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• the recommendation contained in the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies to repeal
• the department of regulatory <02:32:47.659>agencies <02:32:47.959>to <02:32:48.259>repeal
• <02:32:48.559>the regulatory agencies to repeal the regulatory agencies to repeal the biomass

Keywords: 981, all

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• Okay, if not, we'll move on to House Bill 1975 HD1 relating to Kupuna Housing, repeals the sunset for
• Kupuna Bill 1975 HD1 relating to Kupuna Bill 1975 HD1 relating to Kupuna Housing,<00:09:21.200> repeals
• c> the<00:09:21.600> sunset<00:09:22.040> for<00:09:22.160> the Housing, repeals
• the sunset for the Housing, repeals the sunset for the state<00:09:22.560> rent<00:09:22.720>

Bills: HB1700

Keywords: housing, expedited permits, disabilities, access, functional needs, local government, affordable housing, reporting requirements, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Housing and Health and Human Services, along with related committees, heard and later took action on three housing bills. HB 1700 HD1, relating to housing and expedited permitting, received support from disability advocates, including the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and a self-advocate who said faster permitting would help people with disabilities access more independent living options. The chairs said they would add amendments to ensure expedited permitting would not compromise ADA or Fair Housing Act protections and to require reporting on the number, type, and geographic distribution of projects so the program could be evaluated over time. The measure was recommended and adopted with amendments by the participating committees. HB 1777 HD2, which would require tenant protections for residents displaced by HHFDC-supported redevelopment projects, drew support from HHFDC, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Parents and Children Together, and numerous other organizations. Testimony emphasized the need for a right of first offer, replacement housing payments, relocation information, and tracking procedures to reduce displacement harms, especially for Native Hawaiian and public housing residents. In decision-making, the committees amended the bill to incorporate the Senate companion measure, rename the working group as the tenant protection working group, broaden its duties, and include a $75,000 appropriation for working group expenses. The committees also noted concerns about unequal treatment between tenants in publicly supported projects and private redevelopments, and referenced the KPT low-rise redevelopment as an example where required relocation assistance still did not proceed smoothly. The bill was recommended and adopted with amendments. HB 1975 HD1, relating to kupuna housing, would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kupuna, appropriate funds to HPHA, and add positions to support the program. HPHA, the Executive Office on Aging, OHA, Catholic Charities Hawaii, AARP Hawaii, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and others testified in support, with Catholic Charities describing how the subsidy helped a senior remain housed through major medical issues. The committees later recommended passage with amendments, including a technical correction to the number of positions and a date fix, and the recommendation was adopted.

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• The act was repealed last year, Act 577 of 2025. The act was repealed last year, Act 577 of 2025.
• As a result, the department initiated rulemaking to repeal the rules that were based on that now-repealed

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage. The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback. The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.

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• SB 1351, energy measuring, reporting, prohibition, repeal. Government.
• SB 1354, auxiliary containers, regulation, prohibition, repeal. Government.
• SB 1318, mammography results notice repeal.
• SB 1395, abortion reporting requirements, repeal. Judiciary and Elections.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• that we can look at this... ...study group so that we can look at this, tweak it if necessary, and repeal
• And if you go back and look closely at that 2007 legislation, they also went back and repealed the tax
• credit session section... repealed the tax credit section of it because nobody was doing it.
• So that's been repealed off. So that would be 10 million. My quick math tells me.

Bills: HB297

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• It is a repealer bill for the Mure Legislative Oversight Commission, and the LCC is actually in favor
• is<00:15:19.800> a state government Finance it is a state government Finance it is a repealer
• > for<00:15:21.240> the<00:15:21.399> mure<00:15:21.959> legislative repealer
• bill for the mure legislative repealer bill for the mure legislative oversight<00:15:23.160> commission

Keywords: 1183, house

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• SB 1218, abortion repeals, Judiciary and Elections.
• SB 1219, unborn children rights privileges repeal, Judiciary and Elections.
• SB 1220, abortion notarized consent repeal, Health and Human Services.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This bill saves from repeal the public record exemption for address, telephone number, and a person using
• This bill saves from repeal the public record exemption for address, telephone number, and a person using
• The exemption will automatically repeal on October 2, 2006, unless this bill becomes law.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two bills. HB 705, by Representative Weinberger, would preserve the public records exemption protecting the address and telephone number of people using public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events. Representative Anderson spoke in strong support, citing the vulnerability of shelter residents after recent hurricanes and the need to prevent criminals from targeting them. The bill drew no public testimony and passed the committee by a 15-0 vote. The committee then heard HB 11, by Representatives Mooney and LaMarca, which would designate the flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the scrub jay as the state songbird. Sponsors argued the flamingo is an iconic symbol of Florida and tied the bill to Everglades and Indian River Lagoon restoration, while also noting the scrub jay’s status as Florida’s only endemic songbird. Members raised questions about the birds’ native range, regional representation, and possible future amendments, including suggestions for a pelican designation and preserving the mockingbird’s historical role. One support card was filed by Jose Romano of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. During debate, several members voiced support while noting they might seek amendments later. Representative Miller supported the flamingo but objected to elevating the scrub jay because of property-rights concerns. Representative Andrade said he would vote yes to allow a future pelican amendment, and Representative Tant said he would support the bill while seeking recognition of the mockingbird as a songbird. The bill passed 15-1, with Representative Miller voting no. After the vote, the committee adjourned without further business.

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• There's so many ways we can get this money besides repealing tax cuts in our residents.
• There's so many ways we can get this money besides repealing tax cuts in our residents.
• There's so many ways we can get this money besides repealing tax cuts in our residents.
• There's so many ways we can get this money besides repealing tax cuts in our residents.
• There's so many ways we can get this money besides repealing tax cuts in our residents.

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• Your Committee on Education has had under consideration engrossed House Bill 4425, to repeal the provision
• Your Committee on Education has had under consideration engrossed House Bill 4425, to repeal the provision
• Your Committee on Education has had under consideration engrossed House Bill 4425, to repeal the provision

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• actually passed a resolution 24-09-6. 17-C in favor of nicotine flavor restriction and preemption repeal
• So yes, we have done the presentation with the Las Cruces City Council, but because of preemption repeal
• Socorro passed a resolution just stating that they support nicotine flavor restriction and preemption repeal

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• Gobain delayed installing filtration systems, which increased exposure.
• I think the global issue is that PFAS producers have influenced and delayed EPA regulations for decades
• Offenders often use the court process to delay justice and further perpetuate abuse, with the intent
• Offenders often use the court process to delay justice and further perpetuate abuse, with the intent
• Offenders often use the court process to delay justice and further perpetuate abuse, with the intent

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• Article 1 repeals the K-12 education credit assignment. Another bill you have talked about before.
• Article 1 repeals the K-12 education credit assignment. Another bill you have talked about before.
• Uh, repeal local government cannabis aid. We've talked about that before.
• And finally, uh, the repeal of the tax filing modernization account.
• Florida tried it years ago; they repealed it in six months.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So that's what SIPA Repeal is designed to do.
• <00:03:53.200> Like Sipper Repeal is designed to do.
• Like Sipper Repeal is designed to do.
• And so if what SIPA repeal does.
• The Sipper repeal gets rid of two boxes.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• The section further repeals the prohibition on law enforcement charging a respondent for processing fees
• The section further repeals the prohibition on law enforcement charging a respondent for processing fees
• The section further repeals the prohibition on law enforcement charging a respondent for processing fees
• The section further repeals the prohibition on law enforcement charging a respondent for processing fees
• So, would you be opposed to just removing the 24-hour delay and having it immediately?

Bills: HF3771, HF3658, HF3453, HF3358, HF1775

Keywords: disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery

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• They both hit the street at the same time without the delay of changing a rule.
• And now that they repealed it, this burden is just something we've elected to take on ourselves that
• And now that they repealed it, this burden is just something we've elected to take on ourselves that
• ><01:07:00.880> it<01:07:01.039> with,<01:07:01.280> this And now that they repealed
• it with, this And now that they repealed it with, this burden<01:07:01.680> is<01:07:01.920><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I would like to add a reverse repealer to it if anyone the chair would entertain that motion or someone
• c><00:15:57.839> add<00:15:58.000> a<00:15:58.240> reverse<00:15:58.560> repealer
• Uh, the motion is to add a reverse repealer. Are you any debate? Are you ready to vote?
• The motion on the reverse repealer is before the committee. Are there any questions or debate?
• So we're back on the bill, as amended, with the reverse repealer.

Keywords: Municipalities - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2578, which would create a federal match land bank fund administered by the Mississippi Development Authority, with a 1.25% administrative allowance and an effective date of July 1, 2026. The chair explained it as a municipal tool to help purchase dilapidated property using available federal and state funds. The committee asked no questions and passed the bill by voice vote, title sufficient, do pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2679, the Mississippi Land Bank Act. Sheri Visay of the Mississippi Municipal League testified in support, describing land banks as locally created entities to acquire, manage, and return vacant, abandoned, and tax-forfeited properties to productive use. She emphasized that the bill would not authorize eminent domain, would be locally controlled, and would be subject to public accountability requirements. Senators asked about title, acquisition, funding, and whether the bill should also allow acquisition of privately owned non-tax-forfeited parcels; the sponsor said the bill was intentionally limited at first to tax-forfeited properties, though future expansion could be considered. The committee then passed the bill by voice vote. Next, Senate Bill 2729, with a committee substitute, was explained as a narrow change to allow Capitol Police in Jackson to enforce local noise ordinances for alcohol-permitted businesses, without removing authority from local police or sheriffs. The sponsor said he had spoken with Commissioner Tindle, who did not object, though the chief of Capitol Police was still consulting internally. The committee nonetheless adopted the motion to pass the committee substitute, title sufficient, by voice vote. The committee also took up Senate Bill 2862, a code-forwarding bill related to annexation. The chair noted it made no substantive changes and only brought forward existing code sections, and a reverse repealer was added by amendment. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill, title sufficient, do pass committee substitute. Finally, Senate Bill 2893 proposed expanded notice requirements for zoning changes, including newspaper notice, posting on social media platforms, online posting, public access to the proposed changes, and extending the appeal period from 10 to 20 days. After discussion, an amendment was added to require signage for 30 days instead of 7, and the committee then passed the committee substitute by voice vote. The meeting ended with the bills reported and the committee in recess.

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• Section 41 contains repealers. These are from the Department of Agriculture bills.
• Paragraph A repeals rules relating to seed potatoes.
• Um, these Section 41 contains repealers.
• Paragraph A repeals rules bills.
• <00:39:40.240> related repeals a reporting requirement related repeals a reporting requirement

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So given that the statutory authority of the rules was repealed, it's unclear whether the rule provision
• <00:58:17.240> uh<00:58:17.520> back<00:58:17.680> in repealed uh back in repealed
• <00:58:22.720> it's authority of the rules was repealed it's authority of the rules was repealed
• There was a rule, 16-107, but the statutory authority of that rule is repealed.
• Under the rules that were repealed under Under the rules that were repealed under 5148<01:08:08.720><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to consumer protection, liquor regulation, construction procurement, and state contracting. On House Bill 565, DCCA and the Office of Consumer Protection stood on written testimony, and a committee member raised a question about whether creators of remains would have to hold them indefinitely if family members did not respond; the member indicated language would be fixed to address that issue. No vote was taken. House Bill 208, dealing with liquor law changes, drew strong support from Scarlet Honolulu and Maui Brewing Company, who said the measure would modernize liquor rules and add guardrails, while the Wine Institute and Anheuser-Busch opposed it as a special tax break or unnecessary expansion of liquor-related authority. Members questioned whether anonymous complaints should be allowed and whether the bill could lead to retaliation; the supporter said complaints should not be anonymous and suggested the Liquor Commission had been accused of writing complaints to target licenses. No action was taken. House Bill 939, concerning taxation of low-ABV spirits-based beverages, received support from Maui Brewing Company and Johnson Brothers, who said it would align tax treatment with existing categories and reduce confusion, while the Wine Institute and Anheuser-Busch opposed it as a narrow tax break that could reduce revenue and should instead be considered in a broader alcohol tax review. House Bill 808, on construction defect insurance or related protections for state projects, drew comments from DAGS, the State Procurement Office, and the Subcontractors Association, with the latter warning it would make state contracting harder and shrink the contractor base; the chair questioned what recourse the state has when defects appear after a project is completed. House Bill 809, addressing procurement and subcontractor-listing corrections, drew opposition from SPO, DAGS, and the Subcontractors Association, while the General Contractors Association supported it; members debated whether a 24-hour correction window would create abuse or simply allow minor ministerial fixes, and the bill’s sponsor said the goal was to reduce bid protests and procurement discretion. No votes or final committee actions were recorded in the excerpt.

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• Slavery was initially repealed in 1865. The federal income tax was ratified in 1913.
• Slavery was initially repealed<01:59:29.360> in<01:59:29.480> 1865.
• The income tax, a repealed in 1865.
• I urge you to reject this amendment and delay this yearly stunt one more year. Thank you.
• delay this yearly stunt one more year. delay this yearly stunt one more year.

Keywords: 1189, house, all