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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT Public Hearing 01-30-2026

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • offenses of identity theft. offenses of identity theft.
  • We also, um, have some concerns with complicating the state of mind for identity theft.
  • We also, um, have some concerns with complicating the state of mind for identity theft.
  • Um, I'm available to identity theft.
  • This is relating to identity theft. Chair's recommendation is to defer.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Labor and Technology Committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 2245 would tighten revolving-door restrictions for state employees by barring new employees from acting on matters they worked on before state service and imposing a 12-month post-employment restriction for certain former Governor and Lieutenant Governor staff; the Ethics Commission and League of Women Voters supported it, and the committee later passed it as is. SB 99 would allow certain retirees to return to work as school resource officers or investigators without losing retirement benefits; the Attorney General supported the investigator portion, ERS and other agencies offered comments and suggested amendments, and the committee passed the bill with amendments, including changes from the Attorney General, ERS, and the Department of Law Enforcement, plus a far-future effective date. SB 2304, which would expand identity theft law to cover AI/deepfake or materially deceptive media impersonation, drew opposition from the Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor over prosecution burdens and First Amendment concerns, while some prosecutors and others supported it; the committee deferred the bill. SB 2115, dealing with collective bargaining impasse procedures for repricing public employee classes, drew opposition from human resources officials who said arbitrators lack the technical expertise needed, while unions and HGA supported the measure; the committee deferred decision-making to a later hearing. The committee also heard SB 1036, a net neutrality bill that would bar broadband providers from blocking, prioritizing, or zero-rating traffic. Supporters argued Hawaii needs stronger consumer protections, while the Hawaii Broadband Office said it saw no current problem in Hawaii and warned the bill could affect federal BEAD funding unless exempted; the committee deferred the measure. SB 1163 would prohibit the sale of geolocation and browser data and data collected through microphone-based background apps; Consumer Protection supported the intent but urged a broader privacy framework, and the Honolulu Prosecutor sought an exemption for lawful law-enforcement investigations, which the committee later accepted along with Hawaiian Telecom’s proposed amendments before passing the bill with amendments. SB 2076 would update publicity-rights law to address AI/deepfake uses of a person’s likeness; testimony supported the goal and amendments from the Recording Industry Association of America, and the committee passed the bill with amendments, including replacing references to AI/deepfake with “digital replica.” After hearing testimony, the committee recessed briefly to obtain quorum and then reconvened for decision-making. It adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 2245 as is, passed SB 99 with amendments, deferred SB 2304, deferred SB 2115 to a later hearing, deferred SB 1036, passed SB 1163 with amendments, and passed SB 2076 with amendments. The meeting then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, coerced debt is the type of identity theft in which an abuser incurred-related transactions
  • Generally, Senate Bill 2902 would define identity theft to include violations of specific sections of
  • And then the FTC report has been a well-tested vehicle for proving identity theft.
  • This bill is regarding title theft and protection from title theft.
  • This bill is regarding title theft and protection from title theft.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first voted out several pending bills. Senate Bill 1612 was reported favorably to the full Senate with objections sent to the local and contested calendar. The committee then adopted committee substitutes and favorably reported Senate Bills 2717, 1468, 1642, and 1789, with 1642 and 1789 sent to the floor. SB 2717 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council and add agencies to it; SB 1468 and SB 1642 were discussed as changes affecting utility and insurance-related structures; and SB 1789 would establish pole standards, with the author saying it would clarify PUC authority and create more practical statewide standards. The committee also heard an ERCOT update from Pablo Vegas, who said Texas load growth remains strong but ERCOT is adjusting its large-load forecast downward using historical delays and realization rates for data centers and other large loads. He said the adjusted forecast is still very high, but more realistic for planning, and members discussed reliability, generation timelines, demand response, and the role of Senate Bill 6 in helping model large data centers as flexible load. The committee then took testimony on a series of bills and left most pending after public comment. SB 2629 would allow condominium and property owners associations to hold meetings and vote electronically; testimony supported it as a way to improve access, though some members expressed concern about overuse of virtual meetings. SB 2702 would let nationally certified professionals test backflow prevention assemblies instead of requiring a separate TCEQ license, and was supported as a workforce and public health measure. SB 2167 would let TDLR pause new massage-establishment license applications when an applicant is subject to a human trafficking emergency order or pending SOAH case. SB 2349 would exempt short-term residential leases and certain leasebacks from floodplain disclosure requirements while allowing the notice to be included in the lease packet. SB 2121 would tighten the data broker registry law from the prior session, and SB 2443 would allow TDLR to use electronic delivery for notices and contested-case documents. Additional bills focused on consumer protection, housing, and regulatory administration. SB 2902 would help victims of coerced debt and identity theft stop collection efforts by requiring proof such as a court order or FTC report; advocates said it would protect survivors while still preventing fraud. SB 512 would bar money transmission license holders from fining users for terms-of-service violations in a way that forfeits account funds, and supporters framed it as a protection against private financial penalties. SB 2145 would allow public improvement districts and tax increment finance districts to meet virtually with at least one member physically present, while SB 2268 would give the PUC flexibility to extend Texas Energy Fund loan deadlines in certain cases. SB 1495 would create an advisory board for electric vehicle supply equipment standards, SB 2154 would extend statewide regulation to delivery network companies, SB 2184 would lower the age for pyrotechnic operator and fireworks display licenses from 21 to 18, SB 438 would expand confidentiality protections for SOAH administrative law judges, SB 2211 would treat digital products and desalinated water as industrial products to support combined energy-water projects, and SB 647 would strengthen title-theft protections by improving notice and clerk authority to reject fraudulent filings. Most of these bills were left pending after testimony, and several drew support from industry, consumer, or advocacy witnesses along with some member concerns about electronic meetings, licensing, and data accuracy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 22nd, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • At present, theft of real property is treated no differently than theft of a purse.
  • codes for real property theft and real property fraud.
  • Theft of real property is treated no different than theft of a purse.
  • It moves the offense of theft of real property from the theft statute...
  • It moves the offense of theft of real property from the theft statute into its own new section, Section
Summary: The committee heard and laid out a series of criminal justice bills, with public and invited testimony on restitution, juvenile justice, child abuse reporting, public-safety protections, organ trafficking, property fraud, disaster-response worker protections, fentanyl exposure, emergency data disclosure, insurance-fraud investigations, blood warrant execution, human smuggling, and TJJD advocacy access. Several measures drew support from prosecutors, clerks, law enforcement, utility companies, and victims who described real-world harms and delays in current law; opposition or caution came from civil-rights and advocacy groups on bills involving expanded criminal liability, data disclosure, and juvenile-facility access. Most bills were left pending after testimony, with the committee later voting out SB 127 favorably and placing it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1666 would streamline restitution payments for parole or mandatory supervision cases by requiring TDCJ to include victim information when forwarding payments, shortening the period before unclaimed funds go to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund, and clarifying confidentiality and contact procedures; county clerks supported it as an efficiency measure. SB 2776 would let TJJD disclose certain information, with written consent, to support the Credible Messengers Program, and SB 127 would extend limitations periods for failure-to-report child abuse and concealment offenses, with testimony emphasizing delayed discovery of abuse and the need for accountability. SB 1980 would increase penalties for assaulting or interfering with peace officers, parole officers, and community supervision officers, and SB 456 would raise penalties for organ purchasing/trafficking and create a more specific criminal framework for the offense; both drew strong support from law enforcement and victims. The committee also heard SB 2611 on real property theft and deed fraud, which would create separate offenses for real property theft and fraud, add a ten-year limitations period, require criminal judgments to be filed in county property records, and expand restitution and title-clearing remedies. Witnesses described forged deeds, stolen church and family properties, and long, costly efforts to restore title; county clerks and prosecutors said the bill would help victims and streamline civil remedies. SB 482 would increase penalties for offenses against utility workers during declared disasters or evacuation orders, prompted by reports of threats and assaults during Hurricane Beryl; utility representatives said the bill is needed to keep mutual-aid crews coming to Texas. SB 1234 would add fentanyl to the endangerment statute for vulnerable people, while SB 816 would allow providers to disclose electronic data in immediate life-threatening situations; both drew support from prosecutors and criticism from civil-rights advocates concerned about overbreadth and liability protections.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, coerced debt is the type of identity theft in which an abuser incurred related transactions
  • Generally, Senate Bill 2902 would define identity theft to include violations of specific sections of
  • Thank you. ...and no longer collectible from the victim of identity theft. Thank you, Dean.
  • And then the FTC report has been a well-tested vehicle for proving identity theft.
  • This bill is regarding title theft and protection from title theft.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, voting favorably on SB 1612, SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789. SB 1612 was reported favorably with objections to the local and contested calendar, while SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789 were reported favorably, with SB 1642 and SB 1789 sent to the floor. SB 2717 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council; SB 1642 would add an executive director to the Texas Department of Insurance structure; and SB 1789 would establish pole standards and clarify PUC authority and remedies. The committee also heard an ERCOT update from CEO Pablo Vegas on the updated long-term load forecast, which showed a much higher unadjusted growth projection driven largely by data centers. ERCOT described an adjusted forecast using historical delays and lower realized build rates, and members discussed reliability, generation timelines, and the importance of SB 6 for demand response and flexibility. The committee then heard and left pending SB 2629, which would allow condominium and property owners’ association meetings and voting by electronic means; SB 2702, which would let nationally certified professionals test backflow prevention assemblies without a separate TCEQ license; SB 2167, which would let TDLR pause new license applications tied to human trafficking emergency orders or pending SOAH cases; SB 2349, which would exempt short-term leases and certain leasebacks from flood disclosure requirements; SB 2121, which would tighten the data broker registry law; and SB 2443, which would authorize TDLR electronic delivery of notices and other documents. Testimony generally supported these bills as cleanup, modernization, or workforce-streamlining measures, with some members expressing caution about electronic meetings and emphasizing in-person accountability. The committee also heard SB 2902 on coerced debt and identity theft, with testimony from a law professor and family violence advocates supporting stronger protections for survivors and suggesting a police report as an additional proof option. SB 512, a refiled bill restricting money transmission license holders from fining users for terms-of-service violations, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. Later, the committee heard SB 2145 on allowing certain TIF boards to meet virtually in narrow circumstances, SB 2268 on extending Texas Energy Fund loan deadlines in some cases, SB 1495 creating an EV supply equipment advisory board, SB 2154 regulating delivery network companies under a statewide framework, SB 2184 lowering the age for pyrotechnic operator and fireworks display permits from 21 to 18, SB 2211 on combining data centers, power generation, and produced-water desalination projects, and SB 647 on title theft protections and clerk authority to refuse fraudulent filings. Most of these bills were left pending after brief testimony and questions, with members focusing on reliability, regulation, and safeguards against fraud.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, coerced identity theft is the type of identity theft in which an abuser incurs credit-related
  • Generally, Senate Bill 2902 would define identity theft to include violations of specific sections of
  • We recognize that identity theft has serious consequences for anyone.
  • A report has been a well-tested vehicle for proving identity theft.
  • This bill is regarding title theft and protection from Title V.
Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Summary: The committee met in a special joint appropriations session to review the FY 2027 budget package, including House Bill 4138 and Senate Bill 1831, the general appropriations or “feed” bills. Staff described the budget as including a one-time transfer of state funds, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general-fund budgets, continued funding for the state health insurance plan and school facilities, and various one-time restorations or reversions of prior appropriations. Members spent much of the meeting clarifying how the 5% reductions would work, noting that formula and mandatory funding such as K-12 basic aid are excluded, while the governor’s executive branch would decide how to implement the cuts within agencies. The chair repeatedly emphasized that the committee was not specifying line-item cuts and that agencies would have discretion over implementation. A large portion of the discussion focused on the practical effects of the budget on universities, public safety, health care, rural programs, and fund sweeps. Arizona Board of Regents and university representatives said the proposed reductions would amount to more than $85 million statewide and could affect programs such as the Arizona Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and tuition freezes, though no specific program cuts were written into the bill. Other testimony raised concerns about fund sweeps from encumbered balances, including university research funds, housing trust funds, utility regulation funds, and ADOT-related accounts, with some members warning about possible impacts on rural infrastructure and federal matching dollars. The committee also discussed the state employee health plan, including a $228 million general-fund infusion and proposed employee premium increases over three years, as well as questions about corrections, forestry and fire management, and rural critical access hospitals. Public testimony was largely opposed to the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, health care, and local government argued that the package would reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care access, and rural communities while preserving tax benefits for data centers and wealthy taxpayers. A mayor from Globe described severe flood damage and asked for state help for a flood relief fund, while a motorcycle safety advocate questioned a proposed transfer from the motorcycle safety fund. Committee members debated whether the budget’s effects should be described as speculative or as likely consequences of the broad cuts, and several exchanges became contentious over comparisons to the Great Recession and references to federal tax policy. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote taken in the portion provided, though leadership had earlier said the committee planned a mass roll-call vote on all the bills at the end.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 3155 is a bipartisan work to help with gift card theft. So, what happens?
  • This is adding language to the organized theft law that we passed a year or two ago.
  • What began as a retail theft case turned into a seven-month investigation that uncovered a transnational
  • During the day, they were required to go out by their trafficker and commit things like identity theft
  • , steal credit cards, do identity theft, steal credit cards, do different<00:47:15.760> crimes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • for certain documents concerning real property, creating the criminal offenses of real property theft
  • Deed fraud or title theft occurs when a person who does not own the property fraudulently transfers or
  • Deed fraud and title theft cost Texans thousands upon thousands of dollars to clear their title, and
  • is not tailored to this type of theft.
  • First, it makes mandatory that a person filing a property transaction document in person report theft
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • This provision is lifted from venue provisions elsewhere in law, most notably our theft statutes, our
  • identity theft statutes, and our financial exploitation statutes.
  • ultimate finding at the conclusion of an investigation by a preponderance of the evidence of fraud, theft
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/2/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • This provision is lifted from venue provisions elsewhere in law, most notably our theft statutes, our
  • identity theft statutes, and our financial exploitation statutes.
  • identity theft statutes, and our financial exploitation statutes.
  • <00:58:29.280> So<00:58:29.920> it fraud, theft, waste or abuse.
  • So it fraud, theft, waste or abuse.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Several years ago, not too long after the legislature explicitly added wage theft to the criminal theft
  • A case of wage theft to the county attorney's office.
  • As Representative Frazier noted, all of this matters because wage theft and payroll fraud put downward
  • We should expect the same when employers commit wage theft and payroll fraud. This bill...
  • So right now, they're very limited in how they can look into these wage theft cases, which is what Mr
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/1/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:35:05.679> in the widespread issue of wage theft in the widespread issue of wage theft
  • Several years ago, not too long after the legislature explicitly added wage theft to the criminal theft
  • wage theft to the criminal<01:36:31.040> theft<01:36:31.440> statute,<01:36:32.080>
  • I<01:36:32.320> had<01:36:32.480> the criminal theft statute, I had the criminal theft
  • commit wage theft and payroll fraud. commit wage theft and payroll fraud.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • The governor's anti-fraud package includes proposals to create a new theft-of-public-funds statute to
  • includes proposals to create a new theft includes proposals to create a new theft of<00:04:25.919
  • The other piece that Commissioner Campbell noted was theft of government funds statute.
  • focus on insurance fraud wage theft focus on insurance fraud wage theft theft<00:06:33.639> and
  • <00:06:40.919> and motans that include identity theft and motans that include identity theft
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • These measures aim to deter copper theft.
  • Cases of vandalism or theft can take up to $1 million. Up to six months, even just to repair.
  • Copper theft and the related activities have been on the rise and California is on the top.
  • One of the top two of the states in the nation for the number of copper theft crimes.
  • So AB 476 will strengthen the theft prevention and enforcement against copper wire thieves.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/24/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have prosecuted people for theft under the theft statutes that exist currently.
  • We have prosecuted people for theft under the theft statutes that exist currently.
  • <00:12:38.800> The other the current theft statute. The other the current theft statute.
  • I think under this new statute, the theft of public funds, um, the theft against the UI trust fund or
  • I think under this new wage theft.
Keywords: 1183, house