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• It's worth noting that the concept of levy limits aren't in place, and levy limits, you know, are set
• <00:04:20.239> aren't that the concept of Levy limits aren't that the concept of Levy limits
• > the set by the legislature and limit the set by the legislature and limit the amount<00:04:25.880
• context of that uh very large tax bill context of that uh very large tax bill which<00:58:06.720
• <01:33:32.320> market considerations limited market considerations limited market value<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• amendment and the bill? Thank you. amendment and the bill? Thank you.
• So, what's the limit here?
• > in this bill, this bill sets up families in this bill, this bill sets up families in the<00:
• <00:59:41.920> Thank on this bill. Thank on this bill.
• My concern about Senate Bill 284 and its limitation of one parking space per residential unit are well

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• distributions from the fund are limited distributions from the fund are limited to<00:14:09.279>
• in article two of the bill.
• Krak and others described limiting limiting<01:03:32.240> the<01:03:32.559> amounts<01:
• 03:32.960> available<01:03:33.359> for limiting the amounts available for limiting the
• bill. Thank you so much for your time. bill. Thank you so much for your time.

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• 120, a bill addressing allowable responses to student behavior, limiting the use of physical restraint
• House Bill 151, introduced by Representative Anaya, an act relating to limitations on civil actions based
• House Bill 152. House Bill 152, haven't been written by title. Thank you. House Bill 152.
• House Bill 161. hours. House Bill 161.
• House Bill 110. House Bill 110. That bill, I believe, is sponsored by Representative Parajón.

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• The bill contains no meaningful guardrails limiting how this authority may be used.
• work on this, for bringing this bill. work on this, for bringing this bill.
• and our other bills. and our other bills.
• That's not what this bill<01:31:31.840> says. bill says. bill says.
• And that's something that I'm seeing here by reading this bill. There's no guidelines, no limits.

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• The department would just suggest maybe more clarification on this bill to limit or to express who the
• c> ma uh for this bill to limit or to ma uh for this bill to limit or to express<00:02:56.160> who
• the speed limit drops, Līhuʻe Highway where the speed limit drops.
• the speed limit drops, Līhuʻe Highway where the speed limit drops.
• The bill I 2045 if we're charging?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• I testified against this bill when it was a Senator Sparks bill.
• I testified against this bill when it was a Senator Dornick bill.
• I testified against this bill when it was a Senator Sparks bill.
• I testified against this bill when it was a Senator Dornick bill.
• I have no problem with the bill, the original bill as it was introduced here.

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• Bill 475. Bill 475.
• bill as written. bill as written.
• we support Senate Bill 475. we support Senate Bill 475.
• Still got two more bills. Animal bills bring in a lot of people.
• The next bill.

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• But those were bounty bills, and those bounty bills can have repercussions.
• And specifically, the bill will set limitations on how and when sensitive data can be collected, sold
• In support of House Bill 86 and Senate Bill 197, the Location Shield Act.
• These bills contain the three most important features of any effective privacy bill.
• I'm here in support of Bill H. 86.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• > limited<00:17:22.160> to >> not limited to >> not limited to >> or >
• >> delay it and then put in bill. >> delay it and then put in bill.
• So, I'm going to limit it to three minutes for the sake of because we have other bills that are coming
• testify in support of House Bill 1205. testify in support of House Bill 1205.
• Most of our bills. >> Yeah. Most of our bills.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We had 10 bills on today's agenda. One bill is proposed for consent.
• bill.
• I appreciate the bill.
• The bill simply says that in the limited circumstances where a tree stands between a family and access
• I think it's a great bill.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• All testimony comments are limited to the bill at hand.
• The billing process can be administratively complex if health plans limit reimbursement to the medical
• if the bill moves forward today.
• This is an important bill.
• Good bill. Thank you so much, Senator, for bringing forth the bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have the bill.
• bill is better.
• But she left, so she left in Senate Bill 5 language that now limits removals.
• Your bill is tabled, Senator. Thank you. Interesting. Keep up. Last bill, Senate Bill 164.
• But it's not an agency bill, Mr. Chair? It's not an agency bill. It's not an agency bill.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• Claimant filed a claim for unpaid bills in the total amount of $42,880.
• Item E1 is claim number 2211-89, Tetronics International Limited v.
• Other damages such as medical bills? Yes. Okay. Thank you. Are there any other questions? Bills.
• It was outside the statute of limitations.
• It could be paid separately through the appropriation bill. Correct.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It's kind of old, it's kind of clunky, and it has limited functionality.
• limits that we have for folks that were previously capped out at $15,000 per year.
• That's hence the need for those limits around. return-to-work limitations.
• , and there was no period of time in which you were limited to that work.
• the limits on returning to work?

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• We've got another Cavanagh bill: Senate Bill 1003. Mr.
• We believe that this bill is, in fact, truly a victim's rights bill. It is not a gun control bill.
• This bill is not limited to just firearms, correct? Mr.
• Fanzon, this bill is not limited to just firearms that were used to kill a police officer, correct?
• We've had, I don't know how many bills. We've killed a lot of bills. We've held a lot of bills.

Bills: SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans

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• bill.
• bill.
• So that's the bill.
• So that's the bill.
• Move the bill. The bill has been moved. Would you like to close?

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• It’s a huge bill. It’s a huge bill. All right. Chair lays out House Bill 5659.
• And this bill is a direct result of that work. The bill is simple and targeted.
• I know you're for the bill. I'm not going to have limited resources. Let's put it that way.
• House Bill 2080 will be left pending. House Bill 2080 hearing now closed.
• the bill.

Summary: The committee met with limited attendance at first, then took up a series of water, agriculture, and rural affairs measures. HB 3898 would allow the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for brackish water desalination projects in certain border counties and related nonprofit suppliers even if the projects are not in the state water plan. Supporters said it is needed to address severe water shortages in places like Webb County and to support future planning; opponents, including the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts, argued it bypasses the regional and state water planning process. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 5339, which would create a higher-education grant program for regenerative agriculture research. A rancher testified that regenerative methods improved soil health, water retention, and farm viability, while a senator noted existing university research but said better coordination could help. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 1523, a temporary prohibition on TCEQ issuing Austin a Class 5 injection well permit for an aquifer storage and recovery project in Bastrop and Lee counties until December 2027. Local officials from Bastrop supported the pause, citing unanswered questions about water treatment, recovery rates, and impacts on the aquifer, while Austin Water opposed the substitute, saying the project is central to its long-term water plan and that stakeholder talks were already underway. TCEQ explained its ASR permitting process and said public participation is possible but not always used in the current authorization process. The bill was left pending. HB 5659, concerning the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District and requiring majority city-council approval before certain water sales or interbasin transfers, drew testimony from district officials who said the change could interfere with existing contracts and district authority, but the chair emphasized the need for local buy-in and said the stakeholders had reached a workable compromise; testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1690, which would expand notice requirements for groundwater export permits so neighboring landowners and potentially affected aquifer areas are informed by certified mail and publication. The sponsor tied the bill to impacts from the Vista Ridge project, and no one testified against it; it was left pending. HB 3333 would prohibit TCEQ from issuing new wastewater discharge permits directly into the Devils River in Val Verde County. The sponsor and a conservation witness said the bill protects one of Texas’s most pristine rivers and reflects a local stakeholder agreement, while TCEQ said it can ensure water quality but acknowledged the river’s unique sensitivity; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HCR 108 urging continuation of the U.S.-Mexico tomato suspension agreement, with supporters warning of major Texas job and consumer-price impacts if it ends, and HCR 76 urging federal action on imported shrimp, citing public health and industry concerns; both were left pending. Additional measures heard and left pending included HB 4158 on compensation for Texana Groundwater Conservation District directors, HB 654 creating a dismissal path for certain first-time deer hunting violations after self-reporting and hunter education, HB 4530 requiring Texas Water Development Board review of groundwater rights placed in the Texas Water Trust, HB 2128 directing a study of rural versus urban firefighting and rescue disparities, and HB 278 requiring groundwater districts and management areas to track progress toward desired future conditions over shorter intervals. On HB 278, witnesses split over whether the bill’s interim tracking would improve accountability or create new triggers that could be used against local districts, but no final vote was taken and the bill was left pending.

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• We are holding House Bill 2915. We will not be hearing that bill. Thank you.
• about the constitutional questions with the bill, so that last section of the bill that dealt with limiting
• Does the bill contemplate any limit on the number of devices per service, or what limit?
• “Okay, let’s move Representative Pamela Carter’s bill, which is House Bill 40, 20…” Which is House Bill
• All those bills.

Bills: HB2099, HB2263, HB2264, HB2330, HB2341, HB2492, HB2757, HB2782, HB2843, HB2889, HB2912, HB2915, HB2918, HB4025, HB4100, HCR2020, HCR2057

Keywords: water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project

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• So those are limited by the availability of land.
• So I think that is a limiting factor, and that limiting factor will increase the cost of production.
• :33:05.440> availability<00:33:06.240> of limited by the ability availability of limited
• So I think that is a limiting land.
• and and that limiting factor will factor and and that limiting factor will increase<00:33:13.600>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several resolutions focused on economic development, tourism, technology, and related policy issues. Testimony generally came from state agencies and industry groups, with DBED, HTDC, and others mostly supporting measures that would create working groups, promote advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, encourage a Michelin Guide for Hawaii restaurants, support Taiwan’s international participation, and explore import substitution. One measure on a tourism and gaming working group drew strong opposition from the prosecutor’s office, which argued it would signal support for gambling and could worsen social harms, while other witnesses supported it as a way to gather data before any policy decisions. The committee also heard support for relocating the Pearl City Post Office to improve traffic and safety, and for a resolution to focus HTDC on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. Several items were amended before action. The committee agreed to amend the tourism and gaming working group resolution to narrow and clarify its purpose, and to amend the Taiwan resolution to add the president of the Republic of China as a recipient. The import-substitution resolution was also amended to add a definition, include language about avoiding new import dependencies such as LNG, and direct state and utility purchasing power toward substituting imports. A resolution on HCR 211/HR 203 was rewritten to address lowering fire insurance rates and mitigating fire risk in Puna lava zones, but decision-making on that item was deferred to a later hearing so the new language could be posted publicly. The committee voted to adopt several measures, including HCR 57/HCR 152, HCR 156/HR 151, HCR 19/HR 115, and HCR 33/HR 32, with some passed as amended and others passed as is. HCR 192 was adopted with amendments despite reservations from some members, and HCR 209/HR 2011 was adopted with amendments. The committee also recessed for decision-making during the hearing and later adjourned after completing action on the agenda.