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• There were a number of items in particular in Article 1.
• That will show up in Article 9, but it doesn't show up in any of these documents.
• If they're in article 11 or they show up in the house version, yeah. Generally not.
• Oh, that's all in Article 11. Most of it. It's not in Article 11.
• 2015. of it not needed in 26.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• in contact with those people that are either interested in being in the industry, have an interest in
• applications in the most expeditious way possible while preserving a system that is fair and impartial
• </c><01:05:26.480><c> in</c><01:05:26.640><c> in</c> who had successfully done this in in in who had
• </c><01:18:19.080><c> in</c> has shown sort of no interest in in has shown sort of no interest in in
• in uh in a where they will be thrown in uh in a much<01:34:46.400><c> much</c><01:34:46.600><c> larger

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Is that fair? July 4th. Is that fair?
• And then is it fair to say that the point at which campers would no longer shelter in place and actually
• Is that fair? Is that fair? That's fair. Okay, all right.
• , as did Bubble In in 2015.
• Is that a fair statement? That's in our task. It's in your deal. Yeah.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:07:57.440><c> in</c> in terms of you know grouping them in in in terms of you know grouping them
• </c><01:33:02.960><c> the</c><01:33:03.440><c> projects</c> I believe we share in those mitigation funds
• </c> &gt;&gt; in in in the operating budget. &gt;&gt; in in in the operating budget.
• Uh, and there was a fair amount of that they were finding that needed to be fixed, especially in handover
• ><04:06:25.040><c> in</c> be hopefully move in date in 26 27 in be hopefully move in date in 26 27 in

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review inactive and dedicated accounts, note prior legislation that had passed, and begin its annual review of agency funds. Members discussed several inactive funds, including some HHS-related accounts, a law enforcement memorial fund, and possible cleanup of accounting references where funds had been reorganized or merged. Staff noted that some newer funds may simply not have started receiving revenue yet, and the committee agreed to follow up on specific accounts later rather than address everything immediately. The committee then heard from Fish and Game on its dedicated funds. Topics included the statewide public boat access account, which is used for boat ramp and access-site maintenance and is supported by boat registration fees and federal funds; the ORV education, training, and enforcement account, which has declined over time and may need attention because revenue depends heavily on weather and snowmobile use; and the search and rescue account, which is funded by Hike Safe cards, a $1 fee from boat and OHRV registrations, and court-ordered fees. Fish and Game also explained that the conservation license plate fund had been merged into the non-game species management account, which is supported by donations, federal funds, and a statutory general fund transfer, and that pheasants are treated as game species under a separate program. The committee spent considerable time on the lifetime license account, an off-book Treasury-held account that collects lifetime license sales and returns funds to Fish and Game based on annual sales plus 9% of the fund balance. Members questioned why the account’s presentation did not clearly show the transfer as a revenue reduction and suggested the reporting format needed cleanup so the flow of money would be easier to understand. Fish and Game said the account is operating properly and that the transfer to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund exceeded $400,000 in the most recent year. The committee also reviewed the publications and fundraising revolving fund, which keeps a $100,000 balance for inventory purchases and transfers excess year-end funds to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund; members again raised concerns that the reporting format did not clearly show the transfer, and staff said they could add a note or other clarification.

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• Haloha Project in support, and also 13 individuals in support and one in opposition.
• Anyone online or in one in opposition.
• in in... with uh, shifties.
• </c> passed last year in a separate bill in passed last year in a separate bill in another<01:37:10.719
• </c><01:37:39.119><c> in</c> the 30-day determination is in in the 30-day determination is in in already

Bills: HB2611, HB2102, HB1710, HB1868, HB1920, HB1812, HB1733, HB1715, HB1723, HB1724, HB1727, HB1711

Keywords: HB2611, Hawaii antitrust, rental housing, rent price-fixing, algorithmic pricing, algorithmic rent-setting, property management software, pricing algorithms, rent coordination, price-fixing, collusion, cartel, multifamily housing, landlord software, occupancy levels, lease terms, Attorney General, public education program, consumer protection, housing affordability

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.

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• </c> to use AI in school and then later on in to use AI in school and then later on in their<00:08:06.240
• </c> with our campuses in in shared interest. with our campuses in in shared interest.
• in Kentucky in Johnson science uh class in Kentucky in Johnson County,<00:58:48.280><c> Kentucky.
• </c> position in this in the teacher position in this in the teacher recruitment<01:18:49.120><c> and
• we</c> we we do believe in in wrapping up, we we we do believe in in wrapping up, we do<01:19:51.600>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.

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• In 2025, we find ourselves again in this position.
• </c><00:14:31.880><c> in</c> most of new housing is built in in most of new housing is built in in Minnesota
• Wiel: Um, does wetland mitigation have an impact? I think it could in certain areas.
• In 2023, it was a 25% increase in insurance.
• </c><00:57:21.680><c> and</c> development in my in your district and development in my in your district

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:29:41.320><c> a</c><00:29:41.600><c> separate</c> in many other legislatures in a separate in
• </c><00:53:54.359><c> Bill</c> be um so in in in addition Senate Bill be um so in in in addition Senate
• > the</c><01:12:03.040><c> in</c> seem to be in agreement that in the in seem to be in agreement that
• /c><01:32:13.280><c> um</c> my concern is in the in the same um my concern is in the in the same um space
• in in the air Dees if you have something in in the air programs<01:49:54.159><c> enabling</c><01:49:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in um this very in fact we have devested in um this very critical<00:05:01.680><c> opportunity</c><00
• ><c> or</c> whether that's out in the community or whether that's out in the community or in<00:09:14.160
• </c><00:16:07.440><c> in</c> of action um going forward and in in of action um going forward and in in
• I live in South Minneapolis in Senate District 63.
• And in our state in no country.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in in walkways and standing or sitting in in walkways and aisles<00:01:36.400><c> or</c><00:01:36.640
• in the specifically in 182,000 people in the specifically in the<00:41:40.560><c> tourism</c><00:41:
• Paul, one in Highland, one in Mounds View, and one in Maple Grove.
• Paul, one in Highland, one in two in St.
• </c> in America you know don't believe in in America you know don't believe in America<01:19:47.040><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is a typical model in which we work in many other states.
• That is a typical model in which we work in many other states.
• </c><00:45:46.800><c> Network</c> increase in that in the armor Network increase in that in the armor
• up to the judge in the Kimberly Potter trial in order to try to intimidate her, in order to force her
• up to the judge in the Kimberly Potter trial in order to try to intimidate her, in order to force her

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All in favor say I. motion and a second. All in favor say I.
• We were able to get SurfPro in to address the water mitigation.
• </c> in to uh address the water mitigation. in to uh address the water mitigation.
• The mechanical and electrical system in Franklin County was in far worse condition than we had in Hardin
• in this space in significant interest in this space in within<01:09:22.480><c> the</c><01:09:22.640>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Recognition of New Members: 00:01:17 Disaster Response: 00:01:41 Pretrial Discussion: 00:31:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, and then heard an update on disaster response and courthouse recovery efforts after the April flooding. Representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Franklin County Circuit and District Court Clerk’s office, and the Franklin Circuit Court described damage in Perry, Hardin, and especially Franklin counties. Perry County had limited roof and water infiltration issues with no operational impact. Hardin County’s justice center basement took about 18 inches of water, affecting court records and mechanical/electrical equipment, and court operations were briefly suspended. Franklin County’s courthouse was far more severely damaged, with about four feet of water on the first floor, forcing relocation of court operations to temporary sites, including AOC space and the regional jail for custody proceedings. Witnesses said damaged files from Hardin and Franklin counties were removed, sent to an out-of-state vendor for drying and remediation, and would be returned or destroyed as appropriate. They estimated combined costs for file restoration, building repair, and remediation at about $11 million, with insurance through KCOJ/KO expected to cover only part of the losses and FEMA reimbursement still pending a federal disaster declaration. They also said the Franklin County courthouse’s first floor remains gutted, electrical panels and HVAC systems need major replacement, and the second and third floors may be used temporarily once power and data are restored. Members asked about roof damage in Hardin County, the status of FEMA applications, digitization of court records, and whether Senate Bill 25 restricted funds could be used to cover the funding gap; staff said the funds cannot be spent without General Assembly authorization. The committee also discussed broader record-retention and e-filing issues, with members noting the limits of paper filing and the need for better digitization as a backup in emergencies. AOC staff said they are working with the Supreme Court and state law librarian on what records can be digitized and how long hard copies must still be retained. After the disaster-response presentation, the committee moved on to a separate informational presentation on pre-trial services, with introductions from the executive officer of pre-trial services, the president of the Kentucky District Judges Association, a circuit judge, and the manager of pre-trial services, who began explaining how the pre-trial system works for newer committee members.

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• </c><05:08:11.360><c> We</c><05:08:11.760><c> actually</c><05:08:12.400><c> in</c> &gt;&gt; It's a fair
• We actually in &gt;&gt; It's a fair question.
• in in these two cases I in discovery in in these two cases asked<05:21:12.798><c> a</c><05:21:13.040
• a big over- or under-collection buildup, they could file at any point in time to adjust rates to mitigate
• Could file at any point in time to adjust rates to mitigate that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We know the numbers in Vogtle and Hinkley Point C in the U.K.
• We know the numbers in Vogel and Hinkley Point C in the UK.
• advanced nuclear in our last resource plan, and we'll do that again in the next resource plan in 2027
• advanced nuclear in our last resource plan, and we'll do that again in the next resource plan in 2027
• in the private sector, what I found most impressive in in previous roles in the private sector, what

Keywords: 908, all

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• customers in our lobby.
• In all, TFC is managing $4.5 billion in taxpayer funds, with projects and facilities in 240 Texas counties
• You're in a lot of places in the state.
• in our case.
• It's $115 million in additional funds in GR that is in the base budget.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee first heard the Legislative Budget Board and Secretary of State Jane Nelson on the Secretary of State budget. LBB said the recommendation would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million overall, with major changes including removing federal HAVA funding and one-time business system replacement money, adjusting the agency’s base request, deleting an outdated Interstate Crosscheck rider, and directing HAVA funds to be drawn down first. Secretary Nelson and staff defended the agency’s needs, emphasizing election security, business filings, international protocol, and the Texas Register, and requested additional staff, a new website, digitization of records, IT and cybersecurity upgrades, and renovation of the Rudder Building. Senators discussed voter-roll maintenance, cross-checking data, call-center response times, and the need for online voter registration and more efficient election administration. No votes were taken. The committee then took up the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB outlined a $2.4 million decrease for the office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs, driven by unexpended balances and the removal of one-time federal and border-security items, while noting continued funding for disaster response, victim assistance, and $2.9 billion for border security at roughly the prior level. Governor’s staff said Texas remains focused on border security, economic development, and public safety, and discussed efforts to seek federal reimbursement for prior border spending. Members asked about the National Guard’s status, possible federal assumption of border costs, the music incubator program, the Semiconductor Innovation Consortium, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, defense economic adjustment grants, and a new $5 million nonprofit security grant proposal. Staff said the semiconductor program has 12 approved projects totaling about 948 jobs and $17 billion in capital investment, and that the nonprofit security request was added late to address threats to houses of worship and other nonprofits. No formal action was taken. Finally, the committee heard the Texas Facilities Commission and lease-payment recommendations. LBB said the Facilities Commission recommendation would reduce appropriations by about $2.0 billion, mainly by removing border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, while adding money for higher utility costs, Rudder Building refurbishment, and additional staff. The lease-payment recommendation would decrease general revenue by $9.3 million. LBB also noted new riders related to completing the State Library and Archives building, tenant communication during disruptions, and a space-utilization report. In agency testimony, members asked about border wall maintenance responsibility, total facilities-related debt, and the status of capital complex construction. The Rudder Building renovation and related security needs were repeatedly discussed as important one-time infrastructure investments.

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• I married my first wife in Texas in 2005.
• One of the screening measures in North Dakota intended to reduce or mitigate the court being bogged down
• In a rural community like mine, we have folks come in.
• It's odd that it's not in the rule, to be fair. All right. So, okay, Senator Kostnator. Thank you.
• In our neck of the woods, in Clay County or anywhere in the western part of the state.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

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• , our Father in heaven.
• But in America, we let people choose that. And in America...
• But I don't disagree in building more capacity and helping those in need in that manner.
• The developer should pay for some of the costs of infrastructure in a fair way with the rest of the residents
• They will be in town, and they will be more engaged in May.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, journal approval, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors and other visitors. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills on topics including public schools and curricula, transportation, health care, child welfare, municipal and county governance, homeowners’ associations, speech, and election-related matters. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others were advanced with committee or floor amendments. Among the more notable debates, senators discussed SB 1094, which would impose civil liability related to gender reassignment surgery on minors; supporters said it would compensate minors harmed by such procedures, while opponents argued it would discriminate against transgender youth, raise malpractice costs, and chill access to care. SB 1813, concerning the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, drew concern about litigation and the need to expand capacity for people with serious mental illness, while supporters said the bill would remove a legal cap and allow more beds to be used. SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures was amended to clarify representative payee requirements and received generally favorable comments, though some members raised concerns about child safety and DCS discretion. The Senate also advanced SCR 1004, a photo radar ballot referral, after an amendment requiring voter approval in jurisdictions that use photo radar; Senator Leach thanked the sponsor for the change. Other bills moved forward included measures on school firearm safety instruction, civics instruction, chiropractic claims, behavioral health prior authorization, psychiatric evaluations, DCS procedures, AHCCCS procurement contracting, county recorder and HOA-related issues, and legislative qualifications. The chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills after each calendar was completed.

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• But in 19, excuse me, in 2020, my left.
• of living in a rural area in rural Minnesota today.
• /c><00:20:50.240><c> in</c><00:20:50.480><c> rural</c> living in in a rural area in rural living in in
• </c><00:37:04.400><c> the</c> in there or was it deliberately in the in there or was it deliberately
• Fellow community bankers in Wisconsin, as well as Bank in Minnesota members with banks in Wisconsin,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Texas in 2024.
• in.
• in rural areas, or in 208 counties, is...
• The presence of nurse practitioners was significant in mitigating the spread of infection, diagnosing
• It might not be a fair question, but do you know what the complaints are that are substantiated in the

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• </c> to come in because of again I believe in to come in because of again I believe in free<00:25:46.720
• In support or in opposition? In support of HB 1875. I'm sorry, Chair. In support.
• </c> because of this hate in my church, in my because of this hate in my church, in my family,<00:51:
• </c> in this room. in this room.
• incurred</c><02:27:32.319><c> in</c> actually in con in actually incurred in actually in con in actually

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments. Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure. A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.