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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/02/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/02/2026)
Health and Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/02/2026)
Children and Family Law
NH
VT
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Schwertner? Present. Senator King? Here. Senator Blanco? Here. Senator Campbell? Here.
- Senator Hagenbuch? Here. Senator Hinojosa? Yes. Senator Kolkhorst? Senator Menendez? Thank you.
- Senator Johnson, Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Menendez, Senator Sparks, and Senator Zaffirini.
- Senator King or Senator? Me. Senator Kolkhorst, you want to?
- Senator Hagenboo, Senator Hanoosa, Senator Sparks.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and Technology - 04/01/2026
Internet And Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- , Senator Stec, along with Senator Zellner, Senator Hinchey, and Senators Walczyk.
- The first bill on today's agenda is Senate Bill 1815 by Senator Fernandez.
- The next bill is Senate Bill 7713A by Senator Krueger.
- The next bill on today's agenda is Senate Bill 8641 by Senator May.
- Senator Walczyk, actually. Seconded by Senator Stec. Here.
Summary:
The committee met at 9:34 a.m. on April 1 with a quorum present and considered several Internet and technology-related bills. The first, S.1815 (Fernandez), would require books created with generative AI to include a disclosure; one member raised concern that the language could unintentionally cover ordinary software like Microsoft Word, and the chair said she would relay that concern to the sponsor. The bill was reported to the Consumer Protection Committee with five in favor, one opposed, and one without recommendation.
The committee then advanced S.4609A (Gounardes), establishing a stop-online-creditors measure, to the Finance Committee, with one opposed. S.7713A (Krueger), restricting the use of automatic license plate reader information, was reported to the floor with five in favor and two opposed. S.7974, the chair’s bill on recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones, also moved to the floor with two opposed.
Two additional bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously: S.8641 (May), giving website and mobile app users the right to refuse non-essential cookies, and S.9097 (May), concerning social referral services, both were reported to the floor with seven in favor. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chang, and Senator...
- Chair Gabard, Senator Chang, and Senator San Buenaventura.
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- Senator<01:25:38.600>
Awana. Senator Awana. Senator Awana. >> Aye. >> Aye.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented.
Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character.
Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Fukunaga. Senator Fukunaga. Senator Fukunaga. - of Senator Kim. of Senator Kim.
- Senator Wakai. Senator Wakai.
- Senator Kim. yes, Senator Fukunaga. Aye. Senator Kim.
- Senator Kim. Aye. Senator Favela. Aye. Senator Kim. Aye. Senator Favela. Aye.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-HHS Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimoto. Aye. Senator Moriwaki. Aye. Senator Dela Cruz. Aye. Measures adopted.
- Senator Moriwaki. Aye. Senator Dela Aye. Senator Moriwaki. Aye. Senator Dela Aye.
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Senator Senator Hashimoto. Aye. Senator Senator Hashimoto. Aye. - Senator Moriwaki. Senator<00:10:25.560>
Moriwaki. - Senator Dela Cruz. Aye, aye. Senator Dela Cruz.
Summary:
The committee heard several resolutions related to state facilities and agency procedures. SCR 177/SR 172 asked the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to convene a cooperative working group to address state projects requiring county permitting; DAGS supported the measure, and it was adopted unanimously. SCR 37/SR 36 requested a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect; DAGS offered comments, but the chair deferred the resolution, citing a similar bill and lack of funding for a study.
The committee then considered SCR 86/SR 77, which would require bi-level lighting in newly constructed state buildings and facilities beginning in 2028. DAGS and the State Energy Office provided comments, while DLNR, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Climate Future Forum testified in support. The committee amended the measure to apply to state buildings and facilities with designs finalized on or after January 1, 2028, and adopted it. SCR 122/SR 114, which would require written notice before final administrative action affecting protected liberty or property interests, drew comments from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and written comments from DOE, but was deferred due to limited support and time constraints.
In the joint GVO/HHS portion, the committee heard SCR 87/SR 79, encouraging the state to examine requiring AEDs in all state-owned buildings and to pursue existing AED programs. The State Health Planning and Development Agency, DOE, the American Heart Association, the Department of Health, an individual testifier, and DAGS all supported the measure; DAGS also described ongoing installation and training efforts in its facilities. The measure was adopted without amendment by both committees, with members noting broad support and no reservations.
HI
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee met on March 31, 2026, to consider Governor’s Message 791, which concerned confirmation of Virgilio Viernes to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants for a term ending June 30, 2029. The Department of Health’s Wastewater Branch testified in support and stood on its written testimony. No other testimony was offered, and no members asked questions of the department.
The committee then noted that Mr. Viernes was not present in the room or on Zoom to answer questions. Because the nominee was unavailable, the chair and members agreed to defer the measure rather than take action that day. The committee said it would post a reconvene notice so the matter could be taken up later when the nominee could attend.
The meeting was then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-EIG, WLA-HOU Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Elefante. >> Aye. Senator Rhoads. >> Aye. Senator Favela. Excused.
- Senator Elefante. vote aye. Senator Elefante.
- Senator Rhoads. >> Aye. Senator Rhoads.
- Senator Inouye is excused. Senator Chang. Aye. Senator Lam votes aye. Senator McKelvey. Aye.
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Senator Senator Inouye is excused. Senator Senator Inouye is excused.
Summary:
The joint committees on Housing, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and later Water, Land, Culture and the Arts and Housing, heard several resolutions related to affordable housing and the East Kapolei transit-oriented development area. SCR 48 and SR 47 proposed declaring that affordable housing credits are perpetual until redeemed, and testimony from DHHL, OPSD, and NAIOP Hawaii supported clarifying that intent. The committees voted to pass SCR 48 and SR 47 unamended.
The committees then considered SCR 107 and SR 101, which were amended to make clear the resolution applies only to the City and County of Honolulu and will be carried out in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Land Management and the Department of Planning and Permitting. Those measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted by the committees.
In the later joint hearing, SCR 68 and SR 63 addressed the East Kapolei TOD project, urging DLNR to transfer certain parcels to HHFDC and urging HHFDC to work with HCDA on the non-housing portions of the project. Testimony from DLNR, HHFDC, HCDA, and DHHL focused on the balance between housing and revenue-generating or light industrial uses, the need for an EIS and market study, and the possibility of MOAs to memorialize agreements. After discussion, the committees amended the resolutions to prioritize rental housing as well as for-sale housing and to require MOAs before the board, then passed SCR 68 and SR 63 with amendments by unanimous votes.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/01/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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Long. >> Senator Long. >> Senator Long. - Senator Lang will take it out. Senator Lang will take it out.
- >> Questions from senators? >> Questions from senators?
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Senator <01:12:31.440>Boka - >> Questions from senators? >> Questions from senators?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/01/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions from the senators? Senator Rosenwald. Thank you.
- Any questions from the senators? senators? senators? Senator<00:05:14.440>
Rosenwald. - Senator Rosenwald. Thank you. Senator Rosenwald. Thank you.
- Senator Donovan. >> Thank you. Senator Donovan.
- Senator. Um you know, in in thinking uh Senator.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/01/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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I senators? Senator Favor. Thank you. I senators? Senator Favor. - Um that, Senator. Should I send that to that, Senator.
- Chair, Senators. Thank you, Mr. Chair, Senators.
- Are there questions from the senators? Senator Long, and then Senator Prentiss.
- Thank you, Senator. prove that? Thank you, Senator.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Butler. Senator Carnley: Here. Senator Chesteen: Here. Senator Coleman.
- Senator Figures: Here. Senator Givan. Senator Hatcher. Senator Holvey: Here. Senator Kelly: Here.
- Senator Melson: Here. Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions: Here. Senator Woods: Here. Senator Weaver.
- Senator Sessions: Here. Senator Woods: Here. Senator Weaver. Senator Bell: Here.
- Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions. Senator Woods. Senator Weaver. Senator Bell.
Bills:
HB586
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- that came from Senator Esbrook. that came from Senator Esbrook.
- Thank you, Senator. Questions? Yes, Senator Rosen. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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Rosen. Senator Rosen. Senator Rosen. - >> Senator Rosen, thank you.
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welcome.
VT
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities - 03/31/2026
People with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Senate Disabilities Committee. I'm Senator Pat Fahy.
- We are also joined today by Senators Persaud, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Martinez, and Senator
- Senator Broussad, and I think that was seconded by Senator Martinez. Aye.
- Second by Senator Weber. Seconded by Senator Weber, seconded by Senator Scarcella-Spanton.
- Senate number five on our list, this is Bill 4908, again by Senator Fahy.
Summary:
The Senate Disabilities Committee met on March 31, 2026, with Senator Pat Fahy presiding and a quorum present. The committee considered several bills related to disability services, education, housing, and accessibility. Bills advanced included S.1197, requiring day care facilities to maintain evacuation and block-off plans for children with disabilities during emergencies; S.4042, the Traveling with Dignity Act, which was reported to Senate Finance; S.4845, concerning closure or transfer of state-operated individualized residential alternatives; S.4848, extending the OPWDD Care Demonstration Program; S.4908, creating an innovative housing initiative for people with developmental disabilities; S.5538, expanding early intervention eligibility for infants with elevated venous blood levels; and S.7826, directing school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education.
The committee also discussed S.7792C, which was laid aside for further work with academics and advocacy groups. Most bills were moved by committee members and approved unanimously or without objection. Several measures were reported to the calendar, while others were referred onward, including S.4042 to Senate Finance and S.7826 to Education.
The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on, and the committee adjourned.