Transcript Highlights:

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• color="aaaaaa">is doubling the rule share of </font> <font color="aaaaaa">GDP to 5.5, 6% by 2030, as P
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Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative P, no vote. Representative Garcia, same request. 197, 197, 197, 198.
• Representative P, no vote. Representative Garcia, no vote. Representative Muraoka, no vote.
• Representative P: no vote. Representative Moroka: no vote. Representative Shimizu: no vote, please.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• c> the</c><00:15:49.480><c> R1</c><00:15:50.000><c> resolution</c><00:15:50.440><c> be</c> that the P
• that the R1 resolution be that the P that the R1 resolution be approved<00:15:50.920><c> all</c><00:15

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• No, I think you're talking about the P&P program that they have for those on probation and parole.
• Louis, like Peter and Paul, Gateway 180, also Biddle House. So they do have a long-lasting...
• So I am decreasing from Saving Our Children by $500,000 to increase for Peter and Paul Community Services
• Okay, so this is an increase in amendment for Peter and Paul.
• Okay, so this is an increase in amendment for Peter and Paul.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Rita Mendes and I represent Brockton, and this is a beautiful school, so I'm so happy to be here.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from Senate Chair Robyn Kennedy and House Chair Chynah Tyler, who emphasized that the fiscal year 2026 hearing was focused on the Health and Human Services budget, asked members to keep questions budget-related, and noted that no public testimony would be taken. They also highlighted the choice of Doherty Memorial High School as the venue to showcase Worcester’s investment in career and technical education. Committee members then introduced themselves before the first panel, the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the state veterans homes, began testimony. Secretary John Santiago said the governor’s FY26 proposal would support implementation of the HERO Act, which he said is now about 95% implemented, including higher disabled veteran annuities, expanded behavioral health benefits, and other service expansions. He described efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, including nearly $20 million in ARPA-funded housing and outreach initiatives, and said the agency has delivered more than 100,000 supportive services to nearly 8,500 veterans. Leaders from the Chelsea and Holyoke veterans homes reported on staffing, quality measures, electronic medical records, and major construction projects at both facilities, including a new Chelsea campus and the new Holyoke home. Members asked about funding transfers, geographic equity in access to the homes, outreach to women veterans and veterans of color, suicide prevention, Gold Star family support, and the impact of federal uncertainty; Santiago said the homes are now licensed and certified, that the current budget is sufficient, and that the agency is expanding engagement and data collection. The second panel, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, testified that its FY26 request is about $3.3 million, up from the current $2 million, to cover staffing, a larger office, and higher technology costs. Veteran Advocate Bob Notch said the office is a new independent oversight agency created in 2022 to examine systems, coordinate with local veteran service officers, and investigate fatalities or serious harm involving veterans in state care. He said the office’s work depends on research, data, and collaboration with other agencies, and that current funding is only enough for minimum operations. In response to questions, Notch and Deputy Commissioner David O’Callaghan discussed the difficulty of tracking veteran suicides, the need for better data across agencies, and the office’s role as an oversight body rather than a direct service provider. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• relationship with my youngest son was greatly damaged, and it took... ...probably 10 plus years to try and mend

Bills: SB 30 , SB 517 , SB 1313 , SB 1314 , SB 1316 , SB 1541 , SB 1698 , SB 1845 , SB 1860 , SB 2420 , SB 2429

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

Transcript Highlights:

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• Committee chair's opening statement suggested that ESG funds don't do as well as the S&P 500.
• Well, the fact is most funds don't do as well as the S&P 500 index funds.
• Well, the fact is most funds don't do as well as the S&P 500 index funds.
• /c> election, uh, Sheriff Doolittle p election, uh, Sheriff Doolittle p Sheriff<02:00:48.800><c> Doolittle

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Mlammy, Mooney, More M, McCellbell, Mlammy, Mooney, More M, McCellbell, Mlammy, Mooney, More M, Morp, P,
• Morris, Oliver, Paramore, Morp, P, Morris, Oliver, Paramore, Morp, P, Morris, Oliver, Paramore, Pascal
• Senate joint resolution P. Evans III. Senate joint resolution P. Evans III.
• They p ain't got no money. I understand. They p ain't got no money. I understand. They p they come.
• number 338 by Representative Mo P number 338 by Representative Mo P relating to the Alabama Electronic

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• and IP enabled Services as well as voi p and IP enabled Services as well as certain<00:35:01.280><c>
• "So we supposed to be doing P? Okay." "Mr.
• /c> disabilities what I now vote ought to P disabilities what I now vote ought to P pass<03:51:21.279
• the blue P platform and supporting<04:30:30.399><c> our</c><04:30:30.600><c> First</c><04:30:31.000>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• private</c><00:36:43.040><c> residen</c><00:36:43.599><c> is</c><00:36:43.960><c> uh</c> nurseries um P
• private residen is uh nurseries um P private residen is uh training<00:36:44.920><c> buying</c><00:36
• c> new</c><01:48:22.320><c> uh</c><01:48:22.440><c> plan</c><01:48:23.040><c> new</c> to detect new P
• after the invasive P conferences after the pandemic<01:52:15.960><c> they</c><01:52:16.159><c> kind<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate agriculture committees met on January 17, 2025, for an informational briefing on biosecurity and invasive species; Chair Kahaloa opened by noting there would be no public testimony. Members introduced themselves, and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) program manager Chelsea Arnot outlined the purpose of the briefing and the statewide impacts of invasive species, citing examples such as coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ant, coquí frogs, albizia, and mosquito-borne disease. She emphasized that biosecurity requires coordinated action across state departments, counties, federal agencies, universities, and communities, and highlighted HISC’s role in funding interagency projects, island invasive species committees, research, outreach, and early detection efforts. Arnot and HISC representatives described major funding and program needs, including a requested $4.25 million increase to HISC to raise its baseline budget to $10 million, support island committee operations, research, biocontrol, marine biosecurity, surveillance, and staffing. They also requested $500,000 for the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab, saying it is critical to invasive ant research and little fire ant response. The briefing also noted HISC’s leverage of federal dollars, including a $4.6 million REPI award with HISC providing the match, and cited successful collaborative eradications and responses, including veiled chameleons on Maui, axis deer on Hawaiʻi Island, and a 2023 coconut rhinoceros beetle response on Maui that prevented further spread. Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture officials then discussed implementation of updated administrative rules effective January 20, 2025, which permanently restrict movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host material and give the department stronger authority to stop movement of infested material. They reported 2024 import activity of about 50,000 ship and aircraft arrivals, inspection/clearance of 20 million pieces, and 16,000 interceptions, with additional staffing from Act 231 expected to increase interceptions. They also described Act 231 funding and current spending status: about 65% obligated and 52% encumbered, with some funds tied to contracts for CRB and little fire ant response, plus an $800,000 green-waste hauling RFP that had to be reissued because of a flaw. The department said 580 Oʻahu homes and 290 Hawaiʻi Island homes are slated for little fire ant treatment, while Maui and Kauaʻi will focus on survey and outreach. Members questioned how homes are selected for subsidized treatment, whether HISC and the island invasive species committees received Act 231 support, and whether the state should direct how contracted funds are prioritized. Representative Martin raised concerns that the RFP limited eligibility to private pest control companies and excluded more experienced entities such as the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab. Department officials said they would follow up on prioritization and funding details, and noted that emergency proclamations and procurement flexibility could help with rapid response and hiring during invasive species emergencies.

Transcript Highlights:

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• An unfair p system that they our state.
• An unfair p system that they claim<01:31:54.960><c> reduces</c><01:31:55.440><c> the</c><01:31:55.679
• You're for Paul, right? >> Oh, you're here for Paul. So, you must be here.
• Oh, you're here for Paul. So, you must be here. Yeah. All right. Okay. So, no vote for K. No vote.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Dental Association again in opposition, Donald Sand in support, Mandel Sat in opposition, Penelope P.
• Dental Association again in opposition, Donald Sand in support, Mandel Sat in opposition, Penelope P.
• Dental Association again in opposition, Donald Sand in support, Mandel Sat in opposition, Penelope P.
• Dental Association again in opposition, Donald Sand in support, Mandel Sat in opposition, Penelope P.
• 01:14:15.840><c> Dodson</c><01:14:16.280><c> in</c><01:14:16.520><c> support</c> opposition Penelope P

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is. On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided. The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.

Transcript Highlights:

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• P High School<00:07:02.680><c> in</c><00:07:03.240><c> 2012</c><00:07:04.240><c> in</c><00:07:04.479
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• It was in M P High School. It was located north of Seattle. Okay, all right, thank you so much.
• Thank you so much. to I was it was in m p High School it to I was it was in m p High School it was<00

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 627, which concerns Department of Education school safety funding and staffing. DOE said the bill would restore two positions and related funding that had been removed from the governor’s budget: a targeted violence prevention and threat assessment program manager and a security technology manager. DOE described ongoing work on school vulnerability assessments, fire suppression measures, security camera research, panic buttons, and active shooter prevention training. Testifiers from DOE, the Department of Law Enforcement, fire services, HSTA, and an individual witness all supported the bill, with the individual citing a past school shooting experience as a reason to increase school resource officers and safety measures. Members asked about the positions’ duties, how the request differed from existing security funding, and the status of active shooter training; DOE said it would provide more information on training statistics. The committee then took up HB 249, relating to Executive Office on Early Learning family child interaction learning programs. The Early Learning Board, EOEL, Commit to Kids, Early Childhood Action Strategies, Partners in Development Foundation, and others testified in support. EOEL said it currently spends about $800,000 annually on FCI program contracts and supports expanding state funding for FCIL programs, including infant and early childhood mental health, if the appropriation covers the broader scope. Testifiers emphasized that FCIL programs are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and help families and children, with one provider sharing a long-term example of a parent and child benefiting from the program. Members asked how many programs are supported, whether FCIL exists on all islands, and whether the request was in the governor’s budget; EOEL said the expansion was requested by the office but not included in the governor’s budget. HB 429, concerning pre-K expansion, drew broad support from the Lieutenant Governor, EOEL, HSTA, and community groups. Supporters said the Ready Keiki initiative has already opened more than 50 classrooms and would add another 50 over the next two years, including Hawaiian immersion classrooms. EOEL said it currently administers 72 public pre-K classrooms across 74 campuses and that the bill’s funding was included in the governor’s budget request. Testimony stressed kindergarten readiness, affordability for working families, equity across islands, and inclusion classrooms. Members asked about national quality benchmarks, with EOEL stating Hawaii meets 10 of 10 benchmarks and that only five states had done so at the time referenced. The Lieutenant Governor also described construction and delivery efforts, including refurbishing existing classrooms, modular options, possible use of state buildings, and even collaboration with libraries to expand child care access. Finally, the committee heard HB 439 on J-1 teacher licensure. DOE supported the bill, while the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposed it, arguing licensure standards are not place-based and should remain rigorous and uniform for all educators. The Attorney General’s office offered technical comments, including replacing “educators” with “teacher” and clarifying the bill’s language on issuance and renewal conditions. Several organizations and individuals testified in support, including school, cultural, business, and educator groups. One witness, a teacher from the Philippines, said J-1 educators are highly qualified and described the rigor of teacher preparation in the Philippines. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Adam Plain, P-L-A-I-N, with the Nevada Division of Insurance. Thanks. Thank you, Mr.
• Adam Plain, P-L-A-I-N, with the Nevada Division of Insurance.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• John Paul II Preparatory School.
• conduct these searches with self-reporting self-reporting self-reporting and<07:06:21.440><c> self-p<
• c> policing</c><07:06:22.878><c> as</c><07:06:23.200><c> the</c><07:06:23.520><c> sole</c> and self-p
• /c> infrastructure like emergency medical p infrastructure like emergency medical p services<07:39:08.558

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So that's the for nefarious p purposes.
• Number one, I just want to make a correction: costs are run through the P&L, not the balance sheet.
• Number one, I just want to make a correction: costs are run through the P&L, not the balance sheet.
• Number one, I just want to make a correction: costs are run through the P&L, not the balance sheet.
• </c> through the P&amp;L, not the balance sheet. through the P&amp;L, not the balance sheet.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• :20:09.000><c> thank</c><00:20:09.159><c> you</c><00:20:09.400><c> yeah</c> future followup Senator P
• thank you yeah future followup Senator P thank you yeah one<00:20:09.679><c> more</c><00:20:10.000><c
• thank you commissioner ho I uh Senator P thank you commissioner ho I appreciate<01:02:30.880><c> that
• /c> separated thank you thank you Senator P separated thank you thank you Senator P Senator Senator Senator

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• :29.199><c> where</c> about 50,000 AGI which is around where about 50,000 AGI which is around where P<
• Grant typically cuts off you can see P Grant typically cuts off you can see that<00:08:33.800><c> um<
• For the record, my name is Maddie P. I am a student at the College of St. Scholastica.
• For the record, my name is Maddie P. I am a student at the College of St. Scholastica.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• P. I appreciate your advocacy.
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• :49.720><c> Aloha</c><00:12:50.279><c> Al</c><00:12:51.079><c> I</c><00:12:51.240><c> did</c> Shane p
• k Loui Alliance Aloha Al I did Shane p k Loui Alliance Aloha Al I did testim<00:12:52.000><c> I'm</c>
• /c> call a lawsuit that set president P call a lawsuit that set president P defense<00:28:59.720><c>

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

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.

Transcript Highlights:

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• ><00:20:37.039><c> a</c><00:20:37.280><c> claim</c><00:20:38.000><c> and</c> and uh there's another P
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Keywords: 1183, house