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MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Paul Torkelson departing member remarks 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh<00:14:09.360><c> but</c><00:14:10.240><c> I</c><00:14:10.400><c> wore</c><00:14:10.600><c> him</c>
  • </c><00:14:20.760><c> You</c><00:14:20.840><c> know,</c><00:14:21.000><c> during</c><00:14:21.360><c>
  • </c><00:14:28.480><c> was</c><00:14:28.680><c> on</c><00:14:28.840><c> one</c><00:14:29.040><c> side<
  • I<00:14:32.600><c> had</c><00:14:32.800><c> Lisa</c><00:14:33.280><c> on</c><00:14:33.400><c> my</c><
  • 00:14:33.560><c> right,</c><00:14:33.839><c> and</c><00:14:33.920><c> I</c><00:14:34.000><c> had</c>
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 04/17/26

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:14:14.640><c> if</c><00:14:14.760><c> there's</c><00:14:14.960><c> going</c><00:14:15.240><c>
  • to be changes<00:14:16.080><c> that</c><00:14:16.240><c> that</c><00:14:16.520><c> happens</c><00:14
  • A<00:14:36.839><c> continuity</c><00:14:37.680><c> of</c><00:14:37.800><c> care</c><00:14:38.240><c>
  • Uh<00:14:45.440><c> we</c><00:14:45.640><c> understand</c><00:14:46.960><c> that</c><00:14:47.400><c>
  • 14:31.080><c> was</c><03:14:31.240><c> a</c><03:14:31.400><c> glitch</c><03:14:31.760><c> in</c><03:14
Committee: Senate Human Services
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/06/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:14:02.000><c> common</c><00:14:02.920><c> uh</c><00:14:03.120><c> type</c><00:14:03.320><c> of
  • District<00:14:04.320><c> being</c><00:14:04.560><c> created</c><00:14:05.480><c> so</c><00:14:05.720
  • ><00:14:17.759><c> a</c><00:14:17.839><c> little</c><00:14:17.959><c> bit</c><00:14:18.120><c> notable
  • 14:53.000><c> uh</c><00:14:54.000><c> a</c><00:14:54.120><c> city</c><00:14:54.480><c> come</c><00:14
  • :14:57.880><c> beginning</c><00:14:58.279><c> a</c><00:14:58.560><c> piece</c><00:14:58.720><c> of</c
Committee: Senate Taxes
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; So<00:14:00.560><c> that's</c><00:14:00.800><c> the</c><00:14:00.880><c> reason</c><00:14:01.120
  • don't</c><00:14:05.920><c> put</c><00:14:06.079><c> anybody</c><00:14:06.320><c> out</c><00:14:06.480
  • </c><00:14:08.560><c> I</c><00:14:08.720><c> guess</c><00:14:08.880><c> the</c><00:14:09.120><c> medical
  • 14:13.519><c> the</c><00:14:13.680><c> people</c><00:14:13.920><c> that</c><00:14:14.160><c> were</c>
  • But<00:14:43.920><c> they</c><00:14:44.079><c> were</c><00:14:44.240><c> given</c><00:14:44.480><c> a
Bills: SB54 , SB126 , SB128 , SB101 , SB102 , SB104 , HB282 , HB298 , SB54 , SB126 , SB128 , SB101 , SB102 , SB104 , HB282 , HB298
Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords: sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Private Investigation Board, regulatory oversight, agency review, continuation, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, regulation, electrical contractors, state agencies, home medical equipment, board continuation, boards, commissions
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Rules and Administration - 04/23/26

Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:14:06.240><c> out</c><00:14:06.440><c> of</c><00:14:06.560><c> step</c><00:14:06.920><c> with</
  • perpetuity,<00:14:39.600><c> and</c><00:14:39.839><c> B,</c><00:14:40.280><c> it</c><00:14:40.480><c
  • The<00:14:43.959><c> fund's</c><00:14:44.280><c> specific</c><00:14:44.839><c> distribution</c><00:14
  • ><00:14:49.000><c> statute</c><00:14:49.800><c> rather</c><00:14:50.079><c> than</c><00:14:50.240><c>
  • :51.800><c> and</c><00:14:52.000><c> the</c><00:14:52.120><c> last</c><00:14:52.600><c> one</c><00:14
Committee: Senate Rules and Administration
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • will encourage<00:14:02.120><c> members</c><00:14:02.520><c> to</c><00:14:02.640><c> vote</c><00:14:
  • renews his motion<00:14:14.680><c> to</c><00:14:14.839><c> adopt</c><00:14:15.320><c> the</c><00:14:
  • All those<00:14:17.120><c> in</c><00:14:17.240><c> favor</c><00:14:17.520><c> say</c><00:14:17.800><c
  • The<00:14:21.680><c> motion</c><00:14:22.040><c> prevails,</c><00:14:22.640><c> and</c><00:14:22.760>
  • </c> All<00:14:26.839><c> right,</c><00:14:27.040><c> the</c><00:14:27.120><c> next</c><00:14:27.400>
Bills: HF3548
Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords: farm assistance, down payment, agriculture, state funding, loan modification, 1183, house
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM Public Hearing 01-24-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:14:23.000><c> getting</c><00:14:24.079><c> um</c><00:14:25.079><c> and</c><00:14:25.560><c> uh
  • ><00:14:29.240><c> in</c><00:14:29.680><c> and</c><00:14:30.360><c> even</c><00:14:30.680><c> even</c
  • <00:14:31.120><c> an</c><00:14:31.279><c> aggregate</c><00:14:31.759><c> cap</c><00:14:32.759><c> uh<
  • /c><00:14:41.959><c> uh</c><00:14:42.079><c> that</c><00:14:42.199><c> completes</c><00:14:42.480><c>
  • sb112<00:14:50.839><c> relating</c><00:14:51.160><c> to</c><00:14:51.399><c> police</c><00:14:51.959
Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on building codes, taxation, police reports, National Guard benefits, and discriminatory reporting. SB 48 would have required the State Building Code Council to assess financial impacts of code adoption on homes and include utility costs; testimony was mixed, but the bill drew concerns about housing costs and code timing. SB 120 would have changed the State Building Code Council’s responsibilities and code adoption process; the International Code Council and Sierra Club opposed it, while BIA Hawaii and others supported it, arguing current code cycles raise costs and counties need more flexibility. The committee later noted that county building departments had not submitted testimony on SB 48 or SB 120. SB 138 would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for hurricane-resistant safe rooms. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised concerns about blank provisions and revenue uncertainty, while Hawaii Emergency Management stood on written comments. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a clarifying tax language change and an effective date of July 1, 2077. SB 112 would allow immediate family members of deceased persons to receive police closing reports after a set period; the Attorney General and prosecuting attorney supported access in principle but requested explicit redaction authority for minors and confidential personal information. The committee adopted amendments reflecting those concerns and passed the bill. SB 88 would authorize allowances for TRICARE, dental, and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. It received support from National Guard and Department of Defense representatives and was passed as is. SB 16 would create civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to law enforcement based on protected characteristics and require public guidance from the Department of Law Enforcement and Civil Rights Commission; it received support from the department and several advocates, with one opposition testimony. The committee passed SB 16 with an amended effective date and technical changes. In final action, the committee deferred SB 48 and SB 120, and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the remaining measures before adjourning.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-01-30 - 11:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:14:12.800><c> of</c><00:14:12.959><c> experience</c><00:14:13.360><c> to</c><00:14:13.600><c>
  • ><c> where</c><00:14:14.160><c> he</c><00:14:14.320><c> was</c><00:14:14.480><c> sworn</c><00:14:14.720
  • 00:14:50.560><c> to</c><00:14:50.800><c> hold</c><00:14:51.040><c> the</c><00:14:51.279><c> position<
  • </c><00:14:52.320><c> The</c><00:14:52.480><c> judge</c><00:14:52.800><c> said,</c><00:14:53.519><c>
  • </c><00:14:58.000><c> both</c><00:14:58.240><c> deepen</c><00:14:58.560><c> and</c><00:14:58.800><c>
Keywords: 927, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/21/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • .<00:14:00.880><c> Paul</c><00:14:01.120><c> loses</c><00:14:01.520><c> educators</c><00:14:02.360><c
  • We<00:14:04.800><c> are</c><00:14:04.960><c> the</c><00:14:05.080><c> soul</c><00:14:05.520><c> of</c
  • <00:14:13.800><c> teachers</c><00:14:14.160><c> can</c><00:14:14.320><c> build</c><00:14:14.520><c> a
  • It's<00:14:20.560><c> something</c><00:14:21.000><c> I</c><00:14:21.079><c> followed</c><00:14:21.360
  • There's<00:14:26.839><c> a</c><00:14:26.920><c> quote</c><00:14:27.200><c> that</c><00:14:27.360><c>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/17/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And<00:14:17.920><c> the</c><00:14:18.079><c> idea</c><00:14:18.680><c> if</c><00:14:18.959><c> the</
  • :14:29.440><c> that</c><00:14:29.600><c> money</c><00:14:29.839><c> elsewhere</c><00:14:30.280><c> in
  • </c><00:14:36.600><c> to</c><00:14:36.720><c> find</c><00:14:37.000><c> ways</c><00:14:37.280><c> to<
  • /c><00:14:40.360><c> having</c><00:14:40.640><c> kids</c><00:14:40.880><c> being</c><00:14:41.079><c>
  • The<00:14:42.200><c> idea</c><00:14:42.480><c> was</c><00:14:42.640><c> to</c><00:14:42.760><c> have<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um that<00:14:33.519><c> last</c><00:14:33.680><c> case</c><00:14:33.920><c> is</c><00:14:34.160><c>
  • :14:35.440><c> resolve</c><00:14:35.760><c> it</c><00:14:36.000><c> just</c><00:14:36.240><c> with</c
  • I<00:14:40.959><c> mean,</c><00:14:41.120><c> I</c><00:14:41.279><c> suppose</c><00:14:41.760><c> we<
  • /c><00:14:42.079><c> could</c><00:14:42.240><c> try</c><00:14:42.399><c> to</c><00:14:42.560><c> coax
  • <00:14:44.800><c> legal</c><00:14:45.040><c> authority</c><00:14:45.360><c> that</c><00:14:45.600><c>
Bills: HF3422 , HF3461 , HF2904
Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-14-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We<00:14:04.000><c> do</c><00:14:04.120><c> not</c><00:14:04.360><c> have</c><00:14:04.520><c> to</c>
  • <00:14:04.640><c> see</c><00:14:04.840><c> the</c><00:14:04.960><c> ground</c><00:14:05.320><c> to</c
  • Um<00:14:07.240><c> and</c><00:14:07.520><c> everything</c><00:14:08.000><c> that</c><00:14:08.160><c
  • :14:43.560><c> you</c><00:14:43.680><c> may</c><00:14:43.839><c> not</c><00:14:44.040><c> be</c><00:14
  • :14:53.520><c> is</c><00:14:53.640><c> a</c><00:14:53.720><c> lot</c><00:14:54.280><c> of</c><00:14:54.440
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel. General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline. The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee of Conference on HB 155, HB 751 (05/27/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:14:08.800><c> And</c><00:14:08.959><c> as</c><00:14:09.120><c> I</c><00:14:09.279><c> said</c
  • 14:12.320><c> bill</c><00:14:12.560><c> with</c><00:14:12.720><c> him</c><00:14:12.880><c> to</c><00:
  • ><c> but</c><00:14:16.000><c> to</c><00:14:16.320><c> make</c><00:14:16.560><c> this</c><00:14:17.199
  • this uh change in<00:14:18.160><c> tax</c><00:14:18.560><c> policy</c><00:14:19.600><c> in</c><00:14
  • c><00:14:29.279><c> position</c><00:14:29.600><c> with</c><00:14:29.760><c> the</c><00:14:29.920><c>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee of conference on HB 155 continued discussion of a compromise over business tax relief, small-business filing thresholds, and nursing home funding. Representative Sweeney proposed raising the filing threshold to $400,000 and creating a trigger for future Business Enterprise Tax reductions if business tax revenues produce a $200 million biennial surplus, with the Department of Revenue Administration commissioner able to exclude one-time or non-sustainable funds. Supporters said the proposal would provide a clear policy direction, immediate relief to about 4,500 small and micro businesses, and a future path back to the BET’s original 0.25% rate. Opponents, led by the Senate side, argued the trigger language was premature, better handled in a budget year with more revenue data, and inappropriate to decide in a short conference committee meeting. The Senate also emphasized that the tax policy should not be locked in without a fuller public process, while House members argued the trigger would not take effect until a future biennium and was therefore a prudent way to signal New Hampshire’s direction on taxes. A separate point of discussion involved nursing homes: the House said its report would include $2.5 million for nursing homes with non-lapsing language, and senators stressed the importance of that funding for the health care system and county property taxpayers. One senator warned that triggers could encourage revenue underestimation and noted bond rating concerns about a structural deficit. Several motions were made to accept the Senate position with the $400,000 threshold and related amendments, but the first motion failed on a party-line style split, with the Senate voting yes and the House voting no. A second House motion to accede to the Senate position while also including the nursing home funding, the threshold increase, and the future trigger language was also rejected by the Senate. The meeting ended with the report filed without agreement on the trigger language, and the transcript then notes a separate reconvened committee of conference on HB 751 being postponed until 12:30 the next day.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Joint License Plate Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • &gt;&gt; Um<00:14:01.199><c> any</c><00:14:01.600><c> any</c><00:14:01.839><c> more</c><00:14:02.000>
  • Do<00:14:05.120><c> I</c><00:14:05.279><c> hear</c><00:14:05.360><c> a</c><00:14:05.519><c> motion</c
  • are</c><00:14:43.680><c> proud</c><00:14:44.079><c> and</c><00:14:44.320><c> happy</c><00:14:44.639><
  • :14:46.880><c> to</c><00:14:47.120><c> the</c><00:14:47.360><c> state</c><00:14:47.680><c> fund,</c><
  • &gt;&gt; Well,<00:14:54.000><c> that's</c><00:14:54.320><c> that's</c><00:14:54.560><c> the</c><00:14
Keywords: 924, joint, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Local government cybersecurity grant bill, HF140, heard in state government committee 2/27/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • :14:01.639><c> that</c><00:14:01.800><c> I'm</c><00:14:02.000><c> pretty</c><00:14:02.160><c> sure</c
  • :07.959><c> I</c><00:14:08.040><c> will</c><00:14:08.440><c> end</c><00:14:08.800><c> with</c><00:14:
  • 00:14:10.680><c> if</c><00:14:10.800><c> you</c><00:14:10.920><c> didn't</c><00:14:11.120><c> see</c>
  • already<00:14:11.720><c> in</c><00:14:11.839><c> your</c><00:14:12.040><c> packet</c><00:14:12.320><c
  • 14:14.360><c> MLA</c><00:14:15.279><c> and</c><00:14:15.839><c> mlc</c><00:14:16.839><c> uh</c><00:14
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus Capital Investment Bill - 06/09/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um I'm<00:14:21.120><c> starting</c><00:14:21.519><c> on</c><00:14:21.760><c> page</c><00:14:22.160><
  • This<00:14:24.000><c> establishes</c><00:14:24.560><c> a</c><00:14:24.800><c> new</c><00:14:25.120><c
  • </c><00:14:28.440><c> Um</c><00:14:29.440><c> it</c><00:14:29.760><c> allows</c><00:14:30.079><c> a</
  • ><00:14:32.639><c> 50%</c><00:14:33.120><c> of</c><00:14:33.279><c> the</c><00:14:33.440><c> cost</c>
  • On<00:14:45.279><c> page</c><00:14:45.760><c> 28,</c><00:14:46.480><c> section</c><00:14:46.880><c> 9
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/21/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • :28.920><c> if</c><00:14:29.079><c> you</c><00:14:29.320><c> they</c><00:14:29.480><c> could</c><00:14
  • </c><00:14:31.240><c> to</c><00:14:31.400><c> talk</c><00:14:31.600><c> about</c><00:14:31.839><c> the
  • ><c> is,</c><00:14:44.959><c> can</c><00:14:45.200><c> you</c><00:14:45.720><c> tell</c><00:14:46.000
  • manager for<00:14:58.400><c> public</c><00:14:58.720><c> works</c><00:14:59.040><c> in</c><00:14:59.120
  • The<01:14:07.960><c> projects</c><01:14:08.400><c> just</c><01:14:08.560><c> get</c><01:14:08.760><c>
Committee: House Capital Investment
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/11/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • , all of our cities.<00:14:17.120><c> And</c><00:14:18.120><c> um</c><00:14:18.960><c> we've</c><00:14
  • state</c><00:14:36.560><c> to</c><00:14:36.680><c> pay</c><00:14:36.960><c> for</c><00:14:37.960><c>
  • one part of<00:14:38.520><c> the</c><00:14:38.600><c> state</c><00:14:39.040><c> in</c><00:14:39.720
  • 00:14:48.360><c> you're</c><00:14:48.520><c> in</c><00:14:48.600><c> charge,</c><00:14:49.080><c> so<
  • c> that</c><00:14:50.920><c> might</c><00:14:51.120><c> be</c><00:14:51.240><c> what</c><00:14:51.400
Committee: Senate Taxes
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 03/26/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • :14:19.120><c> and</c><00:14:19.360><c> I</c><00:14:19.519><c> found</c><00:14:19.680><c> sources</c>
  • </c><00:14:21.600><c> I</c><00:14:21.839><c> didn't</c><00:14:22.079><c> have</c><00:14:22.240><c> to
  • </c><00:14:25.440><c> librarian</c><00:14:26.000><c> showed</c><00:14:26.240><c> us</c><00:14:26.399>
  • ><c> and</c><00:14:30.000><c> told</c><00:14:30.160><c> us</c><00:14:30.320><c> that</c><00:14:30.480
  • 00:14:33.920><c> it</c><00:14:34.079><c> has</c><00:14:34.240><c> helped</c><00:14:34.399><c> me</c><
Committee: Senate Education Finance
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Health and Human Services

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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.