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• Will there be a discussion or debate?
• Seeing no more discussion or debate, please open a queue for a recorded vote.
• Will there be discussion or debate?
• Will there be any more discussion or debate? Sing no to no more discussion or debate.
• We can't have financial discussions with the Patients before rendering care, so we don't have those discussions

Bills: HB3794 , HB3796 , HB3928 , HB2955 , HB4453 , HB4460

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: licensure, criminal history, public safety, occupational certification, rehabilitation, state regulations, insurance, regulations, certification, long-term care, mergers, consumer protection, property safety, vision insurance, optometry, reimbursement, healthcare policy, ophthalmic materials, provider agreements, captive insurance

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• Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
• Is there any discussion?<00:10:11.120><c> Any</c><00:10:11.519><c> objections?
• If not, the discussion? Any objections?
• Is there any discussion? If adoption. Is there any discussion?
• Any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Is there any discussion?
• </c> Fayette 79 for discussion of the matter. Fayette 79 for discussion of the matter.
• </c> discussion of the matter. discussion of the matter.
• Boone 66 for discussion of the matter. Boone 66 for discussion of the matter.
• </c> Fayette 79 for discussion of the matter. Fayette 79 for discussion of the matter.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 50 and 191 and requested concurrence. Several bills were reported for second reading and committee action, including measures on schools, barbering, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, fire protection, school district reporting, teacher certification, legal representation, cost and fee reporting, dentistry, credit insurance, harmful practices, elections, child welfare, health data, Medicaid directed payments, workplace violence in health care, utilities, solid waste, carbon sequestration, and coal/energy affordability. House Bill 534 was sent to the Rules Committee after receiving prior readings, and House Bill 600 was brought up for third reading and passage. House Bill 600, relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills, was explained as allowing counties to use a consolidated procedure to collect multiple delinquent tax cases more efficiently, requiring county attorney contracts with the Department of Revenue to include that option, and extending to counties some property-tax collection tools already used by cities for delinquent and dilapidated properties. A member from Jefferson raised concerns that the bill could allow foreclosure on occupied properties and warned about potential harm to elderly or low-income homeowners; the sponsor responded that the bill was not intended to remove anyone from their property. The House passed HB 600 by a vote of 82-11, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 662, concerning regulation of low-voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments, was described as a business-friendly measure supported by the Chamber of Commerce and affected industries, intended to define the fences and reduce regulatory uncertainty in commercial and industrial zones without removing local regulation. It passed unanimously, 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 364, relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, was amended by House Floor Amendment 1 to define Commonwealth emergency pay and hazardous duty for Guard members on state active duty during emergencies. Supporters emphasized compensation for Guard members responding to disasters and emergencies, and members cited recent flood and crash responses as examples of their service. The bill passed 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 534, an elections bill, was taken up with House Committee Substitute 2 adopted. The sponsor said the bill was the product of work by the Secretary of State, the Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and others, and was intended to strengthen election laws. Debate focused on a provision that would remove from voter rolls individuals convicted of felonies even while appeals are pending; one member argued this would disenfranchise people before appeals are resolved and sought to offer an amendment, but a motion to suspend the rules for that amendment failed with only 18 votes in favor. Another member said the substitute was the best version of the bill and indicated he would offer amendments, including changes to the felony-appeal language and campaign finance timing, while also seeking to remove a section requiring federal cooperation. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before final action on HB 534 is shown.

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• Is there any discussion?
• </c> 57 for discussion of the matter. 57 for discussion of the matter.
• </c> for discussion in the matter. for discussion in the matter.
• </c> discussion matter. discussion matter.
• </c> discussion of the matter. discussion of the matter.

Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:53 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:27 Report of Committees 00:06:16 Orders of the Day 00:08:42 SB 172 00:08:54 HB 392 00:11:47 HB 529 00:16:02 HB 456 00:22:04 HB 424 00:25:27 HJR 50 00:30:04 HB 577 00:32:29 HB 213 00:36:10 HB 58 00:40:22 HB 10 00:45:23 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:04:32 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:17:33 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:20:15 ConC/Rules Report 01:25:00 Floor Amendments 01:26:56 Adjournment 01:27:21, 958, all

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• Any discussion? Representative Hinman, I'm going to let you explain the substitute. Thank you, Mr.
• Any other discussion? I appreciate you working on that.
• So any other discussion for the committee?
• Any discussion? Representative Mosley, do you have any discussion? Okay, never mind.
• All right, any other discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

Committee: House Insurance and Banking

Summary: The House Committee on Insurance met in executive session with 11 members present, establishing a quorum. The main item was House Bill 3314, for which the committee adopted a House committee substitute. Representative Hinman explained that the substitute incorporated provisions from two previously approved bills, House Bill 1615 and House Bill 2071, and updated the title to reflect insurance regulation. Members noted the substitute was intended to focus on industry-related measures with committee support. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted on the House committee substitute for House Bill 3314 and passed it do pass by a roll call vote of 10-4 with one against. No other substantive bills were considered in the session. Before adjournment, the chairman said the committee would be off the following Monday and would need to adjust its schedule to handle remaining bills, noting Tuesday timing could be difficult for some members. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Any further discussion? with amendments. Any further discussion?
• Any discussion?
• Any discussion?
• We're turn. discussion? discussion?
• Any<01:20:26.320><c> discussion?</c> Any discussion? Any discussion?

Bills: SB3326 , SB2911

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: renewable energy, energy storage, cost reduction, public utilities commission, Hawaii energy policies, intoxicating liquor, direct shipment, breweries, distilleries, Hawaii, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard SB 3001 on artificial intelligence in a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Labor and Technology hearing. Testimony included support from the Department of Education and Google, comments from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office, and late opposition from Agentic LLC. The Attorney General raised constitutional and vagueness concerns and suggested clarifying amendments, while Google said the bill’s risk-based approach and proposed amendments could help establish industry-wide safety standards for minors. The committees recessed and then voted to pass SB 3001 with amendments, adopting DCCA/OCP recommendations on data minimization for minors and UDAP clarity, the Attorney General’s proposed clarifications and deletions, and Google’s nonconflicting amendments; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050. The vote passed unanimously among members present, with some members excused. The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then took up several previously heard measures in decision-making. SB 2045 on combat sports passed with amendments reflecting DCCA and boxing commission recommendations, including clarifying the on-site medical professional requirement, reporting duties, promoter payment, removal of the combat sports registry and ambulance requirement, and other technical changes; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050. SP 2347 on the residential landlord-tenant code passed with amendments striking landlord requirements so OCP could work on a multilingual tenant-rights notice, and SP 2495 on consumer protection passed with amendments requiring OCP to publish an annual report on potential code violations. SB 2777 on insurance was deferred to February 17, 2026 for further decision-making. At a later CPN decision-making agenda, SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons, passed with amendments clarifying the preamble, removing language about foreign artificial persons, and making other consistency and non-substantive changes; both effective dates were moved to January 1, 2027. SP 2033 on renewable energy also passed with amendments clarifying the definition of grid-ready homes, cost-sharing provisions, applicability to interconnecting customers, and safety/certification compliance, with the effective date deferred to July 1, 2050. In each case, the committee voted to adopt the recommendations without objections from members present. The committees also heard SB 3000 on insurance, which would authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions to recover costs and losses tied to climate-attributable harm and future climate risk, including costs incurred by state insurance-related entities. The Insurance Division and Attorney General’s office offered comments seeking clarification and warning about redundancy, implementation issues, possible representation of private insurers, and concurrent litigation concerns. Supporters, including the Center for Climate Integrity, a resident testifier, Sierra Club, and Green America, argued the bill would help shift insurance costs to fossil fuel companies responsible for climate harms and address rising premiums and nonrenewals in Hawaii. Opponents, including the American Petroleum Institute, argued the bill singled out one industry, raised constitutional concerns, and should be deferred because related climate litigation is already pending. The transcript ends with the committee continuing testimony and discussion on SB 3000 and then moving into SB 3326 on energy, where the consumer advocate and Hawaiian Electric opposed the bill’s proposed separation of generation from transmission and distribution, while the PUC stood on written testimony, Retail Merchants of Hawaii supported it, and Life of the Land raised concerns about assumptions and the need for more substance.

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• Any other discussion.
• Other<00:15:36.160><c> discussion.</c> Other discussion. Other discussion.
• </c> an idea that needs discussion. an idea that needs discussion.
• Any other discussion?
• I don't have any No discussion. Okay. I don't have any No discussion.

Keywords: 916, all

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• ><00:20:59.840><c> even</c> discussion about if that's even discussion about if that's even possible.
• </c> discussion on this topic? discussion on this topic?
• </c> to further discuss um those issues. to further discuss um those issues.
• This has been discussed.
• Any discussion to the topic?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Kerr discussed, then of course, I would support the bill.
• Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed say nay.
• Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. All those opposed?
• Any discussion?
• Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. All those opposed... ...discussion.

Bills: AB6 , AB102 , AB131 , AB212 , AB213 , AB220 , AB259 , AB282 , AB376 , AB396 , AB479 , AB503 , AB570 , AB572 , AB574 , AB576 , AB593 , SB185 , SB207 , SB507 , AB6

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• There was also discussion of prior grants coming to an end in a three-year type deal.
• I'll hand it over to my colleague who will discuss the BCG contract more broadly.
• We're open to discussions on it. I— Is that something that's agreeable to the department?
• We're open to discussions on it. Mr.
• Several discussions have happened.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Is there any discussion?
• for discussion of the matter.
• </c> officials that are spurring discussion officials that are spurring discussion on<00:28:00.880><c
• Is there any discussion?
• Chair recognizes general discussion?

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:26 Report of Committees 05:13 Orders of the Day/ HB 6 06:22 HB 480 14:13 HB 562 17:55 HB 136 25:53 HB 257 29:47 HB 490 35:54 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 52:44 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:49 ConC/Rules Report 57:12 Floor Amendments 58:49 Adjournment 58:59, 958, all

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• </c><00:01:51.799><c> that</c> kind of the last bit of discussion that kind of the last bit of discussion
• Is there any member discussion on the amendment?
• </c> might think about for further discussion might think about for further discussion um<00:29:19.559
• Any other member discussion on the bill?
• </c><00:51:56.280><c> the</c> support seeing no further discussion the support seeing no further discussion

Bills: HF1027 , HF101 , HF1021

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• ><c> the</c><00:10:39.519><c> amendment</c> Any further discussion to the amendment Any further discussion
• Further discussion to the amendment.
• Further discussion to Thank you members. Further discussion to the<00:19:01.559><c> amendment.
• The clerk will report the amendment. discussion? Representative discussion?
• There being no further discussion, the There being no further discussion, the clerk<02:15:26.560><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Let's open it up to committee discussion or questions. Not seeing any right now. All right.
• </c> committee discussion or questions. committee discussion or questions.
• c> questions</c><00:12:15.920><c> from</c> Any other discussion or questions from Any other discussion
• </c><00:48:13.839><c> we</c> tailgating off of the um discussion we tailgating off of the um discussion
• Will we proceed with discussion and amendments that day to maybe start the process?

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Any discussion? Uh, Chair Gomez? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Any further discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed?
• Any further discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed?
• I think those are discussions that should take place.
• Thank you to Representative Jacob and all the witnesses for the good discussion.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I think that the discussion around Senator Rasmusson's bill and some of the discussions that Senator
• And I think that the discussion around Senator Rasmusson's bill and some of the discussions that Senator
• And I think that the discussion around Senator Rasmusson's bill and some of the discussions that Senator
• And I think that the discussion around Senator Rasmusson's bill and some of the discussions that Senator
• /c><00:43:02.079><c> that</c> Bill and some of the discussions that Bill and some of the discussions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So in our testimony, we discussed the 1998 State v.
• </c> uh in our lengthy testimony we discuss uh in our lengthy testimony we discuss how<00:21:05.440><
• And the discussion was yes.
• </c><00:38:08.240><c> on</c> consideration so any any discussion on consideration so any any discussion
• Any discussions?

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• I think we need to, first of all, discuss today's items and ask whether any of the issues that have been
• at our meeting, and that is this idea that is being discussed of a way of asking the legislature to
• Conversation on that, and we'll discuss the details of it. For executive committee?
• So I'd just ask you to please keep that in mind or keep that discussion going with your constituency,
• I'm always saying there's been a rather good discussion here of the issue of the election of spousal

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy

Keywords: 904, all

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• Discussion, amendments? Chair recognizes the Vice Chairman. Mr.
• Discussion, amendments? Discussion, amendments? Amendments? Where are we now?
• Discussion, Senator from Harrison.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Discussion.
• Discussion. Amendments. Chair recognizes the Vice Chairman. Mr.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several House bills with strike-and-insert amendments. House Bill 5510 was amended to incorporate provisions from Senate Bills 1065 and 928, modernizing Alcohol Beverage Control licensing and adding rules for low-proof spirit alcohol products, including a $1.25 per gallon tax; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 5453 on school funding. After discussion of a proposed block-grant system and supplemental aid for special education, the committee adopted an amendment replacing much of the bill with weighted funding for level two and level three special education students, exempting those funds from block grant rules and limiting their use to direct instruction. The committee also adopted a clarification to extend the special education funding to charter school students and reported the amended bill to the Senate. House Bill 5412, dealing with multi-year technology licensing contracts for local fiscal bodies and science-of-reading training for K-5 teachers, was amended to clarify contract language, delay implementation dates, change “endorsement” to “training,” and require charter school teachers to participate; it was then reported. The committee next amended and reported House Bill 4006, which creates aerospace development and workforce grant programs, changing the funding mechanism to use Department of Commerce reporting and personal income tax proceeds rather than direct employee withholdings. It also took up House Bill 4009, combining voluntary portable benefits for independent contractors with microcredentialing and an expanded apprenticeship tax credit, adopted the Finance Committee amendment, and reported it. Finally, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program was amended to raise the annual employer reimbursement cap from $50,000 to $100,000 while keeping the $10,000 per-employee limit, and the committee reported the bill. The meeting ended with adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Unfortunately, for some parts of this discussion, the data is the data for us.
• I've heard a lot of the public discussion. It echoes discussion that we have had previously.
• I've heard a lot of the public discussion. It echoes discussion that we have had previously.
• And that reasonable discussion will go forward. But I thank you for this good bill.
• And that wasn't the right time to have the discussion either.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered HB 145, by Rep. McFarland, which would raise Florida’s sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $500,000 and $1 million, with a future inflation-based increase, extend the time to bring claims, and allow local governments to settle claims above the cap without a claims bill. McFarland argued the bill modernizes an outdated system and helps injured people obtain compensation more fairly and efficiently, while preserving sovereign immunity. Several members spoke in support during debate, saying the bill better balances government accountability and victims’ rights and that current caps have not kept pace with inflation and damages. Public testimony was largely in opposition. Local governments, counties, cities, insurance groups, and school-related organizations warned the bill would significantly increase liability exposure, insurance premiums, and taxpayer costs, especially for small and rural governments and school districts. Opponents also objected to the provision allowing settlements above the cap without legislative action, saying it would weaken the cap and increase litigation and costs. Supporters countered that injured people often wait years for claims bills and that governments should be able to resolve meritorious claims directly. After debate, the committee voted 16-1 to report HB 145 favorably, with Rep. Lopez voting no. The meeting then adjourned.