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MD
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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And on behalf of 48 organizations, including California PTA and NWASAP, California, Hawaii State Conference
- , we urge you to support... ...PTA and NWASAP, California, Hawaii State Conference, we urge you to support
- Tami Searing here, on behalf of the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference and Strong Support.
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to point out that in 2025, a few states enacted sentencing bills, but most notably, Hawaii became
- Arkansas and Hawaii now require the court to consider adverse childhood experiences, involvement in the
- For example, Arkansas and North Dakota have set the age at 10, but Hawaii and Vermont have increased
Bills:
SB6062
Committee:
Senate Human Services
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We, you invest in our bills, our bonds.
- They may not want to buy our bonds as readily.
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- They will then if they bonds as readily.
- And country, higher than even Hawaii.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- which were buried among many others at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a Rules Committee report concerning a petition by John F. Keenan to authorize the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Roberta Wallens. The Senate suspended its own Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. In addition, Senator Duner offered a motion to adjourn in memory of Private First Class Joseph R. Travers of Taunton, a Korean War veteran and former prisoner of war whose remains were identified and returned after more than 70 years. The Senate honored his service with remarks and a moment of silence, and the motion prevailed.
The chamber then adjourned in memory of PFC Travers, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This hearing is being streamed on the Hawaii State Senate's YouTube channel.
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Senate Labor and Technology Committee met on April 17, 2026, and considered HCR 112, which asks the Department of Human Resources Development to work with state departments, agencies, and labor organizations to complete a comprehensive review of classification and compensation systems for civil service positions. DHRD, represented by Malia Donlon on behalf of Director Chiba, testified in support, and HGEA also supported the measure. No opposition was noted.
The committee initially recessed to obtain a quorum before taking action. After reconvening, the chair recommended passing HCR 112 unamended. The committee voted to adopt the recommendation, with the chair, Vice Chair Lamosao, and Senator Fevella voting aye; Senators Ihara and Moriwaki were excused. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I get to go to the Hawaii Cattlemen's meetings, which means up in Silver City, if you've been there,
Summary:
The committee met briefly and heard two memorial proposals from Senator Todd Lakey. RS 32995 concerned Idaho’s mining industry and the Delamar Mine in Owyhee County, asking the Trump administration and Congress to support timely, cost-effective processing of the mine’s NEPA permit application so the project can move forward without unnecessary delay. Lakey emphasized the importance of mining to Idaho’s history, economy, and national security, and noted the long permitting timeline faced by Integra Resources.
The second proposal, RS 32844, came from the Legislature’s Federalism Committee and addressed grazing permits and livestock depredation by federally protected species such as grizzly bears and wolves. Lakey said ranchers have expressed concern that filing depredation claims could be used against them in decisions to modify or revoke federal grazing leases or permits, and the memorial would ask for a rule preventing that. Committee members moved both memorials to be introduced and sent to print, and both motions carried by voice vote before the meeting adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I get to go to the Hawaii Cattlemen's meetings, which means up in Silver City, if you've been there,
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Keith Regan, Comptroller for the State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
Committee:
Senate Government Operations
Summary:
The Committee on Government Operations met on April 15, 2025, and took up only one measure, HCR 59. The resolution requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to study the feasibility of limiting project and construction management costs on state construction projects to 10% of total project cost. Vice Chair Keith Regan, speaking for DAGS, said the department stood on its written testimony in support of the resolution. Frank Schultz also testified in support.
After a brief recess while waiting for quorum, the committee returned for decision-making. The chair noted that the issue is also being discussed in a bill and said adopting the resolution would help keep the matter in focus. No objections were raised, and the committee voted to adopt HCR 59 as is. Senators Morwaki and Favilla were excused from the vote.
The measure passed, and the hearing was concluded.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a question here by a member of Hawaii. Thank the author.
Committee:
House Appropriations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a lot of geothermal in Hawaii within the United States.
- There's a lot of geothermal in Hawaii within the United States.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Representative Bruce, District 23, which is South Canyon, South Aida, and all of Hawaii husband
- My name is Representative Bruce, District 23, which is South Canyon, South Aida, and all of Hawaii husband
Committee:
House Business
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Jan 28, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 5
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to task the LRB's public access room with working collaboratively with the Hawaii State Public
Committee:
Senate Government Operations
Summary:
At the final hearing of the Government Operations Committee on March 27, 2025, members considered SCR 53/SR 35 and agreed to move it forward as a Senate Draft 1. The measure was amended to replace references to the Department of Accounting and General Services with the Legislative Reference Bureau, and to direct the LRB’s Public Access Room to work with the Hawaii State Public Library System on an outreach program using state libraries so the public can participate remotely in the legislative process. The LRB would also be required to report to the legislature on implementation plans. The chair voted yes, and the measure passed with amendments.
The committee also took up SR 135/SR 114, which urges state departments to partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience on data-sharing agreements. After concerns raised by members, the proposal was revised into Senate Draft 1 to incorporate language tied to Act 29-291 and the Office’s work on a social determinants of health electronic dashboard. The amendments emphasized secure data-sharing, privacy and confidentiality protections, and the use of deidentified, aggregated, and anonymized data to support community needs assessments and aid strategies.
Additional changes corrected titles in the measure, including identifying the chairperson of the Department of Health rather than the director. The chair noted the Office of Wellness and Resiliency would follow strict data governance protocols and work with state departments. The committee then voted yes on SR 135/SR 114, Senate Draft 1, with all members present voting in favor except Senator Gab, who was excused.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to point out that in 2025, a few states enacted sentencing bills, but most notably, Hawaii became
- Arkansas and Hawaii now require the court to consider adverse childhood experiences, involvement in the
- For example, Arkansas and North Dakota have set the age at 10, but Hawaii and Vermont have increased
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee held a work session on juvenile rehabilitation trends and then a hearing on Senate Bill 6062. The work session featured a national overview from NCSL, DCYF updates on Green Hill, Harbor Heights, and community transition services, and local/community perspectives from Pierce County, Team Child, and Northwest Credible Messengers. The national presentation described broad juvenile justice trends, including limits on extreme sentencing, expanded diversion and due process protections, reduced fines and fees, record clearing, and changes in juvenile court jurisdiction. Committee members asked about juvenile crime trends and overcrowding, and the presenter noted that crime has generally decreased overall since 2020, though some offenses have risen in some places and overcrowding remains an issue in certain states.
DCYF reported on its behavior management system, Harbor Heights opening as relief for overcrowding, Green Hill population pressures, and expansion of community transition services. Officials said the behavior management system is intended to improve safety, consistency, and restorative accountability, while Harbor Heights has added programming and family engagement but still faces space, IT, and medical-infrastructure challenges. Green Hill leaders said reduced population has improved stability, programming, and use-of-force outcomes, but overcrowding remains a concern. DCYF also highlighted an ombuds process, family listserv updates, staffing changes, and a proposed budget request for additional JR capacity and staffing. Pierce County described its long-running detention reform work, reduced average daily detention population, and plans for a new juvenile justice center, while Team Child and Northwest Credible Messengers emphasized community-based supports, culturally responsive services, healing-centered engagement, and reentry planning.
Senate Bill 6062 was then briefed as a measure revising juvenile sentencing and JR placement rules. The bill would require courts to grant suspended disposition alternatives in eligible cases unless the court finds community supervision would not adequately protect the community, expand eligibility for certain sentencing alternatives, require midpoint review hearings, and set rules for transfers from JR to DOC when facilities exceed 105% of rated bed capacity. The committee also voted to waive the five-day notice rule for hearings on Senate Bills 6319 and 5979, and that motion passed. During public testimony on SB 6062, youth from Green Hill supported the bill and asked for clearer standards around DOC transfers, while DCYF supported efforts to reduce JR population but said the bill needs stronger emergency transfer language to address overcrowding at Green Hill. Committee members and the bill sponsor emphasized rehabilitation, individualized sentencing, and the need to balance community safety with better placement and services for youth.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the current number of states that are already doing this, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii
- As the very first APD officer convicted of an on-duty shooting, Taylor is currently out on bond bond
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana.
- Taylor is currently out on bond bond while his criminal appeal plays out a luxury that most people accused
Bills:
HB2034 , HB2436 , HB3010 , HB3033 , HB3138 , HB3177 , HB3426 , HB3686 , HB3858 , HB4176 , HB4257 , HB4264 , HB4804 , HCR98
Keywords:
groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety
HI
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee 2-10-26
Transcript Highlights:
- wrap services around students, welcome them to the campus even though they may be as far away as Hawaii
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- </c> as far away as Hawaii. as far away as Hawaii.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its January 13 meeting and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, with members repeatedly voting to review items without objection. The chair noted the agenda included 227 contracts totaling about $89.5 million, all with vendors registered with the Secretary of State. Most items were approved after brief discussion and roll-call votes.
Several contracts drew questions. Kentucky State University explained two four-month contracts tied to its online academic program: one for continued implementation support and one for marketing. University officials said the program is in a transition year under a management improvement plan, that the university owns the intellectual property, and that the marketing effort is aimed at growing enrollment in targeted programs such as business and social work. They reported online enrollment had grown from 74 students to 612, with an overall university enrollment of 2,872, and said the goal is to reach about 1,000 online students by fall. The committee approved both items, though Senator Douglas said he would keep watching university spending.
The Department of Education presented a contract cancellation for administrative reviews of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Officials said USDA changed the review requirement from every three years to every five years, making the outside contract unnecessary because internal staff can now handle the work. The committee approved the cancellation. The Transportation Cabinet also explained an increase to a professional services contract for engineering work on a section of KY 54 in Owensboro, describing it as preliminary design and commissioning work for a multi-section roadway project; the committee approved that item as well.
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation sought approval for an amendment tied to its iLottery platform. Officials said the increase reflected higher sales volume, since the contract structure causes prize and platform-related expenses to rise as sales grow. The committee approved the amendment. The Department of Public Health also discussed a perinatal psychiatry consultation program funded by a five-year federal HRSA grant; members raised concerns about what would happen if federal support changes, but no action beyond discussion was noted in the excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Hawaii represents a significant portion of the organic industrial base and our broader defense industrial
- flexibility in repair and doing all the things that will keep them going, so I hope that you'll visit Hawaii
Committees:
Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Keywords:
defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals
Summary:
The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.