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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • First up, we have the Hawaii National Guard Department of Defense. Welcome, sir.
  • First up, we have the Hawaii National Guard Department of Defense. Welcome, sir.
  • First up, we have the Hawaii National Guard Department of Defense. Welcome, sir.
  • Measure, Senate Bill 1382 relating to the National Guard.
  • I'd like to move this National Guard.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 1296 HD1, relating to disaster recovery, would exempt reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster from special management area permits under certain conditions. OPSD, DLNR, the County of Maui, Front Street Recovery, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, saying it would speed rebuilding after disasters like the Maui fires; one witness noted the bill would not cover shoreline parcels unless amended, and members asked about the five-year rebuild window, the meaning of “lawfully constructed,” and whether unlawful structures were excluded. Testimony was also heard on SB 1413, which would allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to dispose of abandoned property in federal public housing projects after notice and within five days; HPHA said the bill would help address illegal dumping and clarify procedures. SB 31 HD1, concerning discriminatory restrictive covenants, was briefly described and had support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and comments from the Uniform Law Commission, with no in-person testimony. The committee then heard SB 1341, which would add HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security to agencies allowed to review energy industry information and would expand the program’s emergency-management purpose. The Hawaii State Energy Office supported the measure, saying the data is important for emergency response and fuel-supply planning. SB 10008 HD1 would authorize counties to adopt ordinances enforcing accessible parking space requirements and clarify county enforcement of EV-related parking provisions; the Disability and Communication Access Board strongly supported the accessible-parking provisions, saying current enforcement is weak, while noting section three on EV spaces is already largely in statute and could be struck if the committee preferred. Tina Yamaki of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition. Finally, the committee heard SB 1028 SD1 HD1, which would eliminate fees, fines, and court costs for offenses committed by minors, discharge existing related debt, limit community service for minors to 72 hours, and repeal certain penalties tied to minors and their parents or guardians. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Community Alliance on Prisons, and DebtFree Justice Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that youth fines burden families, worsen poverty, and disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian youth. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments, raising possible constitutional title issues because the current draft incorporates material from HB 129 and includes sections that may relate more to restitution or curfew than to fines and fees; supporters responded that the title is sufficient and cited case law. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 1, February 9, 2026

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate file 12, Wyoming National Guard Senate file 12, Wyoming National Guard reinlistment<00:19
  • Senate file 13, Wyoming National Guard Senate file 13, Wyoming National Guard member<00:19:44.400
  • Senate File 12, Wyoming National Guard reenlistment bonus program.
  • Senate Guard reinlistment bonus program.
  • <00:23:24.320> member file 13, Wyoming National Guard member file 13, Wyoming National Guard
Keywords: 916, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-EIG, PSM DEFER, PSM, PSM-EDU Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Relating to the Hawaii National Guard Relating to the Hawaii National Guard State<00:22:22.240><
  • I currently serve as the Hawaii Army National Guard Chief of Staff, and the Hawaii National Guard stands
  • I currently serve as the Hawaii Army National Guard Chief of Staff, and the Hawaii National Guard stands
  • National Guard tuition. >> Oh, okay.
  • 2138 relating to the uh National Guard 2138 relating to the uh National Guard tuition<00:53:14.079
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard and then took action on several measures. Senate Bill 3048, relating to the State Building Code Council and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, received support from OPSD and the Chamber of Commerce, with OPSD requesting amendments tied to software licensing and a public permitting dashboard. The committees ultimately recommended passing the bill with amendments, including an effective date, and later adopted that recommendation by vote. Senate Bill 3083, relating to protective orders, drew support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Military and Community Relations Office, and a member of the public, while the Judiciary asked that the bill be deferred or amended because a prior notification process had lapsed and a new mandate could be difficult to implement. The committees nevertheless recommended passage with amendments and an effective date, noting implementation concerns in the report, and that recommendation was adopted. The committees also considered Senate Bill 3010, which would allow law enforcement, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter unattended vehicles to rescue animals in distress. The Animal Legal Defense Fund supported the measure as a common-sense good Samaritan protection, and the Hawaii Association for Justice recommended a small amendment. The bill was recommended for passage with amendments and later adopted. Senate Bill 3187, relating to off-site construction and SPEED Task Force recommendations, received OPSD testimony in support with comments; the committees recommended passing it with amendments, deleting the dollar amount and adding an effective date, and adopted that recommendation. In a later joint hearing with the Committee on Education, Senate Bill 2138, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to graduate study, received support from the University of Hawaii, the Department of Defense, the Hawaii Army National Guard, and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office. Members asked whether the current law limited assistance to undergraduate degrees and whether the program would require new funding; witnesses said the bill would simply expand authority and could be implemented within the current budget. Senate Bill 2614, authorizing high school diplomas for certain veterans whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices, also drew support from DOE and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, with DOE explaining it had previously issued diplomas under an earlier version of the law and would verify eligibility through an application process. Senate Bill 2687, requiring a 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum plan and pilot program, drew mixed testimony: DOE said the topic is already covered in existing social studies standards and the bill was unnecessary, while supporters argued the history is not being consistently taught and should be mandated. The transcript cuts off before final action on the education bills.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/14/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • I signed up for the Army National Guard infantry in 2008 when I was 18 years old.
  • I signed up for the Army National Guard infantry in 2008 when I was 18 years old.
  • I signed up for the Army National Guard infantry in 2008 when I was 18 years old.
  • non-traditional<01:45:14.159> student, Guard.
  • I'm a non-traditional student, Guard.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (04/01/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I introduced HB 22 at the request of the National Guard Bureau.
  • Essentially what the bill says is that if a National Guard troop or vehicle causes damage in some way
  • , the Guard Bureau would be authorized to reimburse the individual.
  • For example, if a truck hit a mailbox, when the mailbox cost less than $500 today, National Guard Bureau
  • 03:37.280> National HB22 at the request of the National HB22 at the request of the National Guard
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/5/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, and I think Representative Olson did a great
  • the Mankey I'm the endent general of the Minnesota<00:09:15.920> National<00:09:16.279> Guard
  • and I think uh Minnesota National Guard and I think uh representative<00:09:18.600> Olson<00:
  • I've spent a lot of time serving with National Guard members around the country, and I can tell you very
  • the least two field grade officers of the Minnesota<00:12:42.440> National<00:12:42.760> Guard
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 2

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um and so people guarding your property.
  • Hire security guards at hospitals. Yes.
  • Hire security guards at hospitals. Yes.
  • <00:26:32.240> Hire security guards at hospitals. Yes.
  • Hire security guards at hospitals. Yes.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Farrington Highway in the communities of Waipahu because Farrington Highway is not just along the Waianae coast
  • Farrington Highway in the communities of Waipahu because Farrington Highway is not just along the Waianae coast
  • Farrington Highway in the communities of Waipahu because Farrington Highway is not just along the Waianae coast
  • Farrington Highway in the communities of Waipahu because Farrington Highway is not just along the Waianae coast
  • Farrington Highway in the communities of Waipahu because Farrington Highway is not just along the Waianae coast
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 31 and heard a series of resolutions focused on roadway safety, transportation access, and infrastructure coordination. Early measures included HCR 104/HR 96 on advancing coastal trails on O‘ahu’s North Shore and HCR 63/HR 57 on clarifying responsibility for Honouliuli Bridge and addressing safety, wildfire, and emergency access concerns. The Department of Transportation supported both, and a resident testified that the Honouliuli bridge is a single-lane emergency replacement on state land that has limited access for fire protection, heavy vehicles, permits, and repairs. DOT said it was working with DLNR and that jurisdiction may ultimately lie with the County of Maui, with research ongoing. The committee also heard HCR 62/HR 56 on alternative vegetation management along Hana Highway, HCR 43/HR 39 on raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary, and HCR 52/HR 48 on integrating the safe system approach into county road design; these drew support testimony and no opposition. The committee then considered HCR 120/HR 112 on regulating transportation network companies under motor carrier law. DOT and the Public Utilities Commission offered comments, while Lyft opposed, arguing the legislature already created a TNC-specific framework in 2022 and that motor carrier law is not a good fit for app-based ride platforms. In questioning, PUC explained that TNCs would fall under both PUC motor carrier jurisdiction and DOT permitting, and DOT said it would follow up on enforcement questions. Members also discussed HCR 119/HR 111 on an indirect traffic disruption grant program, with the chair asking DOT to clarify how it enforces penalties when contractors or others fail to follow road closure requirements. Other measures discussed included HCR 96/HR 88 on moving to a demerit-point driver licensing system, which DOT supported; HCR 128/HR 120 on coordinating capital improvement planning for Hawaiian Home Lands developments, which DOT and DHHL supported; HCR 127/HR 119 on a state highway police force, which DOT supported; and HCR 125/HR 117 on a statewide plan for derelict utility poles and lines, which drew support from DOT, Hawaiian Electric, and Hawaiian Telcom, with DOT acknowledging it lacks current statutory authority to force immediate removal. The committee also heard HCR 58/HR 54 on school crosswalk safety for Mililani Elementary, HCR 55/HR 51 on using artificial intelligence to mitigate traffic and improve road safety, and HCR 54/HR 146 on expanding the Hele-On Shared Ride program on Hawai‘i Island. Supporters of the Hele-On measure said expanded service would help rural residents, kupuna, and people with disabilities reach medical appointments and daily activities, while noting cost and technology-access concerns; they said missed or delayed appointments are a real issue in remote areas. The final item discussed in the excerpt was HCR 64/HR 58 on minimizing rumble strip dimensions on Kūhiō Highway on Moloka‘i, with DOT saying it had already removed some strips where large emergency vehicles were affected on narrow curves.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
  • The person is an actively drilling member of the Mississippi National Guard.
  • Again, Chris Thomas with the National Guard. So, one of the, to answer your question, Mr.
  • Are the National Guard, are they considered full-time or part-time employees? >> So, good question.
  • Our full-time workforce, the active guard reserve and our federal technicians, are on a medical plan
  • reserve and our federal guard reserve and our federal technicians<00:04:29.520> uh<00:04:29.759
Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2018, which would create a state-funded reimbursement program to pay Tricare premiums for eligible Mississippi National Guard members. The sponsor explained the bill is intended to improve quality of life, recruiting, and retention, especially for part-time Guardsmen who lack other medical coverage. General Chris Thomas testified that the proposal is a major priority for the Guard and would help address a significant gap in insurance coverage among soldiers and airmen. Members asked how the reimbursement would work, when payments would be made, and whether the benefit would cover the full premium. Thomas said the mechanics were still being worked out, but the intent was to reimburse members fully for their monthly premium, likely through some recurring reimbursement process. He clarified the bill is aimed at traditional part-time Guard members, not full-time AGR or federal technicians who already have medical coverage. Senators also asked whether the benefit would extend to families. Thomas said the current version covers only the service member, though a family plan option exists and the committee discussed the possibility of pursuing that later if the numbers work. The sponsor noted an appropriation bill would be needed to fund the program, with a fiscal note estimated at $4.6 million if all eligible members participated, though that amount would likely be lower because some already have insurance. The committee then adopted a do-pass motion, approved the bill, and reported it out.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of us are serving in the Guard and Reserve in addition to being veterans, so we have that dual
  • I had one employer flat-out tell me I couldn't work for him because I was in the National Guard and had
  • And I already kind of touched on the struggles faced by Guard and Reserve, but I do want to reiterate
  • However, if you're a Guard and Reservist, when you qualify, you can put in for a VA disability rating
  • However, if you're a Guard and Reservist, when you qualify, you can put in for a VA disability rating
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Disability Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met and began with roll call, but did not have a quorum, so approval of prior minutes and an inspirational quote were tabled. A planned presentation from a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee was canceled shortly before the meeting, and the agenda shifted to an informal discussion with two Treasury employees, Steve Kroder and Bill Collievis, about veterans with disabilities in the workplace. Kroder and Collievis described barriers veterans face, including stigma, employer misunderstanding, the need for frequent medical appointments, invisible disabilities such as PTSD and other service-connected conditions, and challenges for Guard and Reserve members balancing service with civilian work. They also discussed supportive practices in public employment, the need for better outreach to employers, the role of local veterans service officers, Military OneSource, TAP, and the importance of helping veterans navigate benefits and transition services. Commission members responded by emphasizing education, employer outreach, and possible resource-sharing through the commission’s website and toolkit. The committee then heard a presentation from Commonwealth Corporation on its Young Adults with Disabilities employment grant program. Staff explained the program’s funding, eligibility, training and placement model, and data from the prior cycle, including participant demographics, completion rates, credential attainment, employment outcomes, and wages. Members discussed benefits counseling, underemployment definitions, stigma around addiction as a disability category, and the need to connect grantees and participants with work incentives and benefits information. Commonwealth Corporation said grantees now receive training on benefits impacts and that the agency is open to further partnership. The meeting ended with a brief update on a planned commission event focused on youth and young adults with disabilities, inclusive workplaces, PCAs, and job coaches. Organizers said they were still securing a venue and were considering a hybrid or virtual format, with participation from youth organizations, the PCA Council, and the Arc of Massachusetts. The subcommittee then voted to adjourn.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/01/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He fostered the newly established Arizona State Partnership program between the Arizona National Guard
  • States Secretary of Defense to serve on the Reserve Policy Board to directly advise on reserve and Guard
  • General Van Dyke was honored with the Order of the Sword Award by the Enlisted Association National Guard
  • Bill Van Dyke represents a significant loss to the Arizona National Guard, the military community, and
  • that's a five-year stint he did as an adjutant general, which means he was over all of our National Guard
Keywords: 1182, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, Demarks is a National Guard radio system that actually operates and resides on our towers.
  • David, in his previous life, built the Demar systems for the National Guard.
  • So before he for the National Guard.
  • Wendel Hage Ford in Muhlenberg County is a National Guard property and tower.
  • <00:38:02.960> uh Muenberg County is a National Guard uh Muenberg County is a National Guard
Summary: The committee received an update from Kentucky State Police on the SERVE radio system project, with David Barker and consultant Brandon Marshall explaining progress across multiple phases. They reported that Mayfield PD fire/EMS and Graves County Sheriff are fully operational on the system, Phase 2 is 77% complete with 48 existing sites finished and 13 new sites pending acquisition, and Phase 3A remains funded but not yet complete. They also said router upgrades are complete, radio dispatch positions and mobile/portable rollout are complete, and microwave replacement is nearly finished, with one remaining site delayed by weather. A major part of the discussion focused on why the project has taken so long and why equipment is being purchased before some sites are built. KSP said the project began as a radio system upgrade but expanded as they discovered additional infrastructure needs, including routers and microwave links that were not in the original scope. They explained that equipment must be purchased in advance to match versions and preserve warranty coverage, and that older existing tower sites are being refurbished rather than replaced to make use of existing public-safety infrastructure. They also said all expenditures are tracked in inventory and accounting records and that the project remains transparent. Members pressed for a master plan and timeline, with Representative Smith arguing the project needs clearer structure and fewer layers of decision-making. KSP acknowledged the need for a timeline, said they had plans but not a full timeline earlier, and stated that if the remaining funding is approved they expect to complete the remaining existing sites and 25 new sites by June 30, 2027. They said 56 new-build sites remain, identified as the yellow-dot sites on the maps, and that some sites may be able to use existing Demar/National Guard tower locations. The committee did not take a vote on the project during this portion of the meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • A member asked whether the National Guard was armed in those situations.
  • The member asked a follow-up question for the National Guard.
  • , and that the Guard may serve as the first line of civil defense.
  • <01:04:25.359> was situations where the National Guard was situations where the National Guard
  • 1382 um we believe the National Guard 1382 um we believe the National Guard members<01:07:24.240
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 03/12/26

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • there's also talk about a local guard there's also talk about a local guard SCA.<01:14:54.960>
  • Um applicable, I think this local guard.
  • guard uh the<01:20:19.360> guard<01:20:19.679> one<01:20:20.000> so<01:20:20.320
  • the guard one so spec the what the guard the guard one so spec the what the guard one<01:20:23.600
  • Is this guard or no? >> Mr.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/06/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HE IS A VETERAN OF UNITED STATES ARMY AND THE 204 NATIONAL GUARD ENGINEER BATTALION, Mr.
  • Kelley served in the Binghamton-based 204th Battalion of the National Guard.
  • Battalion of the National Guard and was called up during 9/11 by former Governor Pataki.
  • worked as security guards at Ground Zero.
  • so far, and the governor's proposed $535 million in her budget for the National Guard next year.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, approved the journal, and welcomed several guest groups, including Saugerties student government officers, the Marlboro High School boys bowling state champions, a civics group, a National Guard/9-11 responder advocate, family members honoring Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., architecture professionals, correctional officers and employees, and small business representatives. Members also offered resolutions recognizing Architecture Week, Correctional Officers and Employees Week, and Small Business Week, along with tributes to community leaders and student achievements. The chamber then took up a series of bills on the non-controversial calendar, passing measures on education leave for incarcerated people, utility interconnection study, property tax exemption, alcohol regulation, executive law, school drill requirements, victim sentencing rights, public health, public officers, public authorities, election law, environmental conservation, veterans/homeland security, labor, and other topics. Several bills were laid aside. Some measures drew brief explanations of vote, including concerns about school safety drills, correctional staffing and safety, and a victims’ rights bill that one senator said mirrored an earlier version he had carried. The most extended debate centered on the 21st Century Antitrust Act (Calendar 879), with supporters arguing it would modernize antitrust enforcement against dominant firms, especially big tech, and opponents warning it would create vague standards, invite private lawsuits, and harm small and rural businesses. Another debated bill (Calendar 818) would restrict sharing of utility consumption data with police; supporters framed it as a privacy measure requiring normal legal process, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement while still allowing state regulators access. Both bills were ultimately restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-PSM, LBT Public Hearings 02-18-2026

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, um, I'm Brigadier General Ross, director of joint staff for Hawaii National Guard.
  • [clears throat] Moving to Senate Bill 3110 relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
  • [clears throat] Moving to Senate Bill 3110 relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
  • [clears throat] Moving to Senate Bill 3110 relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
  • On the next measure, Senate Bill 3110, relating to the Hawaii National Guard.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs heard testimony on several measures. SB 3082, relating to military families and leave protections, drew support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the military community relations office, the Hawaii National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Defense, all of whom said the bill would align state law with federal standards and better account for military-related leave needs. SB 3110, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, was supported by Department of Defense witnesses who said it clarifies that employees of the Guard’s youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. The committees also heard SB 3251, which would prohibit certain state law enforcement agencies from hiring former ICE or Border Patrol agents as law enforcement officers. The main testimony in support argued the bill could help prevent local police staffing losses to higher-paying federal agencies and avoid future workforce instability if federal funding changes. The measure drew significant public testimony, with the chair noting 62 testimonies in support, five in opposition, and three comments. Members discussed the bill’s impact on recruitment and retention, and one member voted with reservations while another voted no. Later, the committees heard SB 3095 and SB 3264, both concerning Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund salaries. EUTF testified in support of SB 3095, which would allow the board to set salaries for investment office staff, and SB 3264, which would authorize the board to set the salary for an assistant administrator. After testimony, the committees moved into decision-making and passed SB 3082, SB 3110, SB 3251, SB 3095, and SB 3264 with amendments, generally including technical changes and revised effective dates of January 1, 2077 for the EUTF salary bills and SB 3082.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Adding "veteran and military status" to Human Rights Act 2/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of the problems that we as members of the National Guard face is that unless we deploy to active
  • So, if our guard members have to pull out of the class or miss multiple classes, they may be forced to
  • So, if our our troops,<00:05:02.720> our<00:05:03.040> our<00:05:03.280> guard<00
  • have to troops, our our guard members have to pull<00:05:04.960> out<00:05:05.759> um<
  • I'm not a doctor, but I did go to undergrad for seven years because I was in the National Guard during
Keywords: 1183, house
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, participate in funerals and other things like that for the honor guard or anything like that?
  • The other thing I would tell you is on the honor guard piece, there's different levels whether you're
  • You get different... size of the honor guard.
  • and the New Mexico Army National Guard also provide an honor guard. for our veterans.
  • of New Mexico to assist them with the honor guard and color guard services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025

Corrections

Transcript Highlights:
  • But you've got to A huge turnover of guards that can't deal with it either.
  • The guards. The guards. The guards. The captains.
  • The guards have to wear lots of extra layers of clothing, don't they?
  • But the guards? The guards are in uniform. And they have to wear suits?
  • Yeah, the guards have it pretty rough. It's a bad situation. All the way around.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/02/2025)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • AG, New Hampshire National Guard, Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services.
  • <01:27:56.040> Department New Hampshire National Guard Department New Hampshire National Guard
  • On the Air Guard, we have a 0% unemployment rate, so in the Army Guard we struggle with recruiting and
  • <01:31:49.000> scholarship Hampshire National Guard scholarship Hampshire National Guard scholarship
  • <01:32:24.280> and say I'm joining the National Guard and say I'm joining the National Guard
Keywords: 1191, senate, all