Video & Transcript Research : 'Chapter 11'
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (3-29-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC-iqN7sMU4, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:15
HB 499 DISCUSSION 00:4
HB 499 VOTE 05:34
HB 708 DISCUSSION 08:49
HB 708 VOTE 11:13
HB 106 DISCUSSION 12:48
HB 106 VOTE 21:36, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-23-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CMDIISp6Y, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:56
HB 306 Discussion 03:31
HB 306 Vote 05:24
HR 69 Discussion 08:33
HR 69 Vote 11:12
HR 16 Discussion 12:01
HR 16 Vote 28:30, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Wed Feb 2, 2022 @ 10:30AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-L6w8LSIbY, 2026-07-02T01:22:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-02-22_.PDF
0:00 - Introduction
2:20 - HB1412
9:06 - HB1413
11:30 - HB1414
14:51 - HB2382
16:36 - HB1632
21:15 - HB1688
26:17 - HB1686
32:20 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 18, 2021 @ 10 AM
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9yFibJOAM, 2026-07-02T01:22:32+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Followed by joint hearing with Committee of Corrections, Military, & Veterans at 11:15 AM (tentative time)
Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH_03-18-21_.HTM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHH-CMV_03-18-21_.HTM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Wed Feb 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzeuydMZmdk, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agenda:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-10-21_.HTM
6:04 - Introduction
6:24 - HB1195
11:28 - HB598
23:20 - HB824
24:04 - HB485
28:02 - HB408
29:41 - HB333
38:18 - HB795
43:17 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Mon Feb 8, 2021 @ 2PM
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Reee2Sh0o, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agendas affiliated with this live stream:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_LMG_02-08-21_.HTM
11:40 - Introduction
12:54 - HB 57
13:10 - HB 205
17:21 - HB 513
24:34 - HB 517
38:27 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAL/CPC Joint Public Hearing - Wed Mar 13, 2024 @ 2:00 PM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnO0gPukAI0, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-CPC_03-13-24_.PDF
Followed by CPC 2:05 PM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-13-24_.PDF
Then followed by 2:20 PM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-13-24_2_.PDF
Timestamps:
13:13 - Introduction (WAL/CPC 2:00 PM)
13:55 - SB3344 SD2
30:55 - SB2098 SD1
34:11 - Decision Making (WAL/CPC 2:00 PM)
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42:11 - Introduction (CPC 2:05 PM)
42:42 - SB2119
42:22 - SB2170 SD1
46:49 - SB2511 SD1
47:46 - SB2977
49:02 - SB3083 SD1
50:36 - SB3220 SD2
51:41 - SB2695 SD1
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1:04:50 - Introduction (CPC 2:20 PM)
1:05:02 - SB2697 SD1
1:05:36 - SB2730 SD1
1:06:06 - SB2834 SD1
1:06:49 - SB2020 SD1
1:40:23 - Decision Making (CPC 2:20 PM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM, PSM Public Hearings 3-11-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRgioMkILUs, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:41 - HB 1611, HD2
03:54 - HB 1842, HD1
04:50 - HB 1886, HD1
07:01 - HB 2016, HD1
08:01 - HB 2107, HD2
13:01 - HB 2193, HD1
15:14 - HB 2231, HD1
19:28 - HB 2241, HD1
19:48 - HB 2352, HD1
21:27 - HB 2396, HD1
22:10 - HB 2457, HD2
23:03 - HB 2458, HD1
24:08 - HB 2483, HD1
24:40 - HB 2515, HD1
25:18 - HB 2581, HD1
28:19 - HB 2582, HD1
34:17 - HB 2610, HD1
38:02 - DM PSM 3:00 PM
49:27 - HB 2523, HD1
01:17:37 - DM PSM 3:45 PM
Hearing Notices:
PSM 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-11-24_.PDF
PSM 3:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-11-24-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-AEN DEFER, AEN DEFER, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 2-12-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHBOgQVPM2E, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
0:48 - DM HOU-AEN DEFER 1:01 PM
3:48 - DM AEN DEFER 1:02 PM
7:08 - SB2360
11:07 - SB2413
12:23 - SB2422
15:50 - SB2366
29:58 - SB2432
33:00 - SB2399
38:33 - SB3026
40:10 - SB2790
40:59 - SB2349
48:37 - SB2558
53:15 - SB3261
56:02 - SB3361
56:34 - SB1590
57:30 - SB572 SD1
59:38 - DM AEN 1:31 PM
1:11:10 - DM AEN DEFER 1:32 PM
Hearing Notices:
HOU-AEN DEFER 1:01 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-AEN_02-12-24_DEFER_.pdf
AEN DEFER 1:02 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-12-24_DEFER_.pdf
AEN 1:31 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-12-24_.PDF
AEN DEFER 1:32 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-12-24_DEFER-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN/HSG Public Hearing - Fri Mar 19, 2021 @ 10:00AM, 11:00AM, & 11:30AM
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id3nG6yaYcE, 2026-07-02T01:22:32+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-19-21_2_.HTM
7:28 - Introduction (10:00AM Agenda)
7:53 - SB768
15:46 - SB1212
16:59 - SB1402
25:09 - Decision Making
Followed by TRN 10:30AM Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-19-21_.HTM
35:21 - Introduction (10:30AM Agenda)
35:42 - HCR37 / HR30
36:02 - HCR97
37:10 - HCR180 / HR149
41:03 - HCR78 / HR66
41:58 - HCR90 / HR75
43:06 - HCR125 / HR101
44:18 - HCR73 / HR62
45:33 - HCR144 / HR122
46:25 - HCR81 / HR68
48:07 - HCR95 / HR80
51:19 - HCR192 / HR159
57:13 - Decision Making
Followed by TRN/HSG 11:30AM Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-HSG_03-19-21_.HTM
1:34:29 - Introduction (11:30AM Agenda)
1:34:42 - HCR 126 / HR 103
1:36:22 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the list of bills recommended for placing on the local and uncasted calendar with the exception of 11
- sb 20 11 25 15 Held on April 16th, be certified, the clerk will call the roll.
Keywords:
Governor's Medal of Service, Texas award, state honor, public service recognition, Governor's office, Governor's award, Texas Government Code Chapter 3108, ceremonial award, honorary medal, state service award, local government retirees, private sector contributions, Texas Legislature recognition, gift acceptance, donations, grant funding, executive recognition, Texas Life Monument, human life, preservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Title 7, Soil and Water Conservation, Chapter 201, Subchapter A, Section 201.0225 already mandates that
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So by an 11-0 vote, uh, House Bill 305 will be reported favorably and sent to the calendars Committee
- By 11-0 vote, the bill will, uh, the, the motion is adopted.
Keywords:
HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the record, Cyrus Street Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club, um.
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
homeowners insurance, disaster recovery, replacement cost value, state of emergency, policyholder rights, insurance extensions, tenant rights, landlord obligations, housing crisis, eviction prevention, multilingual access, SB2272, Act 105, home health licensing, home health agency, home health services, Department of Health, DOH, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Summary:
The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC.
The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints.
In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
TX
Bills:
SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up a series of pending bills, mostly local-government measures. Early action included final committee approval of Senate Bill 1633 and S.J.R. 60, followed by Senate Bill 3038 and Senate Bill 3045, both reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also considered House Bill 24, adopted a committee substitute, and reported the substitute version favorably; House Bill 2025 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar.
Members then handled several companion and local bills, including House Bill 2713 as the companion to Senate Bill 1331, which was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3348, House Bill 3370, House Bill 3505, and House Bill 4506 were each reported favorably, with no objections to local-and-uncontested placement. House Bill 5424 passed on a 6-1 vote, and House Bill 5652 passed with one present-not-voting, both also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted substitutes and reported House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205, though both were later reconsidered because the wrong script had been read.
After reconsideration, House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205 were each re-voted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both placed on the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 3071 was also reported out on a 5-2 vote after adoption of a committee substitute. The meeting ended with no further business and the committee standing at recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- electronic kiosk at the Outside the hearing room Shirley's out As a matter of pending business, HB 11
- , Senator Milton moves HB 11 be reported favorably to the full.
- House Bill 11, is there anybody to report it?
- 152 rather than chapter 151.
- In Chapter 5, 5-1, there are three references to business days.
Bills:
HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739
Keywords:
HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of pending business, HB 11, Senator Middleton moves HB 11 be reported favorably to the full
- There being 7 ayes and 0 nays, House Bill 11 is reported.
- 152 rather than Chapter 151.
- In Chapter 551, there are three references to business days.
- Now this is exactly what Chapter 2272 was supposed to prevent.
Bills:
HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739
Keywords:
HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, HB 11.
- HB 11.
- There being seven ayes and zero nays, House Bill 11 is favorably reported.
- 152 rather than Chapter 151.
- In Chapter 551, there are three references to business days.
Bills:
HB431, HB1522, HB1922, HB2467, HB2468, HB3228, HB3229, HB3306, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB4219, HB4238, HB4344, HB4386, HB4739
Keywords:
HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency
Summary:
The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several House bills without opposition, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061. Each was moved out of committee with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard HB 3306, which would extend existing construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure construction, maintenance, and vegetation management work for electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. The sponsor said the bill would reduce litigation and insurance costs for ratepayers, while construction industry witnesses argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity in a way Texas law has generally prohibited since 2011. HB 3306 was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill to repeal an outdated Finance Code provision requiring remittance of a portion of certain delinquency charges to the state, and HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all Department of Banking-requested cleanup bills dealing with confidentiality and supervision rules for perpetual care funds, state banks, and trust companies. Those bills were briefly explained and left pending without testimony. HB 4219, aimed at improving Public Information Act compliance by requiring timely notice when records do not exist or are being withheld, allowing complaints to the Attorney General, and imposing training and fee consequences for noncompliance, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst and was also left pending.
The committee then heard HB 4238 on coerced debt and identity theft. The sponsor explained that the committee substitute narrows the bill to court-ordered findings of identity theft/coerced debt, gives collectors seven business days to stop collection activity, and removes a section to avoid litigation over court orders. A law professor and a family violence advocate testified in strong support, describing coerced debt as a barrier for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors trying to rebuild credit and access housing, jobs, and utilities. The bill was left pending. HB 1522, which would require local governments to post meeting notices three business days in advance and make budget materials more accessible online and in physical form, also drew support, though a school business officials representative raised concerns about the timing language, proposed-budget wording, and taxpayer impact statements for school districts; the bill was left pending after discussion.
Later, the committee heard additional pending bills, including a PUC background-check bill that would expand the commission’s authority to check current employees and contractors and obtain FBI criminal history information, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending HOA solar-panel protections to solar tiles, and HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance and recycler solvency. HB 3228 received support from a Sierra Club witness who said recycling and disposal plans are needed for end-of-life renewable energy equipment, and HB 3229 was described as requiring recyclers to show financial resources at 125 percent through a letter of credit or bond. These bills were heard and left pending.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair lays out as a matter of pending business, HB 11.
- HB 11.
- 152 rather than Chapter 151.
- In Chapter 5-51, there are three references to business days.
- Now, this is exactly what Chapter 2272 was supposed to prevent.
Bills:
HB431, HB1522, HB1922, HB2467, HB2468, HB3228, HB3229, HB3306, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB4219, HB4238, HB4344, HB4386, HB4739
Keywords:
HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first took up pending business, reporting several House bills favorably to the full Senate, including HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286, and HB 5061, with some also recommended for the local and uncontested or contested calendars. The committee then heard and left pending HB 3306, which would extend construction-contract indemnity exceptions to electric infrastructure work, including construction, maintenance, and vegetation management for utilities. Supporters said it would align utility infrastructure work with public works and reduce litigation and ratepayer costs, while opponents argued it would shift liability onto subcontractors and create broad-form indemnity concerns.
Members also heard HB 4739, a Comptroller-requested cleanup bill repealing an outdated Finance Code provision tied to delinquency charges on retail charge accounts, and left it pending without testimony. The committee then considered several Department of Banking cleanup bills, including HB 3803, HB 3804, and HB 3806, all left pending after brief explanations and no public opposition. HB 4219, dealing with public information requests, drew support from a journalist and a policy analyst who said it would improve transparency by requiring timely responses, notice when records do not exist, and training or fee consequences for noncompliance; it was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4238, a committee substitute addressing coerced debt and identity theft, which would bar collection of certain debts from victims who obtain a qualifying court order. A law professor and a family violence advocate supported the bill as narrow, protective relief for domestic violence and elder abuse survivors, and it was left pending. Other bills heard and left pending included HB 1522 on local government budget meeting posting and taxpayer impact disclosures, HB 4344 authorizing background checks for PUC employees and contractors, HB 3805 updating money services business regulation, HB 431 extending solar-panel HOA protections to solar tiles, HB 3228 and HB 3229 on wind and solar recycling financial assurance, and HB 1922 clarifying the accrual date for construction defect claims under right-to-repair law. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.