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• So I want to start with saying I agree with the premise of this bill, and the egregious instances that

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard two bills. AB 1159 by Assemblymember Addis would update California student data privacy law to extend protections to college students, limit how ed tech companies can collect and use student information, and add restrictions around sensitive data and generative AI use. Supporters, including Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, CFT, labor, civil rights, and education groups, said students and educators need stronger safeguards against invasive data collection and misuse. Opponents, including College Board, TechNet, CalChamber, and ACT Education, argued the bill was overly broad, could interfere with legitimate educational services and AI development, and raised concerns about a private right of action and impacts on adult students and recruitment opportunities. AB 883 by Assemblymember Lowenthal would expedite deletion of personal information for elected and appointed officials under California’s data broker deletion system by having state agencies provide official lists to the privacy agency and requiring brokers to delete the information within five days. Supporters said the measure responds to rising threats, harassment, and violence against public officials and would help reduce exposure of their personal data. TechNet and TechC.A. opposed unless amended, citing concerns about exemptions for lawful data sharing, the five-day timeline, and litigation risk, while the author emphasized the bill does not create a new right but streamlines access to an existing deletion process. Both bills were advanced after committee discussion and roll calls. AB 1159 passed 11-2 and was sent to the Judiciary Committee. AB 883 passed 14-0 and was sent to the Appropriations Committee.

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• license to conduct Inter track wagering and operate its race meet or highlight games, at least a premise

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I disagree with the premise that voters aren't going to understand what they are voting on without that

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• Chair, I understand and the premise of this bill, but would you let me know who the stakeholders were

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• insurance, employee dishonesty, cyber liability insurance.
• Luckily, cyber liability hasn't been continuing to escalate so high, but adding an additional, um, I
• , already. professional liability, already. professional liability, umbrella<00:23:15.520> insurance
• cyber liability insurance, insurance costs<00:23:19.760> have<00:23:20.000> been<00:23
• :23:23.679> continuing cyber liability hasn't been continuing cyber liability hasn't been continuing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It also preserves the legislative intent while limiting unintended civil liabilities for counties that
• <00:04:18.320> exposure potential unintended liability exposure potential unintended liability
• <00:04:31.199> for civil or criminal liabilities for civil or criminal liabilities for counties
• <00:05:06.880> civil while limiting unintended civil while limiting unintended civil liabilities
• for counties that do not opt liabilities for counties that do not opt out. out. out.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:04 Roll Call 00:00:23 HB 246 Discussion 00:02:47 HB 246 Vote 00:15:15 HB 613 Discussion 00:17:04 HB 613 Vote 00:29:09 Adjournment 00:30:37, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum present and briefly introduced a guest before taking up two bills. House Bill 246, as amended by House Committee Substitute 1, would require animal control officers to complete training on recognizing child abuse and neglect. The sponsor and a young advocate testified that animal control officers often encounter warning signs in homes, cited data linking animal abuse and child abuse, and said the training would be free, brief, and housed by Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. The committee substitute was explained as addressing local government liability concerns by allowing counties to opt out, tying the bill to existing reporting statutes, and clarifying that the training creates no investigative duty. Members asked about whether the training was one-time, how opt-outs would be tracked, and whether the information would be public; the sponsor and witness said participation would be tracked and the training/evaluation would be available through the organization. The committee approved HB 246 with favorable expression to pass on the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 613, which would give Chapter 75 fire districts a process to seek a tax increase above the current 10-cent cap through public hearings and voter recall, while preserving local control. The sponsor and fire service representatives said the bill responds to modern fire district costs, including higher equipment prices, staffing shortages, declining volunteer numbers, and the shift to all-hazards service. They emphasized that any increase would be subject to notice, public comment, and a voter recall mechanism, and said the cap would remain in place unless the district used the new process. Members questioned the fiscal impact language, the meaning of the cap, and whether the bill effectively removed the cap; the sponsor clarified that the cap stays but districts could go up to two cents above it through the process, with voters able to recall the increase. One member passed on the vote due to concern about the indeterminable fiscal impact, but the committee still reported HB 613 favorably to the House floor. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Our accrued liability currently stands at $26.5 billion.
• For judges, we have no way as things are; we'll never pay off their unfunded liability.
• At least there's some time on the horizon—67 years—so we can pay off their unfunded liability.
• We know that our unfunded liability has not hit where we're at.
• Some of these are really high-end, but they're not liability.

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• is the ordinary medical liability we have now in place.
• is the ordinary medical liability we have now in place.
• is the ordinary medical liability we have now in place.
• of the bill because negligence liability of the bill because negligence liability is<01:56:54.719
• ><01:56:56.560> we is the ordinary medical liability we is the ordinary medical liability we have

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You know, some of the people that we want to help, they don't have much tax liability.
• <00:10:52.600> So<00:10:52.760> tax<00:10:53.000> credits much tax liability
• So tax credits much tax liability.
• Per the AG's testimony, we can't get rid of liability completely anyway.
• If MKSOA takes the liability, we'll just be transferring risk from one government agency to another.

Bills: HB1618

Keywords: cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement

Summary: The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted. The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.

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• is solvent And if that had occurred, why would the taxpayers have had to essentially pay these liabilities
• And I want doctors to acknowledge that too, is that you've got the average taxpayers paying liabilities
• And doctors for these liability claims.
• And it also acknowledges that the taxpayers have been paying these liabilities for hospitals and doctors
• Chair, is proposing to eliminate the fund completely that now has liabilities that it's responsible for

Keywords: 996, all

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• Chair, typically for liability insurance, there are rates set by department. Right?
• Senator Woods, is this liability insurance under our self-insurance plan? Mr.
• Chairman, could we have kind of a deeper dive on this liability insurance and how those premiums have
• So there would be future out-year liabilities. And there will be.
• So these expenses are currently being paid out of the Public Liability Fund.

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• The second piece is with regard to liability. Communication methods to the guest.
• The second piece is with regard to liability.
• The second piece is with regard to liability.
• There was liability information language put in there to protect restaurants, There was liability information
• So what we did was add the liability language that was requested by us from CRA.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

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• Um, and I absolutely agree with the underlying premise, but there are things that need to be worked on
• the and I absolutely agree with the and I absolutely agree with the underlying<01:02:56.559> premise
• but<01:02:57.760> there<01:02:58.000> are<01:02:58.240> things underlying premise
• , but there are things underlying premise, but there are things that<01:02:58.720> need<01:02:
• I support the premise of this bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Hiko's liability more predictable in Hiko's liability more predictable in that<05:32:58.558> time<
• limitation of liability cap applies. limitation of liability cap applies.
• session, whether the liability session, whether the liability limitation<05:41:31.040> is
• <05:45:17.600> cap there there's a real liability cap there there's a real liability cap already
• to an actual contingent liability to an actual liability.<06:03:59.120> It<06:03:59.360> is

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• <00:08:47.000> Section<00:08:47.400> 4<00:08:47.800> adds liabilities imposed
• Section 4 adds liabilities imposed.
• <00:25:40.440> they<00:25:40.679> face employer from the liabilities they face employer
• from the liabilities they face under<00:25:41.640> the<00:25:41.760> law<00:25:42.120>
• a notice of denial of liability. a notice of denial of liability.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I think by not giving you what you want, somebody is just trying to avoid liability.
• So contraband, and again, liability.
• So essentially, liability and companies could cover that liability.
• But in all cases, the liability factor was challenged now.
• That complicates matters for the liability aspect.

Bills: SB1232, SB1421, SB1505, SB1511, SB1520, SB1803

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• SB 1066, an act relating to civil liability, the Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for
• It exempts accredited universities from liability for any such fraudulent scientific research.
• It exempts drug manufacturers that are registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy from liability
• It exempts accredited universities from liability for any such fraudulent scientific research.
• It exempts drug manufacturers that are registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy from liability

Keywords: 1182, all

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• That is the very reason that the manufacturers and doctors have immunity from liability under the 1986
• If this bill becomes law, we would be setting policy based on a flawed premise.
• /c><01:20:53.120> flawed setting policy based on a flawed setting policy based on a flawed premise
• Not science, not reality, and premise.
• They knew nothing about the functions of the foreskin and that it is an asset, not a liability.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• estimates total liabilities will increase to approximately $30 billion by fiscal year 2030.
• This provision is necessary to reduce liabilities and ensure long-term viability of the program.
• More specifically, the state of California would reduce liabilities by $500 million. L.A.
• County and City would reduce liabilities by $900 million, and public education by $600 million.
• And what I mean by that is there's no state budget line item that shows a SIBTF liability.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• to help employers ensure that the information on those I-9 forms are correct, removing potential liability
• E-Verify is designed to remove the liability from those employers.
• So, in that scenario, we're shifting the liability onto the individual employer.
• So, the liability still is not with the employer if the employer follows the process.
• If all of that checks out, there's no liability for the Employer as far as the identity theft.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit