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• SP 2178, Industrial Hemp Program, establishes an industrial hemp program in the Department of Agriculture
• the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp.
• Aloha. >> Uh next is Marcus Serrano from the Hawaii Industrial Hemp.
• My name is Marcus Srano, and I represent Hawaii Industrial Hemp.
• Um we represent Hawaii Industrial Hemp.

Bills: SB2178

Keywords: industrial hemp, Hawaii, agriculture, sustainability, Native Hawaiian practices, regulation, cultural stewardship, economic development, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2178, which would create an industrial hemp program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, establish an advisory board, support research through the University of Hawaii, and promote hemp-based materials and partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners and cooperatives. Testimony was generally supportive from industry, Native Hawaiian advocates, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the department, with supporters emphasizing economic opportunity, community-based development, and potential uses such as hempcrete and fiber products. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity also said it supported the intent, but its representative explained that the bill would require additional staffing and resources for education, monitoring, testing, and enforcement. Members raised concerns about overlapping regulation with USDA hemp licensing and the cost of new positions; the department estimated three additional positions at about $80,000 each and noted current federal licensing does not charge fees. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including removing state licensing requirements to avoid duplication with USDA authority, making technical changes, and blanking the appropriation amount for later consideration, and the recommendation was adopted unanimously. The committee also heard and later took action on several other measures. SB 2702, relating to Hawaiian Homes and an irrigation system inventory, drew support but was postponed for decision-making until February 5 so additional amendments could be prepared. SB 2785, relating to economic development, received mixed testimony but was recommended and adopted for passage without amendments. SB 2790, relating to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Mākai irrigation system, received strong support and was also passed unamended. SB 2314, relating to the Hawaiian language and the legal effect of Hawaiian versions of laws, drew support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and others, while the Attorney General’s office raised concerns about the wording; the committee adopted amendments incorporating language from the judiciary, clarifying that English and Hawaiian are official languages and that priority goes to the version consistent with legislative intent when there is a material difference, and then passed the bill with amendments. All final votes reported were in favor, with no recorded opposition.

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• </c><00:18:50.840><c> industry</c> business to operate in the hemp industry business to operate in the
• products as a hemp wholesaler and to do so without disrupting the existing hemp industry.
• products as a hemp wholesaler and to do so without disrupting the existing hemp industry.
• </c><00:25:46.960><c> industry</c><00:25:47.960><c> uh</c> disrupting the existing hemp industry uh disrupting
• </c><00:51:25.599><c> industry</c><00:51:25.920><c> goes</c> legal when uh the hemp industry goes legal

Bills: HF1672, HF1877, HF1735, HF1734, HF1271, HF1634, HF1615

Keywords: medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, dispensary, cannabis retail endorsement, patient protections

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• So, um, also would any chemically altered hemp products or any synthetic marijuana be available in those
• These chemically altered hemp products.
• These chemically altered hemp products will be available, unfortunately, still because we're not banning

Bills: HB445, HB477, SB274, HB441

Keywords: hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis

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• And you think it's a vendor bill because of attorneys and that it's, it supports a cottage industry of
• It is sort of a very specific industry, so unless you work for an advocacy org, so you're saying they
• This bill expands access to CTE programs for all students, ensuring that they can earn industry recognized
• In addition, it also helps support students in earning industry-based certifications through ancillary
• the first few years of its founding, the students in the RSIZ, the model for RPEPs, have increased industry-based

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• We have hemp-derived Delta 8... 200%.
• I picked up these hemp products on my way to the State House.
• This session alone, we've seen at least seven hemp-related bills introduced, and that... ...hemp-related
• Then we must apply the same regulatory logic across industries.
• and synthetic, or is that only from naturally derived hemp?

Bills: HB441, HB445, HB477, HB441, HB445

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax

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• Senate Bill 1698 is tobacco industry bill.
• Ensure that our state continues to have strong enforcement and a regulated industry.
• It's driving those small businesses out, and this has put severe pressure on the industry.
• I recognize that the industry brings issues regarding certain aspects to this body.
• There's nothing you can point to that is claims paid in the industry.

Bills: SB30, SB517, SB1313, SB1314, SB1316, SB1541, SB1698, SB1845, SB1860, SB2420, SB2429, SB 30

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• I know you represent the industry, and you're new with the industry.
• I own a hemp farm, a hemp manufacturing facility, and two retail locations.
• . remain in a protected industry.
• Our soil is contaminated with industrial waste, yet the food grown in it is not tested like hemp is.
• The hemp industry doesn't have that kind of protection. doesn't have that kind of protection.

Bills: HB194, SB87, SB237

Keywords: healthcare, advanced practice nursing, nurse collaboration, medical board, nursing board, committee structure, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC

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• There's a lot of industries that have a cute little phrase that you can have good you can have fast and
• I know there are a number of Industries watching this hearing carefully this morning.
• This includes data centers, AI computing, manufacturing facilities, and several other types of industries
• So at the Chairman's request, I've I've spent the last six months working with a broad industry group
• Minimum transmission rate. 752 think the industry might answer one way, they might say we don't believe

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• The Texas Oil and Gas Association membership represents every facet. of the oil and gas industry here
• Disconnecting large industrial facilities can pose significant operational and reliability concerns,
• We're just making sure that nobody gets gotcha'd in that industry. Thank you, Senator.
• Our industry was neutral on the introduced bill.
• . industry that it's going to raise costs so dramatically.

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• This is a brand new bill dealing with the film industry, and we're going to tell you how we're going
• The Senate version had a component to add another study for the film industry.

Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8

Bills: SB237, HB541, SB237, HB541

Keywords: hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21

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• The abortion industry also started a new booming industry: abortion drug trafficking, where thousands
• The United States Postal Service has become a- a drug mule for the abortion industry.
• when they're harmed or die because of the abortion industry.
• It does this by allowing a private right of action against the abortion drug industry.
• Wade, the abortion industry has shifted... Tactics are now focusing on abortion pills.

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• It's the hemp bill. You and you one of the You, uh, I'm sorry. 237. We carried over at 3:36.
• I'm working to create a resolution for a study for our state, you know, to study the implications of hemp
• we're doing in our state and I'm we're doing in our state and I'm interested in the creation of a hemp
• Other states have faced numerous lawsuits because of the banning of hemp products, and I don't want us
• Let's have our hemp task force. Can I get a commitment? Is this discussing? It's a, it's a aye.

Bills: HB322, HB346, HB336, HB384, SB237

Keywords: postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care

Bills: SB266, SB287, SB266, SB287

Keywords: contract review, legislative oversight, state agencies, funding transparency, professional services, Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, Covington County, Alabama constitutional amendment, local amendment, carbon dioxide sequestration, carbon capture and storage, CCS, Class VI well, underground injection well, Underground Injection Control Program

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• I worked in industrial stuff.
• In the worked in industrial stuff.
• cultivator, hemp processor, and manufacturer, has caused consternation amongst industry participants
• </c> still the best market to launch a hemp still the best market to launch a hemp beverage. beverage
• </c> address, and license number of the hemp address, and license number of the hemp cultivator,<01:31

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• And in doing that, what this bill states is that we're directing the Division of Industrial Relations
• We may set different standards depending on the type of industry.
• So really dialing it in for industries.
• But it is our position, as you've indicated, because one of the concerns by many industries is, do I
• There are some private industries that maybe they are involved with some contractors or some highway

Bills: AB93, AB204, AB414, AB504, AB598

Keywords: public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis

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• Before becoming an educator, I had a 15 year career in the financial. industry.
• have an understanding in our operating industry. ISS, and that's your class, that's at your campus.
• Supports training in key industries such as plumbing, electric...
• Bottom line members is this legislation equips our students, it strengthens... our industry ties and
• And based on what I'm hearing from professionals in the industry, that's not enough to cover the cost

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses