Video & Transcript Research : 'difficult-to-fill position'
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
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let So, I'm here today to ask you to not let So, I'm here today to ask you to - It's nice to see you showed up. It's hard to get constituents to show up for something like this.
- To members, any questions? To members, any questions?
- Okay, moving on to SCR 87 related to AEDs.
- Okay, moving on to SCR 178 related to procurement.
Bills:
HCR112
Keywords:
HCR112, House Concurrent Resolution, DHRD, Department of Human Resources Development, civil service, classification system, compensation system, salary study, pay scale, job classification, position classification, state workforce, vacancy rate, hard-to-fill positions, labor shortage, recruitment, retention, public employees, state agencies, labor organizations
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order?
- Happy Aloha Friday to everyone, and I'd like to first acknowledge and thank the senator from Khi Valley
- Um, I want to make a welcome to Jason Bradshaw.
- President, I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce my staff for this year.
- to various boards and commissions. to various boards and commissions.
Bills:
SB2042, SB2892, SB1163, SB2076, SB2116, SB2122, SB99, SB2088, SB2114, SB2117, SB2118, SB2245, SB2386, SB2079, SB2043, SB2155, SB2268, SB2932, SB3240
Keywords:
feral chickens, chickens, animal control, humane disposition, wildlife management, Honolulu, City and County of Honolulu, appropriation, general funds, fiscal year 2026-2027, urban wildlife, poultry, nuisance animals, Act 169, Hawaii, privacy, geolocation, abortion, data protection, internet browser
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate come to order?
- I wanted to introduce office manager Chance Naota. >> Miss Anderson, I believe you're going to be reintroduced
- Thank you. reintroduce her to uh let us know where reintroduce her to uh let us know where you<00:02:
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introduce <00:02:47.360>them? to introduce them? - to introduce them?
Bills:
SB2042, SB2892, SB1163, SB2076, SB2116, SB2122, SB99, SB2088, SB2114, SB2117, SB2118, SB2245, SB2386, SB2079, SB2043, SB2155, SB2268, SB2932, SB3240
Keywords:
feral chickens, chickens, animal control, humane disposition, wildlife management, Honolulu, City and County of Honolulu, appropriation, general funds, fiscal year 2026-2027, urban wildlife, poultry, nuisance animals, Act 169, Hawaii, privacy, geolocation, abortion, data protection, internet browser
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- He said their position is that they are not really opposed to the resolution or for it, and that it is
- Uh incentive to to to deny any payment.
- The recommendation is to pass as is. We need to fill those 70,000 positions. Members, any comments?
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Keywords:
automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order? Will the Senate please come to order?
- Last year, this body passed a bill that we had in our committee for the University of Hawaii to positions
- though, that to attack a colleague in a position that she is a well-loved person.
- Because I know it's going to be to that point, and it's going to be published, and it's going to be on
- Let's all continue to make positive contributions.
Keywords:
pedestrian, fines, traffic laws, economic vulnerability, safety, walking, public transportation, teacher licensing, teacher shortage, emergency hire, unlicensed teacher, out-of-field teaching, licensed teachers, charter schools, Department of Education, DOE, Board of Education, licensure requirements, teacher certification, alternative licensure
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order?
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standing unable to move their legs to standing unable to move their legs to
Bills:
HB2240, SB896, SB2060, SB2152, SB2315, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB99, SB2110, SB2115, SB2259, SB2382, SB2442, SB2485, SB895, SB2112, SB3019
Keywords:
appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- First thing we want to look at, committee, would be the consideration.
- to House Bill 1151.
- So it sounds like they want something to happen with it.
- So it sounds like they want something to happen with it.
- You'd probably be thankful to talk to us. So at this time, we're kind of at a standstill again.
Bills:
HCR3018
Keywords:
water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee was brought back to order and first took up a conference committee report on House Bill 1151, which concerns cultured meat. Members noted that the House had refused to concur with the Senate amendments and that the bill had previously been turned into a study. The committee discussed appointing conferees, with Randy identified as chair and Weston agreeing to serve as well.
The chair explained that because the House did not concur with the committee’s change, further action would be needed and the House would chair the conference committee since it is their bill. Members briefly discussed whether additional conferees were needed, but no further names were settled beyond those mentioned.
The committee also reported that Representative Porter could not be reached, leaving the committee at a standstill. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you want me to forward it to everybody?
- Eventually, it's going to go right back to appropriations to decide on the dollar amount.
- They'd have to come up with a 50% match. And I too want to see something here to pass.
- They'd have to come up with 50% match. And I too want to see something here to pass.
- I think we just need to bring this to the floor.
Bills:
HCR3018
Keywords:
water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure.
The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier.
The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to talk to you. >> cherry You call. I want to talk to you.
- They're in no position to make any investments in improving the grid or the power side or the transmission
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Bills:
SB99, SB585, SB2060, SB2069, SB2110, SB2115, SB2152, SB2211, SB2259, SB2315, SB2342, SB2382, SB2442, SB2446, SB2485, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB2861, SB2919, SB3326
Keywords:
SB99, Hawaii, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, retirant, retiree rehiring, reemployment after retirement, retirement benefits, benefit suspension, school resource officer, SRO, public school safety, Department of Law Enforcement, DLE, labor shortage, difficult-to-fill position, teacher shortage, charter school, mentor teacher, vacancy rate
Summary:
The Committee on Ways and Means met for decision-making only and adopted recommendations on a long list of Senate bills, with no oral testimony taken. Early actions included SB 99 to pass unamended, SB 585 to pass with a date correction to 2015, SB 2060 to pass with amendments involving public project lists, legislative approval for fund transfers, and removal of certain appropriations, and SB 2069 to pass with amendments extending a sunset date and requiring transit-oriented development zoning. The committee also advanced several other measures, including SB 2110, SB 215, SB 2259, SB 2382, SB 2442, and SB 2485 unamended, while SB 2152, SB 2315, SB 2446, SB 2919, SB 2577, SB 2580, and SB 2861 were moved with various amendments, mostly date changes, appropriation blanks, or technical clarifications.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on SB 2211, where Department of Human Services officials explained how the department was covering costs by using restricted funds and shifting Med-QUEST funding, and noted a need for $14 million plus support for $16.5 million in ACA enhanced tax credit subsidies. The chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including blanking the appropriation pending more information on lapses, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2544 was also amended to remove a specific appropriation and replace it with a blank cap on funds from DUR, and SB 2342 was amended to require projects to be in transit-oriented development zones and to reflect prior committee concurrence.
The most extended debate was on SB 3326, which would address utility restructuring. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it could raise rates, worsen reliability issues, and disrupt an existing utility without a clear plan, especially given island-specific conditions. Supporters argued the bill would separate generation from transmission and distribution, create competition, protect union jobs, and respond to aging infrastructure and financial weakness in the utility sector. After recesses and discussion of the Public Utilities Commission’s role, the chair changed the recommendation from pass unamended to pass with amendments requiring the PUC to conduct a study, provide an interim report before the next session, and a final report the following session. That amended recommendation was adopted, and the meeting then adjourned with no further business.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Students see the relevance to their own lives and gain the capacity to positively impact the well-being
- Students see the relevance to their own lives and gain the capacity to positively impact the well-being
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Keywords:
grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By fostering these positive influences... programs, out of school programs, empower students to make
- . only two districts in the entire state are eligible for this position, due to those districts being
- do every year, which a lot of times may not be applicable to their position in the school district.
- Be a positive role model of good citizenship and public service, someone a child can trust and turn to
- They want to be able to help. Let's make sure they do. They know how to do that.
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- ability to read and learn.
- to effectively solve it.
- But it's also a reminder of how difficult and time-consuming it can be to get students the help they
- I'm here today to ask you to support this bill.
- disadvantaged students to have eye exams and have the ability to get eyewear.
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1FT41qJHA, 2026-07-02T03:39:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh9csDIvafo, 2026-07-02T03:39:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpGg2W72Mno, 2026-06-14T02:39:10+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – March 7, 2024
9:21 Adjourn from the Late Session
9:36 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
12:11 Pledge of Allegiance
12:34 National Anthem by Louisa Sychterz
14:15 Leaves of Absence
14:54 Introduction of Guests.
15:44 Bills Removed from the Consent Calendar: HR 25
16:10 Consent Calendar Adopted
17:03 Motion to Suspend House Rules (DIV)
26:03 CACR 17
26:50 ITL (RC)
38:45 OTP
38:57 Floor Amendment 1003h (DIV)
42:42 OTP (DIV)
44:24 HB 1006-FN
45:07 Floor Amendment 0553h
46:08 OTPA
46:32 HB 1189
47:01 ITL (DIV)
1:01:12 OTP
1:01:37 HB 1263-FN
1:02:31 HB 1266-FN
1:02:50 OTP (RC)
1:11:04 HB 1308
1:11:38 ITL (RC)
1:23:51 HB 1392
1:24:21 ITL (DIV)
1:33:53 HB 1527-FN
1:34:26 ITL (DIV)
1:48:12 HB 1437
1:48:31 Amendment 0666h (DIV)
1:52:06 OTPA (RC)
2:04:48 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
2:06:35 HB 1695
2:07:10 OTPA (RC)
2:19:26 CACR 14
2:20:03 ITL (RC)
2:31:27 Motion to Print Debate on CACR 14 in Permanent Journal
2:31:41 CACR 11
2:32:39 HB 1029
2:33:23 ITL (RC)
2:44:28 HB 1100
2:44:58 Motion to Table (DIV) – TABLED
2:49:13 Motion to Reconsider HB 1695 (DIV)
2:51:53 HB 1194
2:52:43 OTPA (DIV)
3:02:07 Motion to Reconsider HB 1194 (DIV)
3:04:14 Lunch Recess until 1:20 pm
4:23:07 HB 1213
4:23:50 OTPA (RC)
4:33:19 Motion to Special Order HB 1250 to next Order of Business
4:34:45 HB 1250
4:35:13 OTP (RC)
4:46:28 ITL
4:46:44 Motion to Table (RC)
4:48:44 ITL (RC)
4:51:23 Motion to Reconsider HB 1250 (RC)
4:53:52 Motion to Reconsider HB 1213-FN (DIV)
4:56:04 Motion to Reconsider HB 1266-FN (DIV)
4:59:16 Motion to Special Order HB 1416-FN to next Order of Business (DIV)
5:04:45 HB 1416-FN
5:05:23 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
5:08:57 HB 1240
5:09:34 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
5:12:45 HB 1482
5:13:19 Motion to Table (DIV) – TABLED
5:17:36 HB 1660-FN
5:17:49 OTP
5:23:30 Motion to Table (RC)
5:27:10 OTP (RC)
5:30:41 Motion to Reconsider HB 1660-FN (DIV)
5:33:21 HB 1706-FN
5:34:16 CACR 12 (RC)
5:55:31 HB 1037
5:56:10 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (RC)
6:00:22 HB 1089
6:01:28 HB 1220-FN
6:02:31 Floor Amendment 0793h (DIV)
6:12:51 Point of Clarification by House Clerk
6:13:27 OTPA (DIV)
6:21:05 HB 1412-FN
6:21:16 Floor Amendment 0901h
6:34:48 OTPA (RC)
6:40:41 HB 1629-FN
6:40:58 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
6:43:59 HR 29
6:44:45 HB 1086
6:45:33 HB 1120
6:51:26 Motion to Reconsider HB 1120 (DIV)
6:54:31 ITL (RC)
6:58:50 HB 1125
6:59:44 Floor Amendment 0854h
7:01:06 OTPA
7:01:27 HB 1242
7:01:55 ITL (DIV)
7:10:32 HB 1297-FN
7:10:58 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
7:16:41 HB 1359
7:17:10 Floor Amendment 0952h (DIV)
7:26:31 OTP (RC)
7:41:42 HB1253
7:42:16 HB 1510
7:42:56 HB 1142
7:44:10 HB 1208-FN
7:44:46 Motion to Table - TABLED
7:45:10 HB 1483
7:45:40 IS (DIV)
7:58:20 HB 1036
7:58:32 Amendment 0763h (DIV)
8:00:46 OTPA (RC)
8:12:34 HB 1623-FN
8:12:45 Amendment 0782h (DIV)
8:15:24 OTPA (RC)
8:32:20 Motion to Place Debate on HB 1623-FN in Permanent Journal
8:32:57 HB 1118
8:33:44 Amendment 0637h (RC)
8:48:40 OTPA (RC)
8:57:42 Motion to Place Remarks on HB 1118 in Permanent Journal
8:57:57 Motion to Reconsider HB 1412
8:58:54 Motion to Reconsider HB 1623-FN (DIV)
9:01:31 Motion to Reconsider HB 1118 (DIV)
9:03:59 Motion to Special Order remainder of Calendar to next Session
9:04:07 Third Reading
9:05:01 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Schmidt
9:08:18 Motion to Place Remarks of Rep. Schmidt in the Permanent Journal
9:08:32 Recess until Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Schools Working Group Info Briefing (SCHWG) Sep 29th, 2023
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_kSKzBd9M8, 2026-07-02T01:22:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update from the Hawai'i State Department of Education and the interim House Schools Working Group in response to the devastating wildfires on Maui on August 8, 2023, and to listen to crucial feedback from the community.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_SCHWG_09-28-23_INFO_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (9-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- They're no longer difficult to make.
- Chairman, I want to say Representative Roberts is someone with great integrity, and he's had this position
- It's hard enough to recruit people to come to Kentucky or to work in the difficult work of public defense
- It's an adult in a position of authority or special trust that engages in behaviors with a minor to prepare
- And I would say I think we're at least, in my position, and at least in talking, I don't want to speak
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:07
26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33
Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33
26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46
26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership.
The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage.
Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.
HI
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRXoF8fbBI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Scheduled for February 4, 2020
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa
THE SENATE
Ka ‘Aha ‘Ōlelo Kanakolu
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
‘Aha Kau Kānāwai 2020
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Ke Kōmike Ikehu, Ho‘omohala Waiwai, a me ka ‘Oihana Ho‘okipa Malihini
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM
Kenekoa/Senator Glenn Wakai, Luna Ho’omalu/Chair
Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:45 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Papa Kumuhana
A G E N D A
SB 2527 RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Makes an appropriation.
TEC/EET, WAM
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Peleluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:50 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Papa Kumuhana
A G E N D A
SB 2837 RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE.
Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee to properly administer 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee.
TEC, JDC
SB 2243 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY.
Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings.
TEC, WAM
SB 2432 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION.
Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators to provide cable service to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, with certain exceptions.
TEC, CPH
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Ua Ho‘opane‘e ‘ia nā Pila a i ka Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020
MEASURES DEFERRED TO Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:55 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Ka Ho‘oholo Mana‘o ‘ana ma nā Pila i Helu ‘ia ma Lalo Nei:
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
SB 2307 RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
Requires that all state and state funded facilities have internet computer and wireless access filters to block access to pornography sites.
GVO/TEC, WAM
SB 2836 RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE.
Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses
TEC/GVO, JDC
No Ka ‘Ike ‘Ē A‘e, E Kelepona Aku I Ke Kākau ‘Ōlelo Kōmike Ma (808) 587-7217.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7217., 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing BR Sub. on Econ. Dev., Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-12-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- But to your point, traditional advertising—radio, TV—has always been difficult to track.
- But to your point, traditional advertising—radio, TV—has always been difficult to track.
- But to your point, traditional advertising—radio, TV—has always been difficult to track.
- But to your point, traditional advertising—radio, TV—has always been difficult to track.
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00:13 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:14 Approval of Minutes
01:40 Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet
27:44 Department of Parks
59:23 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA.
The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.
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Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (8-28-25)
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:22
Forging the Future: Kentucky's National Leadership in Metals Manufacturing 00:01:33
Improvements to Kentucky’s Incentive Programs 00:52:05, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its third interim meeting, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) on Kentucky’s metals industry. Speakers described metals manufacturing and recycling as a major economic backbone for the Commonwealth, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper operations, with broad impacts across production, fabrication, supply chains, and related businesses. They emphasized that the industry supports high-paying jobs, significant capital investment in Kentucky, and is aligned with broader efforts to expand U.S. manufacturing.
A central theme was workforce development. MI2 leaders said the industry faces a persistent talent gap and that current education programs do not always produce the skills needed for modern metals jobs. They argued for stronger exposure and awareness, more direct industry involvement, and a dedicated metals career pathway through high schools, area technology centers, career and technical centers, and KCTCS. They also described pilot efforts in Logan, Warren, and Carroll counties that would introduce students to metals careers in middle school, move them into credits and pathways in high school, and connect them to internships, apprenticeships, and postsecondary training.
Recycling and supply-chain security were the other major topics. Testimony stressed that recycled inputs are far cheaper than raw ore extraction and that recycling is increasingly important to competitiveness, environmental performance, and keeping materials from leaving the U.S. Speakers also raised concerns about China’s large steel and aluminum capacity and said unfair trade and global market manipulation make it harder for Kentucky producers to compete. Committee members and presenters framed MI2 as a collaborative effort among industry, state government, and academia to strengthen workforce pipelines, recycling, and long-term industry growth. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.