Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 44'
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- My apologies, Senator DeCoite.
- Good afternoon, Chair, Vice Chair, and Senator Faga.
- But anyway, I just couldn't let questions for Senator Wakai.
- Senator Fukunaga: Aye. Senator Kim and Fevella are excused. Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
- Senator Fukunaga: Aye. Senator Kim and Fevella are excused. Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s nominations for advisory and regulatory boards. The first group included William Smith, Michelle Ige, and Kayana Neman for the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council; Leland Park and Cynthia Hobson for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and Nicole Kacal for the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation board. DBEDT and related witnesses testified in support of all nominees, and each nominee described experience in small business, finance, community engagement, or technology. Much of the discussion focused on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s economy through small business support, financial literacy, and better access to capital and grants.
Committee members questioned nominees about priorities for Hawaiʻi Island and the state more broadly. Topics included agricultural infrastructure, value-added food production, shared processing facilities and commercial kitchens, workforce housing, and ways government and nonprofits can partner to help small businesses navigate permitting, licensing, and grant processes. Several nominees emphasized community impact, measurable outcomes, and practical regulatory reform. Nicole Kacal also discussed diversifying the economy beyond tourism, expanding technology and AI opportunities, and creating locally governed training and research pathways so workers can adapt to changing jobs.
At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to recommend advice and consent for all nominees. The nominations for GM 608, GM 609, GM 612, and GM 613 were adopted by voice vote, with Senators Kim and Fevella excused. The committee then voted separately on GM 794 for Nicole Kacal, and that recommendation was also adopted. The hearing concluded with adjournment.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/08/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Dames. Senator Dames. Senator Dames. - Senator<00:43:25.720>
Kupec. Senator Kupec. Senator Kupec. - Senator<00:46:35.040>
Kupec. Senator Kupec. Senator Kupec. - Senator<00:48:24.880>
Senator <00:48:25.080>Westrom. Senator Senator Westrom. - Thank you, Senator Senator Kunesh. Thank you, Senator Senator Kunesh.
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I <00:44:02.080>also <00:44:02.359>serve <00:44:02.640>as <01:44:28.360>- So, I move Senate File 4978 be<01:44:22.720>
recommended <01:44:23.200>to <01:44:23.280>I <01:44:28.640>move <01:44:28.880>that <01:44:29.040>Senate - So, I move Senate File 4978 be<01:44:22.720>
- I move that Senate File number<01:44:29.800>
4968 <01:44:31.080>be <01:44:31.200>recommended - <01:44:38.200>
Motion <01:44:38.480>carries. Welcome, Senator Hawj.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/08/26
Health and Human Services
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that Senator Utke: Thank you, Madam Chair. - Again,<01:44:39.720>
thank <01:44:39.880>you <01:44:39.960>Senator <01:44:40.160> Mann <01:44:40.360>for <01:44:40.440>the Again, thank you Senator Mann for the- Again, thank you Senator Mann for the conversation.<01:44:41.160>
Look <01:44:41.320>forward - Senator Koran: Senator Koran. Senator Kupec: Yes. Senator Fateh: Aye.
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- Senator Nelson. Thank you, Madam key. Senator Nelson.
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or <00:29:56.080>Senator But, um or Senator Dziedzic or Senator But, - Senate File 4787. Senate File 4787.
- Senator Miller, thank you, Mr. Chair and Senator Russo.
- Senator Miller? Thank you, Mr. Chair, and Senator Rest.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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- Senate file 2758 Senator Um this is from Senate file 2758 Senator Xiong.
- Senator Klein: No. Senator McEwen: No. Senator Rarick. Senator Weber: Yes. Senator Hoffman.
- Senator Senator<01:34:06.040>
Dibble. Senator Dibble. Senator Dibble. - >
because <01:44:02.080>like <01:44:02.440>Senator change being made because like - Senator change being made because like Senator Dibble<01:44:04.080>
had <01:44:04.280>stated
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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not <01:44:01.440>oppose <01:44:01.760>the <01:44:02.000>< - <01:44:36.800>
as <01:44:36.960>I <01:44:37.119>say <01:44:37.280>we <01:44
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/08/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- Senator Limmer: Yes. Senator Clark: No. Senator Holmstrom: Yes. Senator Kreun: Yes.
- >> Senator<02:44:02.800>
W <02:44:03.120>and <02:44:03.279>Mr. - <02:44:04.000>
Smith, <02:44:04.640>um, >> Senator W and Mr. Chair, Mr. - <02:44:46.240>
But, <02:44:46.640>uh, <02:44:47.200>Senator <02:44:47.600> - But, uh, Senator Clark, um, are<02:44:50.160>
you <02:44:50.479>open <02:44:50.720>to
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Senator Thank you, Senator Kunes. Senator Thank you, Senator Kunes. - . >> Senator Holmstrom. >> Yes. >> Senator Kreun. >> Yes. >> Senator Lang. >> I. >> Senator Lucero. >
- > Senator Kreun. >> Yes. >> Senator Lang. >> I. >> Senator Lucero. >> Yes. >> Senator Maye Quade. >>
- Kreun, yes. >> Senator Lang, I. >> Senator Lucero, yes. >> Senator Maye Quade, no. >> Senator Oumou
- Senator<01:44:49.760>
Swadzinski. Senator Swadzinski. Senator Swadzinski.
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Abeler. Senator Abeler. Senator Abeler. - Senator Aebler. Senator Aebler.
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geography, <00:44:55.040>our <00:44:55.160>limited <00:44:55.520
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/08/2026)
Health and Human Services
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- That's the Senate.
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this Senate, the Senate version of this Senate, the Senate version of this - <01:44:00.000>
I <01:44:00.159>mean <01:44:00.560>that <01:44:00.719>would - it's<01:44:04.400>
a <01:44:04.639>schedule <01:44:05.040>one <01:44:05.520> - >> Senator Roford, members of the Senate >> Senator Roford, members of the Senate Health
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers Speak on Enforcement For 340B Drug Pricing Plan Protections - 04/07/26
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- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senator Westrom asked on the Senate floor whether you have any evidence that pharmaceutical companies
- Senate floor with a bipartisan vote. Senate floor with a bipartisan vote.
Summary:
The meeting focused on a Minnesota Senate floor debate over a bipartisan 340B enforcement bill, with supporters arguing that the measure would require pharmaceutical companies to comply with federal and state law and continue providing discounted drugs to safety-net and rural hospitals. Senators and other speakers said the program is essential to hospital finances, especially for facilities facing operating losses and federal Medicaid cuts, and warned that without enforcement language hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and rural hospitals could face severe financial harm or closure. Supporters also said pharmaceutical companies had spent heavily on media and lobbying to oppose the bill and that the Senate’s bipartisan vote showed the issue had broad support.
Several speakers described how 340B revenue is used to sustain hospital services, including addiction treatment, trauma care, and other essential care in vulnerable communities. They said the program was designed to let hospitals buy drugs at low cost and bill insurers at standard rates, using the difference as a funding stream. When asked about claims that hospitals made large sums from the program, supporters said that was consistent with the program’s purpose. They also said some drug companies were not complying with 340B obligations, particularly around contract pharmacies, and that enforcement language was needed to ensure compliance.
The discussion also addressed HCMC’s financial situation, with speakers saying 340B funding is not a full solution but is an important support and should not be reduced further. They rejected a proposed transparency/reporting amendment as too burdensome, while noting that federal authorities already have audit power over 340B dollars. The speakers urged the House to pass the same language, said eight Republicans joined the Senate vote, and expressed hope that the bill would advance despite concerns about House support and ongoing pharmaceutical industry opposition.
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/07/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
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NH
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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So, <00:44:07.280>we're <00:44:07.440>talking <00:44:07.760>- <00:44:17.160>
right <00:44:17.520>by <00:44:17.800>their <00:44:18.000>own <00:44:19.840>It <00:44:19.920>just <00:44:20.080>seems <00:44:20.400>to - 44:25.200>
and <00:44:25.400>cost <00:44:26.120>that <00:44:26.280>is <00:- Senator<01:33:49.080>
Green. Senator Green. Senator Green. - <00:44:17.160>
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- Thanks, Senator Kupec.
- So, thank you so much, Senator<00:31:55.160>
Weber, Senator Weber, Senator Weber, and<00:31:56.600 - Thank you, Senator and Senator for the Thank you, Senator and Senator for the question.<00:35:09.920>
- Senator Clark. Thank you, Senator Omar Fateh. Chair.
- Next up, we have Senate File 3164, Next up, we have Senate File 3164, which is Senator Nelson's bill