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• That is part of it.
• That is part of it.
• That is part of it. Providing trust? That is part of it.
• That is part of it. Um, was insurance. That is part of it.
• This was not part of the Senate version. This was not part of the House budget.

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed comparison documents and worked through a long list of House and Senate positions, agreeing on some technical or already-enacted items while setting aside others for later discussion. Early on, members agreed to delete a House Bill 2 section tied to a bill already passed into law, and a representative explained a technical amendment to the EFA provisions clarifying enrollment-cap repeal language and compulsory attendance rules for EFA students. That amendment was discussed but a vote was postponed because not all members were present. The committee also noted that the overall EFA budget numbers had already been settled separately. Several items were either agreed to or held for further negotiation. Members agreed to delete sections already covered by other enacted bills, including BTLA-related language, and to accept a technical amendment changing "municipalities" to "political subdivisions" in a section affecting funding eligibility. They also agreed on some items involving workers’ compensation second injuries, certain pilot-program language, and some sections related to state loan repayment and other technical corrections. In contrast, they set aside or disputed items involving site evaluation, lottery-related provisions, opioid abatement, the Commission on Aging, Granite Advantage premium costs, renewable energy/offshore wind funding, special education funding, and several education trust fund and unique-fund provisions. The committee spent substantial time on policy disputes. The House side argued against keeping money in dedicated Fish and Game funds rather than increasing the main Fish and Game fund, while the Senate side defended its approach and raised concerns about fee impacts, including one tied to the fishing license. The members also discussed a housing appeals board proposal, with one member suggesting a possible compromise that would preserve some function while shifting duties and possibly sunsetting the arrangement later; the contracts for the positions were noted as running through June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029. Another extended discussion concerned the child advocate records-access section, which one side wanted removed as policy that should go through the normal bill process, while another member asked to hold it and suggested a possible middle-ground, time-limited approach. Later, the committee agreed to remove sections already handled in other bills, including House sections 254 and 255, and discussed but did not resolve disputes over liquor licensing functions, cannabis-related language, cost containment, special education, and several fee and fund provisions. The Senate explained its position on the governor’s commission language, saying opioid abatement trust funds could not be used for that purpose and that the commission should continue to be funded through 5% of gross liquor profits; it also described renaming the body the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention and expanding its scope to include problem gambling. The meeting ended with several major items still open for later negotiation.

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• I just thought it was important that we'd be a part of this.
• . it was interesting to me because I know there are a lot of non-federally recognized tribes to be part
• And I know that there's a bunch of folks that would love to be part of the broader community of protection
• My son's a police officer, and I will tell you that if he was ever profiling, he would be an ex-police
• I think right in that part of the statute, you can talk about shall be sworn under oath and then a full

Keywords: 996, all

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• </c><00:02:32.760><c> of</c> column the Bell Museum will be part of column the Bell Museum will be part
• many of them become which become part many of them become part<00:30:52.120><c> of</c><00:30:52.240>
• ><c> of</c> in duth Minnesota that money is part of in duth Minnesota that money is part of the<01:09
• Is it part of the system special? Madam Chair, it is part of the system special. Thank you.
• </c> this that I want to bring that is part this that I want to bring that is part of<01:36:35.159><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> &gt;&gt; so they are not ex they're not exact. &gt;&gt; so they are not ex they're not exact.
• So hence this the parts.
• </c> have these parts, uh, locally purchased. have these parts, uh, locally purchased.
• </c> &gt;&gt; so we purchase parts from Boeing. &gt;&gt; so we purchase parts from Boeing.
• It's part of the rule continue on.

Bills: HB1694, HB1695, HB1986, HB1797, HB1879, HB2034

Keywords: sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, autonomous vehicles

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes. SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.

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• And then part of heart of the matter.
• </c> things differently and some um as a part things differently and some um as a part of<00:30:53.120
• </c> part of somebody's disability. part of somebody's disability. broaden<00:59:01.119><c> the</c><00
• You can have somebody as part of that education, you know, part of that system come in and do a debrief
• You can have somebody as part of that education, you know, part of that system come in and do a debrief

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So that's all part of the justification. Hazardous fuel management is a part of the job.
• That's part of that $7.45 million, and that was part of our operating ask last year that got moved over
• That's part of that $7.45 million, and that was part of our operating ask last year that got moved over
• That's part of that $7.45, and that was part of our operating ask last year that got moved over to the
• And clean your part of the stream, they charge you.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It's the discretion part that isn't, but the presumption part is the same.
• It's the discretion part that isn't, but the presumption part is the same.
• c><00:07:41.599><c> but</c><00:07:41.759><c> the</c> discretion part that isn't but the discretion part
• </c> presumption part is the same. presumption part is the same.
• </c> permission to be part of the solution. permission to be part of the solution.

Bills: HF751, HF3550, HF3764, HF1490

Keywords: parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct

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• I'm going to pass it to Alvin Chambers, who is an apprentice in Intermediate District 287 and part of
• </c> of agreement every District that's part of agreement every District that's part of<01:14:33.400>
• </c> tried different ways that they were part tried different ways that they were part of<01:14:52.800
• them a big part of our area or a part of the JC.
• She said there is a move to have it go to MDE moving forward, and that it is part of PELB Bill.

Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district

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• </c> indigenous practices in that we are part indigenous practices in that we are part of<00:58:58.559
• It's part of Project 2025. It's part of the aggressive attempt to transfer public wealth upwards.
• It's part of trying to defund FEMA. It's part of Project<01:02:56.559><c> 2025.
• It's part of the Project 2025.
• </c> answer or or a big part of the answer. answer or or a big part of the answer.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, with Chair Dela Alani framing the discussion around emergency preparedness, recovery, and lessons for future disasters. The main presentation came from researchers involved in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, who described the project as a grassroots academic-community partnership that has enrolled more than 2,000 adults and children for health screenings, social assessments, and biomonitoring. They said the study has documented elevated mental and physical health conditions, housing instability, unemployment, barriers to care, and exposure to heavy metals and other toxicants, while also noting some modest improvement in adult mental health and self-rated health compared with the prior year. The presenters emphasized that wildfire impacts remain severe two years later. They reported that about half of adult participants had worsening health since the fires, roughly 40% had direct or frequent fire exposure, and many adults showed chronic disease burdens such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory impairment. They also said about half of adult survivors reported depressive symptoms, about a quarter had moderate to severe anxiety, more than 4% had considered suicide in the prior month, and nearly one in four had PTSD. A clinician from the Lahaina Certified Community Behavioral Health Center described the clinic’s no-turn-away model, with case management, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for anyone who needs it, and urged lawmakers to fund and expand that approach. The researchers also highlighted environmental findings, saying urine testing of more than 1,200 adults found heavy metal signatures that differed between burn-zone residents and those on the perimeter, with higher levels associated with displacement and ash re-exposure. They said about 20% of participants had higher-than-expected heavy metal levels 6 to 12 months after the fires, and cited a negative association between nickel levels and lung function. They argued for long-term monitoring, better cleanup methods, and a centralized health surveillance system tied to community outreach. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the briefing; the chair said the presentation materials and related reports would be posted for public access, and members were invited to ask questions after the presentation.

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• </c><00:25:44.840><c> of</c> Department of Agriculture all part of Department of Agriculture all part
• He's part of the fabric of, you know, so there's a plus to the ag tourism, but that part of the bill
• He's part of the fabric of, you know, so there's a plus to the ag tourism, but that part of the bill
• He's part of the fabric of, you know, so there's a plus to the ag tourism, but that part of the bill
• He's part of the fabric of, you know, so there's a plus to the ag tourism, but that part of the bill

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Agriculture and Food Systems and Tourism hearing focused on HB 189 and HB 966, both dealing with agricultural tourism. HB 189 would require counties to adopt ordinances governing review and permitting of agricultural tourism as secondary uses on working farms, require the principal agricultural use to pre-exist any tourism-related permit, and limit ag tourism to land where productive agriculture is occurring. HB 966 would create statewide uniform standards for agricultural tourism, require county registration of activities, require ag tourism to coexist with agricultural activity on a farming operation, and end the tourism use when agricultural activity ceases. Testimony on HB 189 was mixed. The Department of Agriculture and Kualoa Ranch opposed the bill, arguing that the proposed restrictions and income-based limits could burden bona fide farms and ranches, reduce flexibility for counties, and harm food production, jobs, and diversification efforts. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism supports its food sales and community market and warned the bill could cost more than 350 jobs. The Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council also opposed the measure for similar reasons. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the bill with suggested amendments, including clearer language around agricultural dedication. The Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau supported the intent of the bill but urged caution, saying ag tourism should remain tied to actual agricultural production and that counties need flexibility to address abuses without imposing overly rigid standards. Members discussed how to define a bona fide agricultural operation and whether property tax agricultural dedication could serve as a clearer qualifier. They also raised concerns about how counties would enforce revenue thresholds or separate accounting for tourism and farm income, and whether state law should better target clearly non-agricultural uses such as gondolas or other abusive developments. The Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau said counties already have authority to regulate ag tourism through ordinances, but that any new standards should avoid unintended burdens on true farmers and ranchers. HB 966 was then introduced, and initial testimony again reflected support for the bill’s intent from some agricultural groups and opposition or caution from others. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism can help educate visitors and support agriculture, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported county flexibility, and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau reiterated concerns about the bill’s income comparison provisions and the need to distinguish legitimate agricultural tourism from misuse. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Part of why I'm also excited committee.
• The family needs to be part of the that.
• ,</c><00:31:30.880><c> we</c><00:31:31.120><c> also</c> As part of our research, we also As part of our
• And that's part of give some statistics.
• </c> absolutely apply for and be a part of. absolutely apply for and be a part of.

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• <01:34:17.960><c> of</c><01:34:18.080><c> it's</c> part of it's part of it's based<01:34:19.360><c> on
• Essentially, it's get rid of the parts.
• So part 12."
• For Thank the professional or ex- Mhm.
• It's a part of them that it's approved.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:22:19.200><c> of</c> testifying only on the merger part of testifying only on the merger part
• </c> testified when it was at the P Parts testified when it was at the P Parts when<00:28:48.279><c>
• </c> reports um as part of the as as as part reports um as part of the as as as part of<01:24:45.159>
• Seeing none, Chair, your recommendation is adopted. part of the bill in the first place uh part of the
• We'll also be keeping part four, 150 A-G, on pages 71 and 72, and part six, 158 A-G, on pages 71 and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 19, 2025, and first heard SB 137 SD2 HD1 relating to electric utilities. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the Public Utilities Commission said they stood on their written comments, IBEW Local 1260 supported the bill, and Ulupono Initiative also supported it. Hawaiian Electric supported the intent but asked for an amendment, saying the bill’s definition of “acquiring entity” was too broad and could unintentionally cover purely local utility transactions. A later witness from Life of the Land supported the bill only if the merger/acquisition language were removed, arguing the PUC would not have a workable mechanism to let a cooperative intervene in a utility sale process. Committee members questioned whether the bill could still work without that section, and Ulupono said it was open to clarifying language but did not seek to remove the provision; the discussion ended without a vote in the excerpt provided. The committee then took up SB 1220 SD2 relating to a renewable gas tariff. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC again stood on written comments. HGas strongly supported the measure, saying it would create a faster, more cost-effective path for a voluntary renewable gas tariff without requiring a full rate case, while preserving PUC oversight and consumer protections. The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas also supported the bill, emphasizing that it would expand consumer choice and help Hawaii’s clean energy goals while keeping the program voluntary and shielding non-participating customers from costs. Henry Curtis of Life of the Land opposed the bill, arguing that HGas already had an active rate case and could have raised the issue there, and that the proposal did not increase renewable gas supply or speed up acquisition; he called it a gimmick. In response, HGas said the bill was mainly a mechanism to speed filing and that the details would be worked out in a PUC docket. Committee members pressed HGas on whether the measure would actually add renewable gas, what source would be used, and whether customers would simply be paying more for the same gas; HGas said it had two projects in development, including banagrass and hydrogen-related work, and that the tariff would be a voluntary opt-in rate for customers seeking renewable natural gas to meet sustainability goals. No vote was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• As part of that proposal, there was a change to Community Land Trust property.
• Policy decisions by this body here are part of that levy.
• Policy decisions by this body here are part of that levy.
• Policy decisions by this body here are part of that levy.
• The happiest parts of my childhood were at this lake, on this beach.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Jeff Howe, I represent District 13, which is part of Stearns and part of Benton counties.
• </c> those are a portion of the auto part those are a portion of the auto part sales<00:23:42.480><c>
• </c> through 20130 for the major major part through 20130 for the major major part of<00:50:37.440><c
• </c><00:59:24.520><c> of</c> some Grant making Authority as part of some Grant making Authority as part
• all of them um and uh so I I think part all of them um and uh so I I think part of<01:19:08.040><c> what

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:37:51.280><c> of</c> permanent and essential part of permanent and essential part of Vermont's
• A qualified 30 part third-party A qualified 30 part third-party professional<01:19:07.840><c> includes
• -</c><01:31:55.520><c> exclude</c> drafted in an effort to ex- exclude drafted in an effort to ex- exclude
• Artificial intelligence is now reality in every part of human life.
• was also part of this consideration. consideration. consideration.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I know the last part, yeah, thank you.
• that part of fraud we mentioned that part of fraud we mentioned<00:18:39.400><c> deed</c><00:18:39.760
• Um, cost for which part? The staffing cost for which part? Sorry, Mr.
• </c> mutual respect and I think that's part mutual respect and I think that's part of<01:04:55.240><c
• </c> IGS including oig positions uh that ex IGS including oig positions uh that ex now<01:06:42.559><

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Um we are other parts of the state.
• The problem is when you have an ex parte petition, it's the four corners of the paper that the judges
• parte, one-sided petitions.
• parte, one-sided petitions.
• </c><01:15:52.880><c> requires</c><01:15:53.199><c> that</c> part two of this measure requires that part

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 2095, which would provide supplemental appropriations for the Judiciary for the 2025-2027 biennium. Judiciary Administrative Director Brandon Kimura testified in strong support and outlined a request for about $6.4 million in supplemental operating funds, plus four permanent full-time position conversions. He grouped the request into security, services to court users, and staffing needs, including $3.25 million for supplemental armed private security at judiciary facilities statewide, nearly $200,000 for cybersecurity staffing and support, restoration of funding for substance use treatment purchase-of-service contracts, restoration of funding for the Office of Public Guardian on Kauaʻi, salary commission funding, a Kona court operations position, and two Court-Appointed Special Advocates positions converted from temporary to permanent. He also described five capital improvement requests totaling $55.4 million, led by $30 million for construction of a new South Kohala courthouse, $1.2 million each for air conditioning upgrades in Hilo and Kauaʻi, $15 million for elevator upgrades at Kahumanu Hale, and $8 million in lump-sum bond funds for emerging projects. Several organizations testified in support, including Parents and Children Together and the True Cost Coalition. Supporters emphasized the importance of the purchase-of-service funding for domestic violence and substance use treatment services and said the restoration would return funding to pre-COVID levels and help providers maintain capacity. Kimura explained that the Judiciary often shifts funds among contracts during the year to avoid service interruptions, but that the reduced funding has caused delays and operational problems for providers and probationers. Members asked detailed questions about the capital projects and operating requests. Representative Shimizu asked for more information on the lump-sum bond funds and the elevator project, and Kimura explained that the Kahumanu Hale request covers four remaining elevator shafts after earlier funding addressed the first five elevators. Representative Cochran asked about the absence of Maui County projects, and Kimura said the Judiciary is still planning for its older Maui facilities with DAGS. Chair Tarnas questioned the need for armed private guards and discussed whether court security should be prioritized within the Department of Law Enforcement; Kimura said the Judiciary needs additional personnel now and has not asked DLE to deprioritize other missions, though the chair suggested further coordination between the agencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• As part of the cannabis market, we also oversee the hemp market.
• A big part of that is the way the statute was written.
• of a multi-count case, they’re not able to seal just part of that case.
• A big part of that is the way the statute was written.
• The legislators have done our part. We have been responsive.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There’s a heart for service in there, Glenn, and thank you for being part of this committee.
• There’s a heart for service in there, Glenn, and thank you for being part of this committee.
• It’s good to be here and a part of this committee, and I am just honored to be here.
• It’s good to be here and a part of this committee, and I am just honored to be here.
• Medicaid is a big part of the exponential growth that is leading to that deficit.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all