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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, over the next 8 years, the average household of three to four in Hawaii would be saving around
- This relief that we promised to the people of Hawaii will help them now.
- have sequence 1040-001, new sequence transferring out three temp FTEs and $360,000 in A funds to Hawaii
- have sequence 1040-001, new sequence transferring out three temp FTEs and $360,000 in A funds to Hawaii
- New sequence trading off two temp FTEs and $78,000 in A funds to the Hawaii Health Administration.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We are convening the House Committee on Finance in Conference Room 306 at the Hawaii State Capitol, scheduled
- I'm Robin Magastadman with the Hawaii State Ethics Commission.
- Hawaii State Ethics Commission in support.
- And we have the Hawaii Firefighters Association in support on Zoom. >> Not present. >> Hi, good afternoon
- And we have the Hawaii Government Employees Association, HGEA, in support. >> Hello.
Committee:
House Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Rick Cheatham, representing District 28, Power County, Franklin County, and most of Bannock County
- In many ways, this reminds me of the piggyback bid process used by cities and counties to acquire vehicles
- We just don't have the same advantages that counties get in order to become self-insured.
- Representative Dygert: So, well, I have the mine coming in out in Hawaii County.
- So, well, I have the mind coming in out in Hawaii County.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- A couple of examples: in 2024, the Hawaii legislature appropriated funds to the University of Hawaii
- District Courts of Southern California and Hawaii, respectively, and they were both recently decided.
- In the case of Hawaii, they had no exception for parody or satire at all, and in that case the court
Summary:
The Arizona House Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee met for an informational presentation from Adam Cook Hook of the National Conference of State Legislatures on recent AI policy trends across the states. He described how legislatures are creating AI-focused committees, task forces, inventories, and impact assessments, and how states are also using AI in government operations and procurement. He noted that all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and D.C. introduced AI bills in 2025, with NCSL tracking more than 1,200 measures and nearly 200 enactments across 45 states.
Much of the discussion focused on deepfakes, elections, and synthetic media. Hook said 26 states have enacted laws regulating AI in political messaging, usually through disclosure requirements, while some states have prohibitions near elections. He also discussed laws addressing sexually explicit deepfakes, nonconsensual intimate images, and protections for performers’ name, image, and likeness. Members asked about the best state models for protecting AI-generated likenesses and how parody and satire affect such laws; Hook said courts have struck down some deepfake laws as overbroad, especially where they lacked parody exceptions or allowed broad private rights of action.
Hook also highlighted broader AI legislation in healthcare, education, workforce training, and public-private innovation efforts, including regulatory sandboxes and state-run AI tools. He summarized comprehensive AI laws in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, and flagged legal issues such as privacy, copyright, bias, liability, and transparency. Committee members asked about the growth of AI policy, the role of NCSL, and practical uses of AI in government; Hook said interest has grown rapidly since public release of tools like ChatGPT and that NCSL is still adapting its internal AI work. No bills were heard or voted on, and the meeting ended with the chair thanking the presenter and adjourning.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I don't think Hawaii is ready.
- Um I don't think Hawaii<00:04:53.040><c> is</c><00:04:53.280><c> ready.
- 53.919><c> We</c><00:04:54.160><c> have</c><00:04:54.320><c> other</c><00:04:54.639><c> things</c> Hawaii
- We have other things Hawaii is ready.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a roll call, approval of the prior day’s journal, and receipt of several communications, including governor’s messages transmitting proposed conference drafts for collective bargaining agreements, House communications on concurrence with Senate amendments and conferee changes, and conference and standing committee reports. The chamber also took up advise-and-consent items on governor’s messages, approving the nominees on consent with no objections and confirming them.
The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 121, House Draft 1, after several members registered no votes and Senators Kim and Gabbard reserved their votes; the resolution passed with five no votes. Members also adopted House Concurrent Resolution 96 on consent. During the meeting, Senator Kim introduced newly confirmed members in the gallery, including Ken Kawahara for the Board of Regents and student regent Joshua from Muina.
On final reading, the Senate passed SB 1296 CD1 relating to disaster recovery and SB 1318 CD1 relating to water pollution by unanimous consent. The Senate also reconsidered and agreed to House amendments to SB 1448 HD2, with Senator San Buenaventura noting the changes were technical and created a clean date; one-day notice was then given for final reading. A legislative communication extending the conference negotiation deadline for fiscal bills from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. was filed, and the chair announced the decking deadline for fiscal bills in conference was 11:30 p.m. The Senate then recessed until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, leaving the journal open until midnight for additional conference committee reports.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 43
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to invite the body upstairs in the Rotunda of the Hawaii Bicycle League.
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 19, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 22
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a group of engaged students from Hawaii Pacific University.
- introduce a group of engaged<00:14:32.440><c> students</c><00:14:32.959><c> from</c><00:14:33.199><c> Hawaii
- </c><00:14:33.880><c> Pacific</c> engaged students from Hawaii Pacific engaged students from Hawaii Pacific
Summary:
The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, then deferred reading of the journal. The chamber received Governor’s Message No. 4, which transmitted proposed changes to the fiscal biennium 2025-2027 executive budget, and the message was received and filed. The House also received a Senate communication transmitting a Senate bill that had passed third reading in the Senate; on motion by Representative Morikawa, seconded by Representative Garcia, the bill was given first reading by title on a voice vote.
During introductions, Representative Morikawa recognized staff members Judy Hernandez and Robbie Allen, Representative Lamosao welcomed Kab Bukowski of IBEW 1260, and Representative Iwamoto introduced a Hawaii Pacific University student group visiting to learn about the legislative process and environmental policy. The House then considered Standing Committee Report No. 797; Representative Todd moved to adopt the report and advance the accompanying House bill as amended to second reading and third reading calendar, the motion was seconded by Representative Morikawa, and it passed by voice vote.
No resolutions were up for action, and none were referred to print. Announcements highlighted an upcoming Capitol agriculture event featuring more than 70 vendors and a separate notice about House member jacket samples and ordering for 2025. The House adjourned on motion by Representative Moryker, seconded by Representative Garcia, until 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27th.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Jan 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I am committed to serving all who are impacted, from North Carolina to California to Hawaii.
- I began my elected career representing the taxpayers of Montgomery County as their County Auditor, and
- I also mentioned Hawaii in my opening remarks that we do support the continued relief there.
- Like Hawaii, or for us, Haleen, that really revealed a lot of real shortcomings in the SBA's management
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- as our residents in Lake County.
- I'm Cleo Cabral, Vice President of CWA Local 9408, which is Fresno County, Tulare County, and others,
- Carrie Biggs-Adams, I live in Calaveras County.
- Tracy Ryan with the rural county representatives of California, as well as urban counties of California
- Tracy Ryan with the rural county representatives of California, as well as urban counties of California
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard AB 470 by Assembly Member McKinnor, a bill to modernize California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules for voice telephone service and create a process for carriers to transition away from obsolete copper networks in favor of advanced telecommunications infrastructure. The author and supporters said the bill is aimed at preserving reliable voice and 911 access while encouraging private investment in fiber and other modern networks, and emphasized that it is not a broadband bill. Support came from AT&T, business groups, and a former Cal OES director, who argued the bill provides a careful, phased modernization with CPUC oversight and increased public-safety investment requirements.
Opposition came from TURN, CWA District 9, digital equity organizations, labor groups, and several local governments and county representatives. Critics raised concerns about the adequacy of the mapping process, reliance on broadband and wireless coverage data, the lack of on-the-ground verification, the challenge process, possible loss of Lifeline protections, and the impact on workers and union jobs. They also argued the bill could allow carriers to reduce universal-service obligations without enough safeguards for rural and vulnerable customers.
Committee members discussed those concerns at length, especially the map-making process, the challenge procedure, and whether the bill sufficiently protects workers and customers who could be left behind. The author said the bill includes a 10-year backstop if service is lost, a CPUC-led process, and a three-to-one fiber buildout requirement tied to relinquishment, and expressed willingness to continue working with labor on workforce language. The committee ultimately passed AB 470 on a 7-0 due pass vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Then we'll hear from Ryan Mello, who is the county executive at Pierce County, to get an idea what's
- I serve as the county executive in Pierce County and am so grateful for you inviting us.
- You know that Pierce County is the second most populous county in Washington State, and just a little
- other counties.
- So we hosted about 12, a cohort of 12 different counties across the country to come to Pierce County.
Bills:
SB6062
Committee:
Senate Human Services
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a longtime resident and community activist in Kern County.
- Hello, Celinda Vasquez, also a parent from Los Angeles County.
- Christina Salazar with the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools.
- Lucy Salcedo Carter with the Alameda County...
- McLean Rosanski with the Alameda County Office of Education, in support.
Committee:
House Education
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- A couple of examples: In 2024, the Hawaii legislature appropriated funds to the University of Hawaii
- District Courts of Southern California and Hawaii, respectively, and they were both recently decided.
- In the case of Hawaii, they had no exception for parody or satire at all.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Arts, establishing a Performing Arts grant program to support performing arts here in the state of Hawaii
- Havi<00:09:09.800><c> Island</c><00:09:10.800><c> and</c><00:09:11.120><c> the</c><00:09:11.279><c> Hawaii
- </c><00:09:11.720><c> theater</c> Havi Island and the Hawaii theater Havi Island and the Hawaii theater
Committee:
House Culture & Arts
Summary:
The House Committee on Culture and Arts met on February 7 and heard testimony on two measures. HB 1025, relating to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, received support from the East-West Center, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and Friends of Civil Rights, with the Department of the Attorney General submitting comments. No opposition was noted, and the committee later voted to pass HB 1025 with amendments. The chair said the amendments would incorporate the Attorney General’s comments, add a preamble clarifying legislative intent, and change the effective date to July 1, 3000; the vote was unanimous among members present, with two members excused.
The committee also heard HB 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts grant program under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. The SFCA supported the bill but asked that section 5 be deleted, saying the Works of Art Special Fund is not the right vehicle for performing arts and that the agency’s positions are currently federally funded and should be shifted to general funds. The Attorney General likewise recommended deleting section 5, warning that expanding the Works of Art Special Fund could jeopardize the state’s tax-exempt GO bond status, and suggested creating a separate special fund in chapter 9 instead. DBEDT stood on its written testimony, and several arts organizations and individuals testified in support, with the chair noting about 23 supporters overall.
During questioning on HB 1378, members asked about possible federal funding losses. The SFCA director said the agency is in discussions with other state arts agencies about potential reductions from the National Endowment for the Arts and related White House requests, and that the immediate goal is to protect federally funded positions by moving them into the general fund. The committee did not take final action on HB 1378 and deferred decision-making until Wednesday, February 12.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 10/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Uh, Hawaii currently is voluntary.
- Uh Hawaii electric and hybrid vehicles.
- So that supports the county state aid system.
- And as Caroline mentioned, in Hawaii it is going to be mandatory.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- us advance our good folks from Integra who are working on the Delamar Mine Project that's out in Hawaii
- County is certainly a project.
- also going to provide high-paying jobs and really kick into the economy that we have out there in Hawaii
- County.
- They meet with our county commissioners, and they've gone through the process of the first of a kind
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 17th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1193 will create a transparency framework for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to follow before
- Members, this is an important bill, as we have an example in my own county, Orange County, where discretionary
- This measure stemmed from the mismanagement of the Tulare County Public Cemetery District.
- SB 1115 gives the Tulare County Board of Supervisors a third option should this situation arise again
- Montana and Hawaii, something that we pushed here in California this year, and that you should see likely
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest and retirement recognitions, including tributes to long-serving Assembly staff Liz Foster and Teresa Trujillo. Members also made procedural motions, including placing SB 546 on the inactive file, re-referring SB 716 to the Local Government Committee, and rescinding prior actions on SB 1344 and SB 1273 to return them to the third reading file.
The body then took up a long series of concurrence and third-reading items, with most measures passing overwhelmingly. Among the bills discussed were AB 442 on working forest management plans, AB 2042 on civil actions, AB 1145 on vehicles, ACR 162 honoring Congressman Doug LaMalfa, AJR 17 on immigration registry renewal, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1306 on controlled substances and semiconductor manufacturing, SB 1169 extending tentative map validity, SB 1211 on conviction integrity units, SB 971 on older adult education, SB 1193 on Alameda County discretionary funds, SB 1115 on public cemetery district trustee removal, SB 1187 removing language-access provisions from a Brown Act transparency measure, SB 505 on money transmitter security, SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 994 banning NDAs for local officials and staff, SB 1405 on unclaimed retirement distributions, SB 881 extending food-bank-related tax incentives, SJR 18 on campaign finance reform, SB 1307 on forged real estate documents, and SB 1196 on utility hookup timelines. Most measures were approved with little or no opposition; SJR 18 passed 43-14, and several items required urgency or 54-vote thresholds and were adopted.
The Assembly also adopted HR 136 designating Home Hardening Week and the consent calendar, including ACR 228. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory presentations for David and Lupe Navarro and Rachel Summers, followed by an announcement that the Assembly would reconvene the next day at 9 a.m. for a floor session recognizing departing members, and the House adjourned until Tuesday, August 18 at 9 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense. Jan 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Driscoll, several of the critical training areas that the Army has provided, Uses in Hawaii are leased
- Issue, not just in Hawaii, but in all the places we engage with the community and sign leases.
- And sadly, for example, in Hawaii, 50% of Army facilities are... classified as failing or failed, and
- This is just involving Hawaii.
- Senator, I've had many friends stationed in Hawaii, and though the experience has been good, I think
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 48
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- with decision-making to follow on Senate Concurrent Resolution 89, Senate Draft 1, requesting the Hawaii
- So, on behalf of the YWCA, thank you, everyone, for your generous donations. 1, requesting the Hawaii
- Correctional 1, requesting the Hawaii Correctional System<00:16:29.920><c> Oversight</c><00:16:30.400
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- state in a manner that increases their economic value and that meet the criteria established for the Hawaii
- Aloha Chair, Vice Chair Robert Harris on behalf of the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, members of the
- Ethics Commission. - Aloha Chair, Vice Chair Robert Harris on behalf of the Hawaii State Ethics Commission
Committee:
Senate Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committees considered several Senate bills and one House bill across multiple decision-making segments, with testimony focused mainly on SB 903, SB 439, SB 938, and HB 1440. For SB 903, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the measure and emphasized that the Public Lands Trust Working Group should complete its scope of work before baseline settlement discussions. The committees then adopted chair-recommended technical amendments to SB 903, including blanking the appropriation and changing the effective date to June 30, 2059, and the measure was adopted with members voting aye or excused.
A later agenda included many bills that were mostly advanced with technical amendments, effective-date changes, or recommittals to Ways and Means. Among them, SB 934 and SB 935 were recommitted; SB 65, SB 328, SB 465, SB 576, and several others were passed with amendments that often blanked appropriations or changed dates; SB 329, SB 448, SB 744, SB 1023, SB 1269, SB 1361, SB 1381, SB 1491, SB 1530, and SB 1547 were passed unamended; SB 828, SB 1220, and SB 1487 were deferred. The committee also adopted amendments on bills such as SB 125, SB 558, SB 789, SB 997, SB 1234, SB 1388, and SB 1543, generally to clarify definitions, narrow scope, or add effective-date or governance language.
For SB 439, the Division of State Parks testified that it already performs the fee studies and park-designation work contemplated by the bill, but supported the measure overall; OHA, the Care for ʻĀina Now Coalition, and other supporters testified in favor, while two individuals opposed it. The committees adopted SB 439 with LRB technical amendments. SB 938 received only departmental comments from the Department of Taxation and was passed unamended. HB 1440, which drew support from the State Ombudsman, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the State Auditor, and the Ethics Commission, was also passed unamended. In each decision-making segment, the committees voted to adopt the chair’s recommendations and then adjourned.