Video & Transcript Research : 'Hawaii Trauma System'
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 6, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 26
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the spirit of bipartisanship, Chaz comes to us after volunteering with the Democratic Party of Hawaii
- Welcome, Chaz, to your Hawaii State House of Representatives. reading by title representative Garcia
- On behalf of the House Transportation Committee, we have visitors in the gallery today from the Hawaii
- a trade organization that represents franchise new car and truck dealerships across the state of Hawaii
- Welcome to your Hawaii State House of Representatives.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 23rd, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- I continue to support modernizing the public safety need to transition from an outdated landline system
- Tanisha Aaron from the California Hawaii NAACP in strong support. Yolanda Benson representing U.S.
- Our current regulatory system, rooted in a monopoly era model.
- Communication Workers of America, District 9, which is the headquarters for California, Nevada, and Hawaii
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is already the system is closed, it's more secure, it's safer, and it's, it's, in my opinion, it's
- the current number of states that are already doing this, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii
- The second thing is access to the systems. Systems, primarily the grand jury.
- or TCOL certified in the state system.
- He spoke about some people that were in the federal system.
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.
- The second thing is access to the system. Systems, primarily the grand jury.
- or TCOL certified in the state system.
- He spoke about some people that were in the federal system.
- It's upside down in our system here.
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
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan 23rd, 2025
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Everybody involved in the VA health care system needs their openings filled, particularly for mental
- Plans for VA are not in line with what I believe are right for veterans in Hawaii and across the country
- course, work with him as a member of this committee to make the quality of life better for veterans in Hawaii
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 17, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 33
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to your Hawaii House of Representatives.
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house recognized welcome to your Hawaii house recognized welcome to your Hawaii - students into the general education classroom and being a leader implementing the Hawaiʻi multi-tiered system
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- a place that I know that you're going to do well for the rest of our community and our people of Hawaii
- a place that I know that you're going to do well for the rest of our community and our people of Hawaii
- By the time I came into the House, he had already served a decade for the people of Hawaii.
- By the time I came into the House, he had already served a decade for the people of Hawaii.
- By the time I came into the House, he had already served a decade for the people of Hawaii.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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identifying physical security systems identifying physical security systems - You know, just what's the situation with our system?
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Summary:
The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines.
The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements.
Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So currently, California has a two-tiered rent control system.
- So currently, California has a two-tiered rent control system.
- So the system does work.
- So the system does work.
- and homelessness system more inclusive and affirming.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing.
Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 15th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And you can see it's us and Hawaii, and Hawaii's rate is lower.
- Liability caps for healthcare systems.
- And Hawaii is called the general excise tax.
- I think this is a system they're talking about.
- , a good transportation system, I guess as we heard today, a good healthcare system, and other benefits
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
RM 309 Conference PM - Tue Apr 15 Apr 16th, 2025
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And finally, for the University of Hawaii, UH 700, sequence 2100-001, Senate.
- And finally, for the University of Hawaii, UH 700, sequence 2100-001, Senate.
- And finally, for the University of Hawaii, UH 700, sequence 2100-001, Senate.
- And finally, for the University of Hawaii, UH 700, sequence 2100-001, Senate.
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-JDC, JDC Public Hearings 02-21-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Joint Committee Decision-Making between the Hawaii State Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection
- This includes rating the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, including any parcels owned by the Hawaii Public
- This clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, shall take effect on either the date of the
- 20124 shall take effect laws of Hawaii 20124 shall take effect on<00:23:08.120>
either <00:23: - This allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or
Summary:
The joint Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary decision-making meeting on February 21, 2025, considered a long list of previously heard measures and generally recommended passage, often with amendments that delayed effective dates to July 1, 2050 or made technical clarifications. Among the measures acted on were bills relating to property, hotels, service disruptions, transportation, consumer protection, license plates, condominium disputes and fines, election fraud intimidation, vehicle inspection fines, restaurant reservation services, insurance claim checks, foreclosed home sales, labor relations court authority, public housing authority powers, community outreach boards, arson penalties, driving without a valid license, pet animals in vehicles, important agricultural lands, public records retention, transit-oriented development review, sex offender-related licensing actions, National Guard assault penalties, federal recognition timing, medical cannabis caregivers, cease-and-desist orders, and critical infrastructure information sharing.
Several measures drew specific discussion or reservations. SB 1030 on election fraud intimidation was amended after consultation with the Attorney General to focus on unconcealed carry and add definitions. SB 5 on legislative vacancies was recommended to pass unamended, but the committee noted constitutional concerns and requested an Attorney General opinion. SB 95 on inspection fines was amended to set a $400 fine amount, though one member objected and the recommendation failed in at least one committee. SB 102 on third-party restaurant reservation services was amended to clarify who may sue and to allow contracted reservation services to distribute reservations on a restaurant’s behalf. SP 1022 on leaving pets in vehicles was amended to remove duplicative language because existing animal cruelty law already covered the conduct. SP 1451 on critical infrastructure information sharing was amended to tighten confidentiality language from “would reveal” to “could reveal” vulnerabilities.
Most measures were adopted by the committees with little or no opposition, though several members noted reservations or objections on particular bills, including transportation, consumer protection, and inspection-fine measures. One bill, SB 1255 on records retention for government-function contractors, was deferred to a later meeting on February 26, 2025. Overall, the committees advanced most measures with amendments and recorded the recommendations for transmission to the next committee or chamber.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We recently enjoyed a family wedding in Hawaii. It was also a great family reunion.
- Thailand as part of the Hmong refugees at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 and arrived in the state of Hawaii
- In Hawaii, he also worked with a Vietnamese-Indochinese volunteer agency, a nonprofit organization, and
- non-minor dependent individuals ages 18 to 21 in California who receive services from the foster care system
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees.
On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0.
The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is his bill that passed the Senate, which would require that local school systems set up and come
- States like Hawaii, New York, and Vermont...
- States like Hawaii, New York, Vermont, Ohio, and Michigan all have programs that state they shall be
- Changing from a may system to a shall system will eliminate that hodgepodge and the confusion that goes
- , the public school system.
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- They hold a unique and trusted position within our health care system.
- AB 447 reminds us that our health care systems should serve people, not stand in their way.
- AB447 allows us to do better by reducing those unnecessary spending, straining the health care system
- AB447 is the prescription for a better healthcare system and it's just what the doctor ordered.
- File number six, AB. 742 or a on a b740 to a Hawaii Baines Baines I File number 7, AB 873, Alaniz.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Oct 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Schmidt is chief executive officer of Abaris Global and the former Hawaii State Insurance Commissioner
- We've seen activity here, but we've also moved to other states, specifically Hawaii for family reasons
- And we are familiar with different earthquake activities in a variety of states: California, Hawaii,
- And I'm not promoting Hawaii, but Hawaii is one of the biggest captive domiciles in the world, and they've
- And so I'm curious to know if you've seen either in the Hawaii market or in other places that you've
Summary:
The committee heard a work session on earthquake insurance, beginning with background from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. OIC staff explained that earthquake and earth movement are generally excluded from standard property policies, that earthquake coverage is usually purchased through endorsements or standalone policies with high deductibles and relatively high premiums, and that surplus lines are a limited backstop market not covered by the state guarantee fund. They also described parametric insurance and captive insurance as more specialized products generally suited to commercial or governmental buyers rather than ordinary consumers. A second panel of insurance and banking experts focused on commercial earthquake exposure, especially for older buildings, collateralized loans, and potential knock-on effects to banks and consumers if a major quake caused widespread damage. Members asked about consumer impacts, mitigation incentives, inventories of vulnerable buildings, and whether legislation such as prior work on unreinforced masonry could help reduce risk. The Washington Bankers Association said earthquake insurance is expensive and that affordability is a major concern, while also noting banks participate in disaster-recovery planning and would be affected by major regional losses. No votes or formal actions were taken.
The committee then received a presentation from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy on its cannabis and Initiative 502 research. WSIPP staff described the agency as a nonpartisan research institute that conducts legislative-directed studies and explained that its long-term I-502 assignment includes periodic reports leading to a final benefit-cost evaluation in 2032. Staff summarized findings from a 2023 report showing that cannabis possession convictions fell sharply after legalization, though some racial disproportionalities persisted, and that closer retail access was associated with higher reported adult cannabis use, more fatal traffic crashes involving drivers from nearby areas, and higher rates of cannabis use disorder diagnoses among Medicaid enrollees. A 2023 youth-focused report found that students attending schools near retailers were more likely to report cannabis use, had more unexcused absences, and were less likely to graduate on time. In the newest 2025 Medicaid study, staff said retail access was associated with higher probabilities of cannabis use disorder diagnoses, related hospitalizations, inpatient treatment, and co-occurring mental health diagnoses, with event-study analysis suggesting the increases appeared after retailers opened rather than before. Members asked about racial disproportionality, the meaning of cannabis use disorder diagnoses, THC and impairment, whether the findings reflected medical versus recreational use, and how the results should be interpreted in light of broader trends and data limitations. No formal committee action was taken.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 04-09-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , we are proceeding with GM 735, and this is submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii
- Craig Nakamoto, Executive Director of the Hawaii Community Development Authority.
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Community director of the Hawaii Community director of the Hawaii Community - Water and Land and the chair's recommendation on GM 735 is the consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land heard GM 735, a nomination for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) of Michael Chia for a term ending June 30, 2029. HCDA Executive Director Craig Nakamoto testified in support, saying Chia had served on the board over the past year and brought experience in financial planning, client advising, and a willingness to serve the community. The committee also noted written testimony in support from DBEDT Director James Tokioka, Mike Ozua, and Ianaka LLC.
Members discussed Chia’s role as the Kakaako business representative on the HCDA board and noted that his business is located in the Kakaako Community Development District. The chair praised HCDA’s work and said the agency’s responsibilities appear to be expanding beyond Oahu to the neighbor islands, including Maui. Chia thanked the committee and said he looked forward to the next four years.
The chair recommended advise and consent on GM 735. There was no discussion against the motion, and the recommendation was adopted by vote, with the chair and vice chair voting aye; Senator Chang voted aye; Senator McKelby and Senator Dort were excused. The committee then concluded its agenda.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG-TRS, EIG-JDC Public Hearings 04-07-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Yasmin Cheyne for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women.
- Yasmin Cheyne for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women.
- I am president of Pride at Work in Hawaii.
- pass this resolution to at least send the message loud and clear that we do not accept this here in Hawaii
- pass this resolution to at least send the message loud and clear that we do not accept this here in Hawaii
Keywords:
Civil Rights Act, discrimination, employment, housing, public accommodations, LGBTQ+ rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, Equality Act, civil rights, federally funded programs, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation, and later Judiciary heard two sets of resolutions. The first, SCR 132 and SR 124, urged the City and County of Honolulu to take steps to finalize the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. Testimony from a Makakilo resident emphasized the lack of a second access route and raised safety concerns about being trapped in the area in an emergency. Both committees voted to pass the resolutions unamended.
The second set, SCR 11 and SR 9, requested that the U.S. Congress amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. Supporters from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, IMUA Alliance, and Pride at Work in Hawaii argued that stronger anti-discrimination protections are needed to reduce vulnerability to violence, housing insecurity, and exploitation, and to provide federal protections that mirror state law. One senator asked whether state protections already exist and was told the resolutions seek federal-level protections because federal law can supersede state law. Both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 11 and SR 9 unamended, with votes in favor and some members excused.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Curvelo currently is a member of the Hawaii Island Burial Council, where she has served faithfully.
- Curvelo currently is a member of the Hawaii Island Burial Council, where she has served faithfully.
- strong support of this nomination for Kayla Curvelo, who has honorably served as a member of the Hawaii
- I'm nominee for the Kona representative seat on Hawaii Island Burial Council. give a statement?
- Hawaii Island Burial Council.
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on April 14, 2026, to consider GM 644, the nomination of Kayla Curvelo to the Hawaii Island Burial Council, shifting her seat from the at-large/large landowner position to the Kona representative seat. Testimony in support came from SHPD Administrator Jessica Pap, who said Curvelo has served faithfully and has strong ties to the Kona community, and from OHA’s Leiloha Macouani, who noted Curvelo has served on the council since 2021 and as chair since August 2025.
Curvelo, appearing on Zoom, described her family’s deep roots in Kona and said her focus would be on supporting community and descendant voices in burial matters. In response to questions, she emphasized that burial council decisions should be handled case by case, especially in situations involving inadvertent discovery of iwi, preservation in place, or relocation. She said the council’s role is to listen to families, SHPD, and community needs, and to balance cultural practice, changing conditions, and respect for kupuna and ʻāina.
Members asked about her vision for the council and whether iwi could be moved when necessary. Curvelo said relocation can be appropriate when done properly, but there is no single rule; each situation depends on the family, the site, and conditions such as coastal erosion or high surf. After discussion, the chair recommended advise and consent. The committee voted to adopt that recommendation, with Chair Richards, Vice Chair, Senator Kealoha, and Senator Dela Cruz voting aye; Senator Ihara was excused. The nomination was forwarded to the full Senate for confirmation, and the meeting adjourned.