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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The department supports HB 557, provided that its passage does not replace or adversely affect priorities
- The only thing we wanted to offer as comments is maybe to either replace Native Hawaiian Health Care
- The only thing we wanted to offer as comments is maybe to either replace Native Hawaiian Health Care
- The only thing we wanted to offer as comments is maybe to either replace Native Hawaiian Health Care
- </c> comments is maybe um to either replace comments is maybe um to either replace native<00:59:04.079
Summary:
The House Health Committee held its first hearing of 2025, with Chair Greg Takayama and Vice Chair Representative Leoy opening the meeting and outlining housekeeping rules, including a two-minute limit for testifiers and Zoom etiquette. The committee first heard HB 303 on health care preceptors. The Department of Health, Department of Taxation, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, and several health care organizations supported the bill, saying the existing preceptor tax credit program has been successful and that expanding eligibility to additional professions and students would help address workforce shortages. In response to questions, the Department of Health said the annual tax credit cap is $1.5 million, about 650 to 670 credits are currently used each year, and the bill applies only to unpaid preceptors. The committee then moved on to HB 441, which would raise cigarette taxes. The Attorney General, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, Hawaii Public Health Institute, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and others supported the measure as a way to reduce smoking, especially among youth, and to support tobacco control and cancer-related programs. Opponents, including the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and the Cigar Association of Hawaii, argued the tax is regressive and unreliable as a revenue source. The Department of Health noted the last cigarette tax increase was in 2011, and one witness urged a larger increase than proposed. No vote was taken on either bill in the portion of the hearing provided.
The committee also heard HB 557 on telehealth. The Department of Health supported the bill so long as it did not displace executive budget priorities, and the Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency and Hawaii Primary Care Association supported it. HPCA said the bill would conform state insurance law to recent Medicare changes expanding audio-only telehealth coverage beyond mental health services, and it emphasized access for rural residents, kupuna, and people with disabilities. HMSA opposed the bill as written, saying it strayed from the intent of Act 107 and that audio-only telehealth should remain limited because of quality-of-care concerns, though it supported continued access and asked for a different amendment approach. A telehealth provider also testified that payment disparities limit provider expansion and that audio-only access remains important for patients with serious illness. The hearing ended in the excerpt before any committee action or vote on HB 557.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Dees has a suggestion to replace the amendment based on the suggestion of Dees. >> If
- I put on everybody's desk this morning a full replace-all amendment, which basically says the same thing
- The material supplier or the owner decided just to replace it with a weaker New Hampshire lumber.
- </c> use SPF the bill says I can just replace use SPF the bill says I can just replace it<05:49:25.440
- </c><05:49:35.680><c> with</c> specified so now it's been replaced with specified so now it's been replaced
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted.
The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment that is before you replaces all of the language in the original bill that I brought forward
- the bill in before you actually replaces the bill in its<02:14:11.440><c> entirety</c><02:14:12.000>
- </c><02:30:41.840><c> uh</c><02:30:42.160><c> replacing</c><02:30:42.560><c> the</c> would know this.
- uh replacing the would know this. uh replacing the historic<02:30:43.840><c> marker.
- HB 1752 fixes this by... and the replace all language uh that I and the replace all language uh that
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Human Services Committee and Health and Human Services Committee - Part 2 - 05/04/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:36.240><c> them</c> from the bill and the replacing them from the bill and the replacing them
- at line 14, uh, all that is intended by Senator Abler is to remove language from the statute and replace
- with</c><01:05:14.960><c> um</c><01:05:15.599><c> a</c><01:05:15.635><c> [clears throat]</c> and replace
- it with um a [clears throat] and replace it with um a [clears throat] corresponding<01:05:16.880><c>
- </c> from state statute and instead replacing from state statute and instead replacing it<01:05:37.200
Summary:
The committees resumed discussion of amendments to a bill dealing with licensing moratoria, change-of-ownership rules, and related provider oversight issues. Amendment A8 would prevent a licensing moratorium for certain intermediate care service settings from blocking a new license when the change is due to a change of ownership, including temporary licenses and transitional licenses. Department of Human Services staff said they were still reviewing the language but explained the department’s concern was maintaining program integrity and ensuring owners go through full change-of-ownership review so the agency can see who owns a provider and check compliance history. Senators supporting the amendment argued it would keep legitimate businesses from being harmed by a moratorium and could help preserve providers when ownership changes or family members take over after a death. A8 was adopted on a roll call, with both committees voting in support.
Amendment A9, also on the moratorium topic, would exempt a change of ownership from the moratorium so long as it does not increase license capacity or service scope. The department said it needed more analysis to avoid unintended consequences, but the amendment was added to the working bill. Amendment A10 proposed a more detailed, data-driven framework for the moratorium and included a provision about refunds after implementation; department staff said the language would add cost and would require technical assistance, while senators emphasized the need to address licensure backlogs and avoid making provider delays worse. A10 was approved by the committees, though not unanimously.
Amendment A11 would have set standards for how the commissioner designates provider types or program areas as moderate or high risk, with added transparency criteria. The department said the commissioner already has that authority and raised concerns about federal requirements and the state’s corrective action plan, and Senator Hoffman withdrew the amendment. Amendment A12, offered by Senator Fateh, would preserve remote supports by removing bill language that repealed the service and would add safeguards for remote overnight supervision, including staffing ratios to ensure emergency response times can be met. Several senators supported keeping remote services as an important, cost-effective option amid workforce shortages, while the department said it had program integrity concerns and supported the governor’s proposal to remove the service. The committee nevertheless advanced A12, with members noting the need to balance safety and integrity with access to services.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Info Briefing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're replaced largely with batteries, although we do keep some thermal plants around.
- They're replaced largely with batteries, although we do keep some thermal plants around.
- The thermal plants gradually get phased out and replaced by plants running mainly biodiesel.
- It just replaces some oil and quite a bit of renewable power.
- approaches um which you see replacement approaches um which you see with<01:19:08.880><c> LG</c><01:
Keywords:
affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the question is, you know, should we be just replacing our computers, our monitors, our keyboards
- and mice on a standard time frame, which is what we're doing in this program, or should we replace them
- </c><01:12:25.440><c> So,</c> we uh do replace them as they fail?
- So, we uh do replace them as they fail?
- them in advance uh but not as to replace them in advance uh but not as much<01:12:32.159><c> as</c><
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment to Senate bill number 70 by Senator number 70 by Senator number 70 by Senator smithman replace
- line 107 on page four smithman replace line 107 on page four smithman replace line 107 on page four
- line 92 on page four with the replace line 92 on page four with the replace line 92 on page four with
- you and the sure that the people replace you and the sure that the people replace you and the people
- replace me is not going to use it people replace me is not going to use it people replace me is not
Bills:
SB 2
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-08 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> We have 86 plow trucks needing replacing, which means they will be over 8 years old.
- We have 43%, or 37 pickups, needing replacing. This budget has 20.
- </c> um 43% or 37 pickups need replacing. um 43% or 37 pickups need replacing.
- It amends membership of that council and replaces the Cove Community of Vermont elders with a member
- uh Cove community of Vermont replaces uh Cove community of Vermont elders<01:25:40.800><c> with</c><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- allows them to rebuild holistically, installing thermal energy networks alongside other utility replacements
- allows them to rebuild holistically, installing thermal energy networks alongside other utility replacements
- Other utility replacements, thereby lowering costs and allowing costs again to be spread over the long
- <00:10:42.320><c> I</c><00:10:42.560><c> would</c><00:10:42.720><c> surmise</c><00:10:43.360><c> replacing
- </c> it was I would surmise replacing it was I would surmise replacing something<00:10:44.079><c> like
Bills:
HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798
Keywords:
HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 069 Mar 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As I mentioned, this is a strike below, and we replaced it with verbiage from House Bill 251275.
- As I mentioned, this is a strike below, and we replaced it with verbiage from House Bill 251275.
- As I mentioned, this is a strike below, and we replaced it with verbiage from House Bill 251275.
- As I mentioned, this is a strike below, and we replaced it with verbiage from House Bill 251275.
- As I mentioned, this is a strike below, and we replaced it with verbiage from House Bill 251275.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 051 Mar 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Representative Garcia will replace Representative Mabrey on House Business Affairs and Labor
- 00:34:42.159><c> will</c> Members, Representative Garcia will Members, Representative Garcia will replace
- representative Mabberry on House replace representative Mabberry on House Business<00:34:44.800><c>
- </c><02:43:05.200><c> Spanish</c><02:43:05.600><c> is</c> replacing that with Spanish.
- Spanish is replacing that with Spanish.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we suggested replacing the term with an agency function instead.
- So uh we suggested replacing<00:53:12.559><c> the</c><00:53:12.800><c> term</c><00:53:13.359><c> with
- </c><00:53:14.160><c> an</c><00:53:14.480><c> agency</c> replacing the term with an agency replacing
- The words agency function<01:42:08.639><c> shall</c><01:42:09.040><c> replace</c><01:42:09.360><c> the
- </c><01:42:09.600><c> words</c> function shall replace the words function shall replace the words government
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1525, which would appropriate funds to counties to open more voter service centers for in-person voting, provide money to the Office of Elections to print and mail the voter information guide to all registered voters, and support a public outreach campaign to increase voter participation. The Office of Elections supported the bill and estimated costs of a little over $2 million to print and mail the guide and about $178,000 for outreach, noting it spent about $441,000 on election advertising in 2024. Testimony from advocacy groups including Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, Common Cause Hawaii, and Indivisible Hawaii strongly supported the measure, emphasizing access for neighbor island voters, people with disabilities, new voters, and voters who need ballot assistance.
County election officials from Honolulu, Maui, and Kauai provided comments or testimony that were more cautious. They said additional funding would be welcome, but staffing and logistics remain major constraints, especially for election-day service centers. Honolulu’s city clerk said funding alone would not necessarily solve long lines, while Maui’s county clerk explained that voter service centers require trained seasonal employees, extensive training, and the ability to handle many ballot styles. Maui also described its current pop-up sites, including Hana, as expensive but necessary for remote communities, and said the county is already running at bare minimum staffing.
Members asked questions about who decides how many service centers are opened, how staffing is handled, and whether there is a middle-ground model between the old precinct polling places and the current voter service center system. Honolulu explained that county clerks make those decisions under current law and that the county has tried pop-up sites in addition to its main centers. The discussion also noted that in 2024 most voters used vote by mail, while a smaller number used early in-person voting or final-day service centers. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 109 is a provision from Senator Hoschild establishing a school seasonal tax base replacement aid
- </c><00:20:32.880><c> aid</c> seasonal tax base replacement aid seasonal tax base replacement aid program
- Sections 10, 14, and 15 replace the term "notice" with the term "ruling" for purposes of establishing
- Also, the seasonal tax base replacement aid that is reflected in the DE amendment is going to benefit
- aid that is reflected in the replacement aid that is reflected in the DE<02:03:30.800><c> amendment<
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Ballot Law Commission has approved two new ballot counting devices that are replacing the legacy
- being deployed yet; they're still waiting for some final approvals. registration database which replaced
- the registration database which replaced the Legacy<00:15:32.040><c> system</c><00:15:32.440><c> that
- um that are replacing the Legacy um<00:16:12.680><c> acote</c><00:16:13.319><c> system</c><00:16:13.720
- </c><00:55:28.480><c> the</c> request for proposal to replace the request for proposal to replace the
Summary:
The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Coyote Creek Mine replaced the Beulah Mine as the coal producer for the Coyote Power Plant.
- , or are the companies allowed to disturb those easements if they're in place as long as they're replaced
- on the plates in the SCR, and they have about a three-year life cycle that you have to go in and replace
- But I'm trying to figure out: So Lewis and Clark, you've now replaced that coal station with 19 megawatts
- And then have you totally replaced all the lost coal capacity at Heskett with the new gas turbines you
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, and this amendment replaces residential drug rehabilitation with substance abuse disorder treatment
- Chairman, and the<00:05:07.120><c> this</c><00:05:07.440><c> amendment</c><00:05:08.160><c> replaces<
- /c><00:05:09.199><c> residential</c> the this amendment replaces residential the this amendment replaces
- 51:30.720><c> amendment</c><00:51:31.440><c> simply</c><00:51:32.079><c> it</c><00:51:32.240><c> replaces
- The amendment simply replaces line 30 through 33 on page two with the following: “B.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Budget Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Page 219 is a request for replacing the patrol's testing equipment for respiratory masks for officers
- I’m understanding your question, these will be new positions, so we’ll have to hire new people to replace
- Page 310 is a request for the patrol to replace its computers for officers working the road.
- They do not have a vehicle replacement... ...for fire safety.
- They do not have a vehicle replacement corps, so each time that they are in need of replacing vehicles
Summary:
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway presented the Office of the Attorney General’s FY 2027 budget request and outlined her office’s priorities: reducing violent crime, targeting illegal and unregulated activities she described as a “vice squad” focus, protecting Missourians from fraud, and improving the office’s legal work. She highlighted major cases and enforcement efforts, including litigation over insulin pricing, Dollar General pricing practices, a criminal prosecution in Hermann, the Jackson County assessment dispute, and a new lawsuit involving Misha’s board policy. Committee members asked about cybercrime enforcement, cooperation with federal authorities, VLTs, ballot and referendum litigation, and the office’s approach to diversity-related legal issues. Hanaway said cybercrime and no-call enforcement rely heavily on multi-state and federal cooperation, and she emphasized that many cases begin with citizen reports.
Members also questioned the cost and scope of ongoing election-related litigation, including redistricting and referendum cases, and Hanaway said her office is defending the laws and ballot processes as required. She estimated roughly $600,000 in staff time over about six months for the referendum/redistricting work combined. Several members raised concerns about the Misha lawsuit and whether similar statutory provisions elsewhere in state government could raise the same legal issues; Hanaway responded that the case involved a board rule, not a statute, and turned on whether the requirement functioned as a quota. The committee also discussed child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, Medicaid fraud, and the use of outside counsel and pro hac vice fees. Hanaway said the office is using non-GR funds where possible and is not requesting pay increases this year.
The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services then presented its budget. Officials explained that MOPS trains and supports prosecutors statewide, including on DWIs, child sex cases, and new prosecutor training, and that its budget request matches the governor’s recommendation. Members asked about support for local prosecutors, the nine counties without elected prosecutors, and the new conviction integrity unit; staff said the unit’s positions were shifted between line items and that the office can help answer prosecutorial questions through its general counsel. The committee then moved to the Department of Public Safety budget. DPS reviewed funding for crime victims notification, law enforcement recruitment and retention, drug task forces, academy scholarships, Blue Star grants, local crime prevention, school safety, World Cup security, 988 trainings, wastewater testing in schools, and other programs. Members asked about the $59 million federal FIFA World Cup grant, school safety app funding, and wastewater testing participation; DPS said the World Cup funds require no state match, the app funding is being phased out, and schools opted into the testing program. The committee recessed before finishing the DPS book, with plans to return later.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- not new construction ensuring it ensuring it targets urgent facility needs that are met without replacing
- In the meantime, they need new buses to replace.
- We need to purchase two to three EV buses to replace a single diesel bus.
- that are available but I do know one thing that is happening because of the for us we can't even replace
- when I heard about, you know, I've heard many school districts talking about the difficulty and replacing
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- cities, counties, school districts across the state. for years and years and then these cars are replaced
- The return on investment on these buildings is no longer justifiable, and replacing them with modern
- The replacement value, I believe- Was that the Waco building you're speaking about? Yes, sir.
- TDLR is in the midst of an exciting modernization effort with a legacy system replacement project.
- We received $42 million over the last two sessions to replace our legacy.
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- I feel strongly that allowing video physical exams to replace a true in-person hands-on exam is dangerous
- I feel strongly that allowing video physical exams to replace a true in-person hands-on exam is dangerous
- By having consumers aware that, hey, I need to replace my Wi-Fi router, you know, every two years because
Keywords:
animal telehealth, veterinary telemedicine, veterinary telehealth, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, pet care, companion animal, livestock, remote veterinary care, synchronous audio-video, telemedicine, prescription drugs, antimicrobial drugs, controlled substances, xylazine, compounding pharmacy, veterinary practice, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act, animal owner
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills, with testimony heard both in person and remotely. The committee reviewed several measures, including H. 355 and S. 3082 on veterinary telemedicine/telehealth, H. 5445 on additional liquor licenses for East Hampton, and S. 3090/H. 5114 on consumer-connected devices and software support disclosure. The chair outlined hearing logistics, including three-minute testimony limits and written testimony submission, and noted that Lawrence High School students were present to observe.
On the veterinary bills, supporters of H. 355 argued that allowing veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship remotely would improve access to care for pets whose owners face transportation, mobility, or anxiety-related barriers, and could help veterinarians continue practicing through telemedicine. Opponents of S. 3082, including the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians, said the initial in-person exam is essential to detect conditions that cannot be seen on video, avoid misdiagnosis, and preserve the standard of care; they emphasized that teletriage and follow-up telemedicine are already used after an in-person relationship is established. Committee members pressed both sides on the distinction between teletriage and establishing the relationship, the timing of annual exams, and whether limited exceptions for sedatives or other pre-visit needs might be workable. Senator Lovely testified in support, citing a recent Lyme case where follow-up telemedicine would have been useful.
On H. 5445, Representative Gomez and East Hampton Mayor Salem Derby urged approval of the bill to authorize eight additional liquor licenses, saying the city has reached its current cap, needs economic development, and wants to support downtown revitalization and new restaurant growth. Members asked about public safety and the number of licenses sought; the mayor said local public safety officials support the request and that the licenses would be for restaurants, not bars. On S. 3090 and H. 5114, consumer advocates and cybersecurity experts supported requiring manufacturers of connected devices to disclose software support timelines, arguing it would improve consumer transparency, cybersecurity, and reduce e-waste. Industry groups opposed the bills, saying fixed disclosure requirements could be impractical, create confusion, burden small businesses, conflict with federal efforts, and be difficult to apply to appliances, lighting, and other products with long lifecycles. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; at the end, staff announced a forthcoming poll for House members, and the committee voted to adjourn.