET 3:10 PM 1:05:00 - SB 2324 1:09:30 - SB 2503 1:13:00 - SB 3000 1:16:30 - SB 2688 1:18:40 - SB 2751 1:24:45 - DM GVO-HHS 3:45 PM 1:28:00 - DM GVO 3:30 PM 1:31:30 - DM GVO 3:29 PM 1:32:45 - SB 2198 1:33:55 - SB 2199 1:35:15 - SB 3307 1:37:14 - SB 2200 1:37:50 - SB 3226 1:37:55 - SB 3185 1:39:30 - SB 2335 1:45:10 - SB 2566 1:46:50 - SB 2457 1:47:40 - SB 3094 1:52:00 - SB 2222 1:52:30 - SB 2772 1:52:45 - SB 2831 1:55:00 - SB 2994 1:58:50 - DM GVO 4:00 PM Hearing Notices: GVO-AEN 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-AEN_02-13-24_.PDF GVO-EET 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_02-13-24_.PDF GVO 3:29 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24_.PDF GVO 3:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24_DEFER_.PDF GVO-HHS 3:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-HHS_02-13-24_.PDF GVO 4:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB1621, HB1624, HB1623, HB1622, HB1625, HB1626, HB1627, HCR3038

Keywords: presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards

Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several rural health-related bills. Senate Bill 2401, as amended, required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and also added language allowing criminal history background checks for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Supporters emphasized the role of nutrition in reducing chronic disease, and the bill passed 92-0. The House then considered Senate Bill 2402, which expanded pharmacists’ limited prescriptive and therapeutic substitution authority for certain low-acuity conditions and clarified related lab-test and communication requirements. Members discussed examples such as motion sickness, cold sores, lice, hypoglycemia, COVID and flu testing, emergency access to medications and supplies, and limits excluding certain drug classes; the bill passed 91-1. Senate Bill 2403 created a temporary medical facility emergency operating loan option through the Bank of North Dakota for qualifying rural hospitals facing severe financial distress, with extensive debate over the targeted nature of the aid, anti-gifting concerns, repayment terms, and the hospital’s turnaround plan; it passed 80-12. Senate Bill 2404 appropriated funds for NDIT to address federal digital accessibility requirements and for the Public Service Commission’s litigation efforts related to transmission costs, with a backup loan authorization available if needed; it passed 92-0. At the close of the session, leaders thanked members and staff for their work on the rural health transformation package, a committee notified the Governor and the Senate that the House had completed its business, absent members were excused, and the House adjourned sine die.

Bills: HB1621, HB1624, HB1623, HB1622, HB1625, HB1626, HB1627, HCR3038

Keywords: presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards

Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of communications from the Secretary of State and Governor Kelly Armstrong certifying the special session call. The governor’s executive order said the session was called to act on funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program so the state could accept and appropriate federal funds and avoid interruptions to government services. Three new members, Representatives McNally, Scraw, and Timmons, were sworn in, and the roll showed 91 members present, establishing a quorum. The main business was a Rules Committee report outlining temporary special-session rules. The changes were designed to speed up floor action, including allowing second reading the same day a bill is reported from committee, final passage one day after first reading, and immediate transmission to the other chamber unless reconsideration is noticed. The report also replaced the regular standing committee structure with two joint committees: Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy, allowed remote testimony and remote member participation with approval, and limited bill introduction to Legislative Management-approved bills or bills approved by a two-thirds vote. Several deadline changes for resolutions and bill filing were also described, with some provisions delayed until the special session ends. The House adopted the Rules Committee report after a motion by Representative Bosch and no opposition. During announcements, the clerk listed the membership of the Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy committees, and the Highway Patrol announced safety sessions for legislators in the Rough Rider Room at 11 a.m. that day and the next day. The House then recessed until the joint session scheduled for 10 a.m. the following day.