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• Since then, we've supported the program and sponsored several bills to improve access to POLST and develop
• Since then, we've supported the program and sponsored several bills to improve access to POLST and develop
• California's Emergency Medical Services Authority, or EMSA, is currently developing a statewide electronic
• Since then, we've supported the program and sponsored several bills to improve access to POST and develop
• North Fork Kings GSA has developed a groundwater sustainability plan for 2028.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But I would also say in terms of our program development, it's been really important for us to ensure
• Prior to the most recent area planning process, the Department of Aging research staff developed an index
• In response to many of these gaps, we have developed programs that not only provide services but build
• To many of these gaps, we have developed programs that not only provide services but build leadership
• We do know, however, that HIV can be related to the development of dementia, and we do want to thank

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But I would also say in terms of our program development, it's been really important for us to ensure
• So we're putting—we just submitted a report to the legislature on some considerations for the development
• Prior to the most recent area planning process, the Department of Aging research staff developed an index
• In response to many of these gaps, we have developed programs that not only provide services but build
• To many of these gaps, we have developed programs that not only provide services, but build leadership

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBT Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, including older adults living with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Committee members and state officials discussed the California Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, and the need to address discrimination, social isolation, housing insecurity, economic instability, and gaps in culturally competent care. Several speakers emphasized that older LGBTQ adults often lack traditional family caregiving supports and may face vulnerability in nursing homes or other institutional settings. Testimony from advocates and people with lived experience highlighted the impact of federal actions, including H.R. 1, on Medi-Cal, housing, and benefits, and called for stronger state action, outreach, and navigation services. Justice in Aging urged more investment in home- and community-based services and warned that Medicaid cuts could increase institutionalization. The Department of Aging described its survey findings and said it had convened a lived-experience advisory board, updated data tools, and incorporated HIV as a factor in local aging plans under SB 258, though members pressed for clearer implementation and accountability. CalHHS described coordination across departments, Medi-Cal coverage of gender-affirming care, PACE, and other services, while the Department of Public Health outlined Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP programs serving older adults with HIV. The hearing also featured extensive testimony from people aging with HIV, who described fragmented systems, benefits cliffs, housing costs, and the need for legal and case-management support. One witness urged funding for HIV-specific housing and navigation services, while another described how case management and safety-net programs help clients manage medication, food, transportation, and housing needs. In the final panel, the Department of Social Services reviewed protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219, nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required staff training, and complaint investigations. No formal votes were taken; the chair repeatedly asked departments to follow up on implementation gaps, data visibility, and possible budget or policy responses.

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• While Boeing is hard at work developing alternative technologies and each generation of our planes is
• And we look forward to contributing to the CARB, the A for A working group, to develop other efforts
• and management... ...project has been actively developed and managed by the same staff and managers
• First, to develop and issue formal guidance and technical instructions to all 58 county assessors.
• And that includes local economic development organizations, chambers of commerce.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And based upon some of the things that we've been talking about and what economic development has been
• One provision is, I think, the 100% depreciation of research and development or something like this.
• do some of the successful things that they have been up to, The Department of Economic Development has
• And we'll talk about them, uh, and some of the recent developments in military, uh, at 48.8% with the
• As part of that effort, we are initiating the development of an at-risk youth center of excellence at

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• educational resources by requiring the Department of Health in consultation with medical experts to develop
• educational resources by requiring the Department of Health in consultation with medical experts to develop
• This amendment was developed in conjunction with your excellent staff, and that is it. Thank you.
• Other developed countries have got it down to 30.
• Other developed countries have got it down to 30.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1414 by Sen. Polsky on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) education. The bill would require the Department of Health, working with medical experts, to create and distribute CMV educational materials to expectant and new parents or caregivers through hospitals, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices. An amendment removed a section that would have required instruction for medical professionals, and the amended bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then took up a block of confirmations. Appointees on tabs 2 through 7 were recommended favorably in one vote, and Chavon Harris was separately confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after extensive questioning. Senators praised her leadership and experience, while others raised concerns about Medicaid redeterminations, the state’s CORE modernization project, Hope Florida, and a DCF anti-marijuana ad campaign; Harris said she would follow up on some issues and defended the agency’s work on transparency, managed care oversight, and access to care. Her confirmation was recommended favorably, with Sen. Berman noting opposition. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. SB 186 by Sen. Garcia expanded epilepsy training requirements for school personnel, including charter school bus drivers, and was reported favorably. SB 902 by Sen. Garcia, after amendments narrowing dental workforce provisions and allowing certain seizure rescue medication delegation to family home health aides, was reported favorably; testimony focused on medical marijuana regulation, practitioner accountability, and concerns about park and child-care proximity restrictions. SB 196 by Sen. Sharif created a uterine fibroid research database with privacy protections and was reported favorably after emotional testimony from a patient and supporters. SB 688 by Sen. Rodriguez would reestablish licensure of naturopathic doctors; it drew both support and skepticism about diagnosis and treatment boundaries, but was reported favorably. SB 1574, Maddie’s Law, would add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening and was strongly supported by parents describing a delayed diagnosis; it was reported favorably. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel, SB 1092 on podiatric medicine and certain cellular/tissue-based products, and SB 1032 on medical marijuana registry timelines and veteran fee waivers were also reported favorably, while SB 1032 drew debate over longer renewal/supply periods. The committee then began SB 1760 on Medicaid oversight and program transparency, with the sponsor describing the bill’s creation of a joint legislative oversight committee and a legislative actuary.

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• And of course, economic development. Speaking about economic development, what do we do?
• Some of the partnerships that we have developed similarly here in North Carolina.
• I'm an appointed Division Director for the Division of Community Development.
• Here today, I have the Division of Community Development Senior Project Program Specialist.
• To developing the code. And it's not just for Navajo.

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• It recognizes the unique nature of affordable housing developments and aims to improve the efficiency
• We're a Houston-based developer, contractor, and operator of affordable... rental housing.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• As the single consistent source of cap rate development, provides transparency and public involvement
• Affordable housing providers as well as myself as a developer of tax credit communities this bill is

Bills: HB1952 , HB3258 , HB3524 , HB3851 , HB4478 , HB4613 , HB4703 , HB4742 , HB4744 , HB4809 , HB4864

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

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• Colby would oversee the developments of policy and strategy for the Department of Defense.
• The Kremlin has developed a variety of new weapons capabilities, including nuclear arms safety.
• Colby previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development
• Colby, your views that the elephant in this hearing room today is the recent developments with regard
• Below the threshold of traditional armed conflict, we must also develop new tools for competition and

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• e e e e e e e e e e e Welcome to our first committee on Economic Development and Technology.
• Public land may be used for the benefit and the well-being and development of the community rather than
• Public land may be used for the benefit and the well-being and development of the community rather than
• Public land may be used for the benefit and the well-being and development of the community rather than
• school in developing education and training<00:24:20.039><c> programs</c><00:24:20.400><c> for</c><00

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 22, which would limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration detainers. Supporters, including the Legal Clinic, the Office of the Public Defender, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, argued the bill would protect due process and constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. Some supporters requested amendments, including removing a probable-cause terrorism provision, adding enforcement language, and preserving warrant requirements. Public testimony was heavily in favor, with the chair announcing 91 testimonies in support and 52 in opposition. The committee then heard HB 73, which would prohibit setting aside public lands for immigration detention facilities. Testifiers in support said public land should serve local needs, not detention centers, and cited housing, food security, and community trust concerns. The Office of the Public Defender and others also supported the measure, and the chair reported 85 testimonies in support and 40 in opposition. The committee next took up HB 438, which would fund legal representation for people in immigration proceedings. Supporters, including the Public Defender, the University of Hawaiʻi Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic, the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU, emphasized the civil nature of immigration court, the severe consequences of removal, and the need for more pro bono and trained attorneys. Several suggested amendments focused on training and building a legal-services pipeline; the chair reported 83 testimonies in support and 51 in opposition. The committee also heard HB 457, aimed at requiring notice to detained individuals about their rights when ICE seeks to interview them or has a detainer request. Supporters said the bill would ensure people understand their right to remain silent and to refuse interviews, and the Legal Clinic suggested the warning be given orally, potentially via recorded messages, rather than only in writing. The Office of the Public Defender noted the bill aligns with existing due-process warnings in criminal court and suggested referencing current law. Finally, HB 476, which would raise the capital gains tax rate, drew support from Hawaiʻi Appleseed on fairness grounds; the Department of Taxation said it would review revenue questions but had no estimate available. After recess, the committee returned to decision-making and moved HB 22 forward on the chair’s recommendation of HD1, with the chair noting that the bill already contained language allowing counties to adopt stronger standards and protections.

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• This milestone anniversary presents a valuable opportunity to celebrate the Development opportunity to
• celebrate the Development Corporation's enduring impact on Franklin County.
• The success and the priorities of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation foster prosperity
• The task force will develop model processes and guidances necessary for states to reclaim funds in a
• She helped guide the development of East Tustin into the neighborhood we know today as Tustin Ranch.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The CWS project has completed B1 initial development and is working to complete the quality assurance
• The CWS project has completed B1 initial development and is working to complete the quality assurance
• I believe it's in the works with our partners at the Department of Health Care Services to develop the
• Our transitional housing providers also work with youth to sort of develop those career pathways.
• So, as a part of continuing care reform, legislation and policy development from 2015 to the present,

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services heard an informational hearing on child welfare, foster care, community care licensing, child support, and related budget issues. CDSS described the Governor’s proposed child and family services budget, emphasized a family-centered and kin-first approach, and reported that foster care entries and congregate care placements have declined over the past decade. Witnesses also highlighted the importance of extended foster care to age 21, while noting persistent racial disparities for Native American and Black children and the need for stronger prevention, family finding, and community-based supports. A major focus was the proposed tiered rate structure (TRS), which CDSS said would shift funding from placement-based rates to child-centered supports, including care and supervision, strength-building dollars, and immediate needs funding paired with high-fidelity wraparound services. CDSS and county representatives said implementation is on track, with foundational policy guidance expected by the end of the year, CANS/CFT timeliness targeted by year-end, and the CWS CARES system nearing go-live in October 2026. Counties and providers raised concerns about whether the rate model and wraparound capacity will be sufficient, especially for higher-acuity youth, and asked for more data, clearer guidance, and continued collaboration. County Welfare Directors Association representatives also requested continued emergency response funding and an extension of flexible family supports, arguing both are needed to stabilize front-end child welfare work and bridge to TRS. Providers from FFAs and STRTPs warned that insurance costs, provider closures, and the transition to TRS could threaten service capacity unless the state addresses long-term insurance and reimbursement issues. LAO noted the Governor’s budget contains no new child welfare augmentations and said the main General Fund change reflects the expiration of one-time funding. No votes were taken; members instead asked for follow-up data, technical assistance, and possible future legislative or trailer bill solutions, including on insurance and implementation timelines.

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• model and to share my experience after receiving an education in business management and child development
• happens by age three brain development happens by age three and<00:19:53.720><c> 90%</c><00:19:54.720
• Oh, well, they were developed in 1980 and a group of people sat together to write them, and I continued
• </c> Come about oh well they were developed Come about oh well they were developed in<00:43:06.599><c
• I'll make a quick final comment just on the general as we go through and develop what will have to be

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Next is Mary Alice Evans, Director of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in support.
• <00:11:03.600><c> in</c> development in development in support<00:11:05.720><c> next</c><00:11:06.200
• Next is SB 657, relating to the Center for Climate Resilient Development.
• <01:00:20.720><c> okay</c><01:00:20.960><c> on</c> development okay on development okay on 657<01:00:
• The next measure is SB 657 relating to the Center for Climate Resilient Development...

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 was signed into law.
• 53:20.640><c> Act</c> Carper Water Resources Development Act Carper Water Resources Development Act of
• </c> Economic Development Administration is Economic Development Administration is the<04:10:48.880><
• <c> civilian</c><07:21:24.400><c> version</c> helped FEMA develop a civilian version helped FEMA develop

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So welcome to the Joint Committee hearing of the Senate Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee
• to promote lawful and protected gaming activities for the purposes of promoting tribal economic development
• ... ...protected gaming activities for the purposes of promoting tribal economic development, self-determination
• We are planning and developing a new public safety building to take our police force out of trailers
• continue to take a thoughtful, data-driven approach to growth, reflecting sustainable economic development

Keywords: 904, all

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• appointees on the commission and come up with a report and a work product that will be helpful in developing
• appointees on the commission and come up with a report and a work product that will be helpful in developing
• I am Deco Gibral, Director of Small Business Development at the Executive Office of Economic Development
• So I think staff is still developing the topics of each of the hearings and trying to group everything
• The other thing is, as we start to develop a report, staff is going to be working diligently to try and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and Senate chairs opened the first organizational meeting of the special initiative commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. They explained that no testimony would be taken at this meeting; instead, the commission would begin its work, introduce members, and prepare for future hearings and a final report with recommendations on credit cards and other payment methods. The chairs outlined the commission’s charge: to examine payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the effects of section 28A of chapter 140D on small businesses. They said the commission would likely organize hearings around business and consumer impacts, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Members discussed the importance of hearing from retailers, restaurants, banks, small businesses, and possibly experts, and suggested considering cryptocurrency and whether hearings should be held outside the State House or include regional access. Several commissioners and stakeholders introduced themselves, including representatives from the Attorney General’s office, the House, the Executive Office of Economic Development, the Commissioner of Banks, retail and restaurant associations, a banking representative, and two small business owners. The chairs said interested parties could sign up to testify or receive notices, written testimony would be accepted, and the first hearing was tentatively set for April 8 in Gardner Auditorium. The meeting ended with a motion to close, which passed unanimously.

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• It is a planning tool that allows small towns to catch up, develop proper regulations, and ensure public
• A moratorium allows the town to develop emergency response and safety planning before construction begins
• The Commonwealth has invested millions in siting guidelines and supported private developers and large
• A moratorium gives towns time to catch up, develop thoughtful regulations, protect public safety, and
• with the means and the capacity to outpace and overwhelm... ...backed developers with the means and

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on late-filed bills and formal petitions, with testimony focused primarily on two local measures: Senate Bill 3026 concerning voting procedures for a proposed six-town regional school district, and House Bill 5294, a Worthington home rule petition seeking a one-year moratorium on large-scale solar development. Committee members reminded speakers of testimony limits and remote participation rules, then took testimony from local officials, residents, and advocates. On S. 3026, supporters from the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board and local boards said the bill would create a fairer, equal voting process across all six towns for a major regional school district decision. They argued the measure would expand voter access, address concerns about unequal polling opportunities, and help communities respond to declining enrollment and financial pressures affecting school sustainability. Testifiers thanked the bill’s sponsors and urged the committee to advance it. On H. 5294, Worthington officials and residents strongly supported the moratorium, saying it was not anti-solar but a needed planning pause for a small rural town facing industrial-scale solar and battery proposals. Witnesses cited limited municipal staff, volunteer fire and health services, water-supply and groundwater concerns, wildfire risk, decommissioning and oversight costs, land-use and ecological impacts, and the strain on rural communities from state energy mandates. Several speakers said the town needed time to develop zoning and safety regulations before projects moved forward, and they asked the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed testimony after the final speaker.

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• And the development of technology will always...
• The development of technology will always outpace the development of defenses against the undesirable
• And the development of technology will always The development of technology will always outpace the development

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met to hear several bills, with the main discussion focused on SB 1159 by Senator Cabaldon and SB 932 by Senator Dato. SB 1159 would allow public agencies to treat AI-generated or bot-generated participation differently from human public comment and public records activity, in response to concerns that automated systems can flood local governments with fake comments and requests. Supporters, including Sierra Club California, the League of California Cities, county and city associations, and local officials, said the bill would protect genuine public participation and reduce burdens on clerks and agencies. Committee members raised questions about how agencies would detect AI-generated submissions, what enforcement would look like, and whether the bill could create First Amendment or liability issues if real human comments were mistakenly excluded. The author said the bill was intended to clarify that agencies are not required to treat bots as people and that detection standards and safeguards would need further work.

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• appointees on the commission and come up with a report and a work product that will be helpful in developing
• I am Deco Gibral, Director of Small Business Development at the Executive Office of Economic Development
• So I think staff is still developing kind of the topics of each of the hearings and trying to group everything
• The other thing is, as we start to develop a report, staff is going to be working diligently to try and
• The other thing is as we start to develop a report.

Summary: The meeting was the first organizational session of the special commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney explained that there would be no testimony at this meeting; instead, commissioners introduced themselves and discussed how the commission would structure its work and future hearings. The commission’s charge includes examining payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the impact of Section 28A of Chapter 140D on small businesses, with a final report and recommendations expected. Members and stakeholders generally supported the proposed approach, including hearings focused on business and consumer experiences, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, fee disclosures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Several participants emphasized that swipe fees are a major and growing cost for retailers and restaurants, and that the issue is timely given changes in payment habits and developments in other states. One member suggested the commission also consider cryptocurrency in transactions, and another raised the possibility of holding hearings in locations outside the State House to improve access for small businesses across the Commonwealth. The chairs said staff is still organizing hearing topics and may group testimony by subject matter. They announced a tentative first hearing date of April 8 in Gardner Auditorium, with testimony allowed in person, online, or in writing, and noted that the number of hearings will depend on public interest. The commission also agreed to invite members to suggest experts or additional topics, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.