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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And GM 774 has donated to seven voting members in this room.
- paytoplay in our opinion uh by donating paytoplay in our opinion uh by donating to<00:09:01.920>
- c> two<00:09:07.680>
current GM586698 has donated to two current GM586698 has donated to two - <00:41:45.359>
and because they made a donation and because they made a donation and exercise - <00:41:47.520>
to exercise their civic right to donate to exercise their civic right to donate
Summary:
The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection.
The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background.
The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery.
Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Used and donated about 50,000 pounds of grain.
- Well, there are costs associated with donating this resource.
- Breweries will certify with the person they donate it to how much they're donating.
- So, for an organization that donates...
- donation.
Bills:
HB249, HB 1186, HB2313, HB2408, HB2508, HB2730, HB2974, HB3045, HB3232, HB3336, HB3710, HB4044, HB4236, HJR133, HB249
Keywords:
ad valorem taxes, property taxes, homestead exemption, disabled veterans, senior citizens, tax payments, installment payments, municipal tax revenue, hotel, convention center, tax code, economic development, local government, municipality, tax revenue, qualified projects, municipal taxation, hotel project, municipality funding, veteran
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Lawmakers hear HF1112, bill to establish $10 million regional food bank grant 3/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Food donations are down, the cost of food is rising, and the need is soaring.
- A lot of the food that we receive is donated food, large-scale corporate donations of food.
- I happen to be a Lion, and we donate about $35,000 a year to our food shelf, and we love that.
- I happen to be a Lion, and we donate about $35,000 a year to our food shelf, and we love that.
- I happen to be a Lion, and we donate about $35,000 a year to our food shelf, and we love that.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that those donations will go insinuation that those donations will go to<00:01:53.360>
a <00:01 - million however 87% of those donations million however 87% of those donations went<00:02:08.080>
- <00:02:40.120>
only with the Trump campaign and donated only with the Trump campaign and donated - <00:02:43.680>
the 3% of their 1.4 million donations the 3% of their 1.4 million donations - to benefit from the donations and our to benefit from the donations and our democracy<00:07:22.800>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, there are costs associated with donating this resource.
- they're, they're donating.
- So for an organization who donates for, for a company, a taxable entity under franchise tax, who donates
- on that donation.
- To donate dollars. They would qualify also. Yes, ma'am.
Bills:
HB249
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, Section 5, just dealing with donations to the Historical Society.
- We'll deal with the donations, how we're paying for this.
- We did split this out with SIF and donations.
- We'll deal with the donations. How we're paying for this.
- We did split this out with SIF and donations. with the donations, how we're paying for this.
Bills:
HB1603
Keywords:
Native American, grave protection, repatriation, cultural heritage, tribal compliance, 908, all
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and announced it would begin meeting at 8 a.m. for the rest of the week to work through a growing bill list. The committee first approved House Bill 1603, a companion to the Historical Society budget dealing with NAGPRA, including a $500,000 matching grant to be divided among North Dakota’s five tribes and a committee to address repatriation of human remains and cultural items. The vote was unanimous, 15-0.
The committee then considered House Bill 1225, which would increase penalties for reckless endangerment involving a firearm and create a mandatory prison term. After debate over public safety concerns versus the bill’s fiscal note and prison costs, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation by a 9-6-1 vote. Members also discussed House Bill 1018, the State Historical Society budget, and approved an amendment that adjusted one-time funding items, including NAGPRA compliance, museum exhibits, military gallery funding, local historic grants, and line-of-credit repayment. The amended bill then received a due pass recommendation by a 14-2 vote.
The committee next approved House Bill 1468, a behavioral health facility grant for St. Hayes, which supporters said would expand in-state access to acute and adolescent behavioral health care and reduce the need to send patients out of state. The bill passed 14-1. It then amended and passed House Bill 1485, increasing the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients by $15 and indexing it to inflation; the amendment and the bill as amended both passed 14-2. Finally, the committee approved House Bill 1016, the Adjutant General/National Guard budget, after adopting an amendment that funded disaster relief, response equipment, IT and website costs, and staffing changes for the watch center; the amended bill passed 14-2. The committee adjourned after completing six bills and planned to resume the next morning at 8 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We fill the needs and make donations where funding falls short.
- where funding falls short our donations where funding falls short our club<00:04:02.079>
has < - years we have made countless donations years we have made countless donations to<00:04:32.320>
- local Lions Clubs for donations local Lions Clubs for donations throughout<00:05:19.319>
the< - $3,000 so the we were able to donate $3,000 so the program<00:09:22.440>
could <00:09:22.640>< - local Lions Clubs for donations local Lions Clubs for donations throughout<00:05:19.319>
Summary:
State Representative Bjorn Olson opened by discussing House File 733, which he said would roll back restrictions placed on electronic pull tabs and charitable gambling two years earlier. He argued the 2023 changes hurt charities, veterans groups, and local communities by reducing revenue for donations to fire departments, youth activities, and veterans services. Olson said the bill had just been heard in the Veterans Committee and had been sent on to Commerce, and he expressed optimism about advancing it further.
Several charity and gambling representatives testified in support of the bill. Amanda Jackson of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club said the new rules stripped entertaining features from electronic pull tabs and reduced revenue, citing a drop in January EAB sales from $947,000 in 2024 to $816,000 in 2025. She described how Lions Club gambling funds local equipment, eyeglasses, clothing, school programs, food shelves, and shelters. Rachel Keller of the Bloomington Kennedy Activities Foundation and Tim Angstrom of the Bloomington American Legion said reduced gambling revenue would hurt school support, student needs, and community programs; Angstrom said the Legion had funded a $3,000 English program and other local services.
Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities said the group was also working on sports betting legislation, but that any sports betting revenue would not make up for the losses from the electronic pull tab changes. She said the 2023 law took effect January 1 and that no current game on the market fully matches the features now required, forcing manufacturers and charities to adapt. In response to questions, Olson said the bill’s path would depend on further House and Senate action, and he suggested a possible compromise could involve restoring some playability features while continuing to seek tax relief for charities.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 43
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just a reminder to all members that our office is open and looking forward to your donations for our
- YWCA Dress for Success fund donation drive.
- We'll accept your donations all of this week. Thank you very much.
- for our um YWCA dress for donations for our um YWCA dress for Success<00:19:30.440>
um <00:19: - that have donated than house offices<00:19:44.159>
so <00:19:44.760>we <00:19:44.880>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 534 (05/22/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Um if a foreign entity donates to that campaign, which is in prohibition to federal law now says that
- even a local elections we're not going to allow foreign entities to donate to our local elections even
- our local entities to donate to our local elections<00:11:07.360>
even. - They shouldn't accept foreign donations from anybody.
- But there's no reporting requirements that you report any donations on a local election.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 534 met to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill dealing with foreign influence in elections and related election-law provisions. The House members explained that they had spent several hours revising the bill line by line to better fit existing statute, while preserving the substance of the Senate bill. Senator Lang reported that, after meeting with the Secretary of State, his concern about a foreign entity using a lobbyist for procurement matters was resolved, and he said the House language addressed election-law and warrant article issues rather than procurement issues.
Senator Rosenwald raised concerns that the House version broadened the bill too far into local elections and could burden or discourage candidates for local offices such as select board, library trustee, or fire commission. In response, House members said the bill does not require local candidates to form committees or file new reports; instead, it prohibits foreign entities from donating to local campaigns and makes enforcement complaint-driven through the Attorney General’s public integrity unit. They said an earlier affirmation requirement had been removed and characterized the change as closing a loophole for foreign funding of local candidates and measures.
After discussion, the Senate voted to accede to the House position, with the chair calling the vote and announcing that the ayes had it. The committee then discussed placing the measure on the consent calendar, but that plan was dropped because of an anticipated objection. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee considers HF169 3/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- about 500 people and they are donating about 500 people and they are donating $223,000<00:15:27.800
- donated donated $223,000<00:15:54.240>
and <00:15:54.440>I <00:15:54.720>have <00 - We donate to area schools programs to help housing and food and secure children.
- We donate to area schools programs to help housing and food and secure children.
- categories that you're allowed to donate categories that you're allowed to donate to<00:33:30.720
Summary:
The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered.
Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach.
Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/03/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , and a $20 donation, and a $20 donation in the three periods—pre-primary, general, and yet you have
- <00:50:22.319>
a <00:50:22.480>$20 $20 donation a $20 donation and a $20 $20 donation - a $20 donation and a $20 donation<00:50:23.440>
in <00:50:23.680>the <00:50:23.839> - three<00:50:24.240>
periods <00:50:24.800>pre donation in the three periods pre donation - <00:50:38.880>
in $50 law just by taking a $20 donation in $50 law just by taking a $20 donation
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Gaming, May 14, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on Gaming
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- As to any companies that are taking a part of the donation, we added that in there.
- And we put in a clause at the end that says that if somebody opts in to a recurring donation, that it
- Then they can continue to accept donations through the general. That's basically the changes.
- If a party was asking for donations on an issue, when that issue comes on the ballot, that's where it
- I've got a recurring donation to my local county party, right, as a member.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - AM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- donated tag program. donated tag program.
- <01:15:25.600>
tag donated tag donated tag One<01:15:27.199>must <01:15:27.520>be <01:16:34.400>tags uh qualify to receive donated tags uh qualify to receive donated tags - likewise be able to receive a a donated likewise be able to receive a a donated tag. tag. tag.
- File 66, donated hunting license File 66, donated hunting license amendments, amendments, amendments,
Keywords:
landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Apr 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 47
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So at 12:45, I invite all members, whether you donated clothing or not, to meet us in the Lieutenant
- We'll be able to tally up all of the donations as well as give you an opportunity to meet some of the
- women who are direct beneficiaries from your donations.
- , whether you donated clothing or not,<00:24:11.080>
to <00:24:11.240>meet <00:24:11.440 - So 12:45 in the from your donations.
Keywords:
healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- donated donated 223,000<00:16:20.240>
and <00:16:20.480>I <00:16:20.759>have <00 - bicycle for one family the donations bicycle for one family the donations that<00:40:02.119>
- victims of domestic violence we donate victims of domestic violence we donate to<00:40:12.640>
- <00:45:32.800>
but person for that little tiny donation but person for that little tiny donation- <01:01:26.720>
that place to meet there's no donations that place to meet there's no donations - <00:45:32.800>
Keywords:
HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- However, 87% of those donations went to fundraising costs.
- $1.4 million they raised in donations.
- donations went to fundraising costs. donations went to fundraising costs.
- The other 97% were paid for donations.
- donating money. They may be seniors. donating money. They may be seniors.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Simmons is allowed to donate her excess cash, her campaign surplus.
- She can donate it to a charity, which AEJG is a charity.
- Because of her official work around the time that she was making this donation, that donation is intertwined
- donated consistent with those regulations... ...were donated consistent with those regulations is not
- We're happy to have a hearing on that with respect to the donation. Ms.
Summary:
The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Representative Tara Simmons, docketed as Legislative Ethics Board case 2025-5. The hearing concerned Simmons’ motion for summary judgment in an ethics complaint alleging violations of RCW 42.52.020 (conflicts of interest) and RCW 42.52.070 (special privileges), based on her work involving an EEC proviso, her employment relationship with EEC, a campaign surplus donation connected to AEJG and Jerry Stone, her involvement in an AEJG-EEC subcontract dispute, and related text messages with Anthony Powers. No evidence was taken; the session focused on legal argument over whether the alleged facts, if accepted as true, were sufficient to establish violations as a matter of law.
Simmons’ counsel argued the complaint was legally insufficient because the alleged actions benefited her employer or others, not Simmons herself, and that existing board opinions allow legislators to support employers absent a direct personal benefit. He also argued the board was effectively trying to adopt a new bright-line rule prohibiting legislators from funding employers, which he said would be an improper retroactive change. Board staff, through Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisentrout, opposed summary judgment and argued the facts were enough to show Simmons had an indirect financial or other interest in EEC’s funding, that her job duties and legislative actions created conflicts, and that her actions around the donation, subcontract dispute, and text messages could be viewed as using her position to secure special privileges. A board member asked whether the allegations themselves were sufficient and whether the standard required assuming the facts as alleged; staff responded that the motion failed because the record contained sufficient facts to proceed, and that any factual disputes should be resolved at hearing.
After rebuttal, the ALJ closed the oral argument and turned the matter over to the Legislative Ethics Board for deliberation. No ruling was issued during the hearing, and the board was to decide whether to grant the summary judgment motion or set the case for an evidentiary hearing.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
- , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
- , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
- , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
- <00:26:55.720>
funds you know people wanted to donate funds you know people wanted to donate
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1294 HD2, which would create a workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural workforce housing shortages. The Department of Agriculture supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the first step should be a study to determine actual housing demand, noting many farmers have very low incomes and may not be able to support housing costs. A DHHL representative said the department supports the measure as a first step but does not currently plan to expand housing on its agricultural lands; members also discussed the distinction between agricultural and pastoral leases and asked for follow-up information on lease numbers and ranchers growing feed.
Testimony on HB 1294 was overwhelmingly supportive, with farm and farmers’ organizations saying housing is critical to sustaining agriculture and should be located near farm operations when possible. Members questioned how housing eligibility would be enforced and whether federal housing funds could be used. The committee reported 38 testimonies in support, none opposed, and two comments, then voted to pass HB 1294 HD2 with amendments, including a date defect to July 1, 2050; the motion carried with five in favor and the recommendations were adopted.
The committee then took up HB 428 HD1, establishing the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to address food shortages and requiring reports before the 2026 regular session. The Department of Agriculture urged the bill’s continuation and appropriations, citing rescinded federal grant programs and a planned $1.1 million application to support food banks and kalo production. Food banks, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and other groups strongly supported the measure, describing rising demand for charitable food assistance, especially for fresh produce and protein, and noting that many families are struggling despite working multiple jobs. Witnesses also described school pantry and backpack programs, food rescue partnerships with retailers, and the need for more stable state support; one witness asked for at least $5 million in funding for farm families.
Committee members asked about food insecurity levels, food safety, abuse of food assistance, and how the program would connect farmers with schools and food banks. Food bank representatives said they already work with DOE school pantry programs and inspect all donated food for safety, and they suggested a grant or escrow-style payment model could help farmers by reducing reimbursement delays. The transcript does not show a final vote on HB 428 before the excerpt ends.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 48
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We collected 100 bags of women's clothes and accessories for donation to the YWCA.
- So, on behalf of the YWCA, thank you, everyone, for your generous donations. 1, requesting the Hawaii
- bags that were donated to the YWCA.
- accessories for donation to the YWCA. accessories for donation to the YWCA.
- everyone, for your generous donations. everyone, for your generous donations.