Video & Transcript Research : 'billing limits'

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ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Call the meeting to order for the conference committee on House Bill 1053.
  • There would be term limits, future people coming in.
  • So that limitation is in there.
  • That's my— that's why I think this is one of those bills.
  • This is a House bill. I would move that. This is a House bill.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The conference committee on House Bill 1053 met to resolve Senate changes concerning a statutory cap on state highway mileage. Members discussed the history of the mileage limit, which was set in 1933, and whether keeping the cap in Century Code still served a useful purpose. House members were split between viewing the cap as an accountability and educational tool for future legislators and seeing it as unnecessary clutter because DOT already reports highway mileage and is separately limited by the 50-mile-per-year rule. DOT Director Ron Hanky testified that the department already tracks and reports mileage for budget and federal purposes, that the 7,700-mile cap is not especially useful to DOT, and that the department would prefer the cap be removed. He also explained how mileage is measured and noted several potential road additions that could be affected by the cap. The committee ultimately could not reach agreement. Representative Dressler moved that the House reject the Senate amendment, and the motion was seconded, but the roll call failed with a split vote: Dressler, Johnston, and Freilich voted yes; Hogan, Rommel, and Corey voted no. With no further motion, the committee adjourned and planned to reschedule another meeting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Neonicotinoid insecticide and insecticide-treated seed ban 3/11/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024, New York and Vermont became the first states to pass bills to limit neonic-treated seed use
  • bills to limit<00:02:42.720> neonic<00:02:43.280> treated<00:02:43.599> seed<00
  • The bill would not expand choice. It would limit it.
  • It's a carefully tailored bill that limits neonic uses that are both harmful and unnecessary while preserving
  • :41:40.000> limits carefully tailored bill that limits carefully tailored bill that limits neonic
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/16/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill in the process on this. So, uh I'm bill in the process on this.
  • So, uh, this is a bill that, uh, you actually, uh, my bill you heard last year.
  • So, uh, this is a bill that you actually, uh, my bill you heard last year.
  • My bill was almost the same bill, but he has a couple of things which I do think make the bill better
  • My bill was almost the same bill, but he has a couple of things which I do think make the bill better
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a point in the bill?
  • There's limits... Madam Chair and Representative, there are limits.
  • Now, with this bill, this is really a corrective bill.
  • Now with this bill, this is really a corrective bill.
  • I'm sharing the last bill or the bill before that.
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first addressed a point of order over whether HB 270 could be heard after being taken up earlier in the Transportation Committee. The chair ruled the bill could proceed because it was assigned to this committee and had been properly noticed. The committee then heard HB 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid student internships through grants administered by the Department of Workforce Solutions. Supporters said the bill would help fund internships, mentoring, and transportation, and could improve workforce development, graduation outcomes, and pathways into apprenticeships or higher education. Members asked about administrative costs, student selection, rural and tribal access, payment mechanisms, and whether public entities, land grants, and dual credit could be included. The bill sponsor and witnesses said the program would likely serve about 100 students, use a sliding-scale matching model, and allow local flexibility in program design. The committee voted due pass on HB 280. The committee then heard House Memorial 46, honoring the Hurley family and especially Major General Patrick Hurley and his son Wilson Hurley for military service and artistic contributions in New Mexico. The memorial was presented as a tribute to a family of heroes, and members expressed support. The committee voted due pass on the memorial. Finally, the committee heard HB 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on most public works projects, including road and utility work, while exempting trades without approved programs. Sponsors said the bill would close loopholes, broaden participation, and strengthen the workforce pipeline. Opposition came from asphalt, contractor, and utility groups, which argued the bill would raise costs, duplicate existing training programs, and create access problems for nonunion and geographically distant contractors. Supporters from mechanical contractors, building trades, and labor groups said the bill would improve workforce development and keep training dollars in New Mexico. After debate over the earlier Transportation Committee action and the bill’s cost impacts, the committee voted due pass on HB 270 by a 5-3 roll call.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/10/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill?
  • motion on this bill? 594. motion on this bill? 594.
  • this bill. this bill.
  • ,<02:15:20.800> House<02:15:21.040> Bill And there's also also a bill, House Bill And
  • bill hearing.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (01/28/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we took the noted in the bill.
  • session on this bill on Tuesday.
  • We have limited time to get language.
  • bill? I think we would. bill? I think we would.
  • But to limit it to just lot of work.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think you also have a bill. So many bills. Yeah. Trying to do all the things.
  • How is it going to impact GI Bill eligibility, etc.?
  • Despite a lot of support, this bill did not get passed.
  • Last bill didn't make it, but maybe we can do it again.
  • I am very much against the claim shark bill.
Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • , H.R. 1, also known as the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
  • The reconciliation bill puts some very strict limits on how provider taxes are used, how much can be
  • And with limited access to training programs, this also may be more important.
  • So yes, the bill was passed.
  • Barbara for their work on the long-term care bill. We'd love to see you there.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting on September 10, with roll call, approval of the June minutes as amended, and welcoming remarks for newly appointed commissioner Rachel Caprilyan and reappointed commissioners. Chair Denise Garlick outlined plans for a statewide community hearing series, beginning with a November 4 hybrid hearing at Needham Town Hall focused on the Boston/Metro West region, and described the creation of a nonvoting advisory council to broaden the commission’s expertise across health care, transportation, housing, education, employment, business, and local disability commissions. Commissioners discussed the nomination process, the need for geographic diversity, and the goal of having the council in place by the December quarterly meeting. The main presentation addressed proposed federal Medicaid and SNAP changes in H.R. 1, with Jennifer Bertrand of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council warning that the law could cut federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, impose work requirements, require redeterminations every six months, restrict provider taxes, and reduce SNAP benefits. She said these changes could increase uninsurance, create administrative barriers, and threaten home- and community-based services, with a Massachusetts analysis projecting 141,000 to 203,000 MassHealth members could lose coverage over six months. Commissioners and attendees responded that the changes could harm people with disabilities, caregivers, and provider organizations, increase institutionalization risk, and intensify competition for limited state resources; several emphasized the need for disability groups and broader health care stakeholders to coordinate advocacy. Subcommittee reports highlighted recent and upcoming work. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported on a June “Strength and Support” event, an August presentation by Run the Gamut, and an upcoming MAPC/Employment First workshop in Worcester, while the Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee discussed a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Policy Research on community living dashboards and disparities in Medicaid and LTSS. Commissioners also shared announcements about upcoming events, including the Paul Spooner Generational Leisure Summit, the Disability Policy Consortium’s John Winsky Memorial Award ceremony, the Massachusetts Health Council’s annual celebration, and a September 17 hearing on insurance coverage for hearing aids. The meeting ended with congratulations to commissioner Carl Richardson for an accessibility award and a motion to adjourn, which passed.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • 640 and House Bill 989, an act promoting humane cosmetics by limiting the use of animal testing.
  • By approving these bills, your committee will be limiting breeding by responsible breeders.
  • These bills limit our ability to make informed, educated choices about where we acquire our pets.
  • These bills limit our ability to make informed, educated choices about where we acquire our pets.
  • This bill doesn't limit hunting.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/05/2025)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • If those two things were in the bill and limited it accordingly, would you have any remaining problems
  • If those two things were in the bill and limited it accordingly, would you have any remaining problems
  • If those two things were in the bill and limited it accordingly, would you have any remaining problems
  • If those two things were in the bill and limited it accordingly, would you have any remaining problems
  • If those two things were in the bill and limited it accordingly, would you have any remaining problems
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • amendment list of bills included. amendment list of bills included.
  • , a governor's bill.
  • um the way this bill is structured. um the way this bill is structured.
  • who's going to pay the bill? who's going to pay the bill?
  • I'll call a roll call for the bill. I'll call a roll call for the bill.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the sub health supplemental budget bill, and moved it to the Ways and Means Committee after a walkthrough of the fiscal spreadsheet and the DE1 amendment. Nonpartisan staff explained that the bill produces general fund savings of about $2.4 million in FY27 for the 2026-27 biennium and about $97.7 million in the next biennium, with most savings tied to HR1-related Medical Assistance changes affecting adults without children. The Department of Health provisions were described as largely cost-neutral, with some increases for implementation, data, and IT work. Staff then reviewed the DE1, which combines several bills into four articles. The bill includes health licensing board changes, Department of Health provisions such as all-payer claims database fees, newborn screening fee exceptions, loan forgiveness and scholarship program extensions, workforce shortage grant changes, and reciprocal licensure and mortuary science provisions. The federal conformity article makes changes related to MA work and community engagement requirements, six-month renewals, retroactive eligibility limits, contact information updates, cost sharing for MA expansion enrollees, and related provider tax and disability-notice provisions. Article 4 and Article 5 were described as forecast adjustments for DHS and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Public testimony focused largely on the federal conformity and eligibility provisions. Legal aid testified that the work requirements and retroactive eligibility changes would be confusing, could expand requirements beyond intended groups, and would increase uncompensated care. The Minnesota Hospital Association said shortening retroactive eligibility would increase uncompensated care and strain hospital finances, and Unidos Minnesota criticized the immigrant eligibility changes as harmful to lawfully present immigrants and Native communities. Blood Cancer United supported the all-payer claims database provisions and urged attention to fertility coverage. Representative Elkins offered an amendment to add $55,000 for the Department of Health to include denied-claims data in the all-payer claims database; Department of Health staff said the idea was useful and provided a one-time setup cost, but the amendment was not acted on in the portion of the transcript provided.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Apr 11th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And if it's 30 days or 60 days, then we don't have to put it in our bill.
  • A time limit on whatever organization to appeal. I don't see a time limit in here.
  • So we don't have to say it in this bill unless we want to.
  • That covers it, so we don't have to say it in this bill unless we want to say it in this bill.
  • So other than that change, do we feel the bill is ready to go? Okay.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The subcommittee on Senate Bill 2224 met to reconcile several amendment versions into a single draft, combining changes from multiple members and Legislative Council. The discussion focused mainly on clarifying the Attorney General’s hearing and enforcement process, including whether to keep or remove specific time limits, how the stay of an Attorney General order should operate, and whether the bill needed to expressly reference the appeal period under existing law. Members also noted other incorporated changes, including a quarterly meeting requirement for the commission, executive session authority, and a district court reference on page 7. A key issue was whether the bill should specify that an Attorney General order is stayed during the time to appeal and through the appeal process. After discussion of the Administrative Agencies Practices Act, the subcommittee agreed that the bill should reference the appeal period under Section 28-32-42, rather than restating the number of days in the bill itself. The proposed language was refined to say the order must be stayed pending expiration of the time to appeal under 28-32-42 and pending the judgment or order on appeal. The members moved and seconded the amendment with the clarified stay language, indicating agreement to advance the revised version. They discussed process for final review and agreed to reconvene as needed, with a committee meeting planned for Monday after floor session, pending notice and scheduling. No roll call vote was taken in the transcript, but the subcommittee appeared to approve the amendment by voice vote and prepare it for further committee action.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (04/15/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 516? Senate Bill 516?
  • Senate Bill 640. Senate Bill 640.
  • I appreciated bill, the amended bill.
  • . bill. bill.
  • amend the bill. amend the bill.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill contains protections to ensure that an APRN recognizes the limits of their knowledge, plans
  • On that, obviously right now the limit is seven, and with this bill, we go to nine, but we wanted to.
  • What does this bill keep you from doing, or what does this bill allow you to do, or what does this bill
  • My position on the bill is... for the bill.
  • There is a bill; Katrina Pearson has a bill on the House side.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:45 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, we will also clarify the limitation, um, that the applicability of the bill to landowners who possess
  • <01:04:06.680> a previous Bill and this bill is a previous Bill and this bill is a mechanism
  • um that the applicability of limitation um that the applicability of the<01:04:48.400> bill<01
  • Do is doing due on this; we'll let them do their work and keep this bill limited to its original intent
  • bill um limited to work and keep this bill um limited to its<01:08:00.119> original<01:08:00.640
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard several measures focused on water quality, waste management, aquifer protection, wastewater, and climate-related funding. SB 984 on water pollution drew opposition from DLNR and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, with the latter arguing the bill could unfairly blame landowners for runoff caused by terrain and storm events; the chair noted there were also supporters and commenters submitted in writing. SB 639 on underground storage tanks received support from the Department of Health, the Board of Water Supply, and the Sierra Club, with testimony emphasizing environmental restoration standards after jet fuel releases; no opposition was noted in the live testimony. SB 946 on wastewater management was presented as clarifying that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters applies to treatment plants, and it drew support from the County of Maui, DOH, and Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, with no questions or opposition raised in the hearing. The committee also heard SB 438 on waste disposal facilities near significant aquifers. DOH and the Water Commission offered comments, while the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services opposed the bill because of a provision affecting ash recycling; the Board of Water Supply and Sierra Club supported the measure, and the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board and Energy Justice Network raised concerns about fly ash and bottom ash recycling, landfill capacity, and potential contamination of aquifers. Testimony reflected a split between environmental protection concerns and arguments that the bill could block beneficial reuse of ash. The committee then took up HB 1395 on state funds, which would direct interest from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the general fund when the reserve exceeds the state’s target. The Governor’s office, emergency management, the State Energy Office, the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority, the Nature Conservancy, and several other groups supported the bill’s climate-resilience intent, while the Tax Foundation and committee discussion raised concerns that the measure functioned mainly as a revenue transfer without a dedicated spending mechanism. Members discussed whether a special fund or legislative appropriation process would better ensure the money was used for climate mitigation and related projects.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/03/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • bills that we agree on. bills that we agree on.
  • Um we agree on one of the bills, bills.
  • c> bill, I think the underlying bill uh is bill, I think the underlying bill uh is not<01:18:20.640><
  • bill? bill?
  • bills.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 5th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, on your bill. Sure. It's House Bill 571.
  • This is on House Bill 215. 215, we'll go in order. Okay. This is on House Bill 215.
  • Seeing none, House Bill 215 is reported favorably. All right, on your next bill. House Bill 226.
  • House Bill 226. This is a bill. House Bill 226.
  • This bill proposes...
Keywords: 974, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/03/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Why is it limited? And get those ready to go. Then they are offered as we do that.
  • So we don't feel it's limiting it, if that's what you're asking, Senator Jasinski.
  • So we don't feel it's limiting it, if that's what you're asking, Senator Jasinski.
  • benefits was so constrained as to limit benefits was so constrained as to limit it<01:24:59.400>
  • We will have, I think, six bills.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill.
  • . bill. bill.
  • . bill. bill.
  • And then a daily limit, as set forth in the bill as well, so they can't just put a million dollars in
  • And then a daily limit, as set forth in the bill as well, so they can't just put a million dollars in
Summary: The committee heard SB 1166 SD2, a bill on insurance and climate-related damages that would authorize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and, in amended versions discussed during testimony, other public and private entities to pursue civil actions to recover losses tied to climate disasters and extreme weather. DCCA’s Insurance Division and the Department of the Attorney General raised legal concerns, saying the bill’s scope may not fit the insurance code section being amended, that it could create subject-matter and title issues, and that some subrogation language may be duplicative of existing rate-filing practice. Lawyers for Justice opposed the measure, arguing it conflicts with existing subrogation law and recent Hawaii Supreme Court rulings that treat the judicial lien process as the exclusive remedy. The American Petroleum Institute also opposed, warning the bill would add liability and litigation risk for companies operating under existing permits and could undermine energy reliability and investment. Supporters said the bill would help shift climate-related insurance costs away from residents and onto fossil fuel companies and other responsible parties. Testimony in support came from the Polluters Pay Hawaii Coalition, Center for Climate Integrity, Hawaii Island Council, Our Hawaii, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, who described recent flooding, storm damage, rising premiums, non-renewals, and underinsurance as evidence of a worsening climate-driven insurance crisis. Several supporters urged amendments to give the Attorney General explicit authority to recover insurance-related losses for the Hurricane Relief Fund, HPIA, and private insurers, and to ensure recovered amounts benefit policyholders. Committee members questioned whether HPIA is a private entity, whether the Attorney General could represent it, whether the bill could create double recovery or affect pending climate litigation, and whether insurers would have standing or damages if they are only paying contractual claims. The committee then took up SB 888 SD2, a consumer protection bill that would restrict smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a judicial order, and would bar conditioning device use on such consent. The Office of Consumer Protection testified in support and said an Illinois law could serve as a useful template for exceptions to the warrant requirement. An individual supporter said the measure would protect immigrant communities, judges, and others from surveillance and misuse of private data. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair noted additional written testimony submitted in support of SB 1166.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/7/26

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • limits which must be strictly observed. limits which must be strictly observed.
  • describe your bill. describe your bill.
  • the bill.
  • the bill.
  • It's estimated that the bill the bill.