Transcript Highlights:

• Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Well, Mr.
• Well,<00:16:25.160><c> Mr.
• </c> were well known. were well known.
• </c> can do a sports book bet as well. can do a sports book bet as well.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, Miss, no— Mr.
• Well, Miss, no— Mr.
• Well, thank you, Mr.
• </c><00:42:01.760><c> as</c> social Enterprise dollars as well as social Enterprise dollars as well as
• </c> also provide those dollars as well also provide those dollars as well followup followup followup

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, thank you.
• The laws worked well.
• Well, thank you, Representative Pinto.
• Well, I'm sorry.
• </c><01:37:49.639><c> as</c> costs associated with those as well as costs associated with those as well

Bills: HF1662 , HF1224 , HF1836 , HF1367 , HF1168 , HF1999 , HF1792 , HF102 , HF2127 , HF104

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, question... moratorium as well. So these operations moratorium as well.
• Um, but beyond that, I think it stands pretty well. But beyond that, I think it stands pretty well.
• Well, that's that's a weights and me? Well, that's that's a reasonable<00:21:15.280><c> suggestion.
• So anyway, so well Sonia, drinking.
• </c> going to freay those costs as well. going to freay those costs as well.

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• </c> And so, well, and good for that, Mr. And so, well, and good for that, Mr.
• </c><00:40:19.520><c> Well,</c> of water. What do I mean by that? Well, of water.
• </c> the point of order is well the point of order is well taken.<01:15:07.679><c> Members,</c><01:15
• </c><01:46:08.480><c> Um,</c> was added the next year as well. Um, was added the next year as well.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . savings for OCM as well.
• &gt;&gt; Okay.<00:32:02.559><c> Well,</c> &gt;&gt; Okay. Well, &gt;&gt; Okay.
• Well, once again, particular.
• </c> out in the public as well. out in the public as well.
• </c> properly uh and very well thought out. properly uh and very well thought out.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:27:21.159><c> as</c> both our national forests as well as both our national forests as well as
• </c> one part of the state to another as well one part of the state to another as well as<00:32:24.399
• Senator Wesenberg, point well taken.
• </c> all sorts of other activities as well all sorts of other activities as well and<01:41:00.320><c>
• I do have an A1 amendment. okay I was not well informed that our okay I was not well informed that our

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• When the voluntary insurance market abandons our constituents, the Fair Plan is there to pick up those
• Well, we'll just jump right in.
• a constant growth for the fair plan it's starting to taper off a bit but it's still pretty much a well
• You go back and you say, okay, what went well?
• Well, unfortunately, as we look at the new legislation being introduced, we're making it more onerous

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That's my route as well.
• That's my route as well.
• </c> well. Okay. well. Okay. 2556. 2556. 2556.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, you're not Melissa. &gt;&gt; Well, you're not Melissa.
• </c> as well. Austin Martin on Zoom. as well. Austin Martin on Zoom.

Bills: HB2392 , HB2462 , HB2423 , HB1771 , HB2081 , HB2334 , HB2336 , HB1666 , HB2375 , HB2415 , HB2451 , HB2373 , HB1641 , HB1694 , HB1695 , HB1986 , HB1797 , HB1879 , HB2034

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th. The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, well, thank you, Mr.
• Well, well, thank you, Mr. recognized. Well, well, thank you, Mr.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Uh well, it's our loss. It's California. Uh well, it's our loss.
• </c> as well. as well.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, now I see we have Assembly Member Irwin.
• Well, just respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• Well, thank you, Dr. Choi. I know... Well, thank you, Dr. Choi.
• Well, thank you so much, Madam Chair and members.
• The author and I have talked about it as well.

Summary: The committee began without a quorum and first heard AB 302, which would prohibit schools from requiring students to use addictive social media feeds as a condition of participating in extracurricular activities and would require schools to offer a non-social-media way to communicate with students and families. The author and a student witness argued the bill protects minors from being forced onto addictive platforms, while senators asked how coaches and clubs would communicate; the author said email, built-in messaging, and other direct methods would still be allowed. The bill was held on call for absent members. The committee then took up AB 2504, creating a pilot program to train creative-industry workers for AI-related changes through partnerships among community colleges, employers, unions, and tech companies. Supporters from WME and the Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office said the program would help workers adapt to rapid industry change, while senators discussed the pilot’s size, geographic diversity, and sunset date. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. AB 1534 followed, adding state guardrails for federal Workforce Pell short-term training programs, including limits on tuition, restrictions on certain financing products, and transparency rules for partnerships with unaccredited entities. Support came from TICAS, EdTrust-West, and the Campaign for College Opportunity; senators questioned the scope of state authority and why private institutions were not clearly included, and the author said the broader approval framework was being handled in trailer bill language. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. The committee also heard AB 1381, a gut-and-amend proposal to strengthen screening for school teachers with histories of egregious misconduct while balancing due process and privacy concerns. Supporters and opponents both emphasized student safety and the need for reliable information-sharing, and members noted the bill was similar to a previously held measure; the author said amendments were still being worked out. The bill passed to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. AB 2202, which would create a Closing the Achievement Gap Commission to coordinate statewide efforts, drew broad support from school board and education groups but also concern that it could duplicate existing work and add bureaucracy; after extended debate about whether the commission would identify causes or solutions, it passed to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Finally, AB 1547, requiring a UC feasibility study for a branch medical school in Kern County, drew local support but opposition from a senator who argued the Legislature cannot direct UC’s internal operations under the state Constitution; the chair said the Legislature can make recommendations and the bill remained under discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> public utilities commission as well. public utilities commission as well.
• We think it's worked well.
• , well, absolutely it was.
• Well, companies are not paying taxes. Well, that's<01:11:58.400><c> untrue.
• Well, we have pipelines in southwest Minnesota that are being abandoned because the government is forcing

Bills: HF4236 , HF4122 , HF4377

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

Transcript Highlights:

• We know the brain continues developing well into the mid-20s.
• Well, that's how we submit. All right.
• It served as a barrier to treatment, health, and wellness.
• Wellness and sobriety journey.
• Well, thank you, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• So the committee substitute as well.
• </c> "Well, you didn't give us any money." "Well, you didn't give us any money."
• ><c> this</c> Well, there's $250,000 in this Well, there's $250,000 in this resolution<01:25:36.320><
• </c> well as ours. well as ours.
• President. abandon one another when tested. abandon one another when tested.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Everyone loves them, and we are doing very well.
• As we remember, some of these companies do very well.
• Any alteration could hinder my ability to compete as well.
• I recommend the point is not well taken.
• What about the health and well-being of those children?

Bills: HB 118 , HB 388 , HB 114 , HB 205 , HB 2789 , HB 2791 , HB 499 , HB 2960 , HB 3163 , HB 3135 , HB 2427 , HB 1618 , HB 1672 , HB 1722 , HB 1338 , HB 787 , HB 2618 , HB 879 , HB 1126 , HB 4134 , HB 3513 , HB 718 , HB 1536 , HB 1445 , HB 1640 , HB 1893 , HB 1734 , HB 3229 , HB 3306 , HB 1276 , HB 3272 , HB 3276 , HB 3516 , HB 4145 , HB 1585 , HB 4810 , HB 2989 , HB 2558 , HB 3014 , HB 2742 , HB 1695 , HB 29 , HB 125 , HB 145 , HB 171 , HB 255 , HB 50 , HB 363 , HB 116 , HB 491 , HB 1495 , HB 368 , HB 1285 , HB 1905 , HB 2002 , HB 917 , HB 2723 , HB 2067 , HB 1238 , HB 745 , HB 1188 , HB 1606 , HB 2003 , HB 2147 , HB 2355 , HB 2546 , HB 2495 , HB 2818 , HB 2249 , HB 3228 , HB 3240 , HB 1507 , HB 658 , HB 1748 , HB 1851 , HB 1922 , HB 2798 , HB 107 , HB 1587 , HB 3684 , HB 118 , HB 388 , HB 114 , HB 205 , HB 2789 , HB 2791 , HB 499 , HB 2960 , HB 3163 , HB 3135 , HB 2427 , HB 1618 , HB 1672 , HB 1722 , HB 1338 , HB 787 , HB 2618 , HB 879 , HB 1126 , HB 4134 , HB 3513 , HB 718 , HB 1536 , HB 1445 , HB 1640 , HB 1893 , HB 1734 , HB 3229 , HB 3306 , HB 1276 , HB 3272 , HB 3276 , HB 3516 , HB 4145 , HB 1585 , HB 4810 , HB 2989 , HB 2558 , HB 3014 , HB 2742 , HB 1695 , HB 609 , HB 630 , HB 420 , HB 767 , HB 1708 , HB 1404 , HB 2457 , HB 140 , HB 227 , HB 913 , HB 2198 , HB 2763 , HB 1261 , HB 1135 , HB 1318 , HB 2358 , HB 2765 , HB 2735 , HB 3307 , HB 1242 , HB 2842 , HB 333 , HB 201 , HB 694 , HB 2415 , HB 155 , HB 272 , HB 405 , HB 519 , HB 1136 , HB 1275 , HB 1437 , HB 1532 , HB 1675 , HB 1868 , HB 1888 , HB 1990 , HB 2286 , HB 2523 , HB 3129 , HB 3251 , HB 3354 , HB 3479 , HB 3803 , HB 3804 , HB 3805 , HB 3806 , HB 3887 , HB 4163 , HB 4238 , HB 1240 , HB 1842 , HB 2029 , HB 2622 , HB 3255 , HB 654 , HB 4643 , HB 4945 , HB 3611 , HB 3724 , HB 3623 , HB 3810 , HB 4127 , HCR 78 , HCR 12 , SB 767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

Transcript Highlights:

• local road exams for both CDL and Class D licenses over the last few years, and there's no reason to abandon
• I think this addresses that issue very well.
• I think this addresses that issue very well.
• We're in significant trouble, and I think this addresses that issue very well.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, Ms.
• Well, thank you as well. Members, are there any questions for the witness?
• Well, thank you. Members, are there any questions? Well, thank you for being here today.
• Well, yes and no.
• Well, Senator Blanco.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, yes, that's true.
• Well, yes, that's true.
• Well, yes, that's true.
• Well, okay. Thank you.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It was really well attended.
• Well, we can't leave.
• I'm a descendant of the Creek Nation as well, but my family does descend from, well, Oklahoma.
• Well, Mr.
• It's always been run well. It's always been the highest number. And it works well for Gallup.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, Mr. Chair, how are you? Thank you.
• Well, thank you very much, Senator.
• Well, thank you.
• that didn't as well.
• Well, this didn't go on very well with our committee.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service. Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.