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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- payment bill and also reference them in a scope of practice, we're going to be chasing our tails in perpetuity
- chasing our practice, we're going to be chasing our tails<00:25:30.720><c> in</c><00:25:30.880><c> perpetuity
- </c><00:25:31.440><c> as</c><00:25:31.600><c> the</c><00:25:31.840><c> scope</c> tails in perpetuity
- as the scope tails in perpetuity as the scope continues<00:25:32.400><c> to</c><00:25:32.640><c> change
Summary:
The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later.
The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives.
Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- done a little bit of work, but again, we are in strong support of IAL, right, reserving land in perpetuity
- right reserving strong support of iil right reserving land<00:41:28.400><c> in</c><00:41:28.640><c> perpetuity
- </c><00:41:29.240><c> for</c><00:41:29.520><c> agriculture</c> land in perpetuity for agriculture land
- in perpetuity for agriculture production<00:41:31.200><c> but</c><00:41:32.079><c> we</c><00:41:32.200
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:45 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Oʻahu to ensure that the environmental injustices that they have borne for generations are not perpetuated
- </c><00:26:17.880><c> do</c><00:26:18.159><c> are</c><00:26:18.320><c> not</c><00:26:18.520><c> perpetuated
- </c><00:26:19.200><c> by</c> Generations uh do are not perpetuated by Generations uh do are not perpetuated
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Summary:
The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard several measures focused on water quality, waste management, aquifer protection, wastewater, and climate-related funding. SB 984 on water pollution drew opposition from DLNR and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, with the latter arguing the bill could unfairly blame landowners for runoff caused by terrain and storm events; the chair noted there were also supporters and commenters submitted in writing. SB 639 on underground storage tanks received support from the Department of Health, the Board of Water Supply, and the Sierra Club, with testimony emphasizing environmental restoration standards after jet fuel releases; no opposition was noted in the live testimony. SB 946 on wastewater management was presented as clarifying that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters applies to treatment plants, and it drew support from the County of Maui, DOH, and Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, with no questions or opposition raised in the hearing.
The committee also heard SB 438 on waste disposal facilities near significant aquifers. DOH and the Water Commission offered comments, while the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services opposed the bill because of a provision affecting ash recycling; the Board of Water Supply and Sierra Club supported the measure, and the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board and Energy Justice Network raised concerns about fly ash and bottom ash recycling, landfill capacity, and potential contamination of aquifers. Testimony reflected a split between environmental protection concerns and arguments that the bill could block beneficial reuse of ash. The committee then took up HB 1395 on state funds, which would direct interest from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the general fund when the reserve exceeds the state’s target. The Governor’s office, emergency management, the State Energy Office, the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority, the Nature Conservancy, and several other groups supported the bill’s climate-resilience intent, while the Tax Foundation and committee discussion raised concerns that the measure functioned mainly as a revenue transfer without a dedicated spending mechanism. Members discussed whether a special fund or legislative appropriation process would better ensure the money was used for climate mitigation and related projects.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the permanent school fund, where they would generate investment returns for Minnesota schools in perpetuity
- :43.799><c> Minnesota</c><00:19:44.280><c> schools</c><00:19:45.080><c> in</c><00:19:45.600><c> perpetuity
- </c><00:19:46.600><c> this</c> for Minnesota schools in perpetuity this for Minnesota schools in perpetuity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/5/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, basically, we would be shorting our schools for, in perpetuity, essentially, uh, under your bill.
- <00:39:11.040><c> schools</c><00:39:12.000><c> for</c><00:39:12.319><c> in</c><00:39:12.599><c> perpetuity
- </c> shorting our schools for in perpetuity shorting our schools for in perpetuity essentially<00:39:
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What funding to services people rely on will be scaled back to perpetuate handing out more blank checks
- Services people rely will be scaled<01:02:27.039><c> back</c><01:02:27.319><c> to</c><01:02:27.520><c> perpetuate
- </c><01:02:28.079><c> handing</c><01:02:28.359><c> out</c> scaled back to perpetuate handing out scaled
- back to perpetuate handing out more<01:02:28.799><c> blank</c><01:02:29.119><c> checks</c><01:02:29.400
Committee:
Senate Taxes
Keywords:
tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- dedicate out of or not to continue but to have out of the general fund this amount of money in perpetuity
- amount of out of the general fund this amount of money<01:20:09.480><c> in</c><01:20:09.719><c> perpetuity
- <c> the</c><01:20:10.480><c> future</c><01:20:10.800><c> is</c><01:20:11.280><c> I</c> money in perpetuity
- to the future is I money in perpetuity to the future is I think<01:20:11.520><c> someone</c><01:20:11.800
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- rules are established, permits issued under the temporary framework should not be grandfathered in perpetuity
- and the report would result in permits issued under the temporary framework remaining valid in perpetuity
- framework remaining valid in perpetu framework remaining valid in perpetu Forever<00:40:22.280><c> while
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I will note OHA does already have many programs and activities to support the perpetuation of Olo Hawaii
- </c><00:16:00.000><c> of</c><00:16:00.399><c> Olo</c><00:16:00.880><c> Havi,</c> support the perpetuation
- of Olo Havi, support the perpetuation of Olo Havi, but<00:16:01.519><c> we</c><00:16:01.680><c> see<
- We support the intent of providing funding for culture, arts, and perpetuation of Native Hawaiian heritage
- for enforcing the trust's provisions, ensuring the land is used, um, for, uh, park purposes in perpetuity
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2046, which would establish and fund an Olo Hawaii Commission to coordinate and promote initiatives supporting the use of Olo Hawaii. The Attorney General suggested adding an end date because the bill creates a temporary commission, and several supporters from the University of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the commission could improve coordination, funding decisions, and consistency across agencies. Members discussed whether the commission should include broader representation, including expertise on Niihau dialect speakers and other stakeholders, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved to the next measure.
The committee next considered House Bill 2438, creating the Hawaii Cultural Trust within DBEDT, authorizing an income tax credit for contributions to the trust and qualified cultural organizations, and creating a special license plate to support the trust. DBEDT said it would need additional resources, including staff, to administer the program. The Department of Taxation recommended changing the effective date to 2026 to allow time for implementation and adding a requirement that credits be claimed within one year. OHA supported the bill but objected to language that would require it to maintain a prequalified list of organizations, saying that could limit applicants and conflict with its grant process. The Tax Foundation said it supported cultural funding but preferred direct appropriations and grants over a trust fund and tax credit structure.
The final measure discussed was House Bill 2584, which would temporarily increase public land trust revenues transferred to OHA while reaffirming the state’s obligation to the 20% pro rata share, with a repeal date of June 30, 2028. The Attorney General recommended deleting the bill’s requirement that OHA receive a minimum amount equal to the 20% share, arguing the constitution and Admission Act do not specify a precise dollar amount and that the legislature must determine allocation. OHA strongly supported the bill, arguing the state currently pays only about 5% and that historical records show much higher amounts are owed; OHA also pointed to a carry-forward account it said held about $55 million. DLNR opposed the bill because the fiscal impact was unspecified and could affect land management and special fund budgets. Several OHA trustees and supporters urged the committee to pass the bill, and one testifier criticized the state for underfunding Native Hawaiian obligations. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued hearing testimony on HB 2584.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> running up the credit card in perpetuity running up the credit card in perpetuity and and and and
- First of all, the pause is<02:35:00.680><c> in</c><02:35:00.920><c> perpetuity.
- I mean, it's not like is in perpetuity.
- To say it's in perpetuity, well, that means we can come back anytime and reinstate a program.
- To say it's in perpetuity, well, that means we can come back anytime and reinstate a program.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/12/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- ><03:09:49.600><c> that</c> circle of shared information that circle of shared information that perpetuates
- this</c><03:09:50.840><c> very</c><03:09:51.160><c> real</c><03:09:51.479><c> vilification</c> perpetuates
- this very real vilification perpetuates this very real vilification of<03:09:52.359><c> coyotes</c><
- There is a dark circle of shared information that perpetuates this very real vilification of coyotes
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I know what franchise fees are for utility easements and things like that.
- state can come in and help, both on permitting for going under different water bodies, both for easements
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/05/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- and special requirements for projects that include land acquisition, restoration, or conservation easements
- land acquisition, restoration, or land acquisition, restoration, or conservation<00:25:18.080><c> easements
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to specify that the science reserve parcel and haulaku parcel and the road easement will
- We're going to specify that the science reserve parcel and haulaku parcel and the road easement will
Bills:
HB1527 , HB1823 , HB2490 , HB2223 , HB2325 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB2592 , HB1927 , HB1553 , HB1964 , HB1918 , HB1990
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill.
The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript.
Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/09/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- to clarify, there was some vagueness that it seemed that perhaps an application could be open in perpetuity
- to clarify, there was some vagueness that it seemed that perhaps an application could be open in perpetuity
- to clarify, there was some vagueness that it seemed that perhaps an application could be open in perpetuity
- to clarify, there was some vagueness that it seemed that perhaps an application could be open in perpetuity
- to clarify, there was some vagueness that it seemed that perhaps an application could be open in perpetuity
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And just a bit of a plug here: to avoid use of this footnote in perpetuity, this would be an opportunity
- And just a bit of a plug here: to avoid use of this footnote in perpetuity, this would be an opportunity
- And just a bit of a plug here: to avoid use of this footnote in perpetuity, this would be an opportunity
- 15.599><c> in</c> Um to avoid uh use of this footnote in Um to avoid uh use of this footnote in perpetuity
- , um this would be an perpetuity, um this would be an opportunity<00:38:18.640><c> for</c><00:38:19.280
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 7 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- employer increase that this legislature voted for of 2 and 1/2%, that will be $186 million a year in perpetuity
- employer increase that this legislature voted for of 2 and 1/2%, that will be $186 million a year in perpetuity
- employer increase that this legislature voted for of 2 and 1/2%, that will be $186 million a year in perpetuity
- employer increase that this legislature voted for of 2 and 1/2%, that will be $186 million a year in perpetuity
- Among other things, I think the actuaries will treat that different if it's a perpetual diversion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Latina Inequities Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Conversations about cultural taboos really perpetuate harmful stereotypes about our community.
- at CLRJ would really encourage generational learning through facts and storytelling rather than perpetuating
Summary:
The hearing of the Select Committee on Latina Inequities opened with remarks framing the discussion around reproductive and maternal health disparities affecting Latina, Black, and Indigenous women in California. Members emphasized the need to connect state data with lived experience, and the committee heard historical context on coercive sterilization, language access, and the ways immigration status, poverty, and racism continue to shape reproductive health care. The first panel featured Clarissa Ramirez of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Sophia Pedrosa of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and Kim Robinson of Black Women for Wellness, who described reproductive justice principles, the legacy of eugenics and forced sterilization, community education efforts, promotoras, and the importance of culturally and linguistically responsive care. They also raised concerns about federal funding cuts, fear related to ICE and public charge, and the loss of education and outreach programs that support patients and families.
The second part of the hearing focused on maternal health. Matt Green of the California Department of Public Health described persistent racial disparities, including Black birthing people being three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and outlined state efforts such as the Black Infant Health Program, the Perinatal Equity Initiative, the Centering Black Mothers in California report, and a new Black birth equity action plan. Chris Esgera of the Department of Health Care Services explained the state’s birthing care pathway, postpartum care pathway, and Transforming Maternal Health model, including policy changes to support doulas, community health workers, transitional care, and postpartum coverage. He said the department is working through policy updates and payment reforms, with Medi-Cal coverage for pregnant people and 12 months postpartum remaining protected.
The final panel included Dr. Nicole Economo and Dr. Kelly McHugh of ACOG, who discussed provider education, anti-racism and implicit bias training, and the need for quality improvement projects focused on closing equity gaps at individual hospitals. They highlighted tools such as the CLEAR Initiative, the Elevate Toolkit, and use of CMQCC data to track outcomes by race and ethnicity. Across the hearing, members repeatedly stressed that community-led solutions, sustained funding, better data, and accountability are needed to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve reproductive health outcomes. No formal votes or bill actions were taken during the hearing, though several policy priorities and ongoing legislative efforts were referenced for future consideration.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Latina Inequities Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Conversations about cultural taboos really perpetuate harmful stereotypes about our community.
- at CLRJ would really encourage generational learning through facts and storytelling rather than perpetuating
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- struggling to remain in the neighborhood that they call home to be safely and affordably housed in perpetuity
- Without looking at this change seriously, we risk perpetuating a lagging pipeline of homes that are mostly
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Housing
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing opened a hybrid hearing focused on housing production bills, with Chairs Julian Cyr and Rich Haggerty emphasizing Massachusetts’ housing shortage and the need to produce more than 200,000 units over the next decade. The committee then heard testimony on a wide range of proposals, including social housing, starter homes and the “missing middle,” accessory dwelling units (ADUs), single-stair residential buildings, permanent affordability homeownership, and housing for people with disabilities. Several witnesses framed the bills as tools to expand supply, lower costs, and address racial and generational wealth gaps.
Representative Connolly testified for H. 1478 on the Massachusetts Social Housing Program, describing publicly owned, mixed-income housing financed through a revolving loan fund. Senator Feeney testified for S. 989 on missing middle starter homes, arguing for zoning changes, incentives, and affordability tools to support smaller starter homes and duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Multiple witnesses, including housing advocates, real estate representatives, and local officials, supported the ADU trust fund bill and the single-stair study bill, saying they would reduce barriers, support homeowners, and enable more family-sized and infill housing. Some witnesses opposed bills they said would weaken ADU reforms or add new restrictions, while others urged broader deregulation to speed production.
A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1576/S. 1010, the Homes for Lasting Affordability bill, which would create a permanent affordability homeownership program for low- and moderate-income buyers and support small developments with long-term affordability restrictions. Testimony from community land trust leaders, legislators, and housing advocates emphasized that permanent affordability can preserve public investment, stabilize neighborhoods, and help families build wealth over generations. Senator Miranda and Representative Worrell tied the bill to closing the racial wealth gap and expanding access to homeownership for Black and Latino residents. The committee also heard testimony on S. 971, which would reform the Housing Development and Incentive Program to require more affordability in Gateway City projects.
The committee additionally heard from Senator Kennedy and disability advocates on S. 1004, which would strengthen the Alternative Housing Voucher Program for people with disabilities by codifying project-based vouchers and aligning the program more closely with other voucher systems. Witnesses described long waitlists and the lack of accessible, affordable units as major barriers that can lead to homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. No votes were taken during the hearing; the session was devoted to testimony and questions from committee members.