Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lw_tXgFloQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_03-14-24_.PDF 8:52 - Introduction 10:24 - SB2381 56:22 - SB3243 1:02:40 - SB2405 1:10:42 - SB2216 1:13:28 - SB2217 1:14:25 - SB2219 1:36:54 - SB2569 1:44:40 - SB2561 1:49:20 - SB2236 1:57:35 - SB2387 1:57:55 - SB2958 2:00:10 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJpxtasA-9I, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_2_.PDF Followed by HLT/CMV 10:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-CMV_02-14-24_.PDF Then followed by HLT 11:15 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_3_.PDF Then followed by HLT 11:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyZlaIl7VWo, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-LGO_02-13-24_.PDF Followed by EEP/WAL 9:05 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-13-24_.pdf Then followed by EEP 9:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-13-24_.PDF Then followed by 9:31 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-13-24_2_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueZi72XOh0, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-01-24_.PDF 10:30 - Introduction 12:09 - HB2378 15:40 - HB2093 38:04 - HB2474 46:53 - HB1809 1:10:36 - HB2477 2:28:23 - HB2626 2:31:40 - HB2467 2:36:38 - HB2471 2:36:59 - HB1955 2:40:25 - Decision Making NOTE: HB2476, HB2475. HB1919 moved to 2/6/2024 agenda, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjIoXDDSmKQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_02-01-24_.PDF 10:00 - Introduction 11:15 - HB2035 17:13 - HB2535 26:41 - HB1964 37:16 - HB2427 38:54 - HB1776 43:44 - HB1769 51:30 - HB1772 56:57 - HB2722 1:12:46 - HB2746 1:26:51 - HB2712 1:39:09 - HB2217 1:45:35 - HB2591 1:52:25 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBMtjJBkHbw, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-28-23_.PDF 8:40 - Introduction 9:01 - HCR 24 / HR 26 10:48 - HCR 208 / HR 212 13:44 - Decision Making Followed by EEP/CMV 11:05AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-CMV_03-28-23_.PDF 34:41 - Introduction 34:54 - HCR 103 / HR 109 51:23 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UruNMvkJIa0, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN_03-16-23_.PDF 8:12 - Introduction 8:29 - SB830 SD2 16:50 - SB1044 SD2 19:32 - SB154 SD1 42:30 - SB971 SD2 47:04 - SB1518 SD2 56:25 - SB7 56:58 - SB531 SD2 57:25 - SB107 SD1 58:04 - SB156 SD1 1:01:16 - SB1022 1:18:11 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krXZ-cda8Y4, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_02-10-23_.PDF 10:27 - Introduction 11:00 - HB 992 11:45 - HB 675 14:02 - HB 677 15:00 - HB 679 16:03 - HB 678 20:58 - HB 923 23:54 - HB 925 27:26 - HB 951 32:26 - HB 1246 33:30 - HB 644 44:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJEYDPDgaAM, 2026-07-02T01:22:39+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH_03-22-22_.pdf Followed by HHH/HET Agenda @ 10:30AM: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH-HET_03-22-22_.pdf Followed by HHH/EDN Agenda @ 11:00AM: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH-EDN_03-22-22_.pdf Followed by HHH/EEP Joint Hearing @ 11:15AM: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH-EEP_03-22-22_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWhgmFkBEYY, 2026-07-02T01:22:37+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-09-22_.pdf 11:59 - Introduction 12:42 - HB1403 18:09 - HB2351 21:16 - HB1813 24:02 - HB1485 26:41 - HB3184 27:25 - HB2182 31:22 - HB1411 33:07 - HB1452 35:50 - HB1681 40:46 - HB1718 42:05 - HB1515 44:38 - HB2434 46:27 - HB1689 48:48 - HB2180 54:37 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2YiRb9vN_U, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-12-21_.HTM 5:38 - Introduction 5:54 - HB775 9:44 - HB832 11:09 - HB1063 13:50 - HB1321 14:43 - HB1058 15:44 - HB1051 19:56 - HB1052 30:21 - HB434 31:24 - HB1093 32:40 - HB1059 33:33 - HB194 34:48 - HB510 36:24 - HB64 40:04 - HB688 53:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• These resources support a projected total of 910 million meals in 2026-27.
• To date, the state has invested approximately $910 million one-time.
• To date, the state has invested approximately $910 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund to support

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals for universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the kitchen infrastructure grants, Tier 2 ELOP funding, and ongoing community schools funding as the main budget issues. For universal meals, the Department of Education and the Department of Finance supported continued investment in school meal infrastructure and explained that federal changes, inflation, and underreporting in meal counts could affect future funding. The LAO recommended rejecting a fourth round of kitchen infrastructure grants, arguing prior rounds are still being spent and that future funding should be tied to clearer goals and data. Several public commenters and school groups supported continued kitchen grants and universal meals, citing supply-chain delays, workforce needs, and benefits such as more freshly prepared meals and higher participation. For ELOP, the administration proposed $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding and an additional $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended fully fixing the Tier 2 rate at $1,579 and tying future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the proposal and said the program is improving attendance and academic outcomes. Senators and witnesses discussed whether ELOP should remain a standalone program or be folded into LCFF, with concerns raised about accountability, flexibility, and whether the program should better serve older youth. CDE said new CalPADS reporting and the biennial report will provide more data soon, and public testimony largely supported stabilizing Tier 2 funding while also asking for more support for middle and high school students. For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding to expand the model to thousands more schools and to support existing sites, along with new accountability through annual self-certification and future accreditation. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, warning about reduced flexibility, administrative burden, and the state’s capacity to support a much larger number of grantees. CDE strongly supported the ongoing funding and asked for additional support for county offices and technical assistance. Committee members questioned how accreditation would work for a model meant to be locally tailored, and administration staff said technical assistance would come first, with schools losing eligibility only if they failed to meet standards after support. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive of community schools, with parents, students, county offices, and advocacy groups describing gains in attendance, graduation, mental health supports, family engagement, and student belonging, while some commenters urged clearer eligibility rules, stronger reporting, and continued support for related programs such as MTSS and homeless student services.

Transcript Highlights:

• Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Aging Services. 910 KAR 1:210 and 1:241 repealer. no
• ><01:19:11.520> of<01:19:11.719> Aging<01:19:12.560> Services<01:19:13.920> 910
• <01:19:14.920> K Services Office of Aging Services 910 K Services Office of Aging Services
• 910 K a1210<01:19:17.920> and 910 KAR 1:210 is being amended to update definitions and citations
• well as for volunteers who are not certified, and extend the certification period from 2 to 4 years. 910

Keywords: 0:01– Meeting start/roll call 0:34 – Approval of minutes 0:48 – Welcome of new committee members 1:34 – Council on Postsecondary Education 25:17 – Teachers’ Retirement System 27:00 – Kentucky Public Pension Authority 29:04 – Board of Veterinary Examiners 31:40 – Board of Nursing 34:01 – Board of Emergency Medical Services 36:15 – Fish & Wildlife Resources 40:34 – Department of Corrections 56:00 – Department of State Police 58:05 – Department of Criminal Justice Training 59:22 – Transportation Cabinet 1:00:18 – Department of Education 1:01:23 – Department of Employment Services 1:04:17 – Department of Workplace Standards 1:05:25 – Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction 1:06:59 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Dept. for Public Health (Sanitation) 1:13:50 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Dept. for Public Health (Trauma System) 1:17:46 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Dept. for Public Health (Radon) 1:18:30 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Dept. for Medicaid Services 1:19:15 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Dept. of Aging Services 1:20:36 – Other Business/Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and welcomed new members before taking up Council on Postsecondary Education regulations 13 KAR 2:120 and 13 KAR 2:130. The regulations, as amended by staff and agency amendments, update public university and KCTCS performance funding models to conform to 2024 Senate Bill 191 and the performance funding work group’s recommendations. Changes discussed included replacing the underrepresented minority metric with an underrepresented students metric defined as first-generation students, adding an adult learner metric, increasing the low-income degree premium, adjusting small-school and nonresident credit-hour weights, revising data aging and progression metrics, and adding STEM+H criteria in 13 KAR 2:120. Travis Pal of the Council on Postsecondary Education explained that the changes reflect the work group’s three-year review process and that the work group ultimately voted to define underrepresented students as first-generation students and to apply half-weighting between research and comprehensive universities for the new metric. Michael Frasier of the Kentucky Student Rights Coalition and Eastern Kentucky University student government opposed 13 KAR 2:120, arguing that the regulation improperly applies weights where the statute does not clearly authorize them and that the funding changes disadvantage comprehensive universities and vulnerable students. He asked the committee to find the regulation deficient or, alternatively, recommend legislative clarification and a revised fiscal analysis. Pal responded that weighting has been part of the model since 2017, that CPE was following the statute and work group recommendations, and that the model could be changed by future legislation. Members asked about the timing of the broader performance funding review, and Pal said the full model is reviewed every three years, with the next work group cycle beginning in 2026. No motion to find the regulation deficient was made, and the committee allowed the regulations to proceed to the committee of jurisdiction. The committee then approved a staff amendment to Teachers’ Retirement System regulations 102 KAR 1:195 and 102 KAR 1:340, which require annual reporting of accumulated sick leave, leave policies, and salary schedules to TRS and make technical changes to the final average salary calculation and related definitions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Military and Veteran Affairs, Space and Domestic Security, and Senator Collins, CS for CS for Senate Bill 910
• Speaker, I move that the rules be waived and CS for CS for SB 910 be read a third time by title and placed
• Representative Albert moves that the rules be waived. waived and CS for CS for SB 910 be read a third
• Military and Veterans Affairs, Space and Domestic Security, and Senator Collins, CS for CS for Senate Bill 910
• The question now occurs on final passage of CS for CS for SB 910.

Bills: HB 1500, HJR 7, HJR 112, HB 34, HB 133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 271, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 1819, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2043, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 5265, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2349, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 2520, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3529, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 1804, HB 1926, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 1964, HB 2679, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 77, HB 3354, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 333, HB 405, HB 519, HB 569, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2626, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 2914, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3129, HB 3248, HB 3251, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3701, HB 3724, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 3832, HB 3887, HB 4127, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4229, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4736, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HJR 5, HJR 2, HB 1399, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 1445, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2558, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 33, HB 144, HB 109, HB 103, HB 148, HB 3809, HB 2217, HB 220, HB 2421, HB 2363, HB 421, HB 2455, HB 3711, HB 2559, HB 2775, HB 3126, HB 3666, HB 3595, HB 3260, HB 3376, HB 3826, HB 3770, HB 1831, HB 2614, HB 3113, HB 322, HB 431, HB 869, HB 1203, HB 1244, HB 1875, HB 1950, HB 2152, HB 2341, HB 2809, HB 2856, HB 3012, SB 1415, SB 1058, SB 487, SB 1499, SB 513, SB 1697, SB 1197, SB 1437, SB 1809, SB 836, SB 1879, SB 1145, SB 963, SB 1038, SB 1147, SB 914, SB 711, SB 1409, HB 3707, HB 589, HB 1360, HB 2337, HB 2391, HB 718, HB 23, HB 2436, HB 1500, HJR 7, HJR 112, HB 34, HB 133, HB 112, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 271, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 1819, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2043, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 5265, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2349, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 2520, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3529, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 1804, HB 1926, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 1964, HB 2679, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HB 3354, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 333, HB 405, HB 519, HB 569, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1006, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2626, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 2914, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3129, HB 3248, HB 3251, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3701, HB 3724, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 3832, HB 3887, HB 4127, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4229, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4736, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HCR 77

Keywords: Information Resources, Department governance, cybersecurity, state assistance, procurement training, technology resources, advisory committees, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, parental rights, child upbringing, government interference, Texas legislation, science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNpFnEcyJ1Y, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_ECD_04-08-26_.PDF Timestamps: 14:34 - Introduction 15:35 - HCR 55, HD1/HR 51, HD1 16:00 - HCR 144, HD1/HR 136, HD1 17:10 - HCR 8/HR 7 17:29 - HCR 10/HR 12 17:50 - HCR 33/HR 33 18:11 - HCR 185/HR 175 20:29 - HCR 116/HR 108 25:58 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6QdQJPJMmg, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-27-26_.PDF Then followed by TRN-HSG 10:35 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-HSG_03-27-26_.PDF Timestamps: 6:50 - Introduction (TRN 10:30AM) 7:20 - SB2470 SD2 20:09 - SB3152 SD2 ----- 21:12 - Introduction (TRN/HSG 10:35AM) 21:14 - HCR126 / HR118 ----- 35:58 - Decision Making (TRN 10:30AM) ----- 49:51 - Decision Making (TRN 10:35AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmBfwv_xzdk, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PBS_03-25-26_2_.PDF Followed by PBS 11:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_PBS_03-25-26_.PDF Timestamps: 17:24 - Introduction (PBS 10:00AM) 17:42 - SB3294 SD2 HD1 39:33 - SB2614 HD1 40:57 - SB3118 SD1 HD1 41:49 - SB3156 SD1 HD1 1:19:16 - Decision Making (PBS 10:00AM) ------ 1:24:02 - Decision Making (PBS 11:00AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB1997, HB2343, HB2566, HB2493

Keywords: students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript. The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded. House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.