Transcript Highlights:

• Interest rates are extremely high.
• bill provides permanent sales tax relief to every Florida citizen by lowering the state sales tax rate
• Highlights of the budget include an additional $9 million to increase the vocational rates for those
• Here is what is on the line: students in these programs graduating at rates over 90 percent.
• The bill revises employee contribution rates for the normal costs on the unfunded actuarial liability

Bills: HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HCR 35 , SB 14 , HB 12 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912 , HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HCR 35 , HCR 123 , HCR 124 , HR 57 , HR 87 , HR 111 , HR 228 , HR 230 , HR 322 , HR 624 , HR 625 , HR 626 , HR 627 , HR 628 , HR 630 , HR 631 , HR 634 , HR 635 , HR 636 , HR 637 , HR 638 , HR 639 , HR 640 , HR 645 , HR 646 , HR 648 , HR 649 , HR 651 , HR 652 , HR 653 , HR 654 , HR 664 , HR 665 , HR 668 , HR 675 , HR 676 , HR 678 , HR 679 , HR 680 , HR 683 , HR 686 , HR 688 , HR 689 , HR 694 , HR 695 , HR 697 , HR 698 , HR 699 , HR 472 , HR 622 , HR 632 , HR 633 , HR 643 , HR 655 , HR 657 , HR 660 , HR 661 , HR 662 , HR 663 , HR 667 , HR 670 , HR 674 , HR 681 , HR 682 , HR 696

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, the unemployment rate for Latinos is relatively low.
• The unemployment rate for Latinos is relatively low, and 6.5% comprises the labor force participation
• Latino has the highest labor force participation rate in the state.
• Minority-owned businesses, and particularly female-owned businesses, are growing at a faster rate than
• Latino has the highest labor force participation rate in the state.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:18:44.160><c> rate.
• But this bill stronger multiplier rate.
• rates.
• rates.
• rates.

Transcript Highlights:

• That is a higher rate than the U.S. as a whole.
• </c><00:08:52.720><c> the</c> higher rate than the US as a whole. the higher rate than the US as a whole
• But I rate of the metro immigrant born.
• Those rates are intended to support workers and operations.
• :29:23.600><c> support</c><01:29:23.920><c> workers</c> rates are intended to support workers rates are

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Chronic health conditions increase the rate of preterm birth by 34%.
• Chronic health conditions increase<00:13:07.440><c> the</c><00:13:07.680><c> rate</c><00:13:07.760><c
• , one of the highest rates of fetal death across the U.S.
• of fetal death that was high rate of fetal death that was happening<00:22:42.400><c> here</c><00:22:
• , one of the have the highest rate, one of the highest<00:22:50.799><c> rates</c><00:22:51.120><c> of

Bills: SB2936 , SB2850 , SB2851 , SB2521

Committee: House Health

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:54:43.280><c> at</c> As I looked at the tuition rates at As I looked at the tuition rates at
• Um that uh rate that an well here.
• Helping low- and middle-income students afford college by linking tax rates to tuition increases.
• Helping low- and middle-income students afford college by linking tax rates to tuition increases.
• Helping low- and middle-income students afford college by linking tax rates to tuition increases.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:20:45.000><c> we</c><00:20:45.080><c> got</c> because we got to pay for rating we got because
• we got to pay for rating we got to<00:20:45.320><c> pay</c><00:20:45.440><c> for</c><00:20:45.559><c
• Also, people experiencing homelessness also experience overdose deaths at much higher rates.
• </c><00:29:32.320><c> of</c> background have a much higher rate of background have a much higher rate
• </c><00:38:10.920><c> and</c> we're thinking about provider rates and we're thinking about provider rates

Bills: HF696 , HF1429 , HF1379

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, is there a standard formula given by the Department as to the rate setting for each school?
• So, this special education is not my program, but I'm not aware of any statewide set rates on special
• setting for each school as to the rate setting for each school because<00:49:56.960><c> I</c><00:49:
• on special education statewide set rates on special education services<00:50:45.880><c> that</c><00:
• rate to their uh<00:54:11.600><c> resident</c><00:54:12.080><c> district.

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 751 reviewed amendment 2026-1904H page by page, focusing on open enrollment rules, capacity definitions, statewide enrollment limits, denial criteria, transportation, and funding. Members discussed clarifying that districts may set capacity at zero if they truly have no room, creating a statewide enrollment cap of 500 that can increase by 25% if it reaches 90% utilization, and exempting seats already used by open enrollment students before October 1, 2026. They also discussed how the Department of Education would allocate seats through rulemaking, while local districts would still set capacity, with grandfathered seats preserved where districts already allow open enrollment. A substantial portion of the meeting centered on when districts may deny open enrollment applications. The amendment would allow denials for reasons such as chronic absenteeism or disciplinary history, while requiring districts to consider whether those issues are tied to disability, McKinney-Vento status, foster care, or bullying. Members emphasized that such factors are to be considered, not used as the sole basis for rejection, and noted that the bill separately prohibits receiving schools from accepting or rejecting applicants based on pupil needs, special education needs, disability, aptitude, or athletic achievement. There was also discussion of whether interdistrict transfers should count toward open enrollment capacity, with a suggestion that a carve-out may be needed. The committee also reviewed provisions on program-specific capacity, continuous enrollment, and transportation. It was explained that capacity can apply to a school, grade, program, or class, including CTE programs, and that students may be denied if a specific program is full or if they do not meet prerequisites. The group clarified that open enrollment pupils would maintain continuous enrollment without reapplying, though there was concern about how that would work if district capacity changes over time. Transportation would generally be the parent’s responsibility unless required by an IEP or 504 plan, though students may use an existing bus route if seats are available and the receiving district allows it. On funding, the committee noted that the amendment changes the earlier HB 751 approach and instead ties open enrollment funding to base adequacy, differentiated aid, and an additional grant modeled on charter school funding, with dates removed at the department’s request. Members also raised concerns about how open enrollment would interact with existing tuition agreements and whether districts could use the new pathway to alter or pressure those arrangements. Department staff said districts would still be required to maintain a school of record and provide an adequate education free of charge outside the open enrollment program, and that if open enrollment enrollment became unusually large relative to district adequacy enrollment, the issue could be brought to the state board. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• Two people already said it's a—the suicide rate is rocketing. Does anyone see that?
• The more transgenders, the more suicide rates you're going to have.
• </c><00:39:05.800><c> is</c> already said it's a the suicide rate is already said it's a the suicide
• rate is rocketing. rocketing. rocketing.
• you're going to the more suicide rates you're going to have.<00:39:13.000><c> And</c><00:39:13.120><

Bills: HB1573 , HB1645 , HB1875 , HB1898 , HB2121

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• out</c><00:32:57.679><c> as</c><00:32:57.840><c> a</c><00:32:57.919><c> flat</c><00:32:58.240><c> rate
• </c><00:32:58.720><c> This</c> it was sent out as a flat rate. This it was sent out as a flat rate.
• </c><00:54:07.040><c> Um</c> insurance rates in the in the state.
• Um insurance rates in the in the state.
• or health care costs our insurance rates or health care costs because<00:54:31.119><c> of</c><00:54:

Transcript Highlights:

• down and have beneficial effects on insurance rates.
• And so, um we need rates that insurance.
• </c> insurance rates. Next slide, please. insurance rates. Next slide, please.
• The key is allowing risk-based rates.
• and finally the real long-term rates and finally the real long-term solutions<00:28:51.440><c> is</c

Summary: The interim task force on disaster prevention and resiliency met for its fourth meeting and focused heavily on insurance markets, affordability, and mitigation. Cochairs noted they are working toward recommendations for a later fall meeting. The main presentation came from David Snyder of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, who said the insurance industry sees itself as part of the problem and part of the solution because it ultimately pays for losses created by natural conditions, development choices, and construction practices. Snyder described rising losses from natural catastrophes, inflation-driven increases in rebuilding and repair costs, more development in disaster-prone areas, wildfire exposure, severe convective storms, hail, and roof damage. He argued that Kentucky should avoid the mistakes he attributed to California, where regulatory responses contributed to a strained insurance market and greater reliance on the FAIR Plan. He said Kentucky’s private market appears to be functioning better, with relatively few FAIR Plan policies, and urged lawmakers to preserve that market through risk-based rates and policies that do not worsen availability. He recommended a broad mitigation strategy involving stronger building codes, land-use decisions, stormwater infrastructure, public access to risk data, and incentives for resilient construction. He highlighted programs such as the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, fortified-home standards, wildfire-prepared community practices, and examples from Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida showing that mitigation can produce quick returns and insurance discounts. He also suggested catastrophe savings accounts, flexible coverage options, and a whole-of-government approach that includes the insurance department, building-code agencies, first responders, FEMA, NFIP, and NOAA. In questions, a legislator asked about the prognosis if carriers continue exiting markets and if nothing is done to address affordability and accessibility. Snyder said he could not predict market exits but stressed that regulators should monitor the market closely, use available data, and focus on loss prevention and mitigation. He said insurers want to do business in Kentucky and that the long-term solution is coordinated action among public and private stakeholders to reduce risk and keep coverage available.

Transcript Highlights:

• In March of this year, an additional fiscal health risk analysis conducted by FICMAT rated the district
• This high rate of turnover is not limited to the superintendency.
• Our graduation rate went up to 90%, which was at 78% when I walked in.
• While my research shows a collection rate of about 13%, the most comprehensive statewide survey found
• There's a finite amount of rate and taxing capacity in the State Water Project service areas.

Committee: Senate Joint Legislative Audit

Summary: The committee began with a status report from the State Auditor on staffing and audit capacity, noting 14 audit supervisors, 14 audits in progress, several audits scheduled for release, and a planned high-risk review of state financial reporting. The committee then approved a consent calendar covering six audit requests, including topics such as kindergarten oral health assessments, prison infrastructure management, Los Angeles fires prevention and response, community college financial aid and enrollment, wildfire management at Chino Hills State Park, and the Chiquita Canyon landfill. The first major item was Assembly Member Gonzalez’s request for an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. Supporters described long-running fiscal mismanagement, a projected $60 million deficit, layoffs, concerns about contracting practices, foundation donations, and weak governance. District representatives said they were already working with Riverside County Office of Education and FICMAT, had adopted a fiscal stabilization plan, and were making cuts to restore solvency. The State Auditor said the proposed audit would examine the district’s financial condition over 10 years, ELOP spending, partnership agreements, foundation funds, and contracting practices. After extensive discussion and public comment, the motion to approve the audit failed because it did not receive the required votes. The committee next approved Senator Wahab’s request for an audit of East Bay transit agency administrative oversight. The senator argued that the Bay Area’s fragmented transit system creates duplication and wastes resources, while agency representatives and transit advocates said the agencies already face extensive oversight and are actively coordinating through existing regional efforts. The State Auditor outlined objectives focused on agency autonomy, coordination, ridership, finances, and the potential effects of consolidation. After debate and public comment, the audit was approved. Finally, Senator Archuleta introduced a request to audit excessive unrestricted reserves at selected California Community College districts and Calbright College, arguing that reserve balances have grown substantially and may be diverting funds from student services and instruction. He said the audit would examine why districts are holding large reserves and whether those funds are being used effectively for students.

Transcript Highlights:

• Even with the incredibly high rates of homelessness in the community college system, only 12 out of the
• We know already that there are high rates of housing insecurity and high rates of homelessness, and so
• These are the highest rates of these basic needs challenges experienced by any group.
• As an educational leader, I have witnessed... ...college completion rates in our state.
• But then we have a sort of low take-up rate amongst our graduate students.”

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• They have growth rates over 6% now. Phil, don't we already do that now?
• They have growth rates<00:04:05.439><c> over</c><00:04:05.680><c> 6%</c><00:04:06.239><c> now.
• </c><00:04:06.720><c> Phil,</c><00:04:07.280><c> don't</c><00:04:07.439><c> we</c> rates over 6% now.
• Phil, don't we rates over 6% now.
• Hawaii has no existing rates.

Summary: The joint committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts and Economic Development and Tourism heard three measures. HB 450, which would transfer the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, drew support from DBEDT, the State Foundation, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, DAGs, and individuals. Members asked about the bill’s purpose and the relationship between arts administration and international/cultural considerations. The committees voted to pass HB 450 with amendments, including a housekeeping change allowing specific legislative direction in narrow cases; the measure was adopted with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. HB 437, relating to out-of-state offices, received testimony in support from DBEDT and representatives of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce and another individual. The discussion focused on whether an overseas office in the Philippines was the best use of funds, given existing offices and trade relationships in places like Beijing and Taiwan. Members questioned the return on investment, fiscal priorities, and whether DBEDT had a broader strategic plan for selecting markets. The committees ultimately passed HB 437 with a Senate Draft 1 and technical amendments, with some members voting with reservations. HB 1391, relating to trade and creating a Hawaii-Ireland trade commission, also advanced after a lengthy discussion. DBEDT said it offered comments rather than a firm recommendation and explained that the bill appeared intended to build economic ties with Europe through Ireland, but members questioned why a commission was needed, how it would be structured, and whether similar efforts should focus on other countries. DBEDT said it would provide reports on sister-state relationships and office performance, and noted that trade initiatives would likely require private-sector participation. The committees passed HB 1391 with amendments and reservations from some members.

Transcript Highlights:

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• reimbursement of rates for consistency with<00:21:50.880><c> new</c><00:21:51.159><c> federal</c><00
• :21:51.880><c> 1915c</c><00:21:52.880><c> waiver</c><00:21:53.360><c> rates</c> With new federal 1915
• It depends on the rates that they pay per for the bond, correct? Right.
• It depends on the rates that they pay per for the bond, correct? Right.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review. Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions. The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, the rate of accrual for just this one benefit is aligned with all the other personnel rules
• </c><00:05:13.040><c> of</c><00:05:13.200><c> vacation</c><00:05:14.160><c> accrual</c> their rate of
• However,<00:05:27.960><c> the</c><00:05:28.200><c> rate</c><00:05:28.880><c> of</c><00:05:29.000><c>
• accrual</c><00:05:29.560><c> for</c><00:05:29.800><c> just</c> However, the rate of accrual for just
• However, the rate of accrual for just this<00:05:30.600><c> one</c><00:05:30.880><c> benefit</c> this

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• California has the highest state-imposed sales and use tax rate in the U.S. at 7.25%.
• Maria is a veteran rated on? We have to wrap up so we don't have too much time for case studies.
• Please illustrate, Maria, is a veteran-rated-up.
• Why wouldn't DMV just say, 'We've got the 100% rating'?
• miles, which is the mileage death rate, as opposed to human drivers and human-error-related crashes.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on local transportation funding, roadway safety, e-bike regulation, veterans’ parking access, high-speed rail reporting, autonomous vehicle oversight, and wildlife-vehicle collision planning. SB 1408 would authorize Contra Costa County to place a countywide transportation sales tax measure on the ballot; supporters said it would continue funding highways, transit, bike/pedestrian projects, and paratransit, while CalTax opposed it over affordability and tax burden concerns. SB 990 would allow targeted Caltrans business-logo signage for Ridgecrest along Highway 395; supporters framed it as a rural safety and economic access measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1167 would tighten consumer protections by clarifying what qualifies as a legal e-bike and requiring clearer labeling and disclosures; supporters included bicycle advocates, medical groups, local governments, and auto clubs, while no opposition testified. SB 1034 would make it easier for disabled veterans rated permanent and total by the VA to obtain disabled parking placards, with strong support from veterans’ organizations and no opposition. SB 1177 would require the High-Speed Rail Project Update report to continue including additional information on revenue options, timelines, and international comparisons; the City of Burbank opposed, while the sponsor argued the bill preserves a historical record and transparency. SB 1246 would impose new remote-operations, response-time, and manual override requirements on autonomous vehicles; first responders and labor groups supported it, industry and business groups opposed it as duplicative of recently enacted law and DMV rules, and the committee discussed possible amendments and coordination issues. The committee also considered SB 1279, which would extend Long Beach’s speed camera pilot to Pacific Coast Highway; supporters cited fatal crash data and pedestrian safety, while the CHP association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions. The committee then took up SB 1250, a planning bill to integrate wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation into transportation planning, with the author emphasizing targeted crossings and fencing at known hotspots. Several consent items were approved on a 10-0 vote, and SB 1246 was reported out 7-2, while other bills were held on call pending quorum or later action.

Transcript Highlights:

• . 96% pass rate.
• I think it works. 96% pass rate.
• I will tell you why they have a 96% pass rate.
• It's a great program with a very high success rate.
• It's a great program with a very high success rate.

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• program right now that we could become part of that would supply these drugs at an amazingly reduced rate
• </c> reduced rate reduced rate to<00:04:28.240><c> Medicaid</c><00:04:29.360><c> recipients</c><00:04
• health of rural Kuckians at a<00:05:04.160><c> very</c><00:05:04.960><c> high</c><00:05:05.680><c> rate
• </c><00:05:07.520><c> They</c><00:05:07.759><c> want</c> a very high rate of speed.
• They want a very high rate of speed.

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Transcript Highlights:

• tell you about the research, but it shows that the DNA collection deters crime, it deters the crime rate
• And, you know, I believe that the clearance rate of violent crimes here in Missouri is about 38%, and
• You know, insurance companies will say, oh, you have a propensity in your DNA to have cancer rates.
• You know, insurance companies will say, oh, you have a propensity in your DNA to have cancer rates.
• But I do wonder about certain... ...rates, particularly in Kansas City.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety