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• bit more about what that refers to, but we can have that discussion after it's adopted as totally reasonable
• three children ages 9, 10, and 16, and I am here today as the... after it's adopted as totally reasonable
• A Parents' Bill of Rights will not only safeguard the role of parents but also help educators, health
• </c> these questions um is there a reason these questions um is there a reason that<00:37:13.359><c>
• </c><01:15:55.199><c> for</c> rights uh for for correct reasons for rights uh for for correct reasons

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• For these reasons, we urge a no vote. Thank you.
• When children miss sessions due to illness or provider availability or for numerous legitimate reasons
• While recognizing health plans play a real role in managing care responsibly and safeguarding against
• So for those reasons, we are opposed, and look forward to having conversations in the future.
• So for those reasons, we are opposed, and look forward to having conversations in the future.

Committee: House Appropriations

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• Griffith: cost and provides clarity through reasonable number of attempts standard.
• Ranking Member Rayner: I guess my other question is when we are talking about the reasonable attempts
• in your bill, what evidence is required to show an attempt was reasonable?
• And for that reason, my love of learning has been fostered so much by being in this role.
• If you haven't worked with them yet, find a reason to run a bill through Civil Justice because you won't

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• And must have a reasonable opportunity to finish locally within up to four academic years.
• I'm just trying to figure out how reasonably appropriate is defined. practice.
• What safeguards are there to prevent schools from becoming too dependent on state funding for Title IX
• And to one of the points you made in your question, we subsidize and fund for the same reasons that we
• And so for those reasons and more, I really would encourage folks to reassess this proposal.

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• THE DATA OF TAX EXEMPTION NOW IT IS SET TO SUNSET AND EXTENDS IT OUT INDEFINITELY FOR A COUPLE OF REASONS
• COUPLE OF POINTS MENTIONED EARLIER IN STATUTE COUNTIES ARE PART OF THE REGIONAL COUNCILS AND THE REASON
• IT UNDERMINES LONG TERM PLANNING AND JEOPARDIZES ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS THAT DEPEND UPON COORDINATED
• I'M HAPPY TO WORK ON COMPROMISE LANGUAGE THE REASON WE PULL THESE THINGS OUT THE OVERWHELMING FEEDBACK
• AS STATED BEFORE, THIS IS AN EPIDEMIC AND WE NEED TO TAKE EVERY REASONABLE AVENUE THAT WE CAN TO HELP

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• HELPS STATES STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE EMBRACING INNOVATION WHILE ENSURING THOUGHTFUL PLANNING AND SAFEGUARDS
• BUT IF WE MOVE TOO QUICKLY OR WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS WE RISK EXPOSING STUDENT DATA OR DEPLOYING TOOLS THAT
• FIRST OF ALL THAT'S ANOTHER REASON WHY THE AI GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS IN EXISTENCE TO WORK ON DIGITAL
• GUYS JUST TOUCHED OVER ON THE DATA SIDE AND MY QUESTION IS ONCE YOU GUYS GET THAT DATA FOR WHATEVER REASON
• DATA SIDE AND MY QUESTION IS ONCE YOU GUYS GET THAT DATA FOR WHATEVER REASON IT PROVES TO BE IN EFFECT

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• And so, that's probably another reason for more people. Do they do anything else like this before?
• Texas' ability to safeguard its citizens against transnational threats requires a security apparatus
• So the reason I bring that up is because the experience that DPS has having confronted them for decades
• We're out there safeguarding the community with border security means, but I guess it puts them in an
• Members, there is a reason why periodically we will pass a bill that is bracketed to a very specific

Bills: HB 1065 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB3009 , HB3420 , HB3626 , HB3649 , HB4956 , HB4993 , HB5293 , HB5308 , HB5528 , HCR118 , SB36 , HB4023 , SB 36

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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• continental missile shield, protecting critical infrastructure and force projection capability, and safeguarding
• Is that percentage still reasonable? 75% is not being interdicted that we know of?
• I want to move on and talk about with General Gio, safeguarding domain awareness, you know, our competitors
• What reason are they used for as we speak, for drug runners?
• Reason that an expansion to more than double that capacity nearly 10 years later would almost certainly

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy

Summary: In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.

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• So I will oppose this nomination for the reasons Senator Coons mentioned, but also because I think that
• types of information, whether it's RFA reporting abroad or any other form of, say, a report from safeguard
• of deficiencies and failures of the U.S. government, which were a source of my frustration and the reason
• For that reason, I think it's understandable if the administration wants to take a short pause and assess
• On a similar topic, are there things we can do better here at home to safeguard our intellectual property

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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• eligible patient is someone who has an immediately life-threatening diagnosis, meaning there's a reasonable
• is about access to care and a continuum of care for these patients while preserving the existing safeguards
• A 21-day refund window reflects the realities of modern billing systems and is a reasonable update to
• On behalf of the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, we think this is a reasonable

Summary: The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee met initially without quorum and operated as a subcommittee before later obtaining quorum and taking formal votes. The committee first heard SB 1002 by Senator Nilo, which would extend existing telehealth access for eligible out-of-state physicians treating patients with immediately life-threatening diagnoses to continue care after those patients go into remission. Supporters, including a cancer survivor, argued the bill preserves continuity of care for patients who still need specialist monitoring, while the Medical Board of California and the California Medical Association opposed it, citing licensure, consumer protection, and enforcement concerns. Senator Caballero spoke in support, emphasizing access to care, especially for rural patients. The bill was ultimately moved out of committee on a 6-0 vote and later confirmed out on a 9-0 vote after quorum was established. The committee then heard SB 1311, which updates the Dental Practice Act so unlicensed dental assistants can satisfy infection control training requirements either through an approved course or the Dental Assisting National Board infection control exam. The author and the California Dental Association supported the bill as a workforce and access measure, but the California Academy of General Dentistry raised concerns that the exam lacks a hands-on coursework requirement and should not substitute for in-person training unless amended. The committee accepted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 to Senate Appropriations, later confirming it out on a 9-0 vote. Finally, SB 1416 was heard, a bill reducing from 30 days to 21 days the time a physician or dentist has to refund duplicate payments to consumers. The author described it as a modest affordability measure to return patient funds more quickly, and the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons supported it as reasonable given current financial pressures. With no opposition, the bill passed 6-0 to Senate Appropriations and was later confirmed out on a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved consent calendar items SB 1263, SB 1148, SB 1376, and SB 1391.

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• Those are all already illegal and for good reason.
• We're going to do it for the right reasons.
• Chair, sir, was there a reasoning for no changes being that it didn't make it?
• So I don't... that's the only reason I ask. I could answer if you want, Mr.
• So for those reasons, right now I'm a yes, and I'm hoping that Mr.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard several bills on criminal justice, public safety, and family law. HB 2047 would elevate trespass after service of a writ of restitution from third-degree to first-degree criminal trespass; the sponsor and a constables association representative said the current misdemeanor penalty is too low and discourages law enforcement response when former tenants refuse to leave. The bill passed with a do pass recommendation on a 6-2 vote. HB 2136, which creates offenses for civil terrorism and subversion, expands racketeering predicates, and increases penalties for certain coordinated disorderly conduct and highway obstruction, drew extensive debate. Supporters said it targets coordinated intimidation and violent disruption, while opponents from the ACLU, immigrant advocacy groups, and others argued it would criminalize protest and speech. The committee approved it 6-3 after a long exchange over whether it would apply to events like January 6th and Arizona protest incidents. HB 2970, a jurisdictional clarification for fraudulent schemes and artifices, would allow Arizona to prosecute even if not every act occurred in the state. The sponsor said it would help local law enforcement pursue mortgage fraud and similar cases that are currently referred elsewhere, while an opposition witness said existing law already covers the conduct and warned of forum shopping. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. HB 2411 would make it a class 2 felony to knowingly administer abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent and with intent to cause an abortion. Supporters framed it as a protection against coercion and reproductive abuse; opponents said the conduct is already criminalized and warned of unintended effects on access to care. It also passed 6-3. The committee also approved HB 2198, which would allow immediate sealing of petty offense records after sentence completion, with supporters calling it a cleanup measure to extend record-sealing relief to minor offenses. HB 2966, which would bar early termination of probation for dangerous crimes against children, prompted emotional testimony from a parent of an autistic son convicted in a child pornography case, along with opposition from attorneys and advocates who raised ex post facto, juvenile justice, and probation-resource concerns. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said the bill could raise constitutional and workload issues but might be amendable; the committee ultimately passed it 6-3. The final bill discussed, HB 2662, would tighten expert-evidence standards in parenting-time cases involving alleged domestic violence or abuse, requiring recognized expertise and empirically validated methods while excluding polygraphs and similar techniques; the sponsor described it as a narrow evidentiary safeguard for child-related custody disputes.

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• For these reasons, we urge you to vote no on this bill.
• For these reasons, I've vigilant... ...through the process.
• There's a reason behind it.
• So for those reasons, we are opposed today. Thank you so much for that.
• For these reasons, we respectfully ask for your aye vote on AB 2108.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of public safety bills, with several measures pulled off calendar and one consent calendar adopted. AB 2419 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva would extend body-worn cameras to Los Angeles County juvenile probation officers. Supporters said cameras would improve accountability, youth and officer safety, and public trust; opponents argued the bill would not solve deeper problems in juvenile halls and raised concerns about officer discretion, privacy, and labor issues. The bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote. AB 1902 by Assembly Member Pellerin, co-sponsored by Santa Cruz County, would revise the juvenile detention extension hearing process in response to the Madison Middleton case. Supporters, including the victim’s mother and county officials, said the bill would clarify jurisdiction, allow continuances, permit hearsay at the probable cause stage, extend the maximum detention period, and better protect the public and victims from repeated trauma. Opponents from public defender, youth justice, and civil liberties groups argued the bill expands civil commitment, reduces review frequency, and could lead to inappropriate adult placement. The committee approved the bill to Appropriations, with some members noting remaining concerns. AB 2052 by Assembly Member Stephanie would allow continuity in prosecution for elder and dependent adult abuse cases, including a limited continuance so the same prosecutor can stay with a case. Supporters said older victims and those with dementia or other impairments benefit from a single point of contact and less repeated trauma; opponents said the bill could undermine speedy-trial rights and was broader than necessary. The bill passed to Judiciary. AB 1588, also by Assembly Member Stephanie, would strengthen sideshow and street takeover enforcement by adding motorcycles and dirt bikes to the law and increasing penalties. Supporters framed it as a public safety and accountability measure, while opponents warned it would expand punishment, surveillance, and fines without addressing root causes; the bill was sent to Transportation on a roll call vote. AB 1753, another Stephanie bill, would tighten firearm relinquishment and protective-order enforcement, expand remote hearing access, and align firearm prohibitions across protective order categories; it passed to Judiciary. The committee also heard AB 1739 by Assembly Member Ward, which would criminalize clergy sexual exploitation when clergy provide therapeutic services, with survivors and advocates testifying in support.

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• And your righteousness shape the laws and policies that will safeguard our future and our communities
• :03:32.280><c> policies</c><00:03:33.080><c> that</c><00:03:33.239><c> will</c><00:03:33.360><c> safeguard
• </c><00:03:34.080><c> our</c> and policies that will safeguard our and policies that will safeguard our

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• For these reasons, I urge support for HM 45. Thank you very much. Thank you.
• I filed this petition for one simple reason.
• I speak against House Memorial 45 for several reasons.
• That's reasonable.
• For those reasons, we strongly support this memorial. Thank you.

Bills: HM45 , HB276 , HB300

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 45, which asked the Water Quality Control Commission to promptly hear a petition seeking consideration of the beneficial reuse of treated produced water. The sponsor and supporters argued that produced water could help conserve freshwater, support agriculture and rural communities, and potentially aid compact obligations with Texas and industrial users. The committee also heard extensive opposition from acequia leaders, environmental groups, and residents who said the science is not yet sufficient, the water contains unknown or proprietary contaminants, and the memorial could pressure regulators or shift pollution burdens to other communities. After questions focused on the meaning of a memorial, the status of the petition, and the role of the Produced Water Research Consortium, a motion to table HM 45 passed, with members explaining they wanted the petition in hand before acting. The committee then took up House Bill 276, which appropriates $3.3 million to NMSU for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to support celebration of the 400-year anniversary of winemaking in New Mexico. Supporters described the bill as a statewide agritourism and economic development effort tied to New Mexico’s long wine history, with marketing, signage, and tourism promotion intended to benefit wineries across the state. Members asked about the funding source, the anniversary date, and whether the effort would include wineries outside the south; the sponsor said the campaign would highlight wineries statewide. The committee voted do pass on HB 276. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 300, which would appropriate funds for the care and management of free-roaming horses and related domestic horse management, with an emphasis on tribal and local herd-control efforts using fertility control and trained community members. Supporters said the program would help address overpopulation, grazing impacts, and roadway safety, while opponents questioned relocation plans and whether the money should be spread across more counties. The sponsor and expert witness said trained personnel were already in place and the funds would support implementation. After discussion, the committee voted do pass on HB 300. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again Saturday to hear House Bill 207.

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• Government-to-government consultation is therefore not a procedural formality, but a necessary safeguard
• For these reasons and more, we oppose Senate Bill 5821. Thank you. Please proceed.
• The state energy strategy is designed to map out our state's path toward fairly and reasonably priced
• The bill assumes that nuclear reactors ...would be a reason to oppose it.
• There is no time for reasoned discussion involving all parties, including the public and the tribes.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5821, which would direct the Department of Commerce, if funded by gifts or grants, to develop a nuclear power strategic framework and integrate it into the state energy strategy. Supporters, including Sen. Braun, Energy Northwest, public power representatives, and several pro-nuclear advocates, said Washington needs to keep advanced nuclear on the table to address rising electricity demand, reliability concerns, and clean energy goals. Opponents, including the Sierra Club, Columbia Riverkeeper, tribal representatives, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill gives nuclear special treatment, lacks sufficient guardrails on waste, safety, cost, and public process, and was rushed without adequate tribal consultation. Several tribal testifiers said the bill should require early, meaningful government-to-government consultation and stronger protections for treaty rights and cultural resources. The committee then held a work session on a Washington State Institute for Public Policy report reviewing state policies supporting small modular reactors. Staff and researchers explained that the report surveyed 79 policies in 35 states and found most states are still in preliminary planning stages, with policies focused on feasibility studies, siting, workforce development, permitting, financial support, and market integration. Members asked about water use, waste, footprint, and whether the report covered fusion; the researchers said it was limited to fission and that water needs vary by reactor design. Some senators noted the need to consider lifecycle impacts and compare nuclear with other energy technologies. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6010, which would change FSEC tribal consultation procedures by exempting most government-to-government consultations from the Open Public Meetings Act when there is no deliberation or commitments, requiring all FSEC members to participate in consultation, and giving tribes a chance to review and correct the consultation summary before it goes to the governor. Tribal witnesses and environmental groups supported the bill as a way to improve confidentiality and meaningful consultation, while the Association of Washington Business opposed it, saying it could add delays and suggesting timelines. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6004, which would update contracting statutes so public entities can contract for renewable or non-emitting generation capability under CETA definitions; utilities supported the update as a modernization, while consumer and environmental opponents warned it could shift financial risk to ratepayers, especially for nuclear projects. No votes were taken in the transcript.

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• the near future, and what we can do as Californians to be able to act on that knowledge and help safeguard
• Across all of California's priority international markets, 42% of travelers cite cost as the top reason
• And part of the reason for that is that they're very expensive and very risky financially.
• And the reason I say that is I remember when I was out of college, actually out of law school, I ended
• It's one of my favorite reasons to be representing the state because we do work so closely together.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

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• Appearance for political reasons.
• But the other reason why the FBI and the Department of Justice would investigate Trump for crime crimes
• So, starting with that point, there are three reasons why Kash Patel is extremely dangerous.
• And that is one of the reasons why I have urged that the chairman call him back, give him a chance to
• Comey until he gave me a reason not to.

Bills: SB331

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• For these reasons, thank you. Linda, please begin.
• We need to fix this problem for two reasons.
• So for that reason, we're still pretty concerned.
• So for that reason, we're still pretty concerned.
• There is a reason why there's no need for testifier, Mr. Chair.

Summary: The committee first heard Substitute House Bill 1128, which would create a Child Care Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor and Industries to study child care workforce conditions and make recommendations on employment standards. Staff explained that the proposed second substitute narrows the board’s role from setting enforceable standards to making recommendations, with estimated ongoing costs for L&I staffing and smaller costs for board member stipends and possible DCYF support. Supporters, including child care providers, SEIU 925, and labor representatives, said the bill would help address understaffing, low wages, and retention problems; opponents, including child care industry groups and private schools, argued it duplicates existing work, adds bureaucracy, and creates unfunded costs. No vote was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard Second Substitute House Bill 1634, which would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework to help schools coordinate student behavioral health supports. Staff said the bill aligns with the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan and could largely be implemented with existing work and limited additional costs, though DOH would need some support. Testifiers from behavioral health and school counseling fields described severe youth mental health needs and urged passage, and OSPI said the work is doable with current resources. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2636, which would create a public education review advisory council to recommend K-12 policies and funding provisions for JLARC review; staff described JLARC, OSPI, and State Board costs, and no public testimony was offered. The committee next heard House Bill 1316, which would expand the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness program so additional university campuses can access funding. The sponsor said the program has strong retention outcomes, and student advocates testified that campuses such as UW Bothell need access to already appropriated funds for emergency aid, food pantries, and case management. Staff then briefed Substitute House Bill 2474, which would allow the Student Achievement Council Tuition Recovery Trust Fund to be used for refunds tied to broader consumer protection violations, with no expected fiscal impact; there was no testimony. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2365 on digital equity, which would expand the Broadband Office’s role, revise the digital equity forum, and rename the grant program; supporters emphasized rural access, affordability, and the loss of federal digital equity funding, while staff estimated significant Commerce staffing costs and some additional agency impacts. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2401, creating a Washington State Boys and Men Commission contingent on non-state funding, with staff outlining OFM startup and fundraising costs and an estimated operating budget if fully funded. Supporters said boys and men face mental health, education, and mentorship gaps and that the commission would improve coordination; the bill drew testimony from rural school leaders, nonprofit advocates, and community members. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 2475 on language access, which would require the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines and a report on interpreter and translator shortages; staff said the office could absorb the work but other agency and local government impacts were uncertain. Substitute House Bill 2517, on permitting for high-capacity transit, would let regional transit authorities apply for permits earlier and streamline land-use processes; Sound Transit and the sponsor said it would speed delivery of major projects, while staff estimated Commerce technical-assistance costs and possible local government impacts. The last bill heard was Substitute House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug pricing program, which would bar manufacturers from restricting contract-pharmacy access and require reporting to DOH; supporters said it protects safety-net providers and patient services, while opponents warned of higher costs for employers, state health plans, and litigation burdens. No final committee action or votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• Effective regulation is unattainable for the following reasons.
• And I can tell you there's really good reason.
• And the reason I’m asking...
• Come in here for lots of legitimate reasons.
• So for those reasons, we ask you to... consider this.

Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB 5 , SB 11 , SB 12

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• </c><01:10:11.040><c> and</c> of it because DHS has safeguards and of it because DHS has safeguards and
• There are a couple reasons for this, you know.
• Because people choose child care for different reasons, their own personal reasons, and so some centers
• Because people choose child care for different reasons, their own personal reasons, and so some centers
• Because people choose child care for different reasons, their own personal reasons, and so some centers

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Summary: The committee heard several Human Services measures focused on Medicaid access, long-term care benefits, home health reimbursement, SNAP administration, trauma-informed child welfare, and child abuse reporting. HP 702 would increase funding for Medicaid in-home services if federal matching funds are secured, and testimony from disability advocates supported the measure as needed to help people with disabilities cover medical expenses. HB 1477, described as a correction to a prior session’s mistake, would clarify that the monthly needs allowance for certain long-term care residents does not replace state supplemental payments and would raise the ceiling by $25 to fix the prior issue and by an additional $20 as a new benefit; DHS supported it with amendments, and the committee indicated it would amend accordingly. HB 713 would fund a DHS rate study for home health services, with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii strongly supporting it and describing rising labor costs, losses on Medicaid patients, and access concerns if agencies cannot keep serving Medicaid clients. HB 1099 would appropriate emergency funds to DHS after a USDA penalty tied to SNAP response times, with supporters including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others arguing the money should be reinvested in staffing and systems to improve access and avoid further penalties. HB 1079 would direct the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS to create trauma-informed assessments and training for Child Welfare Services staff; testimony from state offices and advocacy groups supported it, citing the Mālama ʻOhana Working Group, staff burnout, and the need for a sustainable train-the-trainer model. Finally, HB 239 would narrow when failure to provide a child’s needs constitutes abuse or neglect, but DHS raised concerns that the current wording could broaden abuse findings and leave families in poverty without a clear safety net, while the Honolulu prosecutor’s office opposed it, warning it could weaken mandatory reporting and hinder investigations of child abuse. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided, though the chair said HB 1477 would be amended and several measures were left open for further questions and testimony.