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• for the Hawaii homes commission<00:10:04.399><c> and</c><00:10:04.519><c> more</c><00:10:04.720><c>
• So when I carry the burden of being a commissioner, I also carry a burden of representing Hawaii on a
• </c><00:12:57.560><c> or</c> responsibility is to put Hawaii or responsibility is to put Hawaii or Hawaiian
• </c><00:13:12.440><c> on</c><00:13:12.560><c> a</c><00:13:12.800><c> national</c> representing Hawaii
• on a national representing Hawaii on a national level<00:13:15.600><c> so</c><00:13:16.519><c> to</c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard Governor’s Message 590, the nomination of Archie Kappa Kappa Kappa to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, and received extensive testimony in support from Department of Hawaiian Home Lands staff, labor representatives, and community members. Supporters emphasized his leadership during the Maui wildfire response, his cultural standing, his long community service, and his experience with the Polynesian Voyaging Society. In his own remarks, Kappa described his background as a lifelong Lahaina resident, former lifeguard supervisor, and community organizer, and said he would prioritize commission duties while balancing his voyaging commitments. Members questioned Kappa about attendance, his understanding of the Hawaiian Homes Commission’s responsibilities, and his views on commercialization and revenue generation. He said commission meetings would be his priority, acknowledged he could not guarantee attendance at every meeting, and explained that commercialization meant using commercial properties and leases to generate revenue for Hawaiian Homes communities. He also said he supported using land assets to reduce reliance on legislative appropriations. A senator raised Act 279 and the need to focus spending on reducing the waitlist; Kappa said the act was complex and that he did not yet know enough to speak confidently beyond what he had read. The committee did not vote on the nomination in the portion provided and said it would return to voting later. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 591, the nomination of Lawrence Luua to the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Testimony described his background in banking, military service, Maui County planning, and long involvement with Molokaʻi homestead matters. Luua told the committee he had lived the challenges of homestead life, including housing and road issues, and said he wanted to continue the work of Prince Kūhiō by helping Native Hawaiians return to and live on the land. In response to questions, he said he began attending DHHL meetings regularly in July 2024, discussed concerns about county road obligations versus homestead responsibilities, and said he had struggled with Act 279 because he was concerned about moving funds away from other projects even though he supported its goal of reducing the waitlist. The committee then moved on to the next governor’s message and testimony for another nominee, with a SHPD representative briefly introducing the background of that nominee, but no action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island<02:04:35.760><c> Community</c><02:04:36.239><c> Health
• West Hawaii Community Health Center<02:05:17.199><c> on</c><02:05:17.440><c> the</c><02:05:17.599><c
• So, um, gaveling in for SB 479, SD1/HD1, relating to the Hawaii Able Savings Program.
• Hawaii able savings program it is myself Hawaii able savings program it is myself as<02:14:15.040><c>
• It basically puts Hawaii as part of the uniform laws, uh, including for other states.

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• This is relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
• dental program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii
• <00:03:02.640><c> personnel</c><00:03:03.040><c> of</c><00:03:03.200><c> the</c><00:03:03.360><c> Hawaii
• </c> enlisted personnel of the Hawaii enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National<00:03:04.080><c> Guard

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Uh, we'd like to argue at the PUC.
• Uh we'd like to argue at the PUC.
• The Michigan PUC says it's unnecessary and too expensive.
• The Michigan PUC says it's unnecessary."
• The Michigan PUC says it's unnecessary<00:40:10.000><c> and</c><00:40:10.240><c> too</c><00:40:10.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This hearing is also being streamed on the Hawaii State Senate's YouTube channel.
• I'm the University of Hawaii system director of workforce development.
• We also have Lauren Zerbal, president of the Hawaii Food Industry Association, in support on Zoom. >>
• First up is Christine Boule, University of Hawaii. >> Did I get that right this time?
• </c> Christine Boule, University of Hawaii. Christine Boule, University of Hawaii.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2567, a Judiciary package measure concerning temporary restraining orders for threats and harassment tied to a public employee’s official actions. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office and the Judiciary said they had worked out a compromise to address earlier concerns, including a two-year pilot project, broader coverage for state officers and employees across all branches and counties, a special fund to pay for private counsel in some cases, and authority for Judiciary staff attorneys or Judiciary funds to represent Judiciary personnel. Members asked about coverage for retired judges, funding limits, and whether the measure could be used for workplace disputes; the witnesses said retired judges and per diem judges could be covered if the harassment related to their work, the fund would be limited and subject to available appropriations, and petitions would not be allowed between employees in the same branch. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously. The committee then heard SB 2448, which creates a civil remedy for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images under the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. The bill’s proponent from the Uniform Law Commission explained that a plaintiff would need to show intentional disclosure or threat of disclosure of a private intimate image without consent, and said the privacy question would be fact-specific. Supporters, including the Commission on the Status of Women and Imua Alliance, favored giving survivors civil recourse. Opponents from the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and others warned that the term "private" could invite victim-blaming and broad discovery into a survivor’s past, while still acknowledging the need for some privacy limitation to avoid overbreadth, especially for people who intentionally distribute intimate content online. Committee members questioned whether the definition of "private" should be tightened. The bill’s proponent said the term should remain because it aligns with the related criminal statute and helps keep the measure focused on classic revenge-porn situations, while still allowing Hawaii-specific changes if needed. The committee did not take final action on SB 2448 in the portion provided, but testimony and discussion centered on balancing survivor protections with concerns about discovery and the scope of liability.

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• I'm here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.
• I am here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.
• I am here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.
• I am here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.
• I am here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard two measures relating to dogs and coconut trees. On SB 301 SD1, which would add penalties for dog owners whose dogs destroy property on land zoned for a use, testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Ranchers, farmers, and other testifiers described dogs attacking livestock, trespassing on property, and in some cases injuring people and killing goats or chickens. Several speakers urged stronger penalties, owner accountability, and in some cases insurance requirements. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the bill, saying it would strengthen existing law and help protect agricultural producers. The committee noted there were 13 testimonies in support, none opposed, and no comments. The committee then heard SB 1582, which recognizes the coconut palm as an official sustainable staple food source in the state. Testimony was uniformly supportive from DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Niu Now, and individual speakers who described the cultural, spiritual, and practical importance of niu/coconut in Hawaiian life, as well as its value as a food source and the need to protect it from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Several speakers also emphasized biosecurity and continued funding for invasive species control. The committee stated there were 20 testimonies in support, none opposed, and no comments. In decision making, the committee recommended both measures be passed as is. SB 301 SD1 was adopted with four votes in favor and one no vote. SB 1582 was adopted unanimously, with five votes in favor.

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• bilateral trade agreement, and commemorating the relationships and exchanges between the State of Hawaii
• Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition. Aloha, Chairs, Vice Chairs, and members of the committee.
• Nahilani Parsons for the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition.
• And, oh, we have two more: Loren Lord from the Hawaii Public Health Institute has submitted testimony
• </c><00:16:09.199><c> Public</c><00:16:09.440><c> Health</c> Loren Lord from the Hawaii Public Health

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard and then voted on several concurrent resolutions. HCR 71, asking the Coalina Golf Club to work with the Department of Transportation to prevent golf balls from reaching Fington Highway, drew no opposition in testimony; a member thanked the golf club for cooperating after a constituent’s windshield was struck, and the measure was passed unamended. HCR 19 HD1, supporting Taiwan’s international participation and a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement, received only DBED testimony in support and was passed with technical amendments. HCR 163, urging the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish an annual Pacific Island culture and arts festival, was supported by DBEDT and the foundation itself, which said it would welcome such a festival subject to funding and staff resources; it was passed unamended. In the later joint session, HCR 70 on accelerating sustainable aviation fuels received support from the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, while DOT said it is already working on clean fuels through its greenhouse-gas reduction efforts and that the resolution would mainly require a more targeted progress report; the measure passed, with one no vote in the joint committee vote. HCR 123, on a restricted parking zone pilot program in West Oahu neighborhoods, had no oral testimony and was passed with technical amendments. HCR 57, on a traffic mitigation and calming study in Waipahu, also had no testimony and was passed unamended. HCR 112, urging Honolulu to adopt a pedestrian-first policy, drew broad support from public health, planning, bicycling, and student witnesses, though one testifier urged coordination with existing county plans; it passed unamended. HCR 177, encouraging a summer streets pilot program, also passed unamended. For HCR 203, urging Maui County to prioritize planning for the Kihei North-South Collector Road, the chairs proposed technical amendments to correct the responsible agency from the Planning Department to the Public Works Department, and the measure passed with those amendments. Across the meetings, the committee repeatedly noted when there were no further questions or testimony, and each resolution was adopted by the committee after the stated recommendations.

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• AP Hawaii in support. Jacob Winek in support. Johnny May Alperry in support.
• Uh, Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice.
• Uh, Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice.
• Hawaii Hawaii uh<00:43:26.480><c> in</c><00:43:26.720><c> person</c><00:43:27.280><c> if</c><00:43:27.520
• Uh Hawaii Apples Seed Center &gt;&gt; Thank you.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered several housing-related measures. On SB 2068, which would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to study how to maximize housing on transit-oriented development and other state and county lands, testimony was mostly supportive from agencies and housing groups, with one opposition witness. In response to questions, OPSD said it was already working on a list of potential parcels but could not yet identify unit counts or a timeline, and estimated about $250,000 would be needed for staffing and contractual support. The committees also heard SB 2227 on rental assistance, which would require HPHA to make monthly rent supplement payments, prioritize certain tenants including kupuna, allow agreements with counties and nonprofits, and create a special fund supported by a transaction fee on recordings. HPHA supported the bill, and the Department of the Attorney General said it recommended amending the measure to describe the fee as a tax. Additional testimony included support from elder and community organizations and one opposition witness. For SB 2061, relating to residential condominiums and the 99-year leasehold program, HCDA and the project developer testified in support of amendments intended to preserve owner-occupant requirements while making the project more marketable and financially feasible. Members focused heavily on parking, affordability, and financing. HCDA and the developer said the parking stalls would be unbundled from the units, that the project would be a 99-year leasehold with 60% of units reserved for buyers at or below 140% AMI and 40% market-rate, and that the state’s $15 million equity contribution would cover only part of the parking garage and commercial component. The hearing then moved on to SB 3327, relating to HCDA and complete communities, but the transcript cuts off before that measure was fully discussed.

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• Communication No. 1 transmits notice to the Governor of five Senate bills proposing amendments to the Hawaii
• 20.879><c> the</c> Senate bills proposing amendments to the Senate bills proposing amendments to the Hawaii
• > state</c><00:02:21.720><c> constitution</c><00:02:22.280><c> that</c><00:02:22.480><c> pass</c> Hawaii
• state constitution that pass Hawaii state constitution that pass third<00:02:22.959><c> reading</c><

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• Tai</c><00:08:19.639><c> Chang</c> Tai Chang, president of Aloha Green Apothecary and chair of the Hawaii
• Welcome to the Hawaii State House of Representatives.
• And with the former representative are three students from Hawaii Pacific University in his environmental
• Welcome to the Hawaii State House of Representatives.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Uh, Chris Junker on behalf of Mark Wick for the Hawaii State Energy Office.
• Vice Chair Keith Rian, controller, State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services, sent
• Tom Gamachica for the Tax Foundation of Hawaii.
• Tom Gamachica for the Tax Foundation of Hawaii.
• Uh we will for tax foundation of Hawaii.

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Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.

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• </c> Next up, we have Hawaii Invasive Species Council with comments. Nope. Um, Hawaii Farm Bureau.
• </c><00:54:59.760><c> Hawaii</c><00:55:00.400><c> Hawaii</c><00:55:00.880><c> Realtors.
• Hawaii Hawaii Realtors. Do we hold on. Hawaii Hawaii Realtors.
• </c> passage of this bill would bring Hawaii passage of this bill would bring Hawaii um<01:04:16.559>
• </c> from the Hawaii Farm. from the Hawaii Farm.

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Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So a few other states have done this, from Hawaii as such a tax.
• So a few other states have done this from Hawaii as such attacks.
• I don’t know what the Hawaii rate is.
• Massachusetts is the second most expensive state to live in after Hawaii.
• To live in after Hawaii.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from the co-chairs explaining committee procedures, testimony limits, submission instructions, and the new deadlines for acting on House and Senate bills. The committee then heard testimony on several bills related to agriculture, land use, environment, housing, transportation, and taxation, with legislators often taken out of turn. No votes were taken during the hearing. The first major topic was H. 3206, a bill to allow fossil fuel-free 529 college savings plans to qualify for the state tax deduction if MEFA does not offer a comparable option. Representative Steve Owens said the bill would not force MEFA or Fidelity to change existing plans, but would create a definition for fossil fuel-free funds and extend the deduction to qualifying out-of-state plans. The committee also heard strong local testimony on a Belmont home-rule petition, H. 3970, to change tax treatment for the Belmont Country Club under Chapter 61B. Belmont residents and officials argued the private golf course receives an unfair tax break that shifts costs to other taxpayers, while Senator Brownsberger and Representative Rogers supported the measure as a way to help the town recover revenue. Committee members asked about town meeting support, the club’s lack of payment in lieu of taxes, and the size of the tax savings. The committee next heard testimony on a vehicle miles traveled tax proposal, S. 1925, from Senator Barrett and economists Gilbert Metcalf and Christopher Knittel. They argued that declining gas-tax revenue and rising fuel efficiency, especially with electric vehicles, require a more stable transportation funding source; they also said a VMT tax could be designed to be revenue-neutral and mildly progressive, though members raised concerns about administration, fairness, EV disincentives, and the possibility of annual tax shocks. The largest block of testimony focused on the Ahead Act, H. 3194/S. 1973, which would double the deed excise fee and dedicate the new revenue to affordable housing and climate adaptation. Supporters from MACDC, MAPC, FICC, Boston Climate Action Network, CLF, 350 Mass, CHAPA, and a tenant advocate said the bill could generate about $300 million annually for housing production, vouchers, weatherization, resilience, and environmental justice communities, and that it links two urgent crises with a stable funding stream. The committee also heard testimony on the Conservation Land Tax Credit bills, H. 3147/S. 2083, which would raise the annual cap on the credit from $2 million to $5 million for three years and then sunset back down. Conservation groups and a landowner said the program has conserved thousands of acres and that the higher cap would reduce delays and help meet state conservation goals. Finally, the committee took testimony on the Fairness for Farm Workers bills, S. 2011/H. 3107 and S. 2012, which would extend overtime, minimum wage, breaks, and paid time off protections to farm workers and include a refundable tax credit to help farmers offset overtime costs. Senator Gomez and advocates described the bills as overdue civil rights and public health measures, citing low wages, long hours, dangerous conditions, and the racial history behind farm labor exclusions. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3240, a bill to give municipalities a local option vacancy tax on chronically vacant shopping malls, with the sponsor arguing it would help towns address blight, encourage redevelopment, and potentially create housing and tax revenue.

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• let me just look at all the— it's Canada and Oregon and Washington and California and Alaska and Hawaii
• you, Representative Boyle, is this group is composed of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii
• you mentioned California, Idaho, and Alaska, and then later you mentioned Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii
• You mentioned California, Idaho, and Alaska, and then later you mentioned Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii
• multi-state collaborative group involving legislators from Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii

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• associate director of the Women's Legislative Network, the Quad Caucus, and she oversees the state of Hawaii
• associate director of the Women's Legislative Network, the Quad Caucus, and she oversees the state of Hawaii
• associate director of the Women's Legislative Network, the Quad Caucus, and she oversees the state of Hawaii
• oversees<00:20:36.799><c> the</c><00:20:36.960><c> state</c><00:20:37.120><c> of</c><00:20:37.280><c> Hawaii
• </c><00:20:38.240><c> Martha</c> oversees the state of Hawaii. Martha oversees the state of Hawaii.

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• as we're able to, and in the event we're not able to reconvene, a new notice will be posted on the Hawaii
• depending on the answers and questions, we could call on others that may be present today. posted on the Hawaii
• legislature's posted on the Hawaii legislature's website<00:00:44.079><c> purpose</c><00:00:44.399><
• proper um it's a very large Hawaii proper um it's a very large undergraduate<00:10:57.880><c> degree
• </c> improvements and for the state of Hawaii improvements and for the state of Hawaii to<01:04:13.599

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• Seeing none, finally we have HB 1040 relating to Hawaii Employer Union Health Benefits Trust Fund based
• </c><00:13:03.519><c> employer</c><00:13:03.959><c> union</c> HB 1040 relating to Hawaii Employer Union
• First to testify on this measure, we have Derek Mizuno from the EUTF, the Hawaii Employer Union Health
• Seeing none, we'll be moving on to HB 60 relating to Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund
• least in Hawaii for uh bargain<00:18:53.120><c> in</c><00:18:53.320><c> to</c><00:18:53.480><c> use<

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• /c><00:50:52.319><c> cheats</c><00:50:52.720><c> to</c><00:50:52.960><c> the</c><00:50:53.280><c> Hawaii
• </c> if not then it cheats to the Hawaii if not then it cheats to the Hawaii election<00:50:54.240><c
• Uh, this should clean the measure up to make it easier to read for those who like to read Hawaii Revised
• Uh, this should clean the measure up to make it easier to read for those who like to read Hawaii Revised
• This should clean the measure up to make it easier to read for those who like to read Hawaii Revised

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• ><c> Hospital,</c> right now, Hawaii State Hospital, right now, Hawaii State Hospital, according<00:37
• </c> Faith man our CEO of West Hawaii region. Faith man our CEO of West Hawaii region.
• So do Hawaii, they're a nonprofit.
• </c> &gt;&gt; This is for Aahu and Hawaii highways. &gt;&gt; This is for Aahu and Hawaii highways.
• Hawaii. Hawaii.

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• I'm an intern with the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• I'm an intern with the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• Um, I am a Master of Social Work candidate at Hawaii Pacific University and I'm also a research assistant
• ><00:05:13.520><c> at</c> Masters of Social Work candidate at Masters of Social Work candidate at Hawaii
• Pacific University and I'm also a Hawaii Pacific University and I'm also a research<00:05:17.039><c>

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Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Health and Human Services heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 58 and Senate Resolution 42, which urge counties to install special-needs recreational playground equipment in parks and playgrounds. Testimony came from the Disability and Communication Access Board, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Rights Center, Autism Moms of Kona, and a Pacific Disability Center representative, all supporting the resolutions. Several testifiers asked that the term “special needs” be replaced with “access and functional needs,” and one requested language broadening the measure to explicitly include developmentally and intellectually disabled youth. A committee member also discussed the need for inclusion and the benefits of accessible play for all children. After questions, the chairs said they would adopt amendments from the Disability and Communication Access Board, Autism Moms of Kona, and Tina Marie Kira, along with technical, non-substantive changes. Both committees then voted to recommend passage of SCR 58 and SR 42 with amendments, with members voting aye and some excused. The committees then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 163 and Senate Resolution 132, which request counties to adopt flexible setback requirements for state buildings and facilities to improve land use efficiency and public service delivery. Testimony in support came from the Grassroots Institute and the Department of Accounting and General Services. The chairs moved the resolutions forward with technical, non-substantive amendments, and both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 163 and SR 132 with amendments before adjourning.