Video & Transcript Research : 'Brother Joseph Dutton'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, we're going to move on to SB 2256, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • I'm Patrick Boland, representing the Joseph Dutton Guild.
  • I'm Patrick Boland, representing the Joseph Dutton Guild.
  • I'm Patrick Boland, representing the Joseph Dutton Guild.
  • Okay, moving on to SB 2256 relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Thank you so much.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2603 SD1, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state symphony orchestra, require annual reports to the legislature, and appropriate funds. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the orchestra, the Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, business and arts groups, and many individuals. Supporters emphasized the orchestra’s cultural value, its role in inspiring youth and supporting arts education, and its broader community impact. No opposition or questions were raised, and the chair offered praise for the level of public engagement around the measure. The committee then took up SB 3007 SD2, relating to culture and the arts, which would create an Office of Community Culture and Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, require annual reporting, appropriate funds, and establish a Community and Cultural Partnerships Program. The Attorney General’s office warned that section four, which separately funds preservation and relocation of artwork from Aloha Stadium, may be non-germane and should be moved to a separate bill; it also suggested the office would be more properly placed under DAGS rather than SFCA. SFCA Director Karen Ewald testified with concerns about added costs, staffing burdens, and the need for earlier communication, while also saying the agency could support the work if properly coordinated. Opposition testimony argued the bill was duplicative or unnecessary, while supporters, including Governor Abercrombie and Dean Sakamoto, said it would help communities, especially Chinatown, and could support planning and cultural revitalization. The chair noted roughly eight opposition testimonies and five in support, and questioned witnesses about coordination and the cost of relocating the Aloha Stadium artwork, which Ewald estimated could cost at least $1.2 million. The AG’s office said removing section four would substantially reduce legal risk. Finally, the committee heard SB 3019 SD2, a consumer protection measure that would cap ticket resale prices at no more than $3 above the original price for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to adopt enforcement rules and fines. The Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill, arguing it would strain limited enforcement resources, push sales to less regulated channels, and likely eliminate the protections offered by established secondary platforms. Chamber of Progress also opposed the bill, saying price caps would encourage black-market sales, scams, and fraud, and that resale markets serve legitimate consumer needs. In support, the National Independent Venue Association backed the measure, though the remainder of its testimony was not fully captured in the transcript excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dutton Jr. on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
  • Our friend and our colleague from across the aisle, Representative Harold Dutton.
  • Representative Dutton is a proud son of Houston's 5th Ward. famous Phyllis Wheatley High School at the
  • Representative Dutton began his first legislative session.
  • Representative Dutton has earned the admiration of his colleagues and constituents alike.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 5, 2025 @ 10:30AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on to our next measure: HB 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton.
  • I have Patrick Bolan, also with the Joseph Dutton Guild, in support.
  • I am Patrick Bolan, representing the Joseph Dutton Guild.
  • Moving on to HB 458 relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • Brother Joseph duton day 458 relating to Brother Joseph duton day I<00:23:58.760> recommend<00
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard several measures related to cultural recognition and arts policy. HB 531 would authorize special license plates recognizing the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and HB 458 would designate Brother Joseph Dutton Day; both received support testimony, including from the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Joseph Dutton Guild, and both were advanced. HB 345 would establish ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to help protect alkaline pool systems, with support from DLNR and multiple community and environmental groups, and it was also advanced. HB 194, relating to Maritime Day, received limited testimony and was moved forward with amendments to align the observance with National Maritime Day on May 22. The committee also heard HB 554, which originally would have established Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Testimony in support emphasized cultural recognition and community benefits, but the chair explained that creating a new state holiday would cost about $9 million, so the bill was amended to make Lunar New Year a day of recognition rather than a state holiday. The committee noted several supporters, including youth testimony, and advanced the measure with amendments. HB 957, relating to Lāʻau Day, similarly drew broad written support; the committee amended it to designate the first Friday of May rather than May 1 and advanced it. In each case, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations without opposition or reservations. The hearing concluded with HB 925, a short-form bill that would allow the state to levy a 1% tax on concert ticket sales to support arts access statewide; the committee recommended passing the bill with amendments and recommitting it for future public hearings, and that recommendation was adopted.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph Dutton Day.
  • This designates April 27th of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. working towards being accredited
  • relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day. relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. as Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • remembering Brother Dutton is. We we remembering Brother Dutton is.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee began with resolutions HCR 93 and HR 85, which ask the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the Department of the Attorney General, to form a working group and report on ways to strengthen protections for survivors of image-based sexual abuse. The Attorney General’s office said it could support the effort as legal counsel to the commission but preferred not to be an active working-group member, and suggested the Legislative Reference Bureau could instead conduct a nationwide study for stakeholders. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the resolutions but urged broader scope to include prevention and intervention, expanded stakeholder membership, keeping the Attorney General involved, and adjusting the report deadline. Testimony in support also came from the Emoa Alliance, which emphasized the prevalence and harms of image-based abuse and the need for stronger protections. Members asked questions about current criminal and civil remedies, reporting barriers, and whether the commission could administer the effort without the Attorney General; no votes were taken on the resolutions during the excerpted discussion. The committee then heard HCR 113 and HR 106, supporting the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group’s request for more resources and a timeline extension to fiscal year 2026-2027. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs testified in support, saying Native Hawaiian culture, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions are increasingly being commercialized and exploited without adequate protection, and that the working group needs more time, resources, and community consultation to complete its work. The committee noted six supporters and no opposition or comments. The hearing also covered HCR 193 and HR 183, which would establish a court security and Department of Law Enforcement capacity working group to address staffing shortages and the use of private security at state courts. The Judiciary supported the intent, asked that the working group supplement rather than replace its budget request, and proposed allowing the chair to add members with relevant experience. In response to questions, Judiciary said it has requested $3.25 million for armed private security, which it said would cover about 18 contracted individuals, though with significant company overhead. The committee then moved through several bills: SB 2667, which restricts certain commercial vehicles and trailers from the far-left lane on multi-lane roads, received support from the Department of Transportation; SB 2851, which allows deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation for law enforcement access, drew testimony in support; SB 2521, which updates emergency vehicle rules and exempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, received testimony from Honolulu Emergency Services; and SB 2466, which would make the Chief Elections Officer terminable only for cause, drew support from the League of Women Voters and opposition from Hawaiian Islands Republican Women, who argued the change could reduce accountability and create election disruptions if litigation over termination occurs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph Stallone, Brandon Reese, and Gina Chavez.
  • Dutton. Moody. Landgraf. Schofield. González. Flores. Hayes. LaHood. Dyson.
  • Dutton. Moody. Landgraf. Schofield. González. Flores. Hayes. Dyson. Aye.
  • Dutton. Moody. Landgraf. Schofield. González. Flores. Hayes. LaHood. Dyson.
  • Dutton? Moody? Landgraf? Schofield? González? Flores? Hayes? LaHood? Dyson?
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Chair calls Joseph Stallone, Brandon Reese, and Gina Chavez.
  • Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and lastly, Warner Brothers.
  • Yes, Chairman Dutton.
  • Dutton, Moody, Landgraf, Schofield, Gonzalez.
  • Johnson, Dutton, Moody, Landgraf, Schofield, Gonzalez, Flores.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's move on to SB 2256, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day, which designates April 27th as Brother
  • Joseph Dutton Day.
  • I am still your State Archivist, and also we are the keepers of the Brother Dutton Archives.
  • Brother Dutton served longer and succeeded him, and continued that tradition.
  • Moving on to Senate Bill 2256, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dutton. Moody. Landgraf. Here. Schofield. Here. Gonzales. Flores? Here. Hayes? Here. LaHood?
  • My brother had many layers to him. to his journey of injustice.
  • Chairman Dutton is present. Could I ask a question? Of course. If it's a.
  • So, the chair calls Joseph Cleveland. Joseph, I have you here on behalf of yourself.
  • My name is Joseph Cleave and I live in Huntsville, Texas.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph Frosto. Adrian is a proud Texas Bobcat and a Dallas native.
  • Good job, brother. Mr. Doorkeeper, Mr.
  • Dutton, for what purpose? Mr. Dutton, for what purpose? I wanted to talk to Tony Tinderholt.
  • , Jose Grunan; H.R. 1527 by Dutton.
  • H.R. 1527 by Dutton, the Reverend Dr.
Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So let's move on to House Bill 458 relating to Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • are very blessed to have the brother are very blessed to have the brother Dutton<01:24:44.520>
  • Dutton up as honor him and hold brother Dutton up as a<01:24:58.280> role<01:24:58.560> model
  • Moving on to House Bill 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dende Day.
  • Moving on to House Bill 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dende Day.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees first heard House Bill 229, which would establish a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Testimony on the bill was limited and came in support from the City and County of Honolulu’s transportation services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. No one testified in opposition, and there were no questions. The committees then took up House Bill 860, which would grant immunity from liability to the state or counties when they repair or maintain a street whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed between them. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted written testimony, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimble, and the Iolani Homestead Community Association for Justice testified in support. The Ho Association for Justice opposed the bill, arguing the immunity was too broad and that the issue had already been addressed by prior legislation. In discussion, members raised concerns about liability and asked whether a different approach, such as extending the 2017 law transferring Oahu roads in limbo to the counties, would be acceptable; county representatives said that path could be considered if immunity were removed. House Bill 1161, which would authorize counties to use a road usage charge mechanism similar to the state’s, drew support from the Department of Transportation, the Energy Office, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, several county and city offices, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rental car companies and industry groups supported the concept but asked for amendments, including a flat fee instead of a per-mile charge, relief for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a delayed implementation date. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii also supported relief for hybrids. Members questioned the rental car representatives about the flat-fee proposal, and they said a per-mile charge would be difficult to calculate and pass on to customers. At the end of the joint agenda, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1161 to Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m., and the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee also deferred the three measures to that date and time. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee then began hearing House Bill 925, which would create a Performing Arts Special Fund, and House Bill 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts Grants Program and Special Fund and revise the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ responsibilities and funding sources. HB 925 received support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and written support or comments from DBEDT, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, and others. HB 1378 drew extensive testimony and discussion focused on preserving arts funding while addressing concerns about the use of Works of Art Special Fund dollars for positions and programming. The Governor’s office said it supported the intent but had concerns; the Attorney General warned that the bill’s cap and transfer provisions were unclear and could affect the tax-exempt status of bond-funded dollars; and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts opposed the measure, urging an audit, tracking of deposits, and a shift of positions and programs to general funds instead of changing the law. The chair explained that the bill was intended to protect arts funding while tightening the legal guardrails around bond-financed dollars and preserving federal support, and asked testimony to focus on new points as the hearing continued.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next bill is House Bill 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton.
  • This designates April 27th of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
  • Vice Chair, thank you for the opportunity to testify on House Bill 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton
  • Vice Chair, thank you for the opportunity to testify on House Bill 458, relating to Brother Joseph Dutton
  • <00:20:02.280> that Brother Joseph Dutton day so that Brother Joseph Dutton day so that schools
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several measures, beginning with HB 194, which would designate May 22 as Maritime Day. Testimony from labor, health, and community groups was in support, and the committee later recommended passage of the bill as is, with several members voting yes and some reserving or being excused. HB 458 would designate April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day; the Department of Accounting and General Services, the Joseph Dutton Guild, and a descendant all supported it, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. HB 957 would designate the first Friday in May as Lā‘au Day; support came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and many individuals, and the committee recommended passage as is. HB 345 would establish the ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to promote awareness and protection of anchialine ecosystems; DLNR, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAu, and other supporters testified, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard HB 901, which would allow public charter schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on certain operational, governance, or funding matters. The Attorney General and the Public Charter School Commission offered technical comments and suggested amendments, while the commission described its current monitoring and renewal process and said it works closely with schools over the life of a charter contract. Members raised concerns about whether the bill would shift too much work to the Board of Education, and one member voted no when the committee later moved the bill with the Attorney General’s amendments. HB 1066 would add Head Start-related ex officio members to the Early Learning Board; the Early Learning Board and the Executive Office on Early Learning supported it, explaining the changes were needed to align with the federal Head Start Act, and the committee moved it forward without opposition. HB 1069 would add voting members from the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. DOE and the School Facilities Authority supported the change as a way to strengthen collaboration, though questions from members focused on the current communication process between the agencies. HB 1343 would require the Board of Education to adopt a policy banning student phone and related device use during school hours; the committee noted written testimony in support and then moved to decision-making. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted recommendations to pass HB 194, HB 458 with technical amendments, HB 957, HB 345 with technical amendments, HB 901 with amendments, HB 1066, HB 1069, and HB 1343.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-08-2025 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph Dutton Day.
  • Bill 458 Senate draft 1 relating to Bill 458 Senate draft 1 relating to brother<00:23:15.520> Joseph
  • <00:23:16.000> Dutton<00:23:16.400> Day.
  • <00:23:17.200> Is<00:23:17.360> there<00:23:17.600> any brother Joseph Dutton
  • Is there any brother Joseph Dutton Day. Is there any discussion?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Dutton. Thank you.
  • So, Chairman Dutton.
  • The chair calls Zenobia Joseph. Thank you. Zenobia Joseph.
  • Chairman Dutton. Thank you.
  • Zenobia Joseph. Zenobia Joseph. Oh, there she is. All right. Yeah. Okay.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph Frosto.
  • I'd like to honor and recognize Joseph Rostow, originally from El Paso, Joseph.
  • So, Adrian and Joseph, thank you.
  • HR 1525 by Dutton, recognizing the community of Barrett.
  • HR 1526 by Dutton, honoring Jose Grinan. HR 1527 by Dutton, honoring the Reverend.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dutton? Hunter? Here. Good afternoon, everyone.
  • She's our... and Joseph Sieber, my Chief of Staff.
  • Let the record reflect that Chair Dutton is with us. Thank you, sir.
  • Chairman Dutton. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Chairman Gates, I believe Chairman Dutton has a question for you.
Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tallarico Dutton, Hunter Schoolcraft Corpsman is present. Good afternoon, everyone.
  • She's our committee clerk, and Joseph Seiber, my chief of staff.
  • Uh, let the record reflect that Chair Dutton is with us. Thank you, sir.
  • Chairman Dutton. Uh, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh, thank you.
  • Chairman Gates, uh, I believe Chairman Dutton has a question for you.
Bills: HB20, HB120
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dutton for a motion. Mr.
  • Dutton to explain the resolution.
  • Dutton for a motion to adjourn. Mr.
  • Dutton on the floor of the house? Would anyone like to pretend to be Mr. Dutton?
  • Dutton. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair calls Zenobia Joseph. I saw Ms. Joseph somewhere, but I don't see her now.
  • Zenobia Joseph? Okay. We're going to show the notes.
  • Members, I'm Zenobia Joseph.
  • Joseph? Yes, Chairman Frank. Ms. Joseph, do you have any...
  • I'm Zenobia Joseph, testifying on the bill.