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• The last set of remote testifiers are Elizabeth Powell, Scott Phillips, Paul Dillon, and Emma Champagne
• And with that, we'll move on to Paul Dillon. Mr.
• My name is Paul Dillon.
• And with that, we'll move on to Paul Dillon. Mr.
• My name is Paul Dillon.

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held a hearing on several bills. SB 5904 would prohibit non-human entities from using nursing titles; the sponsor and nursing groups said it is meant to increase transparency around AI and ensure patients know when they are interacting with a real nurse. SB 5915 would change Health Technology Assessment Program review criteria and timelines, with supporters arguing it would better account for Medicare coverage and national guidelines, especially for rare and life-threatening conditions. SB 6025 would update the definition of fetal death to allow gestational age to be determined by the best clinically accurate method rather than last menstrual period, and medical professionals and the sponsor said this would reduce emotional, financial, and legal burdens on grieving families. SB 5933 would require near real-time sharing of overdose data into ODMAP; public health, local government, and recovery advocates said it would improve overdose response, while one witness asked that poison center data be included and clarified separately. SB 5990 would allow APRNs and physician assistants to serve as local health officers in counties under 100,000 population; rural county officials supported the added flexibility, while public health groups and naturopathic physicians raised concerns about qualifications and asked that naturopathic doctors be included as well. SB 5981 would restrict drug manufacturers from limiting 340B drug access through contract pharmacies or requiring data as a condition of discounts; safety-net hospitals, community health centers, pharmacies, and patients said it protects access and reinvestment in care, while manufacturers, employer groups, and industry representatives argued it increases costs, lacks transparency, and may not ensure savings reach patients. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the transcript; each bill was heard and testimony was closed. Sign-in counts were reported for several bills, including strong pro support for SB 5904, SB 5915, SB 5933, and SB 5981, and mixed or substantial opposition on SB 6025 and SB 5990.

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• Credit to former Representative Paul Ray, who's in the audience, for his work on changes he made—structural
• Representative Paul: Thank you. We'll bring it back to committee for further action. Yes.
• Representative Paul: I'm going to make it. Sorry.
• Representative Paul, want to speak to that motion? I guess not.
• Representative Paul, want to speak to that motion? Thank you.

Committee: Joint Health and Human Services Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• My name is Paul Ganoe, and I serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Capital Planning, Design, and Construction
• My name is Paul Ganoe, and I serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Capital Planning, Design, and Construction
• One of them, as I think Paul had mentioned, was using our working capital investment, any surplus there
• I would agree with Paul. I mean, our ICAMP program has given us much more usable data. Thank you.
• Yeah, I would agree with Paul. I mean, our ICAMP program has given us much more usable data.

Summary: The committee’s first major discussion focused on higher education facilities across UC, CSU, and the community colleges, with Chair Alvarez framing the issue as a final budget hearing before the May Revise. The LAO presented findings that campuses have grown substantially in buildings and square footage, while classroom and lab utilization remains below legislative standards and deferred maintenance backlogs continue to rise. The LAO also emphasized that the state and segments lack comprehensive data on capital renewal spending and recommended better reporting, clearer funding targets, and long-term planning for renewal and maintenance. UC, CSU, and community college representatives each described large five-year capital plans, aging facilities, seismic and deferred maintenance needs, and the role of student housing, while noting that construction costs are rising faster than inflation. Members questioned the segments about debt service, utilization rates, and how projects are prioritized. UC said its debt service tied to state support is about $665 million annually and described a $30 billion five-year capital financial plan, including housing, medical centers, and building renewal. CSU said it has about $31 billion in five-year needs and more than $8 billion in deferred maintenance, with funding coming from a mix of state-related and one-time sources since the state shifted capital responsibility to CSU. Community colleges said their unmet facilities needs total about $33.5 billion and explained their use of a scoring matrix and FUSION system to rank projects. The chair and members pressed all three systems to better distinguish between projects that are truly shovel-ready and those that are long-term needs, and discussed whether facilities condition data, total cost of ownership, and more standardized metrics should guide future bond proposals. The committee then turned to Proposition 2 and the Governor’s proposed community college capital outlay projects. The Department of Finance said Prop. 2 provides $1.5 billion for community colleges and that the Governor’s budget proposes 29 projects, with two continuing Prop. 51 projects also included. The LAO supported the overall use of the funds but raised concerns about the current 65/35 split between modernization and growth, the unusually large share of gymnasium projects, and some scoring metrics that favor larger campuses and certain regions. Community college officials said the scoring system was developed through participatory governance and would take one to two years to revise, but they supported the funding and agreed to follow up on questions about project categories and the rationale for the weighting. Members also suggested giving more weight to modernization, regional access, and intersegmental or collaborative projects. A final item addressed the CalKids program. The Department of Finance proposed $56,000 ongoing General Fund for three positions, while the LAO recommended approving two positions but rejecting a manager position until the current $7.5 million marketing campaign is evaluated. ScholarShare’s executive director said CalKids has enrolled more than 5 million children, with nearly 600,000 claims and over $45 million distributed, and argued that additional staff and outreach are needed to reach a goal of 1 million claimed scholarships by the end of 2025 and to implement AB 2808. Members asked about marketing effectiveness, data sharing, and eligibility rules, and the program said it is expanding partnerships with Cradle to Career and CSAC. No final vote was taken in the hearing, and the chair indicated the facilities item would be held open.

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• The chair calls Joseph Harrington, Dobbie Williams, Paul Heberlein, and Heather Reid.
• Paul Haberlin, we show you registered as Paul Haberle, um, on behalf of ERG Inc. and you'll be testifying
• Uh, my name is Paul Haberlin.
• Paul. I'm not going to try to pronounce your last name.

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

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• PAUL PERKINS WAIVING IN SUPPORT. AND VINCENT MORELLI, WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
• IS THERE ANY MECHANISM TO PAUL, TO SHOW IT DID NOT ACTUALLY MEET BECAUSE THERE WAS FRAUD INVOLVED, DID
• RIGHT TO DEBATE SO WE WILL HAVE A LITTLE EXTRA TIME BUT I WOULD BE MINDFUL OF THE PEOPLE BEHIND THEM, PAUL
• PAUL COX WAIVING AGAINST, PAUL MEYER WAIVING AGAINST.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• First up, GM 519, Paul Tonis for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council.
• Paul, are you present? Yes, I am. Okay, please proceed. Thank you.
• First up, GM 519, Paul Tonis for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council.
• Paul, are you present? Yes, I am. Okay, please proceed. Thank you.
• So, for GM 519, Paul Thonis, the Chair's recommendation is to advise and consent.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing began with SB 59 on prescription drugs, which drew extensive testimony from insurers, pharmacies, patient advocates, and health organizations. Supporters argued the bill would address PBM practices such as spread pricing, unclear reimbursement, and patient steering, and would help independent pharmacies and lower patient costs by passing rebates through to consumers. Opponents from health plans and PBM-related groups raised concerns, while Walgreens supported the measure and suggested amendments to establish a reimbursement floor. After questions, the committee accepted the Hawaii Pharmacist Association’s proposed amendments, added technical changes and a defective date of December 31, 2050, and voted to pass SB 59 with amendments. The remainder of the hearing focused on a series of nominations and reappointments to health, aging, disability, mental health, juvenile justice, and advisory boards. Nominees and agency representatives generally described their backgrounds and interest in serving, with support testimony emphasizing experience, continuity, and the value of volunteer service. Several nominees highlighted issues such as mental health access, substance abuse treatment, elder services, language access, disability access, and rehabilitation services. The Department of Health, SHPDA, DHS, and other organizations largely testified in support of the nominees. No votes were taken on the nominations during the transcript excerpt, and the chair repeatedly thanked the nominees for their service and testimony. The hearing also included brief procedural remarks about time limits, Zoom testimony, and a possible reconvening date in case of technical difficulties.

Transcript Highlights:

• Jessica Gehring, April Aguirre, and Paul Castro. If you'll come forward. Thank you for watching!
• And Paul Castro. So is Jessica Gearing not here? Not yet?
• Paul Cosgrove. Thank you. Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Senator Huffman. My name is Paul Cosgrove.
• attorney was then arrested on unrelated charges, and then he was assigned a court-appointed attorney Paul

Bills: SB9 , SB1047 , SB1048 , SJR17 , SJR49 , SB40 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 1

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• No, thanks, Paul, and I squeeze my hand there.
• No, thanks, Paul, and I squeeze my hand there.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Prayer today will be by Paul Sorensen, guest of Representative Seth Blatman.
• Paul Sorensen, President of the LDS Phoenix Temple.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Paul, Minnesota, where he is celebrating his 25th anniversary there, as well as his 50th anniversary
• Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Air Force; Sergeant Paul David Hoak, U.S. Army; Chief Petty Officer Mychal Thompson Jr., U.S.
• Air Force; Sergeant Paul David Hoak, U.S. Army; Chief Petty Officer Mychal Thompson Jr., U.S.
• Air Force; Sergeant Paul David Hoak, U.S. Army; Chief Petty Officer Mychal Thompson Jr., U.S.
• Air Force; Sergeant Paul David Hoak, U.S. Army; Chief Petty Officer Mychal Thompson Jr., U.S.
• Air Force; Sergeant Paul David Hoak, U.S. Army; Chief Petty Officer Mychal Thompson Jr., U.S.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hi, my name is Ella Paul. I attend Orono High School.
• Hi, my name is Ella Paul. I attend Orono High School.
• Paul, um my city, the city of St.
• Paul will you know, the the city of St.
• </c><01:52:32.000><c> Paul</c> Representative Lee, the St. Paul Representative Lee, the St.

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 360 Arts; and the following board members of 360 Arts: Lori Shell, Joy Levy, Grey Pac, Don Lorita, Paul
• 360 Arts; and the following board members of 360 Arts: Lori Shell, Joy Levy, Grey Pac, Don Lorita, Paul
• </c><00:35:50.400><c> Jerz,</c> Donna Lorita, excuse me, Paul Jerz, Donna Lorita, excuse me, Paul Jerz
• </c><02:44:10.640><c> Paul</c><02:44:10.880><c> Major</c> expiring December 31st, 2029.
• Paul Major expiring December 31st, 2029.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Paul Ireland, individual, in support on Zoom.
• My name is Paul Erland Coff. I'm an attorney and also I'm a condominium unit owner.
• I'm Paul Erland Coff. I'm an attorney and also I'm a condominium unit owner.
• I'm Paul Glassman.
• Paul Bernstein, individual in support.

Bills: HB1697 , HB1678 , HB1679 , HB2282 , HB1940 , HB1671 , HB1481 , HB2015 , HB2207 , HB2486

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: natural hair braiding, registration, Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, public health, sanitation, cumulative voting, associations, unit owners, board of directors, elections, Hawaii Revised Statutes, condominium, association meetings, electronic voting, proxy voting, mail voting, insurance, premium increase, policy cancellation, licensing

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:26:23.320><c> Paul.
• Paul. Wet Paint's been selling in St. Paul.
• Paul, but it was in Hudson.
• Paul, but it was in have been in St.
• Paul.

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Paul campus, but it's also done in the fields and the greenhouses and barns on the St.
• Paul campus, as well as our resources at our 10 research and outreach centers across the state.
• I'm here with my co-director, Paul Robbins.
• Robbins so I just co-director Paul Robbins so I just wanted<00:32:02.760><c> to</c><00:32:02.919><c>
• ><c> co-director</c> name is Paul Robbins I'm the co-director name is Paul Robbins I'm the co-director

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He thanked the group and asked Peter and Paul to go back one slide to the logos.
• Chairman and senators, I'm Paul Noatne. I'm from Chaffel, Minnesota.
• Chairman and senators, I'm Paul &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Paul International Airport is kind of our number one target.
• Paul International Minneapolis St.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Paul, and Duth that Minneapolis, St.
• Paul, Minnetonka, cities of St.
• Paul for land value taxation districts.
• </c><01:34:04.480><c> Paul.
• Paul. A letter Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

Transcript Highlights:

• And then also on deck is Paul Peltier. So, Mike, please introduce yourself and continue.
• </c><00:23:12.880><c> Um,</c><00:23:14.000><c> uh,</c><00:23:14.159><c> Paul</c> coming down today as
• Um, uh, Paul coming down today as well.
• Um, uh, Paul Peltier,<00:23:15.600><c> if</c><00:23:15.840><c> you</c><00:23:16.000><c> are</c><00:23
• My name is Paul Peltier and I'm morning.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Paul Public Schools.
• Paul Public Schools, and Roseville Area Schools.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all