Transcript Highlights:

• Hennepin County are purposely keeping us in the dark so they can do whatever they want without our interference
• 59.159> our can do whatever they want without our can do whatever they want without our interference
• 01.960> and<00:19:02.080> the<00:19:02.200> West<00:19:02.400> Broadway interference
• WBC and the West Broadway interference WBC and the West Broadway businesses<00:19:03.400> are

Keywords: 1183, house

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• people either did not read the rules and regulations or they read them and figured that they wouldn't interfere
• people either did not read the rules and regulations or they read them and figured that they wouldn't interfere
• that read them in fig that they didn't that that<00:29:29.519> wouldn't<00:29:29.840> interfere
• <00:29:30.279> with<00:29:30.480> them<00:29:31.240> and that wouldn't interfere
• with them and that wouldn't interfere with them and then<00:29:31.559> they<00:29:31.679>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To legislate reporting requirements on a private entity is an unfounded interference with the governance
• To legislate reporting requirements on a private entity is an unfounded interference with the governance
• To legislate reporting requirements on a private entity is an unfounded interference with the governance
• To legislate reporting requirements on a private entity is an unfounded interference with the governance
• To legislate reporting requirements on a private entity is an unfounded interference with the governance

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines. Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area. Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• So I would just ask that you let us continue it without any unnecessary burdens or government interference
• So I would just ask that you let us continue it without any unnecessary burdens or government interference
• So I would just ask that you let us continue it without any unnecessary burdens or government interference
• So I would just ask that you let us continue it without any unnecessary burdens or government interference
• So I would just ask that you let us continue it without any unnecessary burdens or government interference

Keywords: 1183, house

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• agency and then municipal officials that also came and testified concerning that this bill would interfere
• <00:48:08.000> with<00:48:08.119> their this bill would um interfere with their this
• bill would um interfere with their ability<00:48:08.680> to<00:48:08.839> do<00:48:09.240
• c><00:48:30.119> that<00:48:30.280> it<00:48:30.400> would<00:48:30.599> interfere
• had concerns that it would interfere had concerns that it would interfere with<00:48:31.160>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They're trying to obstruct an investigation to interfere with it, to tell the target of the grand jury
• an justice. they're trying to obstruct an investigation<00:18:50.559> to<00:18:50.720> interfere
• <00:18:51.200> with<00:18:51.360> it<00:18:51.679> to investigation to interfere
• with it to investigation to interfere with it to tell<00:18:52.480> the<00:18:52.799> target

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and considered three bills. House Bill 50, relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property, was presented by Rep. Emily Callaway, who said it built on last session’s House Bill 10 addressing squatter-related criminal trespass and noted positive implementation feedback from law enforcement. The committee took no substantive testimony against the bill and passed it 16-0, reporting it favorably. House Bill 249, relating to involuntary commitment, was introduced by Rep. Mitch Whitaker and would expand current involuntary commitment provisions to include sexual abuse in the first degree. Whitaker and Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steel argued the change was needed because some defendants charged with sexual offenses not currently covered could otherwise be released without treatment or supervision, creating a public safety risk. Rep. Burke passed on the vote to continue the conversation but said he expected to support it on the floor. The committee passed the bill 15-0 with one pass and reported it favorably. House Bill 305, relating to grand jury service, was presented by Rep. Candy Maserone and supported by Sheri Ballard, who described the impact of the Crystal Rogers case and said secretly recorded grand jury testimony had gone unaddressed because the statute of limitations was too short. The committee substitute extended the limitations period for secretly recorded grand jury testimony to 10 years, set a five-year period for unrecorded communications, and added discovery-related language. Jackie Steel supported the bill but asked for an exemption or clarification so prosecutors could perform grand jury duties without risking felony charges; members discussed secrecy, witness safety, and obstruction concerns. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 305 17-0, reporting it favorably as the Crystal Rogers Act.

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• The bill ensures that our atmosphere and climate are protected from unauthorized interference by individuals
• The bill ensures that our atmosphere and climate are protected from unauthorized interference by individuals
• wondering, some of the locals want to know, would your bill affect or have anything to do or, I guess, interfere
• And they also made sure that it rained in the Olympics outside of Beijing, so it didn't interfere, and

Summary: The committee considered and reported favorably several bills, most of them sponsored by Senator Rodriguez. CS/SB 164 on vessel accountability was presented as a measure to help law enforcement identify vessel owners, create a free long-term anchoring permit program, increase penalties for derelict vessel violations, and authorize grants for local governments in FWC’s prevention program; it passed without amendment. SB 388, dealing with FWC trust funds, was also reported favorably after Senator Berman asked whether non-game wildlife funds would support immigration enforcement; Senator Rodriguez said they would not. CS/SB 1320 was amended to recreate the Resilient Florida Trust Fund and then passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System was amended to define new terms and reduce the maximum surcharge from 25 cents to 15 cents, then reported favorably. CS/SB 86 on peer support for first responders expanded eligibility to support personnel and passed with broad support from law enforcement and related groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 92, a hit-and-run accountability bill by Senator Gruters. The adopted amendment added a front license plate requirement, lowered the damage threshold from $5,000 to $2,500, and retained reporting requirements for repair shops. NFIB testified in opposition to parts of the bill, citing concerns about the lower threshold, short reporting deadlines, and potential license revocation, while supporters argued the bill would improve accountability and help solve hit-and-run cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. The final and most contentious measure was CS/SB 56 by Senator Garcia, which would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Florida, repeal older weather-modification statutes, create a public reporting system at DEP, and impose penalties for violations. Supporters, including individuals identifying with weather-watch and anti-geoengineering concerns, argued that the bill would address public fears and environmental risks. A cloud-seeding company representative testified that cloud seeding is distinct from solar radiation management and said permitting should exist for responsible weather modification, while warning the bill could hinder beneficial precipitation enhancement. Despite skepticism from some members about the bill’s premise and scope, the committee reported it favorably. The meeting then concluded after members recorded missed votes and the committee adjourned.

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• That would completely eliminate establishing these morning fields and it would interfere with the legal
• Riviera Beach Morning Field proposals and I'm wondering why would wish to enact a bill that would interfere
• morning field near Palm Beach has been determined if this proposed legislation violates or otherwise interferes
• vessel deemed to constitute a navigational hazard or a hazard to public safety was the chairman to interfere

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• China interferes in elections around the world, including in the United States.
• Describing it in that context should clarify why this is not merely interference or influence.
• against PRC critics to silence them, engaging in economic coercion, disinformation, and electoral interference
• Such activities might include election interference, abductions, and operations that coerce American

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• disasters that are obvious, such as wildfires, and that the language on the last page did not otherwise interfere
• 00:18:18.760> otherwise the last page does not otherwise the last page does not otherwise interfere
• 21.159> imas<00:18:21.919> and<00:18:22.159> the<00:18:22.320> executive interfere
• with imas and the executive interfere with imas and the executive branches<00:18:23.799> um responsibilities

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on January 27, 2025. SB 24, relating to identification, would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help inmates obtain civil ID cards and other vital documents for reentry. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from DCR, the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission, DHS, the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, health and youth advocates, and others, with comments emphasizing that reentry should begin on day one and that lack of identification is a major barrier to housing and employment. A senator asked about the low number of IDs issued in 2022 and DCR said it already has a satellite ID card machine at Hālawa and plans to procure more for other facilities. The committee recommended passage of SB 24 as is. SB 474, relating to psychologists, would require DCR clinical psychologists to obtain licensure within 10 years of employment and would sunset in 2035. DCR strongly supported the bill, citing a severe staffing shortage, low exam passage rates, and many vacant positions, while the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association expressed concerns and one testifier argued psychologists serving incarcerated people should be licensed before employment. Committee members questioned whether the 10-year period was too long and discussed alternative solutions such as pay incentives and shortage differentials. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, shortening the licensure period to 5 years, moving the sunset to July 1, 2030, and making other technical changes. SB 353, relating to emergency management, would clarify emergency authority, bar suspension of public records or vital statistics requests during emergencies, define “severe warning,” and allow the legislature or city councils to terminate a state of emergency. DHS and HMA opposed the bill, arguing it could limit executive flexibility and cut off access to the major disaster fund, while supporters included public-interest and good-government groups. The committee discussed whether legislative termination authority could interfere with ongoing emergency response and recovery, with the bill’s sponsor explaining it was aimed more at situations where emergency conditions have ended, such as prolonged COVID-era proclamations. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a delayed effective date and committee report notes referencing DHS request data and HMA’s opposition. The committee also heard SB 259, relating to recordkeeping for secondhand dealers and pawn brokers, and SB 37, relating to recordings of law enforcement activities. SB 259 was set for amendment and deferred decision-making to January 29, 2025, so the committee could seek input from HPD. SB 37 drew support from the Legal Clinic and other advocates, with a clarifying question about civil enforcement actions, and the committee recommended passage with amendments and a delayed effective date. The meeting concluded with the committee adopting its recommendations and adjourning.

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• and it asks judges to look at, as another factor, any known mental health conditions that could interfere
• But if those challenges do interfere, then we need to have a mechanism to make sure that the judge knows
• <00:10:00.839> do parent but if those challenges do parent but if those challenges do interfere
• then we need to have a interfere then we need to have a mechanism<00:10:04.240> to<00:10:04.440
• Why cause the judge to look at things that would interfere with their ability?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Children and Family Law Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 285, which would add language to the parental rights and responsibilities statute directing judges to consider known mental health or medical conditions that could affect parenting. Representative Ball, the bill’s sponsor, said the intent was not to require disclosure of private records, but to give judges a reminder to ask whether anything in a parent’s condition could interfere with parenting and to help ensure children’s safety and best interests, especially in high-conflict or pro se family court cases. He said the proposal was meant as a guardrail and not as a way to reduce parenting time or take children from parents. Committee members questioned whether the existing best-interest factors already cover parenting ability, whether the new language could invite stigma or weaponization in custody disputes, and whether judges already have authority to ask these questions. Ball responded that judges often do not ask, that family court can be difficult for unrepresented parties, and that the language would simply make the issue explicit. He also said he would be open to amendments, including language that more directly instructs judges to ask the question. One member raised concerns about whether the bill should say judges “shall” ask rather than “may,” and Ball said he was willing to work with the committee on wording. Sarah Horn, a NAMI New Hampshire board member and parent, testified in opposition. She described her own history with OCD, ADD, PTSD, hospitalization, and recovery, and said mental illness had not harmed her ability to parent; she warned the bill could increase stigma and discourage people from seeking treatment. In response, Ball said her testimony was part of why he had considered an amendment to include physical health as well, so the bill would not single out mental health. The hearing ended without a vote in the transcript provided.

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• Scientific justification, knee-jerk reactions to unsubstantiated fears must not interfere with responsible
• Scientific justification, knee-jerk reactions to unsubstantiated fears must not interfere with responsible
• Scientific justification, knee-jerk reactions to unsubstantiated fears must not interfere with responsible
• Scientific justification, knee-jerk reactions to unsubstantiated fears must not interfere with responsible
• Scientific justification, knee-jerk reactions to unsubstantiated fears must not interfere with responsible

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory

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• There is no way for us to interfere with that, nor would we ever.
• There is no way for us to interfere with that, nor would we ever.
• way<00:19:07.919> for<00:19:08.120> us<00:19:08.320> to<00:19:09.200> interfere
• <00:19:09.640> with there is no way for us to interfere with there is no way for us to interfere

Keywords: 1183, house

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• officers answer calls in growing communities facing suspects who resist violently or crowds that interfere
• officers answer calls in growing communities facing suspects who resist violently or crowds that interfere
• Yet Arizona's law has a loophole in 13-24.2, which lets violent interference during lawful arrests slip
• But also saying what shouldn't be allowed, and that is for a third party to interfere... ...but also
• You know, I understand the framing that has been made here about this is somehow an interference with

Bills: HB2109, HB2168, HB2198, HB2226, HB2415, HB2440, HB2665, HB2805, HB2811, HB2825, HB2857, HB2874, HB2966, HB4067, HB4117, HCR2001, HCR2016, HCR2051

Keywords: distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, attorney general, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and announced several bills would be held at the sponsors’ request, including HB 4117, HCR 2016, HCR 2051, and HB 2415. It then took up HB 2811, which would expand obstructing governmental operations to include knowingly interfering with a lawful arrest and make that conduct a felony. Supporters, including a county attorney representative, argued the bill closes a loophole and protects officers from third-party interference during arrests, while opponents from criminal justice and civil liberties groups said existing laws already cover the conduct and warned the bill could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police or protesting. The committee debated whether the bill duplicated resisting arrest and hindering prosecution statutes, then passed HB 2811 on a 3-2 vote with one member not voting. The committee next heard HB 2665, which would create a manslaughter offense for an adult who intentionally gives advice or encouragement through a directed communication to a minor to die by suicide, including via social media or text. Representative Carter and family members of suicide victims described the bill as a response to online encouragement and a way to hold people accountable when minors are clearly urged toward suicide. The committee then passed HB 2665 unanimously, 6-0 with one not voting. It also approved HB 2857, allowing the Department of Corrections to store inmate medical records electronically and dispose of paper copies, by a 5-1 vote. The committee then passed HB 2226, which requires courts to ask about veteran status at initial appearance, notify prosecutors, and connect veterans to services and possible treatment court referrals; an amendment shifted the service-notice duty from prosecutors to the court. Supporters said the bill helps identify veterans with PTSD or other needs and can reduce recidivism, and it passed 6-0. HB 2168, which would require county board approval before the Attorney General could bring a public nuisance action in superior court, drew sharp disagreement over the AG’s use of nuisance litigation against businesses such as dairies, industrial plants, and rail projects; supporters framed it as local control and opposition to overreach, while opponents said it would weaken accountability and protect corporate interests. The committee passed HB 2168 on a 3-2 vote with two not voting. Finally, the committee heard HB 2966, which would bar early termination of lifetime probation for dangerous crimes against children and apply that restriction retroactively. Supporters argued it would keep serious child offenders on supervision and protect victims, while opponents, including survivors and defense advocates, said DCAC is a sentencing enhancement rather than a standalone offense, that the bill removes judicial discretion, may raise ex post facto concerns, and could sweep in lower-level online conduct. The bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee then began hearing HCR 2001, a voter referral to end early voting the Friday before Election Day, require government-issued ID for voting, and restrict mail ballot procedures; the sponsor said it would improve election integrity and speed results, while opponents argued it would burden voters and reduce access. The transcript cuts off during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• Chair, Senator, no, this bill does not inhibit or interfere with access or sharing of ALPR data for purposes
• This bill helps prevent sabotage, trespassing, and operational interference that could threaten public
• It prevents dangerous interference, including blind drones close enough to disrupt operations of facilities
• penalties. ...for unlawful surveillance and a fourth-degree felony when tied to infrastructure interference
• Interference, contact, I mean, again, these are all things you'll see in these types of words, force,

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• And it does not interfere with a single-user or family restroom options.
• user or family interfere with a single user or family restroom<00:08:21.759> options.
• <02:01:13.040> with is that the bill would interfere with is that the bill would interfere
• <03:35:34.319> with<03:35:34.640> interfere<03:35:35.120> with not interfere
• with interfere with not interfere with interfere with another<03:35:35.600> state's<03:35:35.920

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Texas universities have become increasingly vulnerable to foreign influence, foreign interference, and
• The committee substitute to 1741 aims to prevent foreign interference and intellectual property theft
• Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741 relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference
• Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference
• Senate Bill 2794 by Paxton, relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody, to Criminal

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day. The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.

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• I don't want to, um, interfere with that at all.
• I actually think that this would be an interference with the attorney-client privilege.
• We're not, we're not hiring anybody to interfere with the process with they are being to represent.
• I just, I just think that telling a lawyer that they can't stop an interview with the state interferes
• Yeah, we, we don't wanna, you know, interfere with the lawyer and the client in that situation.

Bills: HB47

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED INTERFERENCE BY INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ENTITIES SEEKING TO MANIPULATE
• JUST WONDERING, SOME OF THE LOCALS WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR BILL AFFECT OR HAVE ANYTHING TO DO OR INTERFERE
• THEY ALSO MAKE SURE IT RAINED AT THE OLYMPICS OUTSIDE OF BEIJING SO DID NOT INTERFERE IN WE WERE RAIN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• maintaining a certain production and certain revenue, and then you start some agritourism which doesn't interfere
• even increased production, and maybe they're doing the ag tourism on marginal lands or there's no interference
• there's<00:38:26.160> no marginal lands or there's no marginal lands or there's no interference
• 27.359> in<00:38:27.680> the<00:38:27.920> actual<00:38:28.240> egg interference
• really in the actual egg interference really in the actual egg production.<00:38:29.359> A<00

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.