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Transcript Highlights:
- 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
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Committee:
Senate Hawaiian Affairs
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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Transcript Highlights:
- This is relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
- dental program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We have people now in Hawaii, Chicago, at OU Medical Center, and they are telling the United States of
- Do you feel that that would be like at the bond hearing or initial appearance?
- Would that be something that you guys could pick up if there was initial appearance or bond hearing coverage
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Port districts are funded by property taxes, service fees, lease fees, and bonds, and they may also receive
- Port districts are funded by property taxes, services fees, lease fees, and bonds, and they may also
- My area of responsibility is the entire West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and State Parks Committee heard several bills focused on local government finance, land use, and public safety. SB 5903 would deem a cemetery district commissioner elected if only one qualified candidate files, with sponsor Senator Cortez saying it would save ballot-printing costs and local resources; there was no testimony in opposition. SB 6037 would create or modify a voter-approved option for cities and towns to form a single-city fire protection district, adjust levy and notice rules, allow administrative service contracts with the city, and clarify commissioner elections; Senator Cortez and multiple city and fire officials said it would give communities more flexible, locally controlled funding tools for fire service, while committee members asked about how it would work and the fiscal impact. SB 5983 would exempt certain current-use land transferred to a government entity for right-of-way from rollback taxes when the transfer is tied to development conditions and stays within a 20% acreage limit; Senator Leas described it as helping a family farm avoid an unfair tax bill, and there was no testimony on the bill.
The committee also heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset on the prohibition against using port funds to buy fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment. The sponsor and labor witnesses argued the bill protects jobs, keeps public dollars from underwriting automation, and still allows zero-emission, human-operated equipment; port and labor representatives testified in strong support, while the sign-in sheet showed substantial public interest both for and against. SB 6016 would change how urban growth area swaps treat critical aquifer recharge areas, making the rules for annual and periodic updates more consistent and allowing swaps if they do not increase net CARA acreage within the UGA; the sponsor, Commerce, housing, business, and development interests said it was a technical fix that supports housing and consistency, while one witness warned it could weaken groundwater protections and create litigation risk.
Finally, the committee heard SB 6066, which would let counties, cities, towns, or WSDOT designate “accident risk zones” on roads with repeated crashes, require a public hearing and engineering review, double certain traffic penalties in the zone, and dedicate half the extra revenue to safety improvements before dissolving the zone. Supporters from cities, counties, and Pasco said it could help address dangerous intersections and fund fixes, though several witnesses raised liability and implementation concerns and asked for further stakeholder work. No votes were taken in the transcript; the chair closed each hearing after testimony and sign-in counts were noted.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
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.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LBT, LBT DEFER Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
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.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Communication No. 1 transmits notice to the Governor of five Senate bills proposing amendments to the Hawaii
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Jan 29, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 8
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA, TCA-EIG Public Hearings 04-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
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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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-WLA Public Hearing 02-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- 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 >> Thank you.
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.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That fund currently sits at about $3.9 billion of financial assets, stocks, bonds, et cetera.
- to talk with a lot of folks that deal with these state leases and the resource, especially out in Hawaii
Committee:
House State Affairs
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </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.
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- </c> from the Hawaii Farm. from the Hawaii Farm.
Committee:
House Water & Land
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.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
Committee:
House State Affairs
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 48
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jul 1st, 2026
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- It would establish a baby bonds program and match savings program to build wealth.
- And I'll now pass it to Adam, who will discuss baby bonds.
- Baby bonds are not some impossible dream either.
- The Massachusetts Baby Bonds Task Force, as well, projected... to match savings in baby bonds.
- New parents will build wealth through baby bonds and matched savings funds.
Keywords:
poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
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- 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
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 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<
Committee:
House Labor
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Transcript Highlights:
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- 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
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-HHS, EIG-GVO Public Hearings 04-01-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- 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>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Feb 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 16
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, members, today we have two very special guests from Hawaii Island.
- Island uh we have my from Hawaii Island uh we have my daughter<00:11:36.519><c> Ruby</c><00:11:37.480
- It was using the Hawaii Prince Golf Course as a potential site, which was thrown off early.
- It was using the Hawaii Prince Golf Course as a potential site, which was thrown off early.
- It was using the Hawaii Prince Golf Course as a potential site, which was thrown off early.