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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lizzie Buegan with Smart Justice California, in support.
  • or modify those contracts with outside medical examiners because the county is trying to comply with
  • Lissy Buchan, Smart Justice California, in opposition.
  • Natasha Minsker, Smart Justice California, opposed to the bill as proposed to be amended.
  • Certainly, some do have contracts with the local county sheriff's department for public safety.
Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lizzie Buegan with Smart Justice California, in support.
  • This will frustrate that process and force us to either cancel those contracts, those existing contracts
  • Lissy Buchan, Smart Justice California, in opposition.
  • Natasha Minsker, Smart Justice California, opposed to the bill as proposed to be amended.
  • Certainly, some do have contracts with the local county sheriff's department for public safety.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, I think women are smart enough to figure out how to vote.
  • We are smart enough to figure out how to register to vote in this country. trying to pass, consider not
  • Representative think E I think women are smart enough to figure out how to vote.
  • We are smart enough to figure out how to register to Recognize the member from Ramsey, Representative
  • House File 4482, an act relating to state government, permitting contracts for state historic sites.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation (04/14/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • He said even in the NCHRP report that he chairs, very smart people from Iowa State and ITE and street
  • that I the panel I chair, uh,<01:19:42.320> very<01:19:42.880> very<01:19:43.200> smart
  • <01:19:43.760> people<01:19:44.160> from<01:19:44.400> Iowa uh, very very smart
  • people from Iowa uh, very very smart people from Iowa State<01:19:45.080> and<01:19:45.200>
  • and uh being denied but in contracting and uh being denied access<03:31:43.760> to<03:31:44.160
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: House Transportation opened public hearings on three Senate bills and discussed a fourth scheduling issue. On SB 499, which would change Traffic Safety Commission reporting requirements, the sponsor’s representative said the bill would require annual aggregated data on the causes of traffic collisions in New Hampshire and recommendations to address them. Members asked about the added Trauma Medical Review Committee seat, and a representative explained that it is a longstanding state board of emergency and trauma professionals; the bill had already been amended and passed unanimously earlier in the process. On SB 500, concerning restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators, the sponsor and trucking-industry supporters said the measure arose from concerns raised by female truck drivers and was intended to require larger commercial facilities with available public or employee restrooms to allow truck drivers to use them when there are no public safety concerns. Supporters from the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said driver shortages make it important to recruit and retain women, and that lack of bathroom access is a significant barrier. Committee members asked about the scope of the problem and whether the issue affected male and female drivers differently. The committee then heard SB 559, which would reduce the minimum allowable speed limit on locally controlled roads. Supporters, including bicyclists and the Bike-Walk Alliance, testified that lower speeds improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, citing personal crash experiences and national guidance supporting lower urban speed limits where warranted by traffic or engineering studies. They emphasized the bill would not mandate lower limits statewide but would give towns local discretion. Members questioned whether the group would support 15 mph limits and how congestion and travel-time concerns were weighed. A Department of Transportation official testified neutrally, saying the agency had no formal position but had concerns about public perception and possible spillover to unnumbered state roads. The chair also noted an earlier scheduling problem that prevented immediate executive action on a bill until later in the day.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The day after this flood happened, she canceled the contracts of the people that answer the phone when
  • of the people that answer the contracts of the people that answer the<00:30:42.080> phone the
  • The blockchain, of course, doesn't fix this because smart criminals cover their tracks.
  • <00:47:44.079> criminals<00:47:44.560> cover<00:47:44.800> their this because smart
  • criminals cover their this because smart criminals cover their tracks.<00:47:45.760> They've<
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • safety messaging campaigns on seat belts, click it or ticket, DWI, drive safe or drive sober, drive smart
  • <00:44:01.000> texting<00:44:01.359> and drive sober drive smart texting and drive
  • sober drive smart texting and distracted<00:44:02.119> driving<00:44:02.880> handsfree<
  • My authority derives from the contract, so I can't get into that," and he doesn't meet the duties of
  • so I can't get into from the contract so I can't get into that<01:22:48.760> and<01:22:48.880
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Care contracts to account for<00:12:11.000> the<00:12:11.160> increased<00:12:11.959><
  • They said HIV prevention work is not just a good thing to do; it is the right thing to do and a smart
  • They urged support for this bill. right thing to do it's a smart right thing to do it's a smart investment
  • Well, this bill for now will be... contracts um that level of uh contracts um that level of uh instability
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Exclusive contracting for the state.
  • contract?
  • Um, so they don't really care if the state of Texas owns or contracts.
  • The best scenario would be for the state to own some and contract some.
  • Uh, so we have been researching, purchasing or contracting aircraft.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • Exclusive contracting for the state. Is there a benefit for purchasing the contract?
  • Then we can cut back on the selective contracting, but we would still...
  • They don't really care if the state of Texas owns or contracts.
  • The best scenario would be for the state to own some and contract some.
  • So we have been researching purchasing or contracting aircraft.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 23rd, 2026 at 12:42 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those dollars get contracted to the AAA's.
  • So that conflict attorney has to be contracted out.
  • So of course, they're going to take the contract that pays twice or three times as much as the contract
  • Also, did I hear you say that there's a higher price page in the contract for contract attorneys for
  • paid in the contract for contract attorneys for the DA's office?
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/07/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • While Pamela Smart can't be here today for obvious reasons, she has written a letter to me supporting
  • I want to be very clear that I am not here to defend Pamela Smart or to advocate for the release of a
  • While Pamela Smart can't be here today for obvious reasons, she has written a letter to me supporting
  • our page and we had a contracted our page and we had a contracted marketing<05:18:23.120> partner
  • I imagine that would be the same group of independent contracted psychiatrists they would use.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I know that the voters are smart.
  • referendums are going to be written once again to confuse the voters but I know that the voters are smart
  • He's really smart. He's really good. I said, 'A page?' And she says, 'Yes.'
  • Smart guy. But he has been phenomenal. I could not have done this without him.
  • Just such a smart guy. And I know he's going to go far in a lot of places.
Summary: The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions. On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House. The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Morning Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • God has blessed us with the things on earth and people with the smarts and opportunity to know how to
  • do these things. ...earth and people with the smarts and opportunity to know how to do these things
  • And finally, the transparency for real estate wholesale contracts from the gentleman of Clay County district
  • requires residential property wholesalers to provide mandatory disclosures before executing the contracts
Keywords: 959, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The LCCMR smart package that you've just heard about includes $103 million for 109 proposals, and, you
  • The LCCMR smart package that you've just heard about includes $103 million for 109 proposals, and, you
  • They submit documentation to the DNR, which can include receipts, time cards, and copies of contracts
  • , because what DNR is ensuring is that if any contracts were done, they were followed according to state
Bills: HF3426, HF3428
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Current law allows for non-profit providers to contract with school districts to offer dental and vision
  • This bill is a smart, equity-driven investment.
  • Many CTE teachers at ROCPs are industry professionals who teach part-time or are on short-term contracts
  • Districts Association and while I adore my good friend at the end of the table and think she's really smart
Keywords: 988, house, all
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • Contracting for pharmaceuticals within a hospital.
  • They contract the pharmaceutical manufacturers and have very large rebate and bonus programs.
  • You're signing a contract when you rent a car. It's not necessarily due process.
  • You're signing a contract when you rent a car.
  • , which we are now legislating that they'll be able to put in those contracts, right, which is going
Keywords: 1064, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Large energy users closing before contract terms puts ratepayers at risk of footing the bill for their
  • and Indiana, have already taken steps to protect their ratepayers, varying from exit fees, minimum contract
  • Large energy users closing before contract terms puts ratepayers at risk of footing the bill for their
  • and Indiana, have already taken steps to protect their ratepayers, varying from exit fees, minimum contract
  • The date for implementation of this bill is not adequate in that they may not have a contract in place
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility rates, wildfire safety, carbon capture, methane reduction, large energy users, low-income energy programs, and clean energy supply chains. Early items included SB 613, which would direct state agencies to prioritize reducing methane emissions from imported fossil fuels, and SB 614, which would allow California to move forward with carbon dioxide pipeline safety rules and potentially lift the state’s moratorium on new CO2 pipelines. Both bills drew support from advocates and industry-related witnesses, with no opposition registered at the time they were presented, and the committee indicated it would vote once quorum was established. After quorum was called, the committee took up SB 57, which would require the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs for large energy users such as data centers to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers and address stranded infrastructure costs. Supporters argued the bill would protect affordability and encourage clean energy use, while opponents, including utilities and business groups, warned it could create uncertainty and interfere with existing regulatory processes. The committee also heard SB 256 on wildfire mitigation and emergency response, including undergrounding, PSPS communication, and removal of abandoned lines; supporters emphasized the need for stronger action after recent fires, while utilities raised concerns about duplicative requirements and public disclosure of sensitive infrastructure information. Both SB 57 and SB 256 were approved on roll calls. The committee then heard SB 647, which would expand and standardize oversight of low-income energy savings programs and performance metrics, with strong support from community advocates and some neutral or “tweener” positions from utilities that sought further work on data collection and implementation. SB 787 followed, proposing a state strategy to coordinate supply chains and workforce development for clean energy industries including EVs, building decarbonization, and offshore wind; it received broad support and no opposition. The committee also considered SB 332, a study bill on utility ownership models and affordability reforms, which drew strong support from consumer and climate advocates but opposition from utilities and business groups concerned about bias, investor signals, and executive compensation provisions. The consent calendar was later approved, and several bills were reported out with votes or held open for absent members to add on.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, I'm smarting a little bit because...
  • suspend your license—22 pages of about seven rows a page, but only the failure to pay database is contracted
  • The sub authorizes DPS to contract with private vendors to assist in processing verification requests
  • This bill proposes that DPS contract with three municipal police departments to conduct a study and report
  • Well, all she states is that they would contract with three municipal police departments.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • goal-plated, endless rules, and the big defense contractors have an advantage just based on how contracts
  • You're a smart guy. I just don't know.
  • They're not in the bids and proposals and contracting area.
  • You know, as a DoD and intelligence contractor, we've had a lot of classified contracts.
  • that enemy and I think we have to reorient the DOD back to the fact that their customer is not the contract
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • help execute those agreements that we already have in place, so that they don't have to consult or contract
  • <01:50:04.480> I'm<01:50:04.800> not<01:50:04.960> very<01:50:05.360> smart
  • I'm not very smart. And as I say this? I'm not very smart.
  • <01:52:01.360> or<01:52:01.760> provide these type of contracts or provide these type
  • of contracts or provide funding<01:52:02.320> to<01:52:02.480> rehab<01:52:02.880>
Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.