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ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Apr 14th, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then, if that is requested, we proceed under chapter 2832 with the hearing as requested.
  • It should be Section 28-32-49. It deals with the review by the Supreme Court.
  • Oh, on the version you just talked about, it's right on line 23 under Chapter 28-27.
  • -46 or 28-32-47.
  • 32-49. 32. Okay, so you have that. Okay. Any further discussion?
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The subcommittee met on Senate Bill 2224 and reviewed the latest Legislative Council draft, version 1006, which incorporated prior changes including the Christensen amendment, the executive session language, and a 30-day deadline for the Attorney General to issue an order. The Attorney General’s office then explained its proposed amendment, which would clarify that hearings could be held under existing administrative hearing procedures, apply the same process to all violations, and preserve the current appeal structure. The office also raised concerns about the bill’s requirement that hearings be video recorded and broadcast live, noting possible technology and budget limitations. Representative Koppelman responded that the purpose of the bill was to ensure a timely, transparent process and avoid long delays before a sanctioned party could get to court, arguing that the Legislative Council draft better addressed due process concerns. Representative Henderson agreed and said the draft version improved transparency and established a clearer timeline. During discussion, a cross-reference in the appeal section was identified as incorrect and was corrected to refer to Section 28-32-49 rather than Chapter 28-27, with clarification that the appeal path should remain tied to the Attorney General’s administrative determination. The committee then amended the motion to include the corrected cross-reference and approved the Legislative Council version 1006 as amended. The vote was unanimous, and the bill was prepared to be taken back to committee the next morning for further action. The meeting then adjourned.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-20 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . chapter. chapter.
  • As<01:32:03.920><c> I</c><01:32:04.000><c> said,</c><01:32:04.320><c> 2027</c><01:32:05.000><c> year<
  • /c><01:32:05.560><c> 2027</c><01:32:06.320><c> 2027</c><01:32:07.280><c> is</c><01:32:07.480><c> a</c
  • on hotels and<01:32:13.760><c> motels,</c><01:32:14.720><c> and</c><01:32:14.880><c> find</c><01:32:
  • The<01:32:27.760><c> program</c><01:32:28.320><c> will</c><01:32:28.480><c> build</c><01:32:28.800><c
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (04/16/2025)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again,<00:32:30.480><c> we</c><00:32:30.720><c> have</c><00:32:31.200><c> uh</c><00:32:31.360><c>
  • </c><00:32:46.399><c> So,</c><00:32:46.640><c> if</c><00:32:46.880><c> you</c><00:32:47.039><c> have<
  • /c><00:32:47.120><c> to</c><00:32:47.200><c> go</c><00:32:47.360><c> back</c><00:32:47.440><c> to</c>
  • c> and</c><00:32:55.840><c> then</c><00:32:56.000><c> the</c><00:32:56.159><c> one</c><00:32:56.320><
  • </c><00:32:57.360><c> So,</c><00:32:57.600><c> I'm</c><00:32:57.760><c> guessing</c><00:32:58.000><c>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> bit</c><00:32:14.320><c> of</c><00:32:14.600><c> History</c><00:32:15.600><c> uh</c><00:32:15.799
  • </c><00:32:19.480><c> has</c><00:32:19.639><c> on</c><00:32:19.799><c> the</c><00:32:19.960><c> Prairie
  • Island Indian Community<00:32:23.919><c> uh</c><00:32:24.679><c> so</c><00:32:25.679><c> uh</c><00:32
  • and you<00:32:52.120><c> know</c><00:32:52.240><c> you're</c><00:32:52.399><c> looking</c><00:32:52.679
  • ><00:32:57.240><c> or</c><00:32:57.399><c> 10</c><00:32:57.639><c> years</c><00:32:57.919><c> years</
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (04/22/2025)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • I<00:32:39.519><c> think</c><00:32:39.679><c> we've</c><00:32:39.919><c> covered</c><00:32:40.159><c>
  • 00:32:47.200><c> this</c><00:32:47.440><c> bill</c><00:32:47.600><c> was</c><00:32:47.760><c> to</c><
  • :51.120><c> have</c><00:32:51.360><c> to</c><00:32:51.519><c> adapt</c><00:32:52.000><c> to</c><00:32
  • <00:32:55.919><c> at</c><00:32:56.159><c> the</c><00:32:56.320><c> way</c><00:32:56.399><c> that</c>
  • </c><00:32:57.360><c> for</c><00:32:57.600><c> permit</c><00:32:57.919><c> fees</c><00:32:58.240><c>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • like</c><00:32:06.320><c> what</c><00:32:06.559><c> the</c><00:32:06.720><c> process</c><00:32:07.039
  • 32:33.120><c> my</c><00:32:33.360><c> my</c><00:32:34.000><c> um</c><00:32:34.240><c> parents</c> you
  • </c><00:32:35.279><c> there</c><00:32:35.519><c> to</c><00:32:35.840><c> support</c><00:32:36.080><c>
  • , chapter 245C, and that is sections 3 through 5 in the underlying bill and the newly added section 32
  • :32:11.600><c> um</c><02:32:11.680><c> I</c><02:32:11.920><c> think</c><02:32:12.080><c> for</c><02:32
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh this helps<00:32:02.799><c> out</c><00:32:03.039><c> people</c><00:32:03.279><c> who</c><00:32:03.440
  • </c><00:32:10.399><c> Um</c><00:32:11.039><c> I</c><00:32:11.360><c> believe</c><00:32:11.840><c> and
  • </c><00:32:20.240><c> half</c><00:32:20.559><c> of</c><00:32:20.880><c> what</c><00:32:21.200><c> was
  • </c><00:32:26.799><c> Chair</c><00:32:27.120><c> I'll</c><00:32:27.919><c> turn</c><00:32:28.240><c>
  • They<00:32:59.279><c> asked</c><00:32:59.519><c> me</c><00:32:59.679><c> to</c><00:32:59.840><c> testify
Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350
Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Appropriations - 05/22/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:17.360><c> is</c><00:32:17.760><c> um</c><00:32:17.919><c> is</c><00:32:18.159><c> a</c><00:32:18.559
  • ><c> part</c><00:32:19.360><c> of</c><00:32:19.519><c> the</c><00:32:19.679><c> bill</c><00:32:19.919
  • <00:32:24.399><c> their</c><00:32:24.720><c> work</c><00:32:24.960><c> on</c><00:32:25.120><c> on</c>
  • <00:32:26.080><c> that</c><00:32:26.320><c> to</c><00:32:26.559><c> fruition</c><00:32:27.519><c> and
  • </c><00:32:29.679><c> Um</c><00:32:30.640><c> just</c><00:32:31.600><c> a</c><00:32:31.679><c> a</c><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Jan 13th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • CHAPTER 120 REQUIRES JAPC TO CERTIFY RULES PRIOR TO ADOPTION.
  • THIS AFTERNOON, THE COMMITTEE IS TO CONSIDER 32 PROPOSED OBJECTIONS, EXCUSE ME, DIRECTED AT 32 SPECIFIC
  • THERE IS NO PROVISION IN CHAPTER 120 TO SUNSET.
  • The sunset of one rule may affect all the other rules within chapter.
  • The requirements of rules being amended pursuant to Chapter 120 ensure confusion will be avoided.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Feb 10th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wallace, senior, representing 32 chapters across the state of Alabama.
  • ><c> chapters</c> Wallace senior representing 32 chapters Wallace senior representing 32 chapters across
  • The<00:32:40.640><c> reason</c><00:32:40.880><c> the</c><00:32:41.120><c> military</c><00:32:41.600><
  • :32:43.039><c> they're</c><00:32:43.440><c> 100%</c><00:32:44.080><c> disabled,</c><00:32:45.039><c>
  • Social<00:32:51.519><c> Security</c><00:32:52.080><c> can</c><00:32:52.480><c> drop</c><00:32:52.799>
Keywords: 1136, house, all
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-22 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :20.920><c> So,</c><00:32:21.040><c> this</c><00:32:21.480><c> um,</c><00:32:21.800><c> is</c><00:32:
  • </c><00:32:25.440><c> of</c><00:32:26.200><c> uh,</c><00:32:26.280><c> the</c><00:32:26.560><c> PFAS<
  • um, stuff<00:32:28.640><c> uh,</c><00:32:28.800><c> that</c><00:32:29.200><c> we</c><00:32:29.440><c>
  • :32:30.960><c> from</c><00:32:31.200><c> Rutland</c><00:32:31.800><c> that</c><00:32:31.960><c> was</
  • And the reason<00:32:36.640><c> this</c><00:32:36.960><c> is</c><00:32:37.120><c> in</c><00:32:37.200
Keywords: 927, senate, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill would add uniformed members of police departments to the provisions of General Law 32, Chapter
  • These bills simply amend MGL Chapter 32, Section 94B, to add the words police department to an already
  • The bill would also help Chapter 32, Section 7, the accidental disability statute, catch up to current
  • S. 1895 and H. 2842 amend Chapter 32, Section 94, also known as the Heart Law, to include some 400 publicly
  • This legislation will add a new section to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32, which covers retirement
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting public safety and public sector employees, with most of the discussion focused on expanding occupational presumptions and retirement protections for police, firefighters, correction officers, court officers, and other public employees. Testifiers from the Legislature, police and fire unions, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, PERAC, and the AFL-CIO generally supported bills covering cancer presumptions, contagious disease presumptions, Parkinson’s disease for firefighters, PTSD-related disability and death, and equity for post-certified police officers under the Heart Law. Several speakers emphasized that these conditions are linked to long-term occupational exposure, that current law leaves out agencies such as UMass police, Environmental Police, DMH police, and other state or campus police, and that the bills would correct gaps in existing benefits and presumptions. Representative Colleen Garry and Senator Joan Lovely spoke in support of expanding the Heart Law and cancer presumption protections, while Representative and Senator sponsors for the firefighter and PTSD bills described the health risks faced by first responders and urged favorable reports. PFFM and MassCOP representatives argued that firefighters and police officers face toxic exposures, infectious disease risks, and chronic stress, and cited studies and other states’ laws in support of the measures. PERAC testified that the PTSD accidental disability bill would clarify confusing case law and update filing requirements so traumatic incidents can be used in applications even when PTSD develops later, while still requiring medical review and retirement board approval. Additional testimony came from correction officers and trial court officers seeking comparable disability and pension protections, including a bill to extend a 100% disability pension to correction officers injured in violent attacks and a bill to treat court officers more like police and firefighters when injured in the line of duty. The committee asked a few clarifying questions, including about whether the PTSD bill would address post-retirement claims and about the impact of excluding “forgotten” police agencies. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee ultimately adjourned after hearing all scheduled testimony.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/02/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1145, amending Sections 32-2062, 32-2063, and 32-291, A.R.S., relating to behavioral health
  • Senate Bill 1165, amending Title 20, Chapter 4, Article 3, A.R.S., relating to health insurance.
  • By your vote of 32 ayes, 25 nays, 3 not voting, you have passed Senate Bill 1184 in open session.
  • Senate Bill 1210, amending Title 32, Chapter 30, Article 2, A.R.S., by adding Section 32-3024, relating
  • Senate Bill 1233, amending Title 36, Chapter 2, Article 5, A.R.S., relating to state agencies.
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and then moved through a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early bills included SB 1135 on workers’ compensation, which passed 49-4, and SB 1127 on family offenses, which failed 5-50 after Rep. Gress said he supported the policy but voted no to allow reconsideration. SB 1133 on nominating procedures passed 32-23 without the emergency clause, and SB 1136 on workers’ compensation passed 54-1. Members then debated several health-related and regulatory measures, including SB 1145 on behavioral health behavior analysis, SB 1165 on health insurance coverage for breast exams, SB 1175 on child welfare, SB 1184 on condominiums and planned communities, SB 1205 on municipal regulations, SB 1210 on private post-secondary education institutions, and SB 1233 on state agencies, with mixed votes and several floor explanations focused on costs, insurance mandates, and public health benefits. The chamber also considered SB 1243 on court-ordered treatment, where supporters framed it as protecting vulnerable people and opponents warned about guardianship abuse and indefinite confinement; it passed 50-7. SB 1246 on condominium and planned community notices passed unanimously, while SB 1253 on Safe Haven providers passed 57-0. SB 1259 on campaign-related address confidentiality drew extensive debate about candidate safety, threats, and residency rules, and passed 43-14. Additional measures passed included SB 1271 on municipal authority, SB 1286 on veterinarians, SB 1292 on the public safety personnel retirement system, SB 1366 creating a towing and impound advisory committee, SB 1446, SB 1497 on school insurance, SB 1561 and SB 1564 on health care institutions, and several final-read House bills. On final reading, the House concurred in amendments to several bills and passed HB 2082, HB 296 on WIFA, HB 2557 on patient records, HB 2749 on reclassifying certain felony convictions to misdemeanors under strict conditions, and HB 4001 on nicotine products and youth access. HB 4001 drew the most extended debate, with supporters emphasizing youth protection, stronger penalties for sales to minors, and anti-vaping enforcement, while opponents criticized the bill as regulatory overreach or insufficiently focused on taxation and education. The House also adopted a motion to request the Senate return SB 1456 for reconsideration, heard a memorial resolution honoring James Hong Shee, and received remarks and a proclamation on National Gun Violence Awareness Day before recessing.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/24/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • they</c><00:32:04.240><c> want</c><00:32:04.400><c> to</c><00:32:04.480><c> continue</c><00:32:05.320
  • Um<00:32:11.960><c> but</c><00:32:12.120><c> this</c><00:32:12.280><c> bill</c><00:32:12.480><c> is</
  • We<00:32:15.680><c> need</c><00:32:15.960><c> to</c><00:32:16.080><c> regulate</c><00:32:16.600><c> kids
  • Uh<00:32:19.080><c> we</c><00:32:19.240><c> have</c><00:32:19.400><c> all</c><00:32:19.520><c> sorts<
  • Uh<00:32:30.520><c> and</c><00:32:30.680><c> we</c><00:32:30.800><c> shouldn't</c><00:32:31.040><c> allow
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission 12/17/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • For<00:32:34.000><c> the</c><00:32:34.159><c> record,</c><00:32:34.399><c> my</c><00:32:34.559><c> name
  • ><c> can</c><00:32:42.159><c> be</c><00:32:42.240><c> found</c><00:32:42.559><c> in</c><00:32:42.799>
  • The memo<00:32:45.120><c> was</c><00:32:45.360><c> created</c><00:32:45.760><c> in</c><00:32:46.080><
  • :32:53.840><c> the</c><00:32:54.159><c> scope</c><00:32:54.399><c> and</c><00:32:54.640><c> complexity
Keywords: 1183, house
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS-AEN, HHS Public Hearings 01-31-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • :28.240><c> but</c><00:32:28.440><c> given</c><00:32:28.720><c> that</c><00:32:29.200><c> um</c><00:32
  • have<00:32:32.760><c> a</c><00:32:32.960><c> seat</c><00:32:33.240><c> at</c><00:32:33.399><c> the</
  • :32:36.600><c> request</c><00:32:36.880><c> an</c><00:32:37.000><c> amendment</c><00:32:37.360><c> to
  • ><c> a</c><00:32:38.279><c> representative</c><00:32:39.000><c> from</c><00:32:39.200><c> a</c><00:32
  • c> we</c><00:32:48.760><c> have</c><00:32:49.639><c> Ted</c><00:32:49.919><c> Bolan</c><00:32:50.919>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, Red Hill cleanup, water testing, environmental governance, and beverage container recycling. For SB 472, SB 501, SB 675, and SB 958 on cesspools, most testimony supported accelerating cesspool conversion and expanding Department of Health capacity, though the Attorney General flagged a single-subject issue on SB 472 and the Department of Health and others raised concerns about funding, program structure, and coordination. Supporters emphasized cesspools as a major water pollution source and urged earlier deadlines, while some testimony questioned the tax credit approach and asked for clearer grant and staffing language. For SB 639 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill cleanup, the Department of Health asked for clearer cleanup standards and noted limits on laboratory detection and sampling, while supporters argued the bill would create a binding legal standard for remediation and help prevent reopening of the facility. Testimony also stressed the need to remove all contamination to the extent practicable and protect aquifers and drinking water. SB 664 on water quality testing drew strong support from residents and water advocates, but the Department of Health warned the measure could duplicate existing authority and create significant cost; the Board of Water Supply supported the concept while noting it would expand responsibilities into private-property testing. SB 674 on environmental advisory council and waste reduction received mixed testimony: supporters said it would help address landfill siting and protect water resources, while industry groups requested changes to advisory council membership and exemptions for certain products, and one witness opposed the measure. For SB 1067 on deposit beverage container recycling, the Attorney General said the grant language may be constitutionally problematic because it lacks standards, while industry testimony both supported the recycling goals and asked for amendments, including broader representation on the advisory council and clearer treatment of compostable and packaging-related issues. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/25/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:32:03.280><c> Senator</c><01:32:03.679><c> How</c><01:32:04.080><c> vote</c><01:32:04.560><c>
  • </c><01:32:12.000><c> Senator</c><01:32:12.239><c> Mchuan</c><01:32:12.719><c> votes</c><01:32:13.040
  • ><c> chapter</c><03:32:11.040><c> 4,</c> Now, the legislative auditor, chapter 4, Now, the legislative
  • auditor, chapter 4, says<03:32:11.680><c> accountability</c><03:32:12.479><c> and</c><03:32:13.399><
  • Um<04:32:34.560><c> so</c><04:32:34.720><c> I</c><04:32:34.880><c> I</c><04:32:35.040><c> I</c><04:32
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-EIG, CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, Director Michelangelo<00:32:44.720><c> really</c><00:32:44.960><c> wanted</c><00:32:45.120><c> to
  • really wanted to be here, but<00:32:45.760><c> he</c><00:32:45.919><c> had</c><00:32:46.080><c> to</
  • I<00:32:49.760><c> just</c><00:32:49.919><c> wanted</c><00:32:50.080><c> to</c><00:32:50.240><c> quickly
  • just wanted to quickly summarize uh, two<00:32:51.919><c> points</c><00:32:52.240><c> from</c><00:32
  • Um, we have<00:32:54.559><c> a</c><00:32:54.799><c> concern</c><00:32:55.600><c> that</c><00:32:56.240
Bills: SB2033, SB2487, SB2497, SB2471, SB2829
Keywords: renewable energy, grid-ready homes, interconnection process, electric utility, energy independence, surcharge, customer access, energy storage, smart inverters, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, electric utility rates, ratemaking, performance-based regulation, performance-based incentives, performance incentive mechanisms, revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, reward and penalty mechanisms, alternative ratemaking
Summary: The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m. The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted. A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 11, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:01.880><c> the</c><01:32:02.000><c> SFA</c><01:32:02.679><c> shall</c><01:32:03.000><c> use</c> 16
  • ><c> two</c><01:32:51.639><c> line</c><01:32:51.840><c> 18</c><01:32:52.480><c> to</c><01:32:52.679><
  • </c><02:32:06.960><c> positions</c><02:32:07.960><c> um</c><02:32:08.279><c> that</c><02:32:08.399><c
  • in<02:32:16.000><c> 2009</c><02:32:17.000><c> so</c><02:32:17.760><c> like</c><02:32:18.760><c> it's
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Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard three House bills related to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. HB 606 would extend the Act 279 special fund to June 30, 2028, continue deposits and appropriations to help eliminate the DHHL waitlist, and require a strategic plan and annual reporting. DHHL strongly supported the measure, saying most of the initial $600 million had been used and that the need remains large, with more than 29,000 people on the waitlist. Public testimony also supported the bill, emphasizing its importance to Native Hawaiian families and concerns about Hawaiians leaving the islands because of housing costs. A member noted the bill is a priority and that the committee will keep working on how to fund another $600 million. HB 1086 would exempt DHHL homestead lot and housing development from general excise and use taxes. DHHL supported the bill, saying any tax savings would reduce the eventual cost of housing for low-income beneficiaries. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the measure and noted it is already being implemented under the governor’s emergency proclamation, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2026. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical comments and urged the committee to weigh existing benefits already received by DHHL beneficiaries. HB 1307 would appropriate funds for DHHL water well development and geothermal exploration on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL said the bill is a follow-up to prior study funding and would support slim-hole drilling, site evaluation, and consultant work to identify viable geothermal resources, especially on Hawaiʻi Island. Several testifiers opposed the bill, arguing there had been inadequate beneficiary consultation, raising environmental, cultural, and safety concerns, and objecting to using $20 million for geothermal rather than housing. In response to committee questions, DHHL staff explained that the goal is to gather information for a future public-private partnership to develop geothermal electricity, and that a Chapter 343 environmental review would be required later in the process. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
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New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/25/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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Keywords: 1191, senate, all