Video & Transcript Research : 'catastrophe mitigation'

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment May 6th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Think about how much money we have saved the federal government from having to mitigate flood damage
  • He added that the permitting process already includes mitigation requirements for the permittee.
  • And when you're building, typically there is a significant mitigation requirement to that.
  • , right, and then have a mitigation plan and then get approval.
  • standpoint, we're talking about mitigating impacts to coastal resources.
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The committee heard a series of natural resources and environmental measures, mostly local property transfers and Wildlife and Fisheries bills. It reported favorable on Senate Bills 229 and 71, which authorize property transfers in Bossier and Lafayette parishes, and on several department bills dealing with fishing and boating rules: SB 203 on possession of catch during multi-day trips, SB 429 on registration of lapsed or “orphan” boats, SB 204 on commercial fishing gear licenses for nonresidents, SB 205 reducing duplicate registration for federally documented boats, SB 213 on titling certain vessels and outboard motors, SB 257 removing Social Security number requirements from certain tags, and HB 662, a substitute bill setting a hierarchy for handling seized sick, injured, or orphan wildlife. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorable SB 379, a technical cleanup bill tied to the Department of Conservation and Energy reorganization, though an opposition witness warned it could reduce minimum oil and gas royalties and asked for a fiscal note. Members also advanced several measures aimed at coastal and flood-related concerns. HCR 62, by Rep. Domangue, urges FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects; members broadly supported it and discussed the burden of flood insurance in coastal parishes. SB 214 would give the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District authority to stop pumping during immediate flood risk events identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, and it was reported favorable. SB 274, as amended, requires lead hazard risk assessments and remediation for certain child care and pre-kindergarten facilities, with DEQ and LDH testimony supporting the update. HCR 78 memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026, which supporters said would help Louisiana’s seafood industry and access federal loans and grants. The committee also debated broader policy resolutions. HCR 216, by Rep. Owen, sought to repudiate the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, but after extensive discussion about its purpose, possible effects on existing projects, and whether the legislature should instead hold a hearing, the resolution was voluntarily deferred. Finally, the committee took up SCR 24 on chronic wasting disease rules, adopted amendments raising the prevalence threshold from 1.5% to 2.5% and adjusting zone and baiting provisions, and continued discussion of the bill’s reset of management rules for deer disease control.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Committee (03/21/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there is no mitigation capability.
  • So there is no mitigate so take it down.
  • So there is no mitigate so we<00:11:30.079> cannot<00:11:30.480> mitigate<00:11:30.959>
  • <00:11:39.920> Um,<00:11:40.240> this is no mitigation capability.
  • Um, this is no mitigation capability.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on March 21, 2025, accepted the February 21 minutes, and approved a shortened consent calendar after removing Department of Safety item 2565 for separate discussion. That item concerned drone/UAS detection for special events and critical infrastructure. Department staff said the system would help locate drones and operators and support enforcement around temporary flight restrictions, but members pressed them on privacy versus security, and the department acknowledged the issue was primarily about security. The committee ultimately approved the item after discussion. Members also approved Department of Transportation item 2572 after a question about whether increased transfer requests would affect paving; DOT said the paving program would continue as normal. Judicial Council items 2566 and 2567 were also approved without discussion. During informational items, members asked for follow-up on Fish and Game’s Hike Safe card revenues versus search-and-rescue costs, and on DHHS reporting issues, including nursing home bed counts and declining community mental health center client numbers; DHHS said it would verify the bed-count methodology and provide a written update on the mental health data. The committee then entered non-public session to discuss an ongoing legal matter and related funding process. After returning, it considered a request under RSA 21-M:11 for an additional $5 million general fund appropriation for fiscal year 2025. Several members said they would have preferred the full $15 million request, but supported the smaller amount as a temporary step during the budget process, with expectations of monthly reporting back to the committee. The motion to approve $5 million passed 6-3. The committee set its next meeting for Friday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Special Investigative Committee, February 26, 2026

House Special Investigative Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • mitigation fees in Ton County? mitigation fees in Ton County?
  • doing on mitigation housing? doing on mitigation housing?
  • I have full housing mitigation fees.
  • Housing Mitigation fees, I might have Housing Mitigation fees, I might have said<03:55:58.560> two
  • And I I was housing mitigation fees.
Keywords: 916, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE, IT'S MY PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE SENATE BILL FOR 93 DEALING WITH MITIGATION BANKS
  • AS MOST OF YOU KNOW MITIGATION BANKS ARE VERY COMPLEX.
  • THE BILL ESTABLISHES A STATUTORY CREDIT RELEASE SCHEDULE SO ALL MITIGATION BANKS ARE TREATED EQUALLY,
  • WETLANDS MITIGATION THOUGH I APPRECIATE THERE MAY BE CHANGES COMING DOWN THE ROAD.
  • AT FIRST MY QUESTION IS ABOUT APPLYING CREDITS USING MULTIPLIERS FOR MITIGATION OUTSIDE OF THE SERVICE
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 14th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what we try to do is mitigate. If there's anything that we as an agency, We try to mitigate.
  • That has been made available to us through HMGP, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
  • Mitigation works. We have to put these controls in place. We have to elevate. We have to harden.
  • What that doesn't highlight is the steps that we have taken to mitigate.
  • the mitigating efforts and the progress we made because of your willingness to address things on the
Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications. Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed. The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/21/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • also the need to adapt our transportation infrastructure to better respond to climate change and mitigate
  • The gas tax mitigate climate emissions.
  • Climate mitigation actions could save the United States $5.8 trillion in economic losses and save 6.5
  • Climate mitigation actions could save the United States $5.8 trillion in economic losses and save 6.5
  • Climate mitigation actions could save the United States $5.8 trillion in economic losses and save 6.5
Bills: HF2438
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 24, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • He said private individuals had done mitigation that Kelly and a senator were talking about.
  • He said the mitigation was important for the watershed and for keeping fire small.
  • possibly saved with fuel mitigation possibly saved with fuel mitigation ahead<00:36:23.440> of
  • <01:16:01.040> projects these I'll call them mitigation projects these I'll call them mitigation
  • <01:20:01.679> type it re gets back to these mitigation type it re gets back to these mitigation
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • However, we are providing some flexibility to move money around to sort of mitigate the harm or mitigate
  • Why are we specifically singling out COVID-19 mitigation? Good afternoon, Chair, members.
  • That plan should include some sort of mitigation strategy or workaround.
  • Cuts don't have to come from COVID mitigation and ADA, etc.
  • Cuts don't have to come from COVID mitigation and ADA accessibility.
Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • projects. ...to 74 acres of coastal sage through mitigation projects.
  • We've had some preliminary conversations with the author's staff. ...to fund mitigation unrelated to
  • And all we're saying is when you mitigate no matter what, you could either do it well, you could do it
  • on-site. case you would want a blue carbon bank because it's very, very costly to mitigate on-site.
  • And in doing so, not only do we mitigate climate change, but we promote adaptation for the changes that
Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of natural resources and climate-related bills. AB 70 would codify a definition of pyrolysis and allow procurement credit for projects using organic waste to generate pipeline biomethane; supporters said it would help divert organic waste from landfills, reduce methane, and support energy reliability. AB 30 would authorize E15 fuel sales in California, with supporters arguing it could lower consumer fuel costs and emissions, while opponents from boating and marine groups raised concerns about engine damage and the need for clear labeling and continued E10 availability. AB 66 would create a CEQA exemption for emergency evacuation routes in high fire-risk areas; supporters emphasized wildfire evacuation safety, while some members worried the bill lacked sufficient guardrails and environmental review. AB 399 would let the Coastal Commission consider blue carbon sequestration in coastal permitting and authorize blue carbon demonstration projects; environmental groups supported it, while business groups objected to new costs and regulatory uncertainty. AB 491 would codify California’s nature-based solutions climate targets for lands and wetlands, with supporters citing climate and adaptation benefits and the Farm Bureau opposing statutory targets. AB 580 would extend Metropolitan Water District authority related to the Colorado River Aqueduct, and AB 43 would make permanent state authority to protect federally designated wild and scenic rivers if federal protections are weakened. The committee also considered AB 436 to streamline siting and permitting of composting facilities and AB 539 to streamline certain Coastal Act procedures and reporting. Most measures received due-pass recommendations and were reported out on roll calls, with several bills also moving on consent; AB 404 was pulled at the author’s request.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (04/01/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most passenger vehicles manufactured in the last 30 or 40 years, the brakes rarely catastrophically fail
  • Most passenger vehicles manufactured in the last 30 or 40 years, the brakes rarely catastrophically fail
  • 30 or 40 years, the<01:16:16.800> brakes<01:16:17.280> rarely<01:16:17.920> catastrophically
  • the brakes rarely catastrophically fail. the brakes rarely catastrophically fail.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • should be leading the way to a new, cleaner future, but instead we're drilling deeper into this catastrophe
  • Ending FEMA will be catastrophic for small and rural communities and states across the country that do
  • Ending FEMA will be catastrophic for small and rural communities and states across the country that do
  • Ending FEMA will be catastrophic for small and rural communities and states across the country that do
  • Finally, when people are faced with the worst catastrophes—drought, war, famine—those are the people
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a mitigation measure. We're over two and a half minutes. Any final thoughts?
  • And that's just one of many air quality mitigations. But we're saying there's no increase.
  • And that's just one of many air quality mitigations.
  • What does that mean for cleanup and mitigation?
  • What does that mean for cleanup and mitigation?
Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard three major bills. SB 237, by Senator Grayson, proposed a package of fuel-supply and permitting changes aimed at stabilizing gasoline prices during California’s energy transition. Supporters, including state officials, Kern County representatives, labor groups, and industry groups, said it would help retain in-state refining and drilling capacity, reduce price spikes, and protect jobs. Opponents, including environmental justice and conservation groups, argued it would expand oil drilling without enough community protections and would not meaningfully address climate goals. After extensive testimony and questions about emissions, sunsets, and long-term strategy, the committee passed SB 237 on a due pass vote, with some members voting no or not voting. SB 352, by Senator Reyes, sought to strengthen implementation of AB 617, the community air protection program, by codifying the Environmental Justice Bureau in the Department of Justice, extending monitoring requirements, and requiring annual legislative reporting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and ensure that funding for impacted communities actually produces emissions reductions. Some environmental justice advocates were neutral or not fully supportive because they wanted stronger language, while business and industry groups opposed the bill, arguing it was added late and duplicated existing processes. The committee approved SB 352 on a due pass vote. SB 840, by Senator Limon, was the cap-and-invest reauthorization package. It would update offset protocols, adjust how revenues are spent, and continue funding for key climate, housing, transit, and community programs, including AB 617. Support came from environmental groups, labor, local governments, housing advocates, and clean transportation organizations, while some agricultural interests objected that the package did not sufficiently prioritize climate-smart agriculture and methane reduction programs. The committee passed SB 840 on a due pass vote as well. All three measures were later confirmed out of committee after calls were lifted.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 2/13/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • This also contributes to climate mitigation and adaptation goals.
  • We also request $5.6 million for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
  • We also request $5.6 million for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
  • We also request $5.6 million for the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
  • 05.280> for we get a bonus uh mitigation uh for we get a bonus uh mitigation uh for using<00:46
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vaccinations given that day had a catastrophic effect on Cecilia's health.
  • She was catastrophically injured from her four-month Pentacel and Prevnar vaccinations.
  • Removing them would be catastrophic for their development and mental health.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions. H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/15/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the last 16 months, HHS has experienced over 80 catastrophic events that include flooding, HVAC failure
  • Association of Paramedics and EMTs supports any practical, sustainable solution that prevents the catastrophic
  • The consequences will be catastrophic and they will be deadly.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 15, February 26, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • have family members that are concerned about where I live because, uh, there's a looming natural catastrophe
  • He told me that in a catastrophe like that, their mobilization would take them approximately nearly two
  • It would be the first line in a catastrophe.
Keywords: 916, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 030 Feb 13th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, the best thing to do is to stop that plan before it fails catastrophically.
  • a control of this spending, spending, spending, but not on the backs of the least of these. catastrophically
  • But all we're doing is catastrophically.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The resolution highlighted Colorado’s observed Lunar New Year holiday, the cultural significance of the holiday to Asian-American communities, and the contributions of Asian-Americans in Colorado. Several members spoke in support, including remarks about the Far East Center, Asian-American heritage, and the importance of recognizing the holiday statewide. The chamber also welcomed a number of guests and groups for the Lunar New Year observance, including state and international dignitaries, community leaders, and lion dancers. Representative Soer and others introduced guests and offered brief remarks; the House then recessed briefly for the celebration. After returning, the House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10 by a vote of 60 ayes, with five excused and no no votes. Following the resolution, members made announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups, including District 6 Day, Disability Rights Advocacy Day, and several school groups at the Capitol. The House then took up third reading of supplemental appropriations bills. House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, passed on third reading. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, prompted extended debate over prison funding, inmate care, staffing, and parole-related concerns; members argued both for humane treatment and for fiscal restraint, and discussion was still ongoing in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 10, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • gist is that in the Senate this measure was amended to, instead of having subsidies to purchase a catastrophic
  • gist is that in the Senate this measure was amended to, instead of having subsidies to purchase a catastrophic
  • In the Senate, this measure was amended to, instead of having subsidies to purchase a catastrophic or
Bills: HB1546
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2083, which would add homeless shelters to Hawaii’s drug-free/safe-zone protections. The City and County prosecutor’s office strongly supported the bill, saying service providers asked for the change because drug activity near shelters can undermine recovery efforts. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, focusing on a possible notice problem because many shelters are not readily identifiable and the bill’s 750-foot distance requirement could be difficult to apply. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii also opposed the bill, arguing it would expand criminalization of poverty and drug use and that drug-free zone laws are ineffective and disproportionately harmful. The prosecutor’s office said it would do more research on the notice concern. The committee then moved on without taking a vote in the transcript provided. The committee next discussed HB 2087, which would change the treatment of abuse of family or household member cases by ending the deferred-acceptance pilot and returning to the prior statute. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying the pilot had not reduced backlog as intended and that domestic violence cases should remain petty misdemeanors without deferral. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Public Defender’s Office both opposed HB 2087, instead urging extension of the pilot for another five years so the legislature can better evaluate how deferred acceptance is working. They said deferrals can be a useful incentive for behavior change and that more data is needed before ending the program. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about why Hawaii should differ from other counties and whether repeat offenders could keep receiving deferrals; the prosecutor said the deferral is available only once and reiterated support for returning to the old statute. The committee then heard HB 2096 on aggravated circumstances in child protective proceedings. The family court and Attorney General’s Office supported the bill, saying current law limits aggravated-circumstances findings to the early return hearing, which can prevent findings in the most serious abuse cases when key evidence is not yet available. They said the bill would allow such findings later in the case and, with proposed amendments, would let the court consolidate aggravated-circumstances and termination-of-parental-rights hearings to reduce delay and appeals. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposed the measure, arguing it would expand state power in family matters and could worsen outcomes for parents and children. Committee questions focused on the amended language, including what “another court of competent jurisdiction” means and whether a charge alone would be enough; the judiciary responded that criminal courts are included, but a hearing and opportunity to defend would still be required. Finally, the committee took up HB 1959, another domestic violence measure. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Public Defender’s Office, the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and county prosecuting offices testified in support. Supporters said the bill would extend the pilot program while keeping deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in place, giving more time to evaluate whether the program is working and whether a more formal diversion model should be developed. The coalition also suggested technical fixes to ensure judiciary data reporting continues and that the deferred-acceptance statute is not inadvertently repealed. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript before the committee moved on to the next bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • mitigation uh law and offsets? mitigation uh law and offsets? Ms.<00:08:37.320> Witt.
  • greenhouse gas analysis for mitigation greenhouse gas analysis for mitigation uses<00:09:04.520>
  • offsets within those reports mitigation offsets within those reports as<00:09:23.520> well?
  • greenhouse gas mitigation. greenhouse gas mitigation.
  • <00:12:49.880> offsets greenhouse gas mitigation offsets greenhouse gas mitigation offsets
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We what we focus on is risk<00:10:26.560> mitigation. risk mitigation. risk mitigation.
  • <00:12:10.560> a brings in all we need to mitigate a brings in all we need to mitigate a balance
  • to mitigate fraud. to mitigate fraud.
  • <00:18:25.840> financial critical in in in mitigating financial critical in in in mitigating
  • enrollment fraud trends and mitigation enrollment fraud trends and mitigation efforts<00:18:50.640
Keywords: 1183, house