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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Just so, for the members' education, if we make an amendment for this resolution, the resolution as amended
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Summary: The committee met in Room 430 on April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and heard several resolutions focused on Hawaii’s sister-state and international relationships. Measures discussed included SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1. Testimony generally supported expanding or formalizing ties with Japanese prefectures and other partners, including Yamaguchi, Okayama, and Aotearoa/New Zealand, as well as maintaining the Hawaii-Taiwan relationship. DBED’s Dennis Ling explained that sister-state agreements provide a framework for broader government, nonprofit, and private-sector relationships, and cited existing exchanges in transportation, health, education, culinary rice development, biosecurity, and food innovation. Catherine Stanway of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife supported the Aotearoa measure for predator control, biosecurity, and conservation cooperation. Jerry Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office testified in support of the Taiwan resolution, noting 33 years of sister-state ties and ongoing cooperation in education, culture, economy, and disaster management. One witness raised a concern about language in SCR 57 SD1 related to double taxation, saying that portion did not relate to the sister-state relationship, but the committee chose not to amend the measure to avoid possible delay or conference issues. A committee member also asked about how sister-state relationships work and whether other states have similar country-level arrangements; Ling said Hawaii has an MOU with Israel and mentioned Singapore as another possible partner, while noting that such arrangements often depend on the governor and are not standardized across states. After testimony, the committee voted to recommend passage of all measures as is. SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1 were all adopted by the committee without amendments. Some members were excused during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now we'll move on to motions and resolutions. Hold on, we're going to do resolutions. Resolutions.
  • All right, we are on motions and resolutions. Any motions or... Resolutions.
  • Hearing none, the resolutions are adopted.
  • Any other motions or resolutions?
  • Special order calendar, Senate Resolution Number 25.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
  • Chair, the resolution is adopted.
  • Clerk, read the resolution.
  • Author of the resolution, what's the purpose of the resolution?
  • The members will confine their remarks to the resolution before the body. The resolution is...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The following resolutions on the agenda will be addressed: On first reading and referral, the clerk will
  • read the resolutions.
  • The following resolutions are being referred to the Committee on Local Consent Calendars: H.R. number
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a memorial resolution. Chair recognizes Ms. Thompson for a motion. Mr.
  • Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution. number 525 by Thompson in memory of U.S.
  • Thompson to explain the resolution. Thank you. been here a little bit may know him even better.
  • The resolution as you Adopted was a rare moves to add all members into the resolution.
  • Members, this is a recognition in regard to a previously adopted resolution. Lushin HR 331.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration Apr 22nd, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The resolution before you is a rare but necessary measure with all intent to do a job well done.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 46... ...making up 4 million head of cattle.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 46 supports renaming the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak as
  • Chair lays out SCR 18 and recognizes Senator Parker to explain the resolution. Thank you.
  • This resolution names Pflugerville as the Trail Capital of Texas.
Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate. The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025. Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The resolution before you is a rare but necessary measure.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 46 supports renaming the New York Strip steak. to the Texas Strip steak
  • and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers, and chefs who have shaped the steak's iconic food culture
  • economic the significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role in shaping the state's culinary culture
  • This resolution encourages Texans, restaurants, chefs, and food establishments to adopt the national
Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The following resolutions are on first reading and referral. The clerk will read the resolutions.
  • The chair hears none, and the resolutions are adopted.
  • The clerk will read the resolutions: HR 79 by Lopez.
  • The resolutions are unanimously adopted.
  • The following resolution is on first reading and referral. The clerk will read the resolutions.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 11th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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  • resolution Senate Jo resolution number 13 by Senate Jo resolution number 13 by Senator Butler recognizing
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair lays out the following resolution. The secretary will read the resolution.
  • Secretary, read the resolution. Senate Resolution 70 by Birdwell et al.
  • Senate Resolution 46 by Hinojosa of Nueces, Senate Resolution 64 by Huffman, Senate Resolution 65 by
  • Resolutions? The Chair hears none. The resolutions are adopted.
  • Chair lays out the following resolution. Claire read the resolution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Senator Tan Parker Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • importance... of the Texas-UK relationship, which has grown substantially over the years through trade, cultural
  • framework for advancing economic opportunity. as well as bilateral policy discussions and meaningful cultural
  • forge a path forward that not only strengthens our economy, but also improves our economy. and our cultural
  • collaboration. in fostering ongoing engagement, strengthening collaboration, and enhancing economic, cultural
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are gaveling in for the Culture and the Arts Committee here in Room 309 at 11:00 a.m. for our agenda
  • So just finishing up some Senate concurrent resolutions, and we're going to jump right into it.
  • working group to establish a non-profit organization recognized by the state to support arts and culture
  • We also have testimony and comments from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and support from
  • spiritual, political, and cultural spiritual, political, and cultural history<00:03:36.480> of
Bills: SCR94, SCR22, SCR99, SCR165
Summary: The Culture and the Arts Committee met on April 17 and heard several Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 94 would endorse Waikiki as a world surfing reserve; testimony in support came from the University of Hawaiʻi and the Waikiki Beach Improvement District Association. SCR 22 recognized the fifth anniversary of the restoration of Iolani Palace and its spiritual, political, and cultural importance, with no testimony offered. SCR 99 SD1 proposed convening a working group to establish a state-recognized nonprofit to support arts and culture engagement; DBEDT’s Creative Industries director supported the measure, and additional support was noted from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, several individuals, and the Hawaii Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival. SCR 165 SD1 designated March as March for Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. After a brief recess, the committee voted to pass all four measures as is. SCR 94 passed with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, with Representative Garrett excused. SCR 22 SD1, SCR 99 SD1, and SCR 165 SD1 were also adopted without reservations, with Representative Garrett excused on those votes as well. The committee then adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final hearing of the session.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up first we have Karen Ewald, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
  • I'm the executive director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and we stand in support of
  • This bill aligns arts and cultural programs with economic development by moving key cultural agencies
  • moving key [clears throat] cultural moving key [clears throat] cultural agencies<01:12:26.400>
  • Do we want iPhone gambling normalized as part of our Hawaii sports culture while our schools, hospitals
Bills: HB2118, HB2473
Summary: The committee heard several bills related to permitting and economic development. On HB 2603, relating to permits, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it supported the measure with comments. Committee discussion focused on the fact that the state’s facilitated permit process appears to have been rarely or never used, the need to identify specific projects that would use it, and whether DBEDT would need dedicated staffing to administer it. DBEDT said it had found no projects under the current process, had no capacity to run the program as structured, and estimated it would need about 7 to 9 FTEs, including permitting, coordination, data, systems, and possibly legal support. The chair suggested exploring a staff assignment and comparing the concept to federal FAST-41-style expedited permitting. On HB 2140, relating to essential permitting positions, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development again supported the bill with comments. Testimony and questioning centered on a pilot program to help counties pay competitively for permitting staff. A DBEDT representative said the issue of competitive pay affected both county and state permitting offices and that the bill was intended as a temporary pilot, though a more permanent solution would be preferable. When asked how counties would fund the salary support, the witness said that was not yet discussed with the counties and agreed to follow up. The committee also noted the bill applies to participating counties. On HB 2598, relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the State Procurement Office and HTDC offered comments, and the Department of the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns. The AG said the bill’s residency-based certification requirements, when tied to procurement, could implicate the dormant Commerce Clause, and that the required 1% contribution tied to state contracts raised unconstitutional-conditions concerns. In questioning, the AG characterized these as legal risks rather than automatic lawsuits. The committee did not take a vote. The committee then heard HB 2141, relating to state enterprise zones. Taxation, DBEDT, HCDA, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and HTDC testified in support, while the Tax Foundation noted the program was intended to help economically depressed areas create jobs. HTDC said the bill would help preserve the Maui Research and Technology Center’s enterprise-zone status after rezoning. Committee discussion focused on whether the enterprise zone program is being used effectively, how the bill might attract businesses to areas where the state is investing, and whether the program’s labor requirements are too burdensome for new businesses. DBEDT explained that the program requires a 10% workforce increase in the first year, which must be sustained, and said it promotes the program through county coordinators and in-person outreach. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out HCR12 and recognizes Senate sponsor Senator Hall to explain the resolution.
  • Chairman and members, thank you for the opportunity to lay out House Concurrent Resolution 12.
  • The chair lays out HCR56 and recognizes Senate sponsor Senator Hall to explain the resolution.
  • The chair recognizes Senator Eckhardt to explain the resolution. Mr.
  • This resolution would give the county statewide recognition for its economic and cultural contributions
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk will read the resolution.
  • Clerk, read the resolution.
  • Wilson to explain the resolution.
  • Read the resolution.
  • It lays out the following purpose resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
Bills: HCR158, HCR159, HCR160, HCR161, HCR162, HCR163, HCR164, HR174, HR427, HR790, HR810, HR857, HR866, HR882, HR883, HR962, HR966, HR1001, HR1045, HR1085, HR1097, HR1127, HR1138, HR1141, HR1150, HR1152, HR1292, HR1296, HR1304, HR1305, HR1306, HR1308, HR1309, HR1310, HR1311, HR1312, HR1313, HR1315, HR1317, HR1318, HR1320, HR1321, HR1322, HR1323, HR1324, HR1325, HR1327, HR1328, HR1329, HR1330, HR1331, HR1332, HR1333, HR1334, HR1335, HR1338, HR1340, HR1341, HR1342, HR1343, HR1344, HR1345, HR1346, HR1347, HR1348, HR1349, HR1352, HR1353, HR1354, HR1355, HR1358, HR1359, HR1360, HR1361, HR1362, HR1363, HR1364, HR1365, HR1366, HR1368, HR1369, HR1370, HR1380, HR1383, HR1384, HR1385, HR1386, HR1387, HR1388, HR1389, HR1390, HR1392, HR1393, HR1396, HR1397, HR1398, HR1399, HR1400, HR1402, HR1403, HR1404, HR1405, HR1406, HR1407, HR1408, HR1409, HR1410, HR1411, HR1412, HR1413, HR1414, HR1415, HR1417, HR1418, HR1419, HR1420, HR1421, HR1422, HR1424, HR1425, HR1426, HR1427, HR1428, HR1429, HR1430, HR1431, HR1432, HR1433, HR1434, HR1435, HR1436, HR1437, HR1438, HR1440, HR1441, HR1442, HR1443, HR1444, HR1445, HR1447, HR1448, HR1449, HR1450, HR1452, HR1453, HR1454, HR1455, HR1456, HR1458, HR1459, HR1460, HR1461, HR1462, HR1463, HR1464, HR1465, HR1466, HR1467, HR1469, HR1470, HR1471, HR1472, HR1473, HR1475, HR1477, HCR132, HCR154, HR17, HR49, HR170, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR369, HR672, HR690, HR755, HR756, HR759, HR762, HR763, HR781, HR785, HR848, HR1240, HR1265, HR1303, HR1307, HR1314, HR1316, HR1319, HR1326, HR1336, HR1337, HR1350, HR1351, HR1367, HR1371, HR1372, HR1373, HR1374, HR1375, HR1376, HR1377, HR1378, HR1379, HR1382, HR1391, HR1395, HR1451, HR1457, HR1468, HR1474, HR1476, SB1637, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1405, HB 119, SB3059, SB15, SB568, SB2900, HB3642, HB3909, SB268, HB493, SB2217, HB2516, SB650, HB2963, SB1610, HB705, SB2972, SB1540, HB40, SB2753, SB1660, SB2024, HB1545, HB46