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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In this capacity, she built membership growth and services, launched Membership Matters, organized Hawaii
- The bonds of the government. Nearly 80 million people claim Irish descent.
- The bonds between California and Ireland remain strong.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued.
The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership.
Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Mike Wind from Aloha Care; Angela Mado with Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and Yangi
- Overly with American Association of University Women Hawaii.
- <00:03:09.440><c> workers</c> Hawaii workers Hawaii workers Center<00:03:11.640><c> H</c><00:03:11.799
- </c><00:03:16.680><c> state</c> care Angela Mado with Hawaii state care Angela Mado with Hawaii state
- and I'd like of University women Hawaii and I'd like to<00:03:24.959><c> thank</c><00:03:25.280><c>
Summary:
The Senate convened, called the roll, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard several introductions recognizing staff, visiting students from Do Middle School participating in Working Families Day, and advocates from organizations including H-CAN, Hawaii Workers Center, Aloha Care, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the American Association of University Women Hawaii. The clerk then reported gubernatorial messages withdrawing several nominations to boards and commissions, transmitting one nomination to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, and House communications sending House bills to the Senate for first reading and committee referral.
The chamber adopted multiple groups of standing committee reports, including reports requiring 48-hour notice and one-day notice, and then took up third reading of Senate bills. Several bills passed third reading by unanimous consent or near-unanimous votes, including measures relating to water pollution, spaying and neutering animals, condominiums, marine life conservation districts, mental health, geothermal resources, the University of Hawaiʻi, and aircraft. Senate Bill 841 SD1 and SB 1042 SD1 each passed 22-1, SB 1197 SD1 passed 21-2, and SB 319, relating to marijuana, failed on third reading with 11 ayes and 12 noes.
The Senate also granted a waiver of referral for Senate Bill 1621 SD1 to the Committee on Ways and Means so it could meet the first taking deadline, and gave one day’s notice for third reading. The session concluded with a motion adopted to leave the journal open until 11:00 p.m. for additional committee reports and to recess until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 18, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 34
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the Hawaii House of Representatives, I’d like to once again express our sincere gratitude
- to the students, teachers, faculty, and schools of Hawaii for their exceptional contributions to our
- </c><00:17:41.840><c> State</c> executive officer on the Hawaii State executive officer on the Hawaii
- Board of Education student Hawaii Board of Education student representative<00:17:52.080><c> he</c><
- </c> collects recyclables to help Hawaii collects recyclables to help Hawaii students<00:19:12.600><c
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Hawaii licensed individual. Hawaii licensed individual.
- So thank you. education chair for Hawaii Council. So education chair for Hawaii Council.
- 00:23:56.159><c> the</c><00:23:56.400><c> financial</c> in Hawaii are feeling the financial in Hawaii
- Hawaii real estate trust fund.
- </c> state of Hawaii to put online. state of Hawaii to put online.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided.
The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt.
For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.
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Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> resources and beauty that makes Hawaii resources and beauty that makes Hawaii so<00:30:28.159><c
- The budget enables Hawaii to continue to take the reins of its future.
- So the damage to Hawaii is far than just the less direct cuts.
- So the damage to Hawaii is far than just the less direct cuts.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 46
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- You know that Hawaii proceed. Thank you.
- </c> of Hawaii. of Hawaii.
- </c> the honorable representative of Hawaii the honorable representative of Hawaii Kai?
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 45
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> researchers from University of Hawaii. researchers from University of Hawaii.
- The governor, who represents us, the people of Hawaii.
- The governor, who represents us, the people of Hawaii.
- Um, I... represents us um the people of Hawaii. represents us um the people of Hawaii.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Apr 14, 2025, 11:30 AM HST - Day 50
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In turn, we have taken vahina in Hawaii.
- We acknowledge indigenous families who are here in Hawaii.
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- And 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, Hawaii Council of Community Associations.
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- </c><01:26:54.280><c> specific</c> least analyze Hawaii specific least analyze Hawaii specific situation
- </c> in Hawaii in Hawaii we're<01:27:55.480><c> x%</c><01:27:56.360><c> higher</c><01:27:56.760><c> than
- </c><01:40:21.440><c> pharmacist</c> amendments from Hawaii pharmacist amendments from Hawaii pharmacist
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1046 SD1 on condominiums. Testimony on that bill focused on reserve funding and enforcement of reserve study requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would create hardship, confusion, and be difficult to administer, while also urging stronger penalties for boards that fail to comply with reserve study rules. The Real Estate Commission offered comments, and one testifier spoke in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee then heard SB 532 SD2 HD1 relating to the Department of Education, which would improve access to pre-approved medications for students with health conditions at school and during off-campus activities. The Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing and medical programs, and the Department of Education all supported the measure, with DOH suggesting amendments to better identify the correct student and improve medication safety. Members had no questions, and the bill moved on.
Next was SB 1245 SD2 HD1 relating to pharmacists, a bill to allow reimbursement for clinical services pharmacists are already trained and licensed to provide. The University of Hawaiʻi, Board of Pharmacy, Walgreens, Mikai Drugs, and the Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association supported the bill, emphasizing improved access to care, recruitment and retention of pharmacists, and better chronic disease management. The Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association also discussed proposed amendments to prevent plans from denying coverage or network participation when pharmacists meet credentialing requirements. Members questioned whether insurers would actually use pharmacists and how the bill would affect pay and contracting; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee also heard SB 1279 SD2 HD1, another pharmacists bill focused on telepharmacy and 340B-related issues. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported it, saying telehealth could reduce costs and avoid travel for audits, while the Board of Pharmacy opposed it. Lānaʻi representatives opposed the bill and asked for an exemption, arguing the island already has close in-person access to a resident pharmacist and clinics. The Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association supported the measure, citing large patient savings from 340B pricing, while Mikai Drugs opposed it, arguing that mail-order and telepharmacy are not necessary on some islands and can create delivery and medication-safety problems. Members asked questions about insurer participation, scope of practice, and whether the bill would meaningfully change reimbursement; the transcript ends before any final action or vote.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:45 PM HST
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, in the past, a long time ago, Hawaii had a special election to replace an empty seat, which is
- I'm a director of the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans, and I serve on the Wiki Neighborhood Board
- And I'm speaking as an individual, but I'm very concerned for our residents of Hawaii, and I hope that
- had a special election to replace Hawaii had a special election to replace an<00:15:23.279><c> empty
- Retired</c><00:16:00.959><c> Americans,</c> Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans, Hawaii Alliance for
Committee:
House Legislative Management
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 5 and SB 1545. SB 5 drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General, which said the bill conflicted with two sections of the state constitution. A member of the public also opposed SB 5, arguing that representatives should be elected by the people and urging the committee not to pass the measure. After discussion, the committee deferred SB 5, citing the deputy attorney general’s view that it was unconstitutional.
The committee then heard SB 1545, which concerns nepotism rules and good-cause exceptions. The State Ethics Commission testified in support, saying the bill would create a clearer, more transparent central process for good-cause exceptions and noting that several exceptions had already been publicly filed. A public testifier also supported the bill but questioned why the judiciary appeared to be excluded from its coverage.
After a brief recess, the committee decided to amend SB 1545 by striking the exemption for the legislature and judiciary and changing the effective date to the House defective date. The committee then voted to pass SB 1545 with amendments. The chair, vice chair, and Representatives Ichiyama and Morikawa voted aye; Representative Matsumoto was excused, and the recommendation was adopted.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- No one should go hungry whether they live in Connecticut, Alaska, Hawaii, or anywhere.
- No one should go hungry whether they live in Connecticut, Alaska, Hawaii, or anywhere.
- No one should go hungry whether they live in Connecticut, Alaska, Hawaii, or anywhere.
- The gentleman from Massachusetts yields to the gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mr.
- The gentleman from Massachusetts yields to the gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mr.
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Transcript Highlights:
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- The department's position Hawaii.
- Uh, Chong Chang with the Hawaii Broadband Office.
- what's what's broken in Hawaii for us to what's what's broken in Hawaii for us to fix.<00:18:04.160><
- Um and as you've read those uh Hawaii.
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Senate Labor and Technology Committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 2245 would tighten revolving-door restrictions for state employees by barring new employees from acting on matters they worked on before state service and imposing a 12-month post-employment restriction for certain former Governor and Lieutenant Governor staff; the Ethics Commission and League of Women Voters supported it, and the committee later passed it as is. SB 99 would allow certain retirees to return to work as school resource officers or investigators without losing retirement benefits; the Attorney General supported the investigator portion, ERS and other agencies offered comments and suggested amendments, and the committee passed the bill with amendments, including changes from the Attorney General, ERS, and the Department of Law Enforcement, plus a far-future effective date. SB 2304, which would expand identity theft law to cover AI/deepfake or materially deceptive media impersonation, drew opposition from the Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor over prosecution burdens and First Amendment concerns, while some prosecutors and others supported it; the committee deferred the bill. SB 2115, dealing with collective bargaining impasse procedures for repricing public employee classes, drew opposition from human resources officials who said arbitrators lack the technical expertise needed, while unions and HGA supported the measure; the committee deferred decision-making to a later hearing.
The committee also heard SB 1036, a net neutrality bill that would bar broadband providers from blocking, prioritizing, or zero-rating traffic. Supporters argued Hawaii needs stronger consumer protections, while the Hawaii Broadband Office said it saw no current problem in Hawaii and warned the bill could affect federal BEAD funding unless exempted; the committee deferred the measure. SB 1163 would prohibit the sale of geolocation and browser data and data collected through microphone-based background apps; Consumer Protection supported the intent but urged a broader privacy framework, and the Honolulu Prosecutor sought an exemption for lawful law-enforcement investigations, which the committee later accepted along with Hawaiian Telecom’s proposed amendments before passing the bill with amendments. SB 2076 would update publicity-rights law to address AI/deepfake uses of a person’s likeness; testimony supported the goal and amendments from the Recording Industry Association of America, and the committee passed the bill with amendments, including replacing references to AI/deepfake with “digital replica.”
After hearing testimony, the committee recessed briefly to obtain quorum and then reconvened for decision-making. It adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 2245 as is, passed SB 99 with amendments, deferred SB 2304, deferred SB 2115 to a later hearing, deferred SB 1036, passed SB 1163 with amendments, and passed SB 2076 with amendments. The meeting then adjourned.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL, WTL DEFER Public Hearings 03-21-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- My friend from the Kona side on Hawaii island is in support.
- Mike Eo with Energy Justice Network, representing our Hawaii-based member organizations.
- The Green Party of Hawaii, Susan Roberts Emory in support, Robert Cison in support, Katherine Frier,
- Mike Eo with Energy Justice Network, representing our Hawaii-based member organizations.
- Mike Eo with Energy Justice Network, representing our Hawaii-based member organizations.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water and Land met on March 21, 2025, and considered several resolutions related to water resources, coastal management, and energy planning. On SCR 42/SR 27, which urged DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize restoration and protection of additional wetlands and anchialine ponds, DLNR supported the measure and suggested a technical correction changing a reference from the Division of Agriculture to the Division of Aquatic Resources. Testimony from Hā‘ena Reef and Ocean Coalition, Maui Ocean Center, and individuals was in support. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments.
The committee also heard SCR 54/SR 36, which would create a desalination planning task force to study whether large-scale desalination for potable water is feasible. DLNR and CWRM said the proposal was a large undertaking and raised capacity concerns, noting the Board of Water Supply was already moving forward with its own desalination planning. BWS testified in support, saying its project was still in planning and design, with construction not expected until late 2027 or 2028, and that the project would produce about 1.7 million gallons per day to supplement Ewa’s water supply. Members discussed whether the task force might duplicate existing work and noted the measure focused on consumption rather than other desalination uses. The committee ultimately recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments.
For SCR 59/SR 43, which asked DLNR, the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, and the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission to work together on maintaining the Kihei ramp, DLNR reported ongoing collaboration and listed prior improvements including paving, washdown work, dredging, and a retaining wall. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. On SCR 106/SR 87, which requested a study of which energy sector could be most quickly and cost-effectively decarbonized through public investment in combustion-free alternatives, OPSD said the State Energy Office had already completed a decarbonization study under Act 238 (2022) and a follow-up alternative fuels analysis, and suggested the resolution duplicated existing work. Energy Justice Network testified in support, arguing the proposal would build on prior studies by focusing on non-combustion options such as wind, solar, and storage. Despite support from several organizations and individuals, the committee deferred the measure indefinitely. The committee also passed SR 18 as is, passed SC 51/SR 33 as is, deferred SC 47, and passed SC 76/SR 59 with amendments.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Repeals a Hawaii early childhood education educator special fund.
- Okay, Virgil Stinet, president, NFB Hawaii? Is she here? Not here. She's in Hawaii, in support.
- Hawaii, and a representative of the state legislature, 48th District Terence Tom.
- I'm James Gashel, legislative chair for the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii.
- National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii supports that version of this bill.
Committee:
Senate Education
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Mar 14, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 32
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's here from Hawaii Baptist Academy.
- She's here from Hawaii Baptist Academy.
- She's here from Hawaii Baptist Academy.
- She's here from Hawaii Baptist Academy.
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Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Alexis Chapman for HFIA, Hawaii Food Industry Association.
- , BYU Hawaii, and then also to include locals who leave Hawaii to pursue their education degree elsewhere
- , BYU Hawaii, and then also to include locals who leave Hawaii to pursue their education degree elsewhere
- as HPU, Chaminade, BYU Hawaii, and then also to include locals who leave Hawaii to pursue their education
- I'm here representing Hawaii State Center for Nursing, and I'm also here representing the Hawaii School
Committee:
Senate Education
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Transcript Highlights:
- Congressman Case is a Hawaii-licensed attorney who clerked for Hawaii Supreme Court Justice William Richardson
- </c> government actions are having on Hawaii government actions are having on Hawaii residents.<00:17
- > Hawaii</c><00:18:27.360><c> Supreme</c><00:18:27.679><c> Court</c> who clerked for Hawaii Supreme Court
- Hawaii time, whether I'm in Hawaii or in DC.
- And I guess that's a good Hawaii.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii.
Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements.
Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 47
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Shouldn't Hawaii Hawaii taxpayers.
- </c><01:10:17.280><c> My</c> of muchneeded housing here in Hawaii.
- My of muchneeded housing here in Hawaii.
- </c> workforce housing in Hawaii. workforce housing in Hawaii. 201138<01:12:59.520><c> exists</c><01:
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAL/PBS Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> fiber Fuel and floriculture that Hawaii fiber Fuel and floriculture that Hawaii needs<00:09:55.560
- I'm from the University of Hawaii.
- I'm from the University of Hawaii.
- Question for University of Hawaii, please.
Summary:
The hearing opened with committee procedures and then took up SB 1, relating to vegetation management near utility lines. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it would shift rights, responsibilities, and liability onto the state and private landowners. Hawaiian Electric supported the measure with amendments, describing it as a first step to address wildfire risk and improve public safety and system reliability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and Command Schools both raised concerns that the bill could impose significant costs, liability, and access burdens on farmers, ranchers, and other landowners, especially where easements are old or unclear. Life of the Land argued the issue belongs before the Public Utilities Commission, and PUC staff explained that the commission is already reviewing Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire mitigation plan and vegetation management in a docket, with a decision expected by September and public meetings scheduled for April 23 and 24. Committee members questioned the need for legislation versus negotiated solutions, and witnesses said private parties could potentially renegotiate easements without statute.
The committee then heard HB 1296, relating to disaster recovery. DLNR and OPSD supported the bill, saying it would ease regulatory burdens in post-disaster rebuilding and help speed permit review. Testimony and member questions focused on the bill’s five-year rebuilding timeline, the role of the coastal zone/SMA process, and how long permit reviews typically take; OPSD said SMA major/use permits generally take about six months, while minor permits are faster. Members also discussed whether the bill would apply to existing structures damaged in disasters and whether the amendments from the Attorney General’s office and OPSD were acceptable; no objections were raised.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1170, relating to the expeditious redevelopment and development of affordable rental housing. HHFDC supported the bill, and testimony from a Maui affordable housing project said the measure is needed to rebuild the Weinberg Court Apartments, a 63-unit affordable project in Lahaina, using insurance funds rather than government money. Members asked whether the bill would help existing affordable rental projects damaged before the enactment of related coastal rules, and the response was that the bill is aimed at existing structures damaged during events and intended to speed rebuilding of affordable housing.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 22
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to welcome and introduce in our chamber today a former Hawaii girl now working out of Washington
- Welcome to the Hawaii House of Representatives. >> Representative Olds. Mahalo, Speaker.
- Uh, today, we'd like to recognize the impactful work of the American Heart Association here in Hawaii
- The association continues to Hawaii.
- Sponsored<00:17:41.600><c> by</c><00:17:41.760><c> the</c><00:17:41.880><c> Hawaii</c><00:17:42.160><