Transcript Highlights:

• >> I don't see you on—uh, let's proceed then with a judiciary followed by public defender. transport
• Um the judiciary Court, Senator Court.
• The judiciary decided to do that.
• The judiciary decided to do that.
• The judiciary decided to do that.

Bills: HB1694 , HB1695 , HB1986 , HB1797 , HB1879 , HB2034

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided. The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes. SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.

Transcript Highlights:

• One for the Judiciary, but I don't think they're here, are they? No, I didn't see them.
• sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
• sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
• The Judiciary and, frankly, I'm not sure if the Judiciary is fully aware of it.
• The chair's recommendation is to adopt amendments from the Judiciary.

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation and consumer-related bills. HB 496, relating to mamaki tea labeling, drew support from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Weights and Measures, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, which said the bill would help protect a culturally important crop and the Hawaii brand. Members questioned Agriculture about staffing and whether the bill was being used to reopen a package-labeling inspection branch; the department said it currently has no Oahu inspectors for that function but has a place for an additional inspector. No opposition was registered on the measure. HB 978, relating to electric utilities, and HB 1316, relating to DLNR/park reservations, were also heard. HB 1316 received support from State Parks, and members discussed where reservation fees would go and whether the statewide reservation system for three parks would cover its costs; the committee indicated a change would be made so fees go to the special fund. HB 914, relating to water carriers, drew support or comments from the PUC, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. The main discussion focused on the proposed automatic rate-adjustment mechanism tied to the GDP price index, with members asking for alternative index ideas and questioning whether the PUC already had authority to adopt such a mechanism. Young Brothers said the measure would provide clarity and help recover inflationary costs, while the chair raised concerns about repeated rate increases and asked for further testimony on possible alternative indices. HB 1161, relating to transportation and road usage charges, received support from the Insurance Division, DOT, and the State Energy Office, with comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Hawaii Food Industry Association. Members asked whether counties need state authorization to adopt mileage-based charges and why the bill included funding for implementation; DOT said it is helping counties build the data collection and billing system and that Honolulu is handling much of the collection work. A question was also raised about whether plug-in hybrids would be covered, and DOT said vehicles under the federal electric-vehicle definition would be included. HB 1301, relating to transportation network companies, drew opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, Lyft, and Uber, all arguing that classifying TNCs as common carriers and changing liability rules would raise costs, reduce access, and disrupt the current statewide framework. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have a motion by Vice Chair Seyarto, which is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Have a motion by Vice Chair Ciarto which is due pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• We have a motion by Vice Chair Seyarto, which is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Motion is do pass to Senate Judiciary.
• Motion is do pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chair voting aye, Vice Chair voting aye.

Committee: Senate Housing

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><00:07:45.160><c> and</c><00:07:45.240><c> Public</c> to the Committee of Judiciary and Public to
• the Committee of Judiciary and Public Safety.<00:07:45.840><c> I</c><00:07:45.920><c> have</c><00:07
• Um, I move that SF 4176 be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and re-referred
• on Judiciary and Public Safety<00:08:34.640><c> and</c><00:08:34.760><c> re-referred</c><00:08:35.200

Transcript Highlights:

• Let the record reflect that this is the time and place for the House Judiciary and Rules Committee meeting
• And again, I would remind my testimony before that the judiciary rarely uses enhancements as it is.
• I'm giving that to the discretion of law enforcement, the prosecutors, and the judiciary.
• Again, what I have found is... ...prosecutors and the judiciary.
• Again, what I have found is judiciary doesn't generally use enhancements on very rare occasions.

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:

• It is also the birthday of our Judiciary chair—excuse me, esteemed Judiciary Chair Senator Karl Rhoads
• <00:30:07.120><c> birthday</c><00:30:08.120><c> of</c><00:30:08.320><c> our</c><00:30:08.679><c> Judiciary
• </c> it is also the birthday of our Judiciary it is also the birthday of our Judiciary chair<00:30:10.679
• ><c> excuse</c><00:30:11.000><c> me</c><00:30:11.240><c> esteemed</c><00:30:11.840><c> Judiciary</c>
• chair excuse me esteemed Judiciary chair excuse me esteemed Judiciary chair<00:30:14.000><c> Senator<

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee heard five bills on January 24, 2025. SB 1 would phase out disposable air filters and require reusable air filters by 2030; testimony was limited, with one supporter urging clearer definitions of fiberglass and paper and several opponents listed, and the committee later deferred the bill indefinitely for lack of support testimony. SB 13 would create an aquaculture investment tax credit beginning in 2026; state agencies and several industry groups supported it, while the Tax Foundation raised concerns about loose definitions, internal inconsistencies, and blanks that made the bill hard to estimate or vet. The committee passed SB 13 with amendments and technical changes, and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2015 as stated on the record. SB 177 would shift aquatic livestock import and movement permitting to the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Industry Division, require a risk-based assessment and biocontainment standards, and seek a $1 million appropriation for research and staffing. The Department of Agriculture said the bill would help expand aquaculture while managing risks to native species; aquaculture and farm groups supported it, while Animal Rights Hawaii was listed in opposition. The committee passed SB 177 with amendments, blanking the appropriation for committee report consideration, and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 184 would raise the beverage container deposit and refund from 5 cents to 10 cents. Supporters said the higher deposit could improve recycling and environmental outcomes, while opponents, including the Tax Foundation, cited fraud concerns, the program’s existing fund balance, and practical challenges in redemption; the Department of Human Services also noted potential impacts on blind vendors. The committee took the bill up but deferred decision-making until Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. in Room 224. The committee also heard SB 250, which would increase the income tax credit for interisland transportation costs for agricultural products. Agricultural and industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to offset rising shipping costs and preserve access to markets, while the Tax Foundation preferred direct appropriations over tax credits and objected to missing bill details. The committee passed SB 250 with amendments from the Department of Agriculture and deferred its effective date to July 1, 2050. Separately, a joint hearing on SB 240, the Right to Farm bill, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Agriculture supported further study and raised concerns about the bill’s fragmented approach, while farm, cattle, and other industry witnesses split between support for protecting customary Native Hawaiian subsistence farming and opposition to excluding CAFOs and certain business structures. No vote was taken on SB 240 in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
• Good morning, Chair and members of the Judiciary Committee.
• Hello, Chairperson and members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. My name is Madeline Prescott.
• Good morning, Chairperson and members of the Judiciary Committee. My name is Sophia.

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee met as a subcommittee without a quorum and heard two bills. AB 1267, by Assembly Member Pellerin, would set 18 as the minimum age for marriage in California. Supporters, including a child marriage survivor, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and several Girl Scouts, argued that child marriage is a form of abuse, can shield statutory rape and exploitation, and harms education, safety, and long-term opportunity. No opposition was presented. Committee members from both parties spoke in strong support, several asked to be added as coauthors, and the bill was moved on a motion to concur in Senate amendments; it passed with unanimous aye votes from members present and was declared out. The committee also heard SB 957 by Senator Perez, the Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act. The bill would direct the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive oversight plan for privately operated civil detention facilities, including immigration detention centers, to improve health, safety, and welfare standards. Supporters from CHIRLA described alleged poor conditions at facilities such as Adelanto, including uncooked food, inadequate medical care, and mismanagement of chronic illnesses, and cited prior Attorney General reports documenting serious deficiencies and deaths. No opposition testified. The committee voted to do pass the bill to the Health Committee, with several ayes and a few no votes, and later completed add-on votes before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Judiciary will now come to order. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
• some data in terms of case types and so forth, it may be best as the legislative liaison for the judiciary
• Seeing none, this will conclude the public hearing, and your House Judiciary Committee is now adjourned
• The public hearing and your House Judiciary Committee is now adjourned.

Committees: House Judiciary , House Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:

• I wish to announce that Senate Bill 1140 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and additionally
• SB 1170, narcotics; judiciary. SB 1234, juvenile safety and appropriations.
• SB 1544, probation; judiciary and appropriations. SB 1709, dangerous... judiciary.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kai Sun. Members also welcomed newly sworn Representative Cody Rhyme and congratulated Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Fitzgerald on his recent wedding. Several members introduced guests and visiting groups, including pharmacists at Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, the Arizona Education Association, the Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona, and local officials and constituents from around the state. The chamber then took up House Resolution 2001, which designated March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day in Arizona. The resolution cited burnout and workforce shortages among physicians, nurses, medical students, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals, and urged state officials and health organizations to prioritize workforce well-being. It was adopted without objection to waive first and second reading, and Representative Bliss introduced guests connected to the Well-Being Collaborative. The House also considered several bills on third reading. House Bill 2375, relating to housing and historic neighborhoods, drew extensive debate over local control, historic preservation, housing shortages, and concerns about exclusion and segregation; it passed 31-24, but without the required two-thirds vote for its emergency clause. House Bill 2931, concerning the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, passed 36-19, and House Bill 2992, creating a child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention pilot program, passed 35-20 after debate over whether funds should instead support broader sex education. Senate Bill 1010, substituted for House Bill 4027 and relating to historic names, passed 33-22. The House also handled committee assignments, referrals, and first readings of additional Senate bills before adjourning until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• the Speaker's desk, I wish to announce that Senate Bill 1140 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary
• SB 1170, Narcotic Judiciary; SB 1234, Juvenile Services, appropriations, infrastructure, and appropriations
• elections; SB 1429, Board of Directors, federalism, multi-person elections; SB 1544, probation, judiciary
• , and appropriations; SB 1709, dangerous judiciary announcements.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill is being referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
• The bill is being referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
• recalled from the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary
• committee</c><00:10:09.120><c> on</c> re-referred to the committee on re-referred to the committee on Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• From the Committee on Judiciary: House Bill 506.
• Um, in Judiciary, House Bill...
• ><c> which</c><04:07:07.439><c> was</c> committee on judiciary to which was committee on judiciary to
• </c> behalf of the Senate Judiciary behalf of the Senate Judiciary Committee,<04:07:28.640><c> I</c><
• ><c> which</c><04:12:55.920><c> has</c> committee on judiciary to which has committee on judiciary to

Transcript Highlights:

• It addresses issues where the judiciary has considered current law to be silent while continuing to use
• It addresses issues where<00:32:05.520><c> the</c><00:32:05.640><c> judiciary</c><00:32:06.240><c> has
• </c><00:32:06.360><c> considered</c> where the judiciary has considered where the judiciary has considered
• Jennette White, former senator; Windham County assistant judges; State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
• Judiciary, Orleans County Sheriff and Judiciary, Orleans County Sheriff and member<00:34:35.480><c> of

Transcript Highlights:

• As your judiciary and Hawaiian affairs committee chair, I'm keenly aware of the pressures that are being
• I do agree with the judiciary chair that the AG is fully equipped to do a criminal investigation.
• </c><00:59:52.559><c> AG</c><00:59:53.040><c> is</c><00:59:53.280><c> fully</c> judiciary chair that
• the AG is fully judiciary chair that the AG is fully equipped<00:59:54.000><c> to</c><00:59:54.240><c
• May I have the words of the Chair of Judiciary and the Chair of Higher Education enter the journal as

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> go way back to our days in judiciary go way back to our days in judiciary many<00:11:25.760><c>
• We actually dealt with this situation in Judiciary last year.
• We actually dealt with this situation in Judiciary last year.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Recognizing the chair of the judiciary &gt;&gt; Recognizing the chair of the judiciary
• </c> announcements for the House Judiciary announcements for the House Judiciary Committee.<01:53:05.440

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I'm going to reconvene then the proceedings of the full Judiciary Committee.
• And I first full judiciary committee.
• For these reasons, separation judiciary.
• </c><02:06:42.159><c> That's</c><02:06:42.400><c> what</c> judiciary interprets them.
• That's what judiciary interprets them.

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome, everyone, to the Judiciary Committee hearing this Friday morning.
• It's a governor's message and Judiciary communications agenda, which is for confirming judges and members
• I appreciate your Judiciary Committee. I appreciate your time<00:47:21.839><c> today.
• </c><01:03:35.599><c> branch,</c> were served on uh the judiciary branch, were served on uh the judiciary
• Um, we don't have Judiciary here who was against that, but so we'll talk about that later.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Governor’s Message 767, the nomination of Kanoi AD Jackson to serve as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit. The chair announced that the committee would not vote on the governor’s message or two judge nominations until Tuesday, April 15, but planned to vote that day on two Defender Council items. Testimony on Jackson’s nomination was limited to two minutes per speaker, and the hearing was conducted partly by Zoom. Supporters emphasized Jackson’s qualifications, work ethic, judicial temperament, and community ties. Testifiers included the West Hawaii Bar Association, family members, a retired teacher, retired Judge Robert Kim, and the Hawaii State Bar Association. The West Hawaii Bar Association said Jackson received high marks from its review process and that the Third Circuit needed a permanent judge for stability. Judge Kim and others praised her preparation, intelligence, humility, and experience as a prosecutor and litigator. Jackson also spoke in her own behalf, acknowledging that her background is primarily criminal rather than civil, but saying she is committed to learning the civil docket and serving the community if confirmed. Members questioned the Hawaii State Bar Association about the basis for its support, including how many members responded and whether concerns were raised about Jackson’s lack of civil experience. HSBA said it uses a confidential review process, receives both positive and negative comments, and does not track votes or percentages, but its board voted to support her. Judge Kim responded that judges can learn new areas of law, that civil dockets can be managed with benchbooks and help from other judges, and that Jackson’s trial experience would serve her well. No vote was taken on Jackson’s nomination during this hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 145 passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 4 to 0 and passed through the Senate on
• Senate Bill 145 passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 4 to 0 and passed through the Senate on
• deserve</c><00:43:47.440><c> so</c><00:43:47.680><c> that</c> Senate Bill 145 passed out of the Senate Judiciary
• 15:49.120><c> I'm</c><01:15:49.440><c> curious</c><01:15:49.920><c> about</c><01:15:50.560><c> compensation
• </c><01:15:51.199><c> for</c> um I I'm curious about compensation for um I I'm curious about compensation

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Everyone, my name is Brandy Fluker-Reid, and I am the House Vice Chair on the Joint Committee on the Judiciary
• I'm the Senate Chair of the Judiciary Committee. My colleagues will most likely be online.
• Good afternoon, members of the Judiciary Committee.
• Good afternoon, esteemed members of the Judiciary Committee.
• Good afternoon, Chair Fluker-Reid, Chair Edwards, and members of the Judiciary.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Did we've tried to get the Judiciary to kind of take a little bit of a broader view of what consumers
• Um<01:02:49.440><c> the</c><01:02:49.560><c> Hawaii</c><01:02:49.960><c> Judiciary</c><01:02:50.680><
• Judiciary aside, because we could just kind of give it to you.
• </c><01:09:10.520><c> We</c> Judiciary um in our working group.
• We Judiciary um in our working group.

Bills: SB2607 , SB2031 , SB2043 , SB2623 , SB2876 , SB2396 , SB2964 , SB2089

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.