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Summary:
The Senate convened under a call, established a quorum, received a chaplain’s prayer and the pledge, and then proceeded through routine business. Members adopted the committee reports except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, gave second reading to Senate File 203 and several House files, and referred Senate File 5200 to Rules and Administration. The chamber also adopted a motion to return Senate File 4390 from the general orders calendar to the Finance Committee.
The main floor activity centered on a series of motions to send withdrawn executive appointments back to their originating committees under Senate Rule 8.2. Senator Putnam moved to return appointments from the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, including the Board of Animal Health, the Veterans Affairs commissioner, and the Rural Finance Authority. Senator Swadzinski moved a similar action for Education Policy appointments, and Senator Her did so for Environment, Climate, and Legacy appointments, including the DNR commissioner, the PCA commissioner, the Clean Water Council, and related boards. Senator Wicklund later moved to return Health and Human Services appointments, including the Children, Youth and Families commissioner, Health commissioner, VNSHUR Board, and EMS director.
These motions prompted extended debate. Supporters of returning the appointments argued that the Senate has a constitutional advice-and-consent duty and that committee hearings should occur before floor consideration. Opponents, mainly Republicans, argued that sending the appointments back without floor action avoided accountability and transparency, especially in light of fraud concerns in state programs and agencies. Some authors said hearings had not yet been scheduled or that the committee process should come first; others noted at least one hearing had already occurred on a health nomination. The debate repeatedly focused on whether the Senate was fulfilling its constitutional role or delaying confirmation review.
Roll-call votes were requested on the appointment motions. The Putnam, Swadzinski, Her, and Wicklund motions were each adopted by narrow 34-33 margins, returning the appointments to committee rather than leaving them on the confirmation calendar for floor action.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 04-21-2026
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- Senator Chang. >> Aye. Senator San Buenaventura. >> Aye.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Messages 796 and 797, both judicial confirmation nominations, but announced at the outset that no votes would be taken that day. The committee said it would hold the vote the next day in Room 225. For GM 796, Annalisa M. Bernard Lee was nominated to serve as circuit court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui) for a 10-year term. Supporters included former Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, former judges, attorneys, and the Hawaii State Bar Association, all describing her as fair, hardworking, experienced on both criminal and civil matters, and active in the legal community. Judge Lee testified about her background as a Maui native, former public defender and prosecutor, and current district court judge, and said her experience on all sides of the courtroom shaped her commitment to fairness and access to justice. Senators asked about diversion, sentencing repeat offenders, and the role of a circuit court judge; Lee said she would consider cases individually, support diversion and pretrial collaboration where appropriate, and use judicial power to address underlying problems when possible.
For GM 797, Michael K. Soong was nominated to the Fifth Circuit Court for Kauai and Niihau. Former Chief Justice Recktenwald and other supporters praised his long legal career, including service as a prosecutor, district court judge, and acting chief judge during a period when Kauai lacked a full-time circuit judge. They emphasized his courtroom control, common sense, community ties, and willingness to take on extra judicial committee work. Soong testified that he had served as a district court judge since 2017 and had recently been handling circuit court duties, including civil, criminal, and jury trial matters. He described the differences between district and circuit court, his experience presiding over complex trials, and his support for specialty courts such as drug court, veterans court, and mental health calendars. The Hawaii State Bar Association said it found him qualified after its review. No votes were taken on either nomination during this hearing.
HI
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- Acting Vice Chair: Senator Kanuha, Chair votes aye. Passed with amendments. Chair votes aye.
- Senator Keohokalole is excused. Senator Fevella, aye. Chair recommendations adopted.
Summary:
The committee met for decision-making only on HCR 33, which concerns the Pūpūkea sewage project. The resolution recognizes ongoing collaboration among Hawaiʻi County, the Pūpūkea community, the Department of Health, and other stakeholders to complete the project. The A&S recommendation, which the Health and Human Services committee supported, was to amend the resolution to add the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo as a stakeholder and resource for research, environmental monitoring, and technical assistance in planning and implementation.
There was no discussion or opposition raised before the vote. The committee voted to pass the resolution with amendments, with the chair, acting vice chair, and Senator Fevella voting aye; the vice chair and Senator Keohokalole were excused. The chair’s recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
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- Senator Pratt. Senator Pratt. Thank you, Mr.
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- , Senate File 5149 is Senate File 5149, Senator Gustafson.
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- Senator Latz, Senate File 3432, which Ms.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/22/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/22/2026)
Health and Human Services
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- Thank you, Senator. Are there any questions for Senator Berthel?
- questions for Senator Berthel? questions for Senator Berthel?
- Senator Byrd or Senator Birdsell moves interim study. Do I have a second? Second.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator.
- Senator Long, do you want to take this one out? have a problem with consent, Senator?
NH
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- that the Senate passed. that the Senate passed.
- To Senate Bill 586. To Senate Bill 586. To Senate Bill 586. To Senate Bill 586.
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- Thank you, Senator. Senator Rosenwald. Thank you.
CA
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- Senator Gonzalez. Senator Reyes. Senator Cabaldon, aye. Senator Choi, aye. Senator Cortese.
- Senator Perez, Senator Cabaldon, Senator Choi: aye. Senator Cortese. Senator Gonzalez.
- Senator Ochoa Bogh: aye. Senator Cabaldon: aye. Senator Choi. Senator Cortese. Senator Reyes: aye.
- Senator Ochoa Bogh: aye. Senator Cabaldon: no. Senator Choi: aye. Senator Cortese.
- Senator Ochoa Bogh. Senator Choi: no. Senator Cortese. Senator Gonzalez.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Local Government
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- Senator Durazo: Aye. Senator Arreguín: No. Senator Ashby: Aye. Senator Cervantes: Aye.
- Senator Laird: Aye. Senator Seyarto: No. Thank you. Senator Ashby? Senator Cervantes? Aye.
- Senator Cervantes? Aye. Senator Laird? Senator Seyarto? No. 3-2.
- Senator Seyarto? Thank you. Design standards: are they out the window with this rule? No.
- Senator Laird, aye. Bill passes... Senator Laird, aye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
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- Senator Smolkwevis: Present. Senator Strickland: Here. Senator Cortese: Here. Senator Durazo.
- Senator Smolkwevis: Present. Senator Strickland: Here. Senator Cortese: Here. Senator Durazo.
- And I had the honor of being on Rules Committee when I first came to the Senate, and we, you know, were
- Senator Smold Chavez: Aye. Senator Strickland: No. Senator Cortese: Aye. Senator Durazo.
- Senator Strickland: Aye. Senator Cortese: No. Senator Ludazzo. Senator Laird: No.
CA
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
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- Chair and Senators. And thank you, Senator Val... Thank you very much. Mr.
- Chair, Senators, and thank you, Senator Valderas, for your support on this bill.
- Senate Bill 1408...
- Senator, you can continue. We don't have another witness, so. Senator, you can continue.
- Senator Grayson.
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CA
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- The Senate Committee on Rules will come to order.
- Good afternoon, Chair, and distinguished members of the Senate Rules Committee.
- I'll go with Senator Reyes and then Senator Laird.
- Thank you, Senator Laird. Senator Jones. So Senator Laird set it up.
- So with that, we have concluded our hearing for Senate Rules today.
CA
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- , Senator Allen.
- Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator. Other senators wish to be recognized for questions?
- Welcome, Senator. Welcome, Senator. Welcome, Senator. Proceed when ready. All right. Thank you.
- Senators... File item four, SB 877. Senators Jones, Rubio.
- And to follow up, Senator, to your question, There are obviously rules implications, and that would increase
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