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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS Info Briefing - Thu Sept 11, 2025 @ 1:30 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Collins' counterpart on the island of Hawaii, Director Magno.
- um uh director Magno. island of Hawaii um uh director Magno.
- And the supposed to hit was straight through Hawaii Kai.
- And the supposed to hit was straight through Hawaii Kai.
- </c> to hit was straight through Hawaii Kai. to hit was straight through Hawaii Kai.
Summary:
The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management on its hazard mitigation plan and recent emergency events on Oahu. Chair Dela Botti opened the meeting by explaining that the briefing was intended to review the mitigation planning process, the city’s hazard mitigation plan, and lessons learned from recent tsunami and wildfire threats, building on earlier briefings with state emergency management and transportation officials. Director Collins and hazard mitigation staff officer Ian Kio presented the plan, describing it as a five-year FEMA-required document focused on reducing long-term risk to people and property, not an operations plan for active disasters.
Kio outlined how the plan was developed over roughly 18 months with a core team, steering committee, consultant support, and public input, and said it was formally adopted by the mayor’s office and approved by FEMA in July 2025. He said the updated plan was aligned more closely with the state hazard mitigation plan, expanded to cover 15 hazards including climate change and sea level rise, and organized around hazard risk rankings and mitigation strategies. He identified the highest-risk hazards as climate change and sea level rise, floods, health risks, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wildfires, and said the plan includes short-, medium-, and long-term actions such as education, Firewise community planning, flood mapping, and major infrastructure projects like tsunami walls and street elevation work. He also emphasized that the plan will be maintained with yearly updates and ongoing public feedback.
Collins then discussed after-action findings from the July 6 Meli fire and the recent tsunami response, noting that reviews are still ongoing. He said the fire response showed strong initiative and teamwork, including police officers helping with fire suppression support and door-to-door evacuation efforts before firefighters arrived, and a staff duty officer who initiated a wireless emergency alert without waiting for higher-level direction. He said these actions reflected a culture of rapid decision-making when lives are at stake. Collins also urged residents to prepare by making family plans, gathering supplies, checking flood and tsunami risk maps, retrofitting homes, and obtaining insurance before disasters occur. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Think about the PUC, for example, right?
- Anybody, you know, monopoly electricity organizations go to the PUC, they have open books.
- Think about the PUC, for example, right?
- </c> Think about the PUC for example, right? Think about the PUC for example, right?
- go to the PUC, they have open<02:19:54.360><c> books.
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/11/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- gave us a really great opportunity to look at the final agreement and weigh in. ...agreement at the PUC
- us to sort of hold our fire until we're able to have a better view of the whole picture before the PUC
- that are outlined for the PUC, and then it also sets up the criteria by which the PUC will make that
- that are outlined for the PUC, and then it also sets up the criteria by which the PUC will make that
- the small modular, and in either case, there's the consumer protections here and the ability of the PUC
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lucas, and the gentlewoman from Hawaii, Ms. Takuda, will each control 20 minutes.
- The gentlewoman from Hawaii is recognized. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Hawaii our agriculture producers need.
- And Hawaii is far from alone.
- The gentleman from Hawaii is recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the Hawaiian Territorial Guard, remember that Hawaii was not a state then, were fired summarily
- the Nisei in early 1943, Japanese Americans volunteered from both the concentration camps and from Hawaii
- Remember, Hawaii was not a state yet; no one was interned there.
- President Ronald Reagan signed the order, and also present was the senator from Hawaii, Daniel Inouye
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2157 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2176 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2685 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the Hawaiian Territorial Guard, remember that Hawaii was not a state then, were fired summarily
- the Nisei in early 1943, Japanese Americans volunteered from both the concentration camps and from Hawaii
- Remember, Hawaii was not a state yet; no one was interned there.
- President Ronald Reagan signed the order, and also present was the senator from Hawaii, Daniel Inouye
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2157 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2176 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2685 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, the flags were escorted by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Alexander Bertelsen, and Reverend Masao Umoto delivered the invocation. The House then approved the previous day’s minutes and took up House Resolution 4692, recognizing the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II. The resolution recounted the history of the incarceration, the service of Japanese American veterans, the findings of the 1982 commission that the policy was driven by racial prejudice and war hysteria, and the later federal apology and reparations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and guests connected to the Japanese American community and remembrance observances were recognized.
Several members spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing the constitutional failures of the wartime incarceration, the importance of remembrance, and the need to guard against fear-driven violations of civil liberties. Remarks also highlighted personal family histories, the experiences of camps such as Manzanar and Camp Harmony, and the service of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and other Japanese American units. After adoption, the House agreed to spread Representative Stonier’s remarks upon the journal.
The House then considered a motion to re-refer Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 536 to the Community Safety Committee instead of the Environment and Energy Committee. Representative Abbarno argued the bill dealt primarily with criminal penalties and prosecutorial authority, while Representative Fitzgibbon opposed the change, saying the bill’s predominant subject matter remained environmental. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The House then adopted the motion to read and refer the day’s introductions to the designated committees, with SB 6066 sent to Transportation. Finally, the House returned HB 1065, HJM 1412, and ESHB 1819 to the Rules Committee, announced caucuses, and adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Friday, February 20.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 24, 2025, 6:30PM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are a mentorship program founded in partnership with Hawaii State Family Court System that engages
- :15:21.600><c> in</c><00:15:21.760><c> partnership</c><00:15:22.320><c> with</c><00:15:22.560><c> Hawaii
- </c><00:15:23.040><c> State</c> founded in partnership with Hawaii State founded in partnership with
- Hawaii State Family<00:15:23.600><c> Court</c><00:15:23.920><c> System</c><00:15:24.399><c> that</c><
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, our good clerk from Hawaii County was to be here, but he's tied up in another committee, I should
- And even in Hawaii County, we've always had people that just plan on driving a couple of hours to get
- And even in Hawaii County, we've always had people that they just plan on driving a couple of hours to
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, March 24th by voice vote. It then took up Senate Bill 1351, which would bar a gubernatorial appointee rejected by the Senate from being reappointed to the same seat for one year and require the governor to fill vacancies within 90 days. Members asked about how the bill would interact with other appointment-related legislation and what would happen if someone was serving without Senate confirmation, but no testimony was offered. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1376, dealing with candidate filings for political subdivisions and moving the filing process toward county clerks and online filing beginning in 2027. The bill also requires subdivision clerks to provide accurate district maps and sets notification and certification deadlines between county and subdivision clerks. Questions focused on whether the change could make filing less accessible, how it would affect districts such as irrigation or groundwater districts, and whether the Secretary of State’s office supported the measure. The sponsor said clerks supported the bill and that the online option should improve access; the committee then voted to advance it with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee reconsidered Senate Bill 1299, which prohibits government entities from requiring digital identification to access government services, while allowing physical ID to remain valid and limiting tracking or data retention tied to digital ID use. The Attorney General would be able to enforce the law, and aggrieved persons could seek injunctive or declaratory relief. Members asked about whether the bill would affect future voluntary use of digital IDs, possible conflicts with federal requirements, and whether similar concerns could arise in other settings such as sports venues. Supporters argued the bill sets guardrails against mandatory digital ID use, and the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HWN, HWN, TCA-HWN Public Hearings 02-13-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Because it aligns with two federal laws, and it aligns with the Hawaii State Constitution.
- We also have testimony in opposition from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies and support from the Office of Hawaiian
- 00:16:57.839><c> on</c><00:16:58.040><c> opposition</c><00:16:58.399><c> from</c><00:16:58.560><c> Hawaii
- </c> testimony on opposition from Hawaii testimony on opposition from Hawaii sovereignty<00:16:59.800
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on February 13 and heard testimony on three measures before taking up decision-making. On SB 1410, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a practical way to require counties to timely respond when DHHL seeks transfer of infrastructure or facilities, and the chair later recommended passage without amendment. The committee adopted that recommendation, with Senator Ihara excused.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 1549, which would help fund the Kahili Homestead community’s planned multi-service center and park improvements. DHHL supported the measure, and community witnesses described a 16-year planning process, prior grant and developer funding, completed phase-one park work, and the need for state bonding to complete phase two. Members asked about community engagement, fundraising, and whether the design included features such as a lāʻau garden, Hōlua mound, imu hall, craft pavilion, and space for Native Hawaiian games and lua practice. The chair recommended passage of SB 1549 unamended, and the committee adopted the recommendation.
The committee also considered SB 903, described as a housekeeping bill to create a vehicle for continued funding of OHA after the current working group sunsets. The chair recommended passage with amendments incorporating the contents of proposed Senate Draft 1 and recommittal to the Hawaiian Affairs committee, and that recommendation was adopted. The meeting then shifted to a joint hearing with Transportation and Culture and the Arts on SB 614, relating to Hawaiian Independence Day, and SB 1051, relating to Hawaiian History Month. Testimony on SB 614 was largely supportive, emphasizing cultural recognition and education, though one witness from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies opposed it; the Office of Collective Bargaining said it did not yet know the cost. SB 1051 also drew support, with testimony stressing the importance of teaching the history of the overthrow and Hawaiian sovereignty. Both bills were advanced with amendments, including technical changes and effective dates, and both committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have Hawaii Realtors. happy to be part of that. We're not happy to be part of that.
- And we have<00:13:53.920><c> Hawaii</c><00:13:54.240><c> Realtors.
- My name is Lindsay Garcia from Hawaii Realtors.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard STR 123 SD1, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study landlord-tenant issues aimed at increasing rental housing supply and improving landlord-tenant interactions. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said it had originally asked to defer the measure but was not opposed to the idea of a working group and preferred the Senate bill vehicle already introduced. Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support of the measure.
Members discussed how the working group should be structured, including whether it should have balanced representation from tenant advocates and landlord-side stakeholders, with possible participation from neutral entities such as the judiciary or DCCA. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection said the legislature should decide the composition, noted that minority views can still be advanced outside the working group, and deferred to the convenor on whether recommendations would be made by consensus or vote.
In decision-making, the committee recommended passing the measure as a House Draft 1 with amendments that narrow the scope of the working group and conform it to House-Senate Bill 822. A member expressed a reservation that the bill should explicitly require equal numbers of tenant and landlord representatives to bolster community credibility. The motion passed, with one member voting aye with reservations and the recommendation adopted.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider Amendment of Rule 6(b) of the Committee Rules to establish the reporting quorum, an original resolution to provide for the funding of the Committee for the 119th Congress, and the nominations of Douglas Burgum, of North D Jan 23rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As Hawaii transitions to renewable energy, we need leadership in both departments that support our state's
- We know that the burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change, the impacts of which Hawaii faces
- I hope that in the future we can work in areas of common interest that are good for Hawaii and for our
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1353 helps us make better use of that opportunity by adding the TCEQ and the PUC. to the list
Committee:
House S/C on International Relations
Keywords:
border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, international cooperation, infrastructure investment, bond issuance, state agencies, shrimp industry, federal regulations, foreign imports, economic impact, public health, Gulf Coast communities, Texas-Israel relations, Israel, Jerusalem, trade office, foreign relations
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- we have agreement, and I'll just read the description: it extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown
- pursuant to section 706-605, the court shall impose on any defendant convicted of false labeling of Hawaii-grown
- Each act of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- the Texas grid by ensuring planned coordination between Texas utilities, local law enforcement, the PUC
- SB 2148 requires the PUC and ERCOT to conduct simulated or table-time exercises twice a year with Texas
- bill makes clear utilities are not required to disclose specific locations of critical facilities to PUC
Keywords:
legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/10/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- The Telcos have reviewed this, the cable companies, Department of Commerce, and the PUC, and they're
- ><00:14:05.279><c> Commerce,</c><00:14:05.600><c> and</c><00:14:05.760><c> the</c><00:14:05.839><c> PUC
- </c><00:14:06.880><c> uh</c> Department of Commerce and the PUC are comfortable with this amendment,
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So if these are requesting a Hawaii vacation, that's not what this program's about.
- I think I would do much better at the end of my life on the beach in Hawaii. How about you?
- basically, if we're going to let you out on this program, it's in Washington State, not at a beach in Hawaii
- If we're going to let you out on this program, it's in Washington State, not at a beach in Hawaii.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with one bill on the DCYF Oversight Board (SB 5942) held until the following week so additional stakeholder input could be incorporated. Staff briefed bills on escorted leaves for incarcerated individuals (SB 5873), extraordinary medical placements (SB 5895), financial stability for youth in DCYF care receiving Social Security benefits (SB 5911), an extended foster care housing pilot (SB 5940), changes to the persistent offender definition and resentencing (SB 5945), adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee (SB 5957), and medically tailored meals for Apple Health enrollees (SB 5966). Several of these bills had multiple proposed amendments, many offered by Senator Christian, addressing eligibility limits, monitoring, location restrictions, time limits, liability, victim notification, and funding contingencies.
In executive action, the committee adopted only the chair’s technical amendment to SB 5873 and rejected the other proposed amendments, then advanced the bill as a proposed substitute to the Rules Committee. SB 5895 also moved forward as a proposed substitute after most amendments were rejected and one was withdrawn; the committee sent it to Ways and Means. SB 5911’s amendment clarifying protected accounts for youth benefits was adopted, and the bill was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5940 was also advanced to Ways and Means after adoption of the substitute. SB 5945’s proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was sent forward, while SB 5957 and SB 5966 were briefly discussed in briefing but not acted on during the portion of the meeting captured here. The chair noted that any remaining executive bills not completed would be taken up at the next meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First item is Senate Bill 1369, House Draft 1, relating to Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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- </c><00:04:47.040><c> revised</c> relating to title 24, Hawaii revised relating to title 24, Hawaii revised
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Just a reminder: outside from basically now till 2:30, the Hawaii Bicycling League has a bunch of low-speed
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HED/EDN Joint Info Briefing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have this big challenge with brain drain in Hawaii, and the challenge of how do we build a future
- We have this big challenge with brain drain in Hawaii, and the challenge of how do we build a future
- right so now they're able to make Hawaii right so now they're able to make books<00:19:54.200><c> and
- </c> partnering with haima so Hawaii partnering with haima so Hawaii Emergency<00:20:01.720><c> Management
- </c><01:12:30.920><c> Ed</c> of the Gemini tool in our um Hawaii Ed of the Gemini tool in our um Hawaii
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/22/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- , stationed in Hawaii, sending their kids to school in New Hampshire because they believe they'd get
- but they're active duty<02:01:41.279><c> military</c><02:01:42.399><c> from</c><02:01:42.720><c> Hawaii
- ,</c><02:01:43.200><c> stationed</c><02:01:43.600><c> in</c> duty military from Hawaii, stationed in
- duty military from Hawaii, stationed in Hawaii,<02:01:44.640><c> sending</c><02:01:44.960><c> their</
- , sending their kids to school in Hawaii, sending their kids to school in New<02:01:45.920><c> Hampshire
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration