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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , and in Colorado, families Hawaii, and in Colorado, families reeling<04:04:31.520><c> from</c><04:04
- </c><04:05:10.800><c> This</c><04:05:11.120><c> legislation</c> Hawaii, and Colorado.
- This legislation Hawaii, and Colorado.
- The gentlewoman from Hawaii is recognized for three minutes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mahalo, Mr.
- </c> Colorado, Hawaii, or any place else. Colorado, Hawaii, or any place else.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But most of these states, except for Minnesota and Hawaii, have lower rates.
- But most of these states, except for Minnesota and Hawaii, have lower rates.
- But most of these states, except for Minnesota and Hawaii, have lower rates.
- But most of these states, except for Minnesota and Hawaii, have lower rates.
- Minnesota and Hawaii have lower rates.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. Jan 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Luther King Day, Women's History Month, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, or Asian American Pacific Islander
- In Hawaii, we celebrate diversity and know that it gives us strength.
- It is part of what makes Hawaii and America great. And America great. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For 25 years, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in Northeast Florida has embodied that spirit.
- </c><02:08:09.679><c> Chamber</c> 25 years, the Amelia Island Chamber 25 years, the Amelia Island Chamber
- And for a quarter century, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has proven that when a community
- </c> most other states except maybe Hawaii. most other states except maybe Hawaii.
- </c><03:15:44.880><c> Japanese</c> sites like Bainbridge Island Japanese sites like Bainbridge Island
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We're opening up the first conference committee agenda for 10:30 a.m. here in the Hawaii State Capitol
- So this will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 10:30 a.m. here in Conference Room 329 at the Hawaii State Capitol
- At the Hawaii State Capitol. But I will announce them as we go, measure by measure.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We recently enjoyed a family wedding in Hawaii. It was also a great family reunion.
- Thailand as part of the Hmong refugees at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 and arrived in the state of Hawaii
- In Hawaii, he also worked with a Vietnamese-Indochinese volunteer agency, a nonprofit organization, and
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees.
On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0.
The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The recommendation on this measure is to pass with amendments adopting the Hawaii Pharmacist Association
- 58.799><c> amendments</c><00:24:59.600><c> adopting</c><00:25:00.080><c> the</c><00:25:00.320><c> Hawaii
- </c> pass with amendments adopting the Hawaii pass with amendments adopting the Hawaii Pharmacist<00:
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
Summary:
The committee took up a long decision-making agenda and repeatedly recommended passage of measures, most either unamended or with technical or date-deferral amendments. Early items included HB 496, which was passed with amendments deferring the effective date to 2050, and HB 700, which was passed with amendments incorporating Alzheimer’s Association language on dementia data collection, standardized cognitive assessments, Medicare Part C, and related definitions. Other bills addressed insurance, health care preceptors, workers’ compensation, labeling, rural emergency hospitals, and numerous budget or policy measures later in the agenda.
Several bills received substantive amendment packages. HB 250 was amended to add an objective on treatments for common chronic or long-term conditions and to clarify that automating determinations is intended to reduce delays in patient care. HB 303 adopted Hawaii Pharmacist Association language clarifying the definition of a nationally accredited pharmacy residency program. HB 1179 was amended to adopt Department of Human Services language relating to Med-QUEST. Later, HB 1293 added a $250,000 cap, a $20 million general-fund appropriation for Department of Education food services, and procurement-reporting language; HB 1153 authorized transfers of various non-general-fund accounts to the general fund and added a blank appropriation for the governor’s office; and HB 1168 added a proviso to a revenue bond appropriation to help in-state residents with demonstrated financial need offset room-and-board increases.
The most notable debate was on HB 1308, a sports wagering bill. Members discussed regulatory structure, youth sports restrictions, tax and fee provisions, and gambling-prevention funding. Several members opposed the bill, citing family impacts, gambling addiction concerns, and the possibility that regulatory and social costs would outweigh revenues; others supported it with reservations. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted, with recorded no votes and reservations. Across the agenda, most remaining bills were adopted with little or no discussion, including many measures passed unamended and several with deferred effective dates or committee-report notes reflecting testimony or appropriation requests.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 5, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 13
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the gallery today is a familiar face to many in this building, Cameron Hurt from Common Cause Hawaii
- building Cameron hurt from<00:20:28.640><c> common</c><00:20:28.919><c> cause</c><00:20:29.480><c> Hawaii
- </c><00:20:30.480><c> welcome</c><00:20:30.840><c> again</c> from common cause Hawaii welcome again from
- common cause Hawaii welcome again to<00:20:31.120><c> your</c><00:20:31.240><c> house</c><00:20:31.400
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- committee meeting today, Monday, April 21st, for the 9:00 a.m. agenda in Conference Room 329 here at the Hawaii
- Today, Monday, April 21st, for the 9:00 a.m. agenda in Conference Room 329 here at the Hawaii State Capitol
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Morning, and welcome to the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.
- This is our 9:30 a.m. decision-making agenda in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State Capitol.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on March 27, 2025, for a decision-making agenda on measures previously heard in subject matter committees. The committee recommended passage of HB 48 (coffee labeling) and HB 702 (pharmacy) without amendment, and both measures were adopted without objections. HB 97 (travel insurance) was recommended for passage with a committee amendment to replace the phrase “delivery of” with “sending” on page 19, line 16, to align the bill with the model act; the amended measure was adopted.
The committee also recommended passage of HB 534 (labeling requirements), HB 951 (prescription drugs), and HB 1422 (motor carriers) without amendment, and each was adopted without reservations or objections. For HB 799 (health care), the committee deferred decision-making until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:05 a.m. in Conference Room 229 because proposed amendments from Maui Health were still awaiting prior concurrence.
Senator McKel and Senator Richards were noted as excused. After completing action on the agenda items, the committee adjourned.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Communications, Technology and Innovation Mar 9th, 2026
Communications, Technology and Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- If you want to take a note, H.A. 191 was an act that passed in Hawaii that was almost that difference
- You know, H.A. 191 was an act that passed in Hawaii that was almost identical to the original language
- When the Ninth Circuit took to task the Hawaii law that we heard discussed, it was, I believe, the Babylon
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- As a family, they were forced to move to Japan, Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Panama, and then Washington
- As a family, they were forced to move to Japan, Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, times.
- As a family, they were forced to move to Japan, Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Panama, and then Washington
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
military families, military children, school enrollment, residency requirements, public schools, school districts, educational stability, student mobility, interstate compact, military relocation, active duty, military orders, special education, IEP, Section 504, records transfer, conditional enrollment, Washington schools, RCW 28A.225.215, military installation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the Okaloosa Women's Day veteran ceremony, which will be held at Women's Veteran Park on Okaloosa Island
- gentleman The chair now recognizes the gentleman from<01:08:56.719><c> Rhode</c><01:08:56.960><c> Island
- Gentleman from Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, what purpose? Gentleman from Hawaii seeks recognition.
- Every young person in Hawaii and lives were changed. I've walked the lives were changed.
- </c><07:40:04.398><c> and</c> Every young person in Hawaii and across this country just needs a chance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, we have the Tax Foundation of Hawaii.
- Tom Yamachika, Tax Foundation of Hawaii.
Committee:
House Tourism
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- from various communities, including our brothers and sisters from the Asian American and Pacific Islander
- Roques' story, which was screened across California, Oregon, Washington, Chicago, New York, Texas, and Hawaii
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- various communities, including our... ...brothers and sisters from the Asian American and Pacific Islander
- Roques' story, which was screened across California, Oregon, Washington, Chicago, New York, Texas, and Hawaii
Summary:
The Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia met to hear from Los Angeles County officials and community advocates about rising hate, discrimination, and xenophobia, with opening remarks emphasizing the need for stronger anti-hate infrastructure, community-based reporting, and state support. Assemblymember Lowenthal noted the broader economic and social impacts of discrimination, and the committee framed the hearing around understanding local conditions and identifying legislative responses.
Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission Executive Director Robin Toma presented county hate-crime data showing record-high levels in 2024, with racial/ethnic hate crimes remaining the largest category and anti-Black hate crimes the most common. He also highlighted high levels of anti-Latino, anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-transgender hate, the role of underreporting, and the county’s L.A. vs. Hate system for reporting and victim support. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it uses hate-crime and hate-incident data to guide proactive patrols, community outreach, and training, and discussed the need to build trust amid immigration enforcement fears that discourage reporting.
Community organizations described how current political rhetoric and federal immigration enforcement are intensifying fear and underreporting. LULAC called for multilingual, culturally competent reporting systems, prevention education, and stronger support for grassroots organizations. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles described severe anti-Semitism, increased security costs, and the need for safe worship protections, security grants, and Holocaust education. The NAACP emphasized the continuing impact of anti-Black racism and the need for cross-community solidarity, while the Los Angeles LGBT Center highlighted rising anti-trans violence and urged funding for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ centers, and reauthorization of California vs. Hate. CHIRLA and CAIR California both described heightened fear among immigrants and Muslims, workplace discrimination, and the need for stronger civil-rights protections, data collection, and community-based reporting.
No formal votes were taken. The discussion focused on policy ideas and funding priorities, including improved law-enforcement training, alternative sentencing or diversion for hate offenders, protections for houses of worship, and continued or expanded funding for California vs. Hate, Stop Hate, and related programs. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly stressed that hate is underreported, that words and leadership rhetoric matter, and that California should continue investing in prevention, response, and healing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on farmer and rancher views on the agricultural economy. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- producers. percent of the cattle in our feedlot are customer cattle from Okeechobee, Florida to the Big Island
- of Hawaii and all points in between.
Keywords:
agriculture, avian flu, bipartisan farm bill, economic challenges, poultry, dairy, specialty crops
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial discussions surrounding the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, particularly concerning avian flu and its impact on poultry and dairy producers. Members provided insights into the economic struggles within the industry, emphasizing the need for a new bipartisan farm bill that addresses the diverse needs of specialty crop and livestock producers. Witnesses from various agricultural sectors spoke about their experiences, illustrating the high costs, regulatory burdens, and emerging diseases that threaten their operations. The meeting underscored a commitment to exploring solutions that will help maintain market stability and ensure food security.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Representative Bruce from District 23, which is South Canyon, South Ada, and all of Hawaii, the whole
- I'm Representative Bruce from District 23, which is South Canyon, South Ada, and all of Hawaii, the whole
Committee:
House Environment, Energy and Technology
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- There are some issues which are going to hamper going into one large SAU, like Hawaii, or going into
- was in their House which attempted to move toward a single statewide school district, similar to Hawaii
- single Statewide School District similar single Statewide School District similar to<03:46:43.640><c> Hawaii
- </c><03:46:44.640><c> it's</c> to Hawaii it's to Hawaii it's fail<03:46:47.199><c> the</c><03:46:47.319
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment.
The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 23rd, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- Tanisha Aaron from the California Hawaii NAACP in strong support. Yolanda Benson representing U.S.
- Communication Workers of America, District 9, which is the headquarters for California, Nevada, and Hawaii
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance