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• </c> other areas that have uh CDL licenses other areas that have uh CDL licenses that<00:39:08.480><c
• Road toll and motor vehicle fee revenues Road toll and motor vehicle fee revenues go<02:13:07.880><c>
• The fleet vehicles...
• At the Department of Safety, we license the dealers; we license the mechanics; we license those that
• </c> license the um the dealers we license license the um the dealers we license the<05:15:25.798><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Assembly Bill 117, by Assembly Members Brown-May, etc., revises provisions relating to special license
• Storey, Fawcett, etc., provides for a pilot program to assess the competency of applicants for a license
• Stores, Fawcett, etc., provides for a pilot program to assess the competency of applicants for a license
• , introduced by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, revises provisions relating to certain licenses
• Assembly Bill 544, as amended, provides that annual licenses issued for medical facilities and facilities

Keywords: 909, all

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• SB 1167, vehicle electric bicycles.
• SB 1246, Autonomous Vehicles.
• vehicle.
• Vehicle to be driven 1,000 miles or less annually or insured as a collector vehicle.
• SB 338, Vehicle Repossessions. The motion is due pass. SB 338, Vehicle Repossessions.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• HB 2601 by Halt relating to the certain qualifications for operating commercial motor vehicle for the
• HB 2614 by Zwena relating to the regulation of motor vehicle booting or for the Commune Licensing Administrative
• and regulation of certain legal professionals were requiring an occupational license, imposing a fee
• stops at the police officer operating an un unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle for the.
• and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals requiring occupational license, imposing fees.

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• You know, every day older vehicles are being replaced by newer vehicles on the road.
• You know, I was in— Every day older vehicles are being replaced by newer vehicles on the road.
• Look at the fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles today.
• According to what I found, there is stricter licensing, rigorous vehicle inspections, and better road
• So we had to have not only a vehicle there to winch it out, but we had to have a stabilizing vehicle

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits. Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.

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• HB 3454 by Tony Tinderholt relating to the liability of vehicle storage facility operators for money
• HB 3529 by John McQueen relating to a temporary measure for vehicle registration and inspection.
• HB 3539 by Caroline Harris Davila relating to the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by an operator
• of a motor vehicle for the Committee on Transportation.
• The proposal includes provisions for occupational licensing under the compact, limiting certain taxes

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:06:33.960><c> or</c> vehicles uh hear about a vehicle or vehicles uh hear about a vehicle or
• State motor vehicle inspections but State motor vehicle inspections but where<03:53:42.399><c> it</c>
• And the duplicate license one...
• And the duplicate license one... ...the duplicate license one.
• licenses, or is it one?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• regarding agricultural license plates, color, and design.
• House Bill No. 665 by Transportation and Defense Committee, an act relating to Appaloosa license plates
• , amending Section 49-420D, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding Appaloosa license plates, and
• House Bill No. 665 by Transportation and Defense Committee, an act relating to Appaloosa license plates
• , amending Section 49-420D, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding Appaloosa license plates, and

Keywords: 989, all

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• ,</c> fee times the number of vehicles, fee times the number of vehicles, would<00:05:19.840><c> assume
• </c> titles were actually issued for vehicles titles were actually issued for vehicles that<00:05:55.600
• towing from public highways and prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license
• </c> motor vehicles from suspending a license motor vehicles from suspending a license on<00:41:40.319
• </c> of a motor vehicle. of a motor vehicle. Any Any Any discussion?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

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• <00:24:18.760><c> and</c><00:24:18.880><c> nicotine</c> licensing for the tobacco and nicotine licensing
• By creating a licensing and oversight of secondary metal, automobile, vehicle, machinery, and material
• recyclers by the Motor Vehicle Commission, requiring recyclers to obtain a license through the Motor
• ,</c><01:00:17.760><c> vehicle,</c> secondary metal, automobile, vehicle, secondary metal, automobile
• license through recyclers to obtain a license through the<01:00:25.160><c> Motor</c><01:00:25.360><c>

Keywords: 958, all

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• You know, every day older vehicles are being replaced by newer vehicles on the road.
• You know, I was in, uh, Every day older vehicles are being replaced by newer vehicles on the road.
• Look at the fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles today.
• According to what I found, there is stricter licensing, rigorous vehicle inspections, and better road
• And so we had to have not only a vehicle there to winch it out, but we had to have a stabilizer vehicle

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Motor vehicle sales tax. That one is doing so far pretty well.
• premium tax, insurance premium tax, but formerly excise license tax.
• There's ones we've run through: corporate, sales, personal income tax, vehicles.
• In 2028, the vehicle sales tax returns to a dedication?
• In 2028, the vehicle sales tax returns to a dedication, correct? That is correct.

Summary: The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as nonrecurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, FY 2027, and the long-range outlook. The Division of Administration recommended a $113 million reduction to the FY 2026 State General Fund forecast and a $104 million reduction for FY 2027, citing weaker-than-expected individual income tax collections, softer corporate income tax receipts, and some weakness in general sales tax, partly offset by stronger motor vehicle sales tax and higher mineral-related revenues tied to oil prices. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but broadly similar forecast, with modest net increases to the general fund bottom line in the current year and next year, emphasizing caution on income and corporate taxes and more optimism on sales, severance, royalties, and some other revenue streams. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the causes of the income tax shortfall, especially withholding and refund patterns after tax changes that lowered rates. Department of Revenue officials explained that withholding tables had been set with a cushion that may be producing larger refunds, and said changing the tables could quickly reduce overwithholding, though the effect would take time to show up. Members also discussed corporate collections, the lingering effects of the franchise tax repeal, the role of settlements and audits, and the extent to which collections are voluntary versus enforcement-driven. The Department of Revenue said corporate collections still had key filing and estimated-payment milestones ahead in May and June, and that refund and audit activity related to the former franchise tax would continue for some time. The conference then adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast, the FY 2027 recurring forecast, and the long-range forecast, along with the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation. Members also adopted the incentive expenditure forecast, noting that the reported amount is only the REC-reported portion and that larger tax exemption amounts come off the top before appropriations. The Treasurer reported a General Fund cash balance of about $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and an interfund borrowing base of about $9.18 billion, saying cash levels were similar on average to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed depending on the May 16 election, and the conference adjourned without objection.

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• Trapping licenses, non-resident reciprocal licenses.
• </c> trapping licenses, non-resident trapping licenses, non-resident reciprocal<00:37:49.440><c> licenses
• The whole purpose of license plates is to identify the owner of the vehicle, the status of the vehicle
• </c> into before they get out of the vehicle. into before they get out of the vehicle.
• relating to motor vehicles.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Consent calendar, 206-108, Department of Motor Vehicles license revocation by Assembly Member Lackey.
• Motion is to approve the proposed consent calendar, 206, 108, Department of Motor Vehicles, license,
• revocation. consent calendar, 206, 108, Department of Motor Vehicles, license, revocation by Assembly
• Proposed consent calendar. 2026, Department of Motor Vehicles, license verification by Assembly Member
• Department of Motor Vehicles license verification by Assembly Member Lackey.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, and the state auditor gave an update on his office’s workload, including several JALAC audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth, and capacity to begin additional audits. Members also announced that one audit request on Prop. 28 was being held and that the PUC request would be moved off consent for presentation. After quorum was later established, the committee took up and approved several audit requests, including the DMV license revocation audit on consent, the CPUC utility interconnection timeliness audit, and the Caltrans SR 710 extension project audit. The fusion centers audit was approved on call, while the Orange County Board of Education audit was still being discussed when the transcript ended. Senator Cervantes presented the fusion centers audit request, arguing that California’s fusion centers operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and retain sensitive information without adequate legal authority, privacy protections, or accountability. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and an ACLU representative, said the centers function as opaque intelligence-sharing hubs and have a history of inaccurate or biased reporting. The state auditor said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while noting possible access and public disclosure limits because of intelligence-related information. The request drew sharp criticism from one member, who called it politicized and unnecessary, but it ultimately advanced on call. Senator Allen’s CPUC audit request focused on the commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. Supporters said utilities routinely miss deadlines, causing delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and homeowners, while CPUC staff said the commission has public reporting, workshops, and an active proceeding to address the issue. The auditor said the review would examine CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and data on why utilities struggle to comply, estimating about 3,500 hours of work. The committee approved the request after discussion about whether an audit or legislative oversight would be the best tool. Senator Perez and Assembly Member Fong presented the Caltrans 710 corridor audit request, describing tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing, unclear communications, and delays in the affordable sales program created under the Roberti Act. Caltrans said it had completed many sales, was moving additional properties, and remained committed to transparency and compliance. The auditor said the review would examine whether Caltrans is complying with the Roberti Act, how it sets affordable prices, appraisal and appeal practices, communications with buyers, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior audit recommendations. The committee also heard Senator Umberg’s request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues; supporters argued the board’s actions warranted scrutiny, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that complaints, enforcement actions, and legal challenges were minimal or absent.

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• </c> expensive thing is the vehicle expensive thing is the vehicle maintenance<00:08:46.120><c> its</
• But more than anything, so I've got a commercial driver's license.
• But more than anything, so I've got a commercial driver's license.
• But more than anything, so I've got a commercial driver's license.
• But more than anything, so I've got a commercial driver's license.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• These are dual-licensed doctors.
• These are dual licensed doctors. Bill deals with. These are dual licensed doctors.
• You do not have a license to do that in Idaho, and you're violating your actual license.
• So we have now licensed the NMDs.
• They risked losing their license.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 25 and March 27, then took up Senate Bill 1359 as amended, which would regulate virtual currency kiosks/crypto ATMs. The sponsor and supporters from AARP, law enforcement, and the Attorney General’s office said the bill was aimed at reducing scams that target older adults by requiring operator registration, money transmitter licensing, fee and exchange-rate disclosures, fraud warnings, transaction records, and cooperation with the Department of Finance. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass recommendation, though one member noted possible Fourth Amendment concerns about blockchain analytics and data retention. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1353 as amended, a housing bill allowing twin homes and duplexes in single-family residential zones in cities over 10,000 people, with limits on local bans, lot-size restrictions, fees, and parking requirements. Supporters argued it would expand affordable “missing middle” housing, help families and older adults stay in their communities, and restore property rights; opponents, including an Eagle city council member, argued it would override local control and worsen density and traffic concerns. After testimony from residents, housing advocates, and local officials, the motion for a due-pass recommendation failed on a 7-7 tie, so the bill was held in committee. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1254, which would clarify that certain chiropractors with clinical nutrition training may prescribe the limited vitamins, minerals, fluids, epinephrine, needles, and related products they are already authorized to obtain and administer. The sponsor said the change would fix a technical problem that prevents chiropractors from buying these items from pharmacies, while some members raised concerns about scope of practice and noted opposition from the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians. The committee passed the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1313 was heard, expanding Idaho’s dual-licensure naturopathic doctor provisions to include pharmacists who also meet the existing naturopathic licensing requirements. The sponsor said the bill would let pharmacists with the proper additional training practice under dual licensure without violating scope-of-practice or insurance rules, and the committee approved it for the floor with a due-pass recommendation before adjournment.

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• When you buy a ticket for recreation, it is merely a license to enter the place.
• But a ticket to enter, it's just a license that can be taken away by any means, so it's just a license
• So it's not a service; it's just a license to enter.”
• Next we'll hear testimony on H. 4722, an act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles.
• by capping those taxes at the level of a comparable diesel vehicle.

Bills: H3012, H4008, H4435, H4444, H4526, H4547, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4577, H4585, H4605, H4687, H4703, H4722, H4754, H4755

Keywords: fines, property valuation, commercial property, real estate, tax penalties, property taxes, local option tax, marijuana sales, Salem, revenue generation, taxation, recreation, local government, commercial activities, Charlemont, property exemption, disabled persons, Swampscott, senior exemption, property tax

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• People a real option to become self-reliant without the need of a vehicle.
• They would get their driver's license revoked, right? No. So.
• It's revocation of your license, right? It's only a point.
• In the first 12 months, if you get four points on your license is when your license can be suspended.
• And if you were intentionally using your vehicle to kill someone.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• in the same direction, or when right-hand lanes are obstructed by vehicles traveling below the speed
• need this now, and not 10 years ago, 50 years ago, 1935, when we first started issuing driver's licenses
• I don't have multiple people in the vehicle, and that's for whatever green energy things. ...in the vehicle
• I have had a mixed relationship with specialty license plates over the years.
• I have had a mixed relationship with specialty license plates over the years, and I feel like we all

Keywords: 989, all

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• ><c> requires</c> commercial driver's licensing requires commercial driver's licensing requires that<
• commercial vehicles and some consumer vehicles.
• I sell some consumer vehicles. I understand this is a consumer vehicle thing.
• And so being the most vehicles.
• on these vehicles.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met on February 5 and heard testimony on a long agenda of transportation-related bills. Early measures included HB 2392, which would create an employer tax credit for transportation demand management benefits; HB 2462, which would bar auto manufacturers and dealers from charging post-sale fees for already-installed hardware; and HB 2423, which would require diesel sold for on-road use to contain at least 5% biodiesel. HB 2392 drew support from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and one individual, with the Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation offering comments. HB 2462 drew support from DCCA and one individual, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed it. HB 2423 drew comments from the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Farm Bureau, support from Pacific Biodiesel and the Hawaii Transportation Association, and a question from the chair about whether biodiesel is exported; the witness said production stays local. The committee also heard HB 1771 on voluntary carbon offsets for air travel, HB 2081 on requiring firefighters exempt from CDL rules to follow equivalent alcohol and substance abuse policies, HB 2334 on allowing the Department of Transportation to assume NEPA responsibilities for certain projects, and HB 2336 on DOT agreements with the Department of Defense for work at military installations using federal funds. HB 1771 drew comments from Life of the Land warning that carbon offsets are often unreliable and could create liability, while Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offered comments. HB 2081 received support from DOT, county human resources offices, fire departments, and county officials, with the Hawaii Firefighters Association in opposition. HB 2334 was supported by DOT, and the director said other states using NEPA assignment can complete projects in about half the time. HB 2336 was supported by DOT, HIEMA, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii Military Affairs Council; the committee discussed the administrative fee as a way to recover costs under an intergovernmental agreement. The most extensive testimony centered on HB 1666, which would limit new motor vehicle markups above 5% of MSRP and require recordkeeping. Multiple dealer groups and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association opposed it, arguing it would threaten dealership operations, especially in Hawaii’s high-cost market and for vehicles without an MSRP. The committee also heard HB 2375 on uniform towing and parking enforcement standards on state and leased lands, including notice, disability protections, payment safeguards, and public reporting; DLNR, DAGS, and several advocacy groups testified, with strong public support and concerns about towing practices and ADA compliance. HB 2415, which would appropriate funds for crosswalks near school properties, drew support from DOT, DOE, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and the committee discussed how counties would request projects and how funding would be allocated. Finally, HB 2451, which would move Hawaii toward fare-free public transit beginning in 2027 and create a dedicated funding source through a petroleum tax increase, received broad support from DOT, the Energy Office, public health and advocacy groups, and many individuals; DOE testified that it currently uses about $2.1 million for student bus passes and that the program is tied to savings from inactive school bus routes.