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• O'Kelly, United States Marine Corps Reserve, retired. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Colonel O'Kelly honorably served our country for 36 years as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve
• to serve the Admiral community for more than 11 years as a part-time deputy sheriff, as well as a reserve
• O'Kelly, United States Marine Corps Reserve, retired.
• And the fourth and final portion of the morning hour is reserved for member requests for points of personal

Keywords: June 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• There are reservations that will be reflected when we take this vote.
• what I'm taking faith in is the idea that this is going to do far more good than fulfill those reservations
• more good good good than<00:05:54.160> fulfill<00:05:54.720> those<00:05:55.479> reservations
• <00:05:56.560> And<00:05:56.800> if than fulfill those reservations.
• And if than fulfill those reservations.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have reserved the right to close. We will reserve the right for you to close. Thank you.
• We'll reserve the right for you to close and proceed down the witness list. Okay?
• Not hearing any, we will start the public testimony and reserve the right for you to close.
• Not hearing any, we'll reserve the right to close. administration and justice in the family court system

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• I'd rather you ask my witness questions, questions, and I reserve the right to close. Thank you.
• We'll reserve your right to close. Members, any questions? Thank you very much this time.
• And we will reserve your right to close members. Is there any questions for Chairman Bill? No.
• Uh, with that, uh, I'll answer any questions and reserve my right to close. Thank you.
• Reserve my right to close. Thank you, Representative Gomez. Members, any questions?

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• We would utilize this new tool to strengthen our... for service reserves on a development, which would
• the possibility of losing federal funds has forced us to turn increasingly to fundraising service reserves
• And so, what we do is fundraise for, or try to receive through our capital awards, a service reserve
• We can also fundraise for that service reserve so that we can say we have 10 years of services completely
• By being able to fully fund a service reserve, it actually allows supportive housing to be built, and

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• I'll be happy to take any questions and reserve the right to close. Thank you, members.
• Okay, we will reserve your right to close and proceed to testimony. Thank you.
• And with that, I reserve the right to close. Thank you, members. Are there any questions?
• I believe the OIG is here to answer questions as needed, and I reserve the right to close.
• And I reserve the right to close. Members, any questions? Okay, we'll proceed with testimony.

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• So the four members present, do we have any objections or reservations?
• Are there any objections or reservations? Seeing none, the recommendation is adopted.
• Great, thank you, members. reservations seeing none the reservations seeing none the recommendation<00
• <00:21:00.240> seeing<00:21:00.559> none<00:21:00.720> the or reservations seeing
• none the or reservations seeing none the recommendation<00:21:01.280> is<00:21:02.039> great

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Economic Development and Tourism met on February 11, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 1338, relating to long-duration clean energy storage, received support from the Energy Office, DEED, HTDC, and the gas company. With no opposition or questions, the committees recommended passage with technical, non-substantive amendments and a deferred effective date of 5/13/2040. The committees then heard Senate Bill 233 on climate resilience, which drew support from the Hawaii State Community Office and other testifiers. SB 492, relating to the general excise tax, had mixed testimony, with support from DHHL, the Office of Planning, county representatives, and others, and opposition from the Grassroots Institute and another testifier. The chair explained that SB 492 would be amended to remove language that would prevent DHHL from benefiting, along with technical amendments and the same deferred date of 5/13/2040. For Senate Bill 1634, relating to water resources, the Board of Water Supply testified in support and urged expanding the bill from two to six monitoring wells, citing Red Hill contamination concerns, PFAS detections in Halawa Shaft, and the need for a broader monitoring grid to track groundwater movement. Members discussed the connected aquifers and the need for more data. The committee recommended passage of SB 1634 with amendments to allow funding for six monitoring wells, include a sentinel monitoring system, and make technical, non-substantive changes. The committee also voted to pass SB 233 unamended, and all recommendations were adopted by the members present.

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• <00:05:12.240> for million of that would be reserved for million of that would be reserved
• And this has been especially true for Native Americans living off the reservation in the Twin Cities.
• And this has been especially true for Native Americans living off the reservation in the Twin Cities.
• <00:30:24.159> This reservation are in Henipin County.
• This reservation are in Henipin County.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3403, authored by Vice Chair Rep. Kazowski, and first adopted an A1 amendment. The amendment made technical and implementation changes recommended by the Department of Revenue, allowed a small portion of funds for county and tribal administrative costs, and clarified timing and reporting for spent and unspent funds. After the amendment was adopted, the bill was moved to Ways and Means. Rep. Kazowski described HF 3403 as a $50 million emergency rental assistance measure to help stabilize households facing eviction, with $44 million directed to counties and $6 million reserved for tribal nations, administered through the Department of Revenue using the existing local homeless prevention aid formula. Supporters said the bill would provide immediate, targeted help to renters and landlords, prevent evictions, and reduce downstream costs to shelters, schools, employers, and health systems. Several testifiers, including representatives from Greater Twin Cities United Way, St. Louis County, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, social workers, a resident, and tribal housing leaders, said local resources were insufficient to meet rising need and emphasized the impact of federal immigration enforcement and related economic disruption on families, workers, and communities. Testimony highlighted sharp increases in rental assistance requests, rising eviction filings, depleted county funds, and the strain on nonprofit and mutual aid efforts. County and city officials said emergency rental assistance and related legal services had already prevented thousands of evictions, but current funding was not enough. Tribal testimony stressed disproportionate homelessness among Native Americans and supported the bill’s tribal allocation. During member discussion, Rep. Amani Hiltsley said the bill was an economic stabilization tool and requested a roll call vote, noting safeguards against fraud and the broader costs of inaction.

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• So it addresses that concern that people have had about parole, about the reserve date.
• You don't have that reserve date issue. People are getting parole, and that's a good thing.
• And if certain metrics are hit, we'll allocate that reserve in the last quarter of the fiscal year.
• And initially, that reserve was not always allocated because people weren't hitting it.
• But over time, we're seeing that reserve being allocated more.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met to approve the May 5 minutes and hear a presentation from the Massachusetts Probation Service. The minutes were approved unanimously, with a request that a member’s closing remarks be added to the record. The commission also noted online participants and confirmed quorum before moving to the presentation. Probation leaders described the agency’s role as the state’s largest post-release supervision system and emphasized its focus on reentry, accountability, and reducing technical violations. They outlined the from-and-after sentencing structure, dual supervision with parole, and efforts to reduce revocations and non-criminal violations. Members asked about racial and ethnic disparity work, and probation said that effort is funded through the trial court and state budget, not federal grants. The presentation highlighted community engagement, simplified and translated probation conditions, workforce diversification, and training aimed at improving trust and access for court users. A major portion of the discussion focused on Community Justice Support Centers, evidence-based programming, and shared services such as housing, MassHealth enrollment, transportation, and behavioral health referrals. Probation said the centers are underutilized but have shown improved outcomes in non-randomized studies, with lower recidivism among participants compared with similar probationers. Members discussed mental health access, veterans identification, medication-assisted treatment, and the importance of state IDs and driver’s licenses for successful reentry. The commission also heard about housing supports, including transitional and sober housing, and a statewide behavioral health initiative for justice-involved individuals. The meeting ended with plans for the next session on July 11 and a motion to adjourn, which passed.

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• These two exceptional leaders run the nationally recognized Phoenix Police Reserve Division, which is
• currently comprised of over 180 sworn reserve police officers.
• Phoenix Reserve Police officers are fully sworn police officers who are state-certified by the AZ POST
• And last but not least, Steve is a Phoenix Reserve Police Officer.
• And last but not least, Steve is a Phoenix Reserve Police Officer.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Do they have reserves?
• Reserve fund that has to be funded at closing.
• So I know that you've been looking at increasing reserves to help make that much smoother.
• And also, trying to up that reserve and protect Medicaid.
• I have to give our legislature credit because I think in building a $3 billion reserve, we've done a

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• When we know that there are women who are going missing from reservations, we need to act in the same
• So public safety from the reservation to outside the reservation, this communication must be moved on
• So public safety from the reservation to outside the reservation, this communication must be moved on
• was okay to force our Native American brothers and sisters off of their ancestral land and onto reservations
• was okay to force our Native American brothers and sisters off of their ancestral land and onto reservations

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved routine procedural motions, and recognized several guest groups, including First Five California, a fourth-grade class from Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, visitors from Modoc and Lassen counties, and representatives from the Port of Long Beach. The chamber then moved through second reading and concurrence items, with most bills and resolutions being read, deemed adopted, or passed on file without debate. The main floor action centered on ACR 39, designating May 2025 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. Assembly Member Ramos and many caucus members spoke in strong support, describing the crisis as a state of emergency and emphasizing violence against Native women, girls, and two-spirit people, the need for better data collection, agency coordination, tribal sovereignty, and continued action beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution passed concurrence with 67 ayes and 0 noes. The Assembly also passed a series of bills on topics including classified school employee pay stubs (AB 374), allowing voucher preferences in housing (AB 282), authorizing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (AB 583), student health insurance protections (AB 594), local housing pre-approval programs (AB 1206), veterans education program administration (AB 1509), expanding the Family Urgent Response System (AB 898), Star Wars Day (H.R. 33), local news sale notice requirements (AB 611), mask-wearing protections in public spaces (AB 1326), a Chula Vista university land-use measure (AB 76), undercover officer record protections (AB 1178), and preservation of Clover Valley in Rocklin (AB 1152). Most passed with broad support, though AB 282 and AB 611 drew some opposition. A major debate occurred on AJR 10, which urged the President to reverse cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. Members from both parties discussed wildfire prevention, forest health, staffing, and federal-state responsibility, with some criticizing the administration and others emphasizing forest management and the need for bipartisan cooperation. The resolution was adopted after a co-author roll and final roll vote of 67 ayes and 0 noes. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, heard an adjournment in memory for Giovanni “Johnny” of East Side Italian Deli, and adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025.

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• Hearing none, we'll reserve the right for you to close. Thank you, Schoolcraft. And Mr.
• I'd be happy to answer any questions, and we want to reserve the right to question.
• I am open for questions and respectfully reserve the right to close. It's very easy peasy.
• We will reserve the right for you to close and start down. The public testimony.
• Chairman, with that, I respectfully reserve my right to close.

Bills: HB557, HB732, HB1892, HB1954, HB2301, HB3180, HB3405, HB3650, HB3758, HB4035, HB4621, HB4795, HB4870, HB5069, HB5137, HB5149

Keywords: child support, arrears, court enforcement, contempt, legal protections, healthcare, insurance, cost reduction, accessibility, regulations, impotency, marriage annulment, Family Code, Texas law, family law, Texas legislation, dissolution of marriage, annulment, marriage, child custody

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• Are there any Representatives voting no or with reservations?
• Are there any Representatives voting no or with reservations?
• Are there any Representatives voting no or with reservations?
• Are there any Representatives voting no or with reservations?
• <01:33:54.000> Cher voting no any with reservations Cher voting no any with reservations Cher

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation held a hearing on several traffic safety and transportation bills. HB 1163 would update commercial driver licensing rules to meet federal requirements and allow limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits and licenses; the Department of Transportation supported it as a fix to an FMCSA-identified issue, while Frank Schultz testified in opposition. HB 1166 would appropriate funds for the automated speed enforcement program; the Department of Law Enforcement, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Edgardo Diaz Vega supported it, while Chad Taniguchi opposed and Frank Schultz offered support. The committee then heard HB 1231, which would prioritize photo red light cameras in school zones and direct related fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School fund; DOT supported the intent but cautioned against limiting placement decisions, Judiciary raised concerns about added court workload, and several advocacy groups and individuals supported the bill as a pedestrian and school safety measure. The committee spent substantial time on HB 1471, which would fund traffic-actuated signals, including leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals, and add a $5 vehicle registration fee for the Safe Routes to School special fund. DOT supported the bill with comments, saying its older signal controllers make LPIs harder to implement but that statewide upgrades are underway; the Department of Health also supported the safety and Vision Zero goals and said it is working with counties on public education. Testimony in support came from Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Bicycling League, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Path People for Active Transportation Hawaii, the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and others, with one opposition noted among many supporters. Members asked questions about whether LPIs would address “beg buttons,” how red-light and speed-camera programs interact with county roads, and whether speed humps might be more effective in school zones. DOT explained that LPIs improve visibility but do not solve every signal issue, that newer adaptive signals use camera-based sensing, and that the department coordinates with counties and communities on crash mitigation and enforcement priorities. Officials also discussed the status of Safe Routes to School programs, noting that the federal program remains but is difficult to use and that the state program had been moved out of DOT; county coordinators and related coalitions were said to still be active. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• I reserve.
• I reserve. >> Gentleman reserves. The gentleman from California is recognized. >> Mr.
• I reserve. >> Gentleman reserves. The gentleman from California is recognized. >> Mr.
• The gentleman reserve.<00:46:50.160> Gentleman<00:46:50.640> reserves.
• <00:46:51.680> The reserve. Gentleman reserves. The reserve. Gentleman reserves.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Anyone voting with reservations agenda. Anyone voting with reservations or<01:16:02.960> no?
• Anyone voting with reservations or no? Anyone voting with reservations or no? Um, hearing none.
• Um, anyone voting with reservations or no? Um, anyone voting with reservations or no? Hearing none.
• Chair, reservations or no hearing? None.
• Hearing vote with reservations or no?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology met on February 25, 2026, to consider gubernatorial nominees to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council under GM 630, GM 628, and GM 631. The chair explained hearing procedures, noted backup reconvening plans in case of technical failure, and said decision-making would occur after testimony if time permitted. Testimony on all three nominees was overwhelmingly supportive, including from Department of Labor and Industrial Relations officials, Workforce Development Council representatives, and various outside supporters. For GM 630, Carrie Miro described decades of work on career pathways and emphasized applied learning, internships, and stronger links between education and employers. Senators questioned how to restore hands-on trade and career education and how to connect students to real workforce opportunities; Miro said businesses should help shape training and that students need both credit and employment incentives. For GM 628, Rona Fukumoto said her experience leading Lanakila Pacific and working in homeless services would help the council better understand the needs of people with disabilities, older adults, and other vulnerable populations, and she stressed educating employers and the public. She also said youth programs, apprenticeships, and early intervention for “opportunity youth” are important, and noted that college-based programs like those at HCC can still provide effective hands-on pathways. For GM 631, Keith Dlo, who is seeking reappointment, said the Workforce Development Council should help create a future in Hawaii for younger generations by aligning schools, agencies, employers, and communities. He said his work on American Job Centers and the council’s convening power show it is an active body, not just a reporting mechanism. Senators pressed him on how to measure success beyond federal compliance, and Dlo said the council needs Hawaii-specific metrics focused on participation, completion, job placement, and retention of young residents, while also adapting to changes like AI. No votes or final confirmations were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Any reservations? Any no votes? 18 aye, seven excused. Thank you.
• Any<00:02:20.440> reservations?
• Any reservations? Any no votes? Any reservations? Any no votes?

Bills: SCR56, SCR79, SCR85, SCR120, SCR129, SCR181, SCR63, SCR112, SCR194, SCR195, SCR196, HB202, HB963, HB1050, HB1511, HB1546, HB1550, HB1553, HB1643, HB1656, HB1658, HB1664, HB1667, HB1682, HB1700, HB1721, HB1810, HB1823, HB1824, HB1878, HB1969, HB2005, HB2078, HB2152, HB2246, HB2270, HB2279, HB2289, HB2385, HB2417, HB2429, HB2503, HB2599, SB253, SB847, SB1142, SB1432, SB2043, SB2050, SB2074, SB2102, SB2135, SB2138, SB2140, SB2320, SB2340, SB2386, SB2396, SB2397, SB2398, SB2433, SB2446, SB2521, SB2544, SB2567, SB2578, SB2580, SB2595, SB2601, SB2645, SB2673, SB2706, SB2727, SB2802, SB2852, SB2892, SB2929, SB2972, SB3007, SB3069, SB3073, SB3076, SB3136, SB3138, SB3157, SB3204, SB3234, SB3247, SB3302, SB3324, SB3325, HB1815, HB2592, HCR32

Keywords: lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation, shoreline maintenance, civil service, classification review, compensation systems, labor shortage, employee retention, department collaboration

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• If not, any objections or reservations to the list of nonprofits and awards as read being adopted?
• If not, the any<00:21:06.960> objections,<00:21:07.760> reservations<00:21:08.480> to
• <00:21:08.720> the<00:21:08.880> list any objections, reservations to the list any
• objections, reservations to the list of<00:21:09.280> nonprofits<00:21:10.000> and<00:21

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Summary: The hearing was an informational briefing on Act 310, which set aside $50 million to support Hawaii nonprofits facing uncertainty, including organizations affected by federal funding disruptions. The chair and Senate co-chair thanked Aloha United Way for handling applications, as well as the governor, lieutenant governor, legislative leadership, and House and Senate members for helping craft the measure and review the needs statewide. They noted the process drew more than 200 applications totaling over $150 million, showing demand far exceeded available funds, and encouraged unsuccessful applicants to apply again through the regular grant-and-aid process in January. The Senate co-chair explained that the committee prioritized organizations serving healthcare, human services, education, the arts, food distribution, and at-risk populations, especially amid concerns about SNAP, WIC, federal employees, and possible future disruptions. The co-chair then read a long list of recommended awardees and funding amounts, including major allocations to groups such as Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, Child and Family Service, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Hawaii Food Bank, The Food Basket, West Hawaii Community Health Center, and several YWCA and YMCA organizations, among many others. After the awards list was read, the chair asked for discussion or objections. Hearing none, the list of nonprofit awards was adopted, and the informational briefing was adjourned.

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• Thank you, and I reserve my right to close. Thank you very much. Members or questions, Miss.
• This is a pro-consumer bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
• The Federal Reserve exploring the potential implementation of a central bank digital currency, but has
• would be a digital form of money, kind of like Bitcoin, that would be issued directly by the Federal Reserve

Bills: SB 1036, SB 1566, SB 1664, SB 2268, SCR 5, SCR 8, SCR 9, SCR 32, SCR 46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• Thank you, and I reserve my right to close. Thank you very much. Are there questions for Ms.
• This is a pro-consumer bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
• The Federal Reserve is exploring the potential implementation of a central bank digital currency, but
• would be a digital form of money, kind of like Bitcoin, that would be issued directly by the Federal Reserve

Bills: SB1036, SB1566, SB1664, SB2268, SCR5, SCR8, SCR9, SCR32, SCR46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act