Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 117'
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN, CPN, CPN-JDC DEFER, CPN Public Hearings 04-07-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kelley?
- Senator Laal: aye. Senator McKelvy: yes. Senator Awa is excused. Your recommendation is adopted.
- If not, Senator Gabbard. Chair Rose: aye. Vice Chair Rhode. Senator Chang: aye.
- The first is Senate Concurrent Resolution 96 and Senate Resolution 91.
- Senator Lael aye. Senator Kel? Yes. Senator Awa is excused. Your recommendation is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard House Bill 1481, which would require cemeteries, crematories, funeral establishments, HSI facilities, and mortuaries to dispose of human remains within 60 days after a burial transit permit or related affidavit is issued. The Hawaii Funeral and Cemetery Association and several funeral-related entities supported the bill, and the association said it had already implemented consistent cremation authorization language regarding notice and consent for recycling metal implants, effective January 1. The committee later recommended HB 1481 be passed with a defective effective date of July 1, 2050; the vice chair voted with reservations, saying the prior version with Department of Health rulemaking was stronger consumer protection.
The committee also considered several resolutions. SCR 96 and SR 91, on a status update for implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, were recommended for passage with amendments adopting the PUC’s requested changes. SCR 172 and SR 163, seeking a comprehensive analysis of ways to reduce costs and financial risks while meeting state goals, drew support from the PUC and Energy Office with comments, and the committee recommended passage with amendments removing a disputed whereas clause. SCR 109 and SR 102, on studying expanded mail-order pharmacy use, drew mixed testimony: the Insurance Division and HMSA supported a study, while the Hawaii Pharmacist Association and others raised concerns about patient outcomes, rural access, and community pharmacy sustainability; the committee amended the resolutions to require broader agency cooperation and evaluation of community pharmacy impacts, then recommended passage.
In additional decision-making, the committee deferred SCR 193 and SR 1802 on trust transparency due to no testimony. It recommended passage with amendments on several bills, including HB 1782 after clarifying terminology with the Attorney General’s Office, HB 1514 on workers’ compensation, HB 1619 on electric vehicle infrastructure, HB 1643 on pharmacy, HB 1721 on housing, HB 1864 on insurance, HB 1946 on timeshare registration, and HB 2475 on labeling requirements. HB 350 on energy was deferred for more work. The committee also reconsidered HB 2101 on commercial aquarium collection and recommended passage as amended after hearing from supporters and noting concerns about enforcement and statewide consistency.
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Transcript Highlights:
- My apologies, Senator DeCoite.
- Good afternoon, Chair, Vice Chair, and Senator Faga.
- But anyway, I just couldn't let questions for Senator Wakai.
- Senator Fukunaga: Aye. Senator Kim and Fevella are excused. Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
- Senator Fukunaga: Aye. Senator Kim and Fevella are excused. Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s nominations for advisory and regulatory boards. The first group included William Smith, Michelle Ige, and Kayana Neman for the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council; Leland Park and Cynthia Hobson for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and Nicole Kacal for the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation board. DBEDT and related witnesses testified in support of all nominees, and each nominee described experience in small business, finance, community engagement, or technology. Much of the discussion focused on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s economy through small business support, financial literacy, and better access to capital and grants.
Committee members questioned nominees about priorities for Hawaiʻi Island and the state more broadly. Topics included agricultural infrastructure, value-added food production, shared processing facilities and commercial kitchens, workforce housing, and ways government and nonprofits can partner to help small businesses navigate permitting, licensing, and grant processes. Several nominees emphasized community impact, measurable outcomes, and practical regulatory reform. Nicole Kacal also discussed diversifying the economy beyond tourism, expanding technology and AI opportunities, and creating locally governed training and research pathways so workers can adapt to changing jobs.
At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to recommend advice and consent for all nominees. The nominations for GM 608, GM 609, GM 612, and GM 613 were adopted by voice vote, with Senators Kim and Fevella excused. The committee then voted separately on GM 794 for Nicole Kacal, and that recommendation was also adopted. The hearing concluded with adjournment.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/08/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/08/26
Health and Human Services
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or <00:29:56.080>Senator But, um or Senator Dziedzic or Senator But, - Senate File 4787. Senate File 4787.
- Senator Miller, thank you, Mr. Chair and Senator Russo.
- Senator Miller? Thank you, Mr. Chair, and Senator Rest.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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- Senate file 2758 Senator Um this is from Senate file 2758 Senator Xiong.
- Senator Dibble. go to Senator Franzen. Senator Dibble.
- Senator Johnson: No. Senator Matthews: Yes. Senator Dibble: No. Senator Green: Yes.
- Senator Klein: No. Senator McEwen: No. Senator Rarick. Senator Weber: Yes. Senator Hoffman.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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- and member of the committee, Senator. and member of the committee, Senator.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/08/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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Papis. Senator Papis. Senator Papis. - Senator Limmer: Yes. Senator Clark: No. Senator Holmstrom: Yes. Senator Kreun: Yes.
- Senator Pappas: No. Senator Seeberger: No. Senator Westrom: No. Senator Westrom: Yes.
- Senator Limmer: Yes. Senator Clark: No. Senator Holmstrom: Yes. Senator Kreun: Yes.
- Senator Pappas: No. Senator Seeberger: No. Senator Westrom: No. Senator Westrom: Yes.
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- We're going to hear a bill from Senator Papus, Senate File 4038, and then we will hear my bill, Senate
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- Kreun, yes. >> Senator Lang, I. >> Senator Lucero, yes. >> Senator Maye Quade, no. >> Senator Oumou
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/08/2026)
Health and Human Services
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this Senate, the Senate version of this Senate, the Senate version of this - Senator Avar, did you have a >> Okay. Senator Avar, did you have a question?
- Chair, senators.
- >> Senator Roford, members of the Senate >> Senator Roford, members of the Senate Health
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers Speak on Enforcement For 340B Drug Pricing Plan Protections - 04/07/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senate floor with a bipartisan vote. Senate floor with a bipartisan vote.
Summary:
The meeting focused on a Minnesota Senate floor debate over a bipartisan 340B enforcement bill, with supporters arguing that the measure would require pharmaceutical companies to comply with federal and state law and continue providing discounted drugs to safety-net and rural hospitals. Senators and other speakers said the program is essential to hospital finances, especially for facilities facing operating losses and federal Medicaid cuts, and warned that without enforcement language hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and rural hospitals could face severe financial harm or closure. Supporters also said pharmaceutical companies had spent heavily on media and lobbying to oppose the bill and that the Senate’s bipartisan vote showed the issue had broad support.
Several speakers described how 340B revenue is used to sustain hospital services, including addiction treatment, trauma care, and other essential care in vulnerable communities. They said the program was designed to let hospitals buy drugs at low cost and bill insurers at standard rates, using the difference as a funding stream. When asked about claims that hospitals made large sums from the program, supporters said that was consistent with the program’s purpose. They also said some drug companies were not complying with 340B obligations, particularly around contract pharmacies, and that enforcement language was needed to ensure compliance.
The discussion also addressed HCMC’s financial situation, with speakers saying 340B funding is not a full solution but is an important support and should not be reduced further. They rejected a proposed transparency/reporting amendment as too burdensome, while noting that federal authorities already have audit power over 340B dollars. The speakers urged the House to pass the same language, said eight Republicans joined the Senate vote, and expressed hope that the bill would advance despite concerns about House support and ongoing pharmaceutical industry opposition.
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Butler, Senator Carnley, Senator Chesteen, Senator Coleman here, Senator Figures, Senator
- Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Kelley, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator
- >> Senator Figures, Senator Gaban, Senator >> Senator Figures, Senator Gaban, Senator Hatcher
- . >> Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie, Senator Kelly, Senator Nelson,
- Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator Woods, Senator Weaver. >> Hi. >> Senator Bell. >> Hi.
Bills:
HB248
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Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Allen, Senator Carnley, Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Jones, Senator
- Price, Senator Sessions, Senator Shelnutt, Senator Singleton, Senator Smitherman, Senator Stutts, Senator
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Senator Senator Carnley Senator Figures Senator Senator Carnley Senator Figures - Senator Carnley: Aye. Senator Figures. Senator Givan. Senator Hatcher. Senator Jones.
- Senator Stutts. Senator Williams. Senator Woods. Senator Wagner. Senator Weaver.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/07/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
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