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• I don't think we should be adding huge administrative burdens to... All right.
• And it started in the mid, like 35-ish in the House, and we were slowly adding.
• And it started in the mid, like 35-ish in the House, and we were slowly adding.
• And when you start adding members, you're going to increase that.
• And when you start adding members, you're going to increase that.

Bills: HB2070, HB2129, HB2227, HB2439, HB2667, HB2745, HB2773, HB2825, HB2873, HB2876, HCR2005, HCR2044, SB1002, SB1036, SB1054, SB1271, SB1432, SB1435, SB1437, SB1439, SCR1022, SCR1031, SCR1033

Keywords: flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest

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• This added language would give the court authority to retain jurisdiction over such a violation as long
• This added language would give the court authority to retain jurisdiction over such a violation as long
• This added language would give the court authority to retain jurisdiction over such a violation as long
• This added language would give the court This added language would give the court authority<00:09:52.880
• that we have now added to this bill<00:32:35.039> that<00:32:35.440> said<00:32:36.000

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We retained 600 of our students, or about 400 of our students, and added about 200. So, Mr.
• So we feel like we've taken the letters training and added to it to make sure that there's something
• We appreciate the added required time for elementary schools.
• That added time, you're always worried about attention spans of different levels of students, but for
• Over the years, I've seen that we keep adding to it while taking away their professional development

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• And also in the House Judiciary Committee, there was some language added Senator Duke: In regarding the
• It should just be adding to it.
• Chairman, we had just added the "with the intent to arouse Representative: Or gratify sexual desire,"
• OK, well, so we've added that late in the day.
• Chair and Senator, the language that was added to this was added with the consent of the commission and

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• Looking at the amendment, the definition that was added of a female, this is kind of following up some
• of a female this is kind of added of a female this is kind of following<00:15:31.839> up<00:15
• And what I think is interesting, actually, the definition that was added in the amendment, the number
• And what I think is interesting, actually, the definition that was added in the amendment, the number
• He added that transgender people are being erased, they are dying, and this does not help.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• proposed amendment in Senate Bill 2232 would amend Section 1A of Chapter 164 of the General Laws by adding
• 39, requiring that all solar projects participate in the SMART program, a requirement that risks adding
• Therefore, we support adding language to S. 2269, which would eliminate archaic limitations on the size
• To the best of my knowledge, it needs to be added. There's a fourth cap. Wow.
• nationwide demand that should be considered in addition to adding needed capacity.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused broadly on solar policy and several related bills, especially S. 2269, S. 2270, H. 3520, H. 3521, and related measures on distributed energy resources, municipal solar caps, permitting reform, and tax credits. Testimony from the Air Force supported S. 2232, which would exempt federal military installations from renewable energy production caps and net metering limits to support energy resilience at bases like Hanscom. Most other witnesses argued that Massachusetts needs to speed up rooftop, municipal, and community solar deployment to address high electricity prices, federal tax credit rollbacks, grid reliability, and climate goals. A major theme was streamlining permitting through automated or “smart” solar permitting, including a statewide platform managed by DOER. Permit Power, SEIA, Vote Solar, 350 Mass, and others said current local permitting is fragmented and costly, and that instant permitting could reduce soft costs and speed installations. Several witnesses also urged changes to interconnection rules, including flexible interconnection, remote inspections, and faster utility approval timelines. Some speakers raised concerns about small towns lacking staff to meet short deadlines and suggested a state-hosted platform to reduce the burden on municipalities. Another major topic was lifting caps on solar deployment. Municipal officials from Lexington and Cambridge said the 10-megawatt municipal cap and regional caps are blocking shovel-ready projects and should be removed, including for behind-the-meter municipal solar and MBTA-community housing. Other witnesses described additional limits on project size, net metering, and residential tax credits, and called for making the state residential solar credit refundable and larger. Several speakers also supported virtual power plants, distributed energy resource targets, solar canopies, microgrids, and expanded access for affordable housing, tenants, and low- and moderate-income customers. No votes were taken. Committee members asked questions about permitting timelines, grid modernization, the rationale for caps, balcony solar, and interconnection delays, and witnesses said they would follow up with additional information where needed. The hearing ended with broad support from industry, municipal, environmental, and advocacy groups for advancing the solar and distributed energy bills, while some witnesses opposed provisions they viewed as overly restrictive, such as mandatory SMART participation for all solar projects.

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• And we're adding the definition 'serious bodily injury' from the state criminal code so that there's
• <00:20:08.280> that's a new standard that we're adding that's a new standard that we're adding
• <00:20:10.320> And<00:20:10.560> we're<00:20:10.840> adding<00:20:11.080>
• And we're adding the in place in Canada.
• And we're adding the definition<00:20:11.800> serious<00:20:12.160> bodily<00:20:12.520

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

Summary: The committee first took up SB 148 on combat sports, but members said they had agreement only in principle and were waiting on a conference draft and money committee release, so the bill was rolled to the next day. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation was then described as regulating professional solicitors who sell donated non-perishable tangible property, including prompt payment, financial reporting, disclosure, and contract requirements; the committee adopted the conference draft and passed it unanimously. SB 2607 on landscape architects was also passed with a conference draft after members agreed to align licensure qualifications with the uniform standard used by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. Later, HB 1642 on consumer protection and crypto kiosks was passed with amendments to ban the purchase of cryptocurrency through crypto kiosks, and SB 2396 on property was deferred because members said they were aligned on the policy but still needed to sort out enforcement, with the issue to be left to a task force. SB 2961 on insurance was deferred to the next day pending release, and SB 2471 on the powers of artificial persons was rolled to the next day while the House and Senate sought legal clarification to make the bill more defensible; members said they agreed on the goal of addressing dark money but wanted to avoid harming Hawaii or local companies. The committee then passed SB 3001 on artificial intelligence with amendments. The conference draft renamed the regulated systems as “AI companions,” narrowed and clarified the definition, required reasonable measures to prevent outputs encouraging serious bodily injury, increased disclosure frequency for minors, added a feature restriction to discourage disengagement, removed provisions the Senate viewed as too broad or insufficiently articulated, shifted annual reporting to the Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration, and removed civil penalties. Members also said the romantic-relationship language had been removed for now but could be revisited later. SB 2433 on condominiums was discussed but rolled to the next day because the House and Senate were still considering changes related to DCCA authority and condo-owner disputes, and HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution was deferred for the session because the Senate was not ready and time was running out. In the final portion, HB 1753 on social media data retention was passed with amendments setting limits on how long companies may retain user data, with exceptions such as domestic violence evidence. SB 1166 on insurance was rolled to the next day after discussion of historic weather damage and the need to avoid affecting ongoing litigation against oil companies; members noted they had received an AG opinion that the bill would not jeopardize that litigation. SB 2964 on property insurance was passed with a conference draft requiring insurers to periodically ask homeowners about significant improvements so coverage can be reassessed, and SB 3255 on currency was passed with a conference draft authorizing penny rounding to the nearest five cents, though one senator voted no because he preferred the Senate version that had included a separate cash-acceptance issue. The committee also discussed SB 2852 on website accessibility for people with disabilities as the next item, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that measure.

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• The Governor's amendments keep the cost recovery provision, but significantly expand the bill by adding
• The Governor's amendments added that all of the people outlined in the bill who would be added to the
• The governor's amendments added that all of the people that are outlined in the bill that would be added
• work group must have prior experience in gun violence prevention center. ...the bill that would be added
• You are making life way, way less affordable by adding these huge taxes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• And I uh added this or want to add it. So that's what this bill does. >> Excellent. Thank you, Mr.
• And I uh added this or want department.
• And I uh added this or want to<00:03:41.360> add<00:03:41.519> it.
• He added that they are state forces serving the state, and that the state should be taking care of them
• Um, if this bill was passed into law, Minnesota would join five other states that have added veteran

Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• > I<00:39:54.560> move<00:39:54.720> to<00:39:54.880> be<00:39:55.040> added
• <00:39:55.280> as<00:39:55.440> a sponsor, I move to be added as a sponsor, I move
• to be added as a co-sponsor<00:39:56.079> of<00:39:56.320> Senate<00:39:56.560> Bill
• <00:41:57.839> as<00:41:58.000> a sponsor, I ask to be added as a sponsor, I ask to
• be added as a co-sponsor<00:41:58.640> to<00:41:58.880> Senate<00:41:59.119> Bill

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The chamber received House messages listing several House bills passed by the House and introduced new Senate measures, including SB 172 on utility fuel adjustment, SB 173 on Medicaid state plan oversight, and several resolutions. The Senate then took up SB 2, which would limit school administrator pay raises so they do not exceed the average percentage raise given to classroom teachers in the same district. Supporters said the bill promotes fairness, transparency, teacher retention, and classroom priorities; it passed 38-0. The Senate next considered SB 4 on school leadership. The bill creates a five-year principal leadership development pathway, including KDE-led training for new principals, a mentorship program, a gap year with continuing education options, expanded use of an existing Truist/Kentucky Chamber Foundation leadership program, and a final year of approved high-level leadership training providers. A committee substitute changed the Chamber reference to the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. Senators speaking in favor emphasized the need for intentional leadership development and noted the bill builds on existing successful training partnerships. One senator suggested clarifying the term "new principal" to "first-time principal" to avoid redundancy. The bill passed 38-0 as amended. The Senate also passed SB 71, as amended by committee substitute, which requires ongoing financial training for local school board members. The substitute clarified the training-hour language after consultation with the Kentucky School Boards Association. The sponsor said the measure supports board members with updated school finance knowledge so they can better serve with superintendents and ask informed questions. After passage, the chamber adopted a title amendment for SB 71. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, received a committee report assigning bills and resolutions to standing committees or the floor, and heard several announcements and co-sponsorship requests.

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• We're adding what I would call an activity chair to individuals who are chair users can have the same
• abilities and activities in them, as well as we're adding, it's rare, but occasionally if you are a
• And we noticed after the third or fourth state that they started adding that in as well, because there
• We're adding what I would call an activity chair to individuals who are. 24, we're adding what I would
• And we noticed after the third or fourth state that they started adding that in as well, because there

Keywords: 996, all

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• efficiency within Medicaid and ultimately helps control costs without expanding Medicaid, without adding
• new benefits, and without adding new benefits, and without changing<00:18:35.360> eligibility.
• With permission of the primary sponsor, I move be added as co-sponsor of Senate Bill 64.
• With the permission of the primary sponsor, I move to be added as co-sponsor of Senate Bill 64.
• With permission of the primary sponsor, I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor for I'd like to be added

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The House then communicated passage of House Bills 184 and 265 and House Joint Resolution 24, requesting concurrence. The Senate also approved the prior day’s journal, excused absent senators, and received committee reports advancing several measures, including Senate Bill 76 with committee substitute, Senate Bill 12, Senate Joint Resolution 23 with committee substitute, and Senate Bills 27 and 40 with committee substitutes. New bills introduced included Senate Bill 1 on education, Senate Bill 3 on school district finances, and Senate Bill 112 on short-term rentals. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 29 on solid waste management facilities. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit counties from charging designation or origination fees to solid waste facilities located in other counties, while leaving intact local authority over facilities within a county and existing host fees. The bill passed on a roll call vote of 36 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 pass. Senate Bill 49 on battery stewardship was next. Its sponsor described growing fire risks from lithium batteries in landfills, recycling trucks, and waste facilities, and said the bill would prohibit lithium batteries in curbside trash and recycling containers and create a statewide stewardship program with a phased implementation timeline. The measure passed 37-0. Senate Bill 38 on pharmacist reimbursements and services followed; supporters said it would improve access to routine care through pharmacists, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, and align Medicaid and KCHIP reimbursement policies with private insurance standards. It also passed unanimously, 37-0. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 9, which directs the Legislative Research Commission to procure a vendor for a feasibility study on an accountable communities for health Medicaid delivery model pilot project. The sponsor argued that Medicaid and broader health care costs are unsustainable and that a community-based model could reduce bureaucracy and improve outcomes. Several senators spoke in support, including questions about the cost of managed care organizations and administrative overhead. The resolution was adopted after debate and roll call, with strong support from members who described it as a potentially revolutionary approach to health care delivery.

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• . >> With permission of the primary sponsor, I move to be added as co-sponsor of Senate Bill 39, and
• With the permission of the primary sponsor, I would like to be added as co-sponsor to Senate Bill 51.
• Please proceed. >> As a primary sponsor, with permission of the primary sponsor, I would like to be added
• <00:41:25.280> as<00:41:25.440> co-sponsored I move to be added as co-sponsored I move
• to be added as co-sponsored Senate<00:41:26.400> Bill<00:41:26.640> 39.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The clerk then reported second-reading bills, including measures on a residential safe room rebate program, planning commission membership, dual credit scholarship programs, missing persons, school transportation, and behavioral health conditional dismissal, which were referred to the Rules Committee. New bills and resolutions were also introduced, including Senate Bill 103 on prescription drugs and Senate Resolution 44 recognizing Kentucky Arts Day. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 7, which would allow county officials in counties without permanent regional licensing offices to handle driver’s license renewals and duplicates, including Real ID renewals, with a $25 fee on top of the existing license cost. Supporters argued the bill would reduce long drives, long lines, missed work and school, and restore local access and accountability; several members described it as a necessary but imperfect starting point and noted rural residents were especially burdened by the current system. Opponents or skeptics said the bill was only a band-aid, raised concerns about implementation and whether the executive branch should fix the issue administratively, and some noted they would prefer a stronger statewide solution. After extended debate and several questions about fees, online renewals, and the bill’s limited scope, the Senate voted on SB 7. The bill passed 34-1. Following passage, the Senate recessed briefly for Rules Committee and Committee on Committees meetings, then received committee reports referring additional bills and posting several measures for future consideration. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 43, honoring Graville Reed Jr., and announced it would not meet on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the next session scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

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• >> Adding Senator Coleman? Okay, very good. Bill receives favorable report.
• Is there something that needs to be added right there?
• <00:18:50.160> right something that needs to be added right something that needs to be added
• That's when the taxes and everything are added to it. Okay. Yes. Move.
• That's going to be tab for read. added to it. Okay. added to it. Okay. >> Yes. >> Yes.

Bills: HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134

Keywords: procurement, county commission, administrative savings, public services, government efficiency, HB17, municipal audits, municipal audit clarification act, municipal finance, local government, city council, mayor, city manager, Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, independent public accountant, annual audit, biennial audit, annual report, financial accountability, public records

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• A new student service added during the compact to ensure timely graduation for students from underserved
• In terms of following the federal regulation, it is just without adding bureaucracy, we have to add more
• Still, the university has successfully added significant capacity to our student housing stock during
• UC campuses are also adding new freshmen students faster than we are able to add new student housing
• Everything we do, by adding students, supports small businesses for pizza, the shops and restaurants,

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This bill would extend the sunset on provisions added to the Brown Act by Assembly Bill 2449, which I
• It merely extends a sunset associated with AB 2449, a bill that added procedures to the Brown Act back
• Anybody else in the room that wants to be added on support?
• Anybody else in the room that wants to be added in support?
• I want to be added in support. Please state your name, affiliation, and position on the bill.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.

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• <00:10:02.399> cost um with that expansion comes added cost um with that expansion comes added
• cost with<00:10:03.200> added<00:10:03.519> cost<00:10:03.760> comes<00:10:03.959
• > added<00:10:04.200> fundraising with added cost comes added fundraising with added cost
• comes added fundraising and<00:10:05.240> different<00:10:05.560> sources<00:10:06.560

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, thank you for adding it to today's agenda. Thank you, certainly.
• Did you consider adding that to your bill? You recognize Senator Wright? I do. I don't.
• I'd also note that this vague take-down requirement would include campaign and political ads so that,
• you know, these types of ads in newspapers, TV, and radio, they would apparently have to be removed
• We would like to see amendments added to address this.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered several bills. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults would allow service of process on scammers through the same nontraditional communication methods they use; it passed 8-0. CS/SB 280 on candidate qualification would create an enforceable party-affiliation requirement and a private right of action to disqualify noncompliant candidates; it passed unanimously. CS/SB 948 on flood disclosures was amended to extend disclosure requirements to residential leases, condo developer leases, and mobile homes, with tenant remedies if disclosures are not provided and flooding causes major losses; it passed 8-0. The committee also advanced CS/SB 498 on IOTA interest rates after a lengthy debate over legal aid funding and bank regulation. Supporters argued the bill would restore sustainability and fairness to the program by setting alternative interest-rate benchmarks, while opponents said it would cut funding for civil legal aid and that banks participate voluntarily. After testimony from legal aid leaders and bankers, the bill passed 7-2. SB 774, requiring clerks to electronically transmit certain mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection orders to sheriffs within six hours, was presented in response to a fatal Volusia County incident and passed 11-0. CS/SB 752 on defamation and online publication was amended to require removal from a website rather than the internet, then passed 8-2 after testimony from the media, a private attorney, and supporters who said it would help people harmed by false online reports. The committee also heard SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, which would create a narrow defense against strict liability claims if notice and gamma radiation survey requirements are met. The bill was amended to clarify notice provisions and received support from industry and technical witnesses describing radiation surveys and reclamation practices. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on SB 832, so no committee action on that bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• to emergency wells that we added to our world last Friday.
• They pay, uh, sales taxes, they pay, uh, ad lorem taxes, they pay.
• So the lawyers got involved and added some more requirements onto it.
• Um, uh, payments that are made to royalty owners and working interest owners, ad valorum taxes that are
• Um, and so when our guys think about adding to their number of inactive wells that something's gonna

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• We also have some technical, non-substantive changes that we’ll be adding to the measure, and will also
• We also have some technical, non-substantive changes that we’ll be adding to the measure, and will also
• <00:03:18.120> to<00:03:18.280> the changes that we'll be adding to the changes that
• we'll be adding to the measure<00:03:18.879> and<00:03:19.519> uh<00:03:19.599> will
• F I B and it's added paragraph F I understand<00:41:46.760> there'll<00:41:46.960> be<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections. SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection. The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.