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CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 029 Feb 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because while have to reverse course.
  • Other payment controls. Another 42 months late.
  • Medicaid<02:48:10.319><c> payment</c><02:48:10.800><c> controls</c> Medicaid payment controls Medicaid
  • By the way, other payment that one.
  • Other<02:48:47.200><c> payment</c><02:48:47.600><c> controls.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 16th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • It would reduce the payment rates by removing the funding.
  • It would reduce the payment rates by removing the funding associated with the KW service enhancements
  • Number one, in the KW versus Armstrong settlement agreement, to the extent that the legislature fails
  • agreement against the state or go back into litigation and ignore that settlement agreement.
  • Any reduction in provider reimbursement or restructuring of payment models, especially without clear
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - Senate Finance

Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Instead, I'll pay an assessment in lieu of taxation, and that payment in lieu then goes to the city,
  • and in this... ...payment in lieu then goes to the city.
  • Pay, I don't know if it's a payment in kind. I have no idea what that payment would be.
  • So levies for what we call liabilities in excess or adjacent ways levies, there is no payment made by
  • In settlement, it could have been taken care of earlier. There's no incentive for them to do that.
Summary: The committee approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1090. It then took up SB 1503, which would require pension fiduciaries and proxy advisory firms to base voting and advice solely on economic interests, prohibit ESG or ideological considerations except in limited circumstances, and authorize attorney general enforcement. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect investors and align with federal action; supporters argued proxy advisors lack transparency and can influence votes against shareholders’ financial interests. Arizona retirement system representatives said they were neutral but warned the bill would add major operational costs, create reporting burdens, increase litigation risk, and could narrow the market for proxy advisory services. The committee passed SB 1503 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1293, which would bar GPLET abatements from applying to school-district revenue during the eight-year abatement period. Supporters said the bill would protect school funding and reduce the state aid backfill tied to GPLET projects, while opponents from Phoenix, Mesa, and economic development groups said GPLET is a key redevelopment tool that helps finance downtown and blighted-area projects and that the bill would weaken future investment. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1293 on a 4-3 vote. It also heard and passed SB 1414, which gives insurers 30 days to review and respond to third-party settlement demands; insurers supported the bill as a reasonable commercial timeframe, while trial lawyers opposed it as too slow and urged a 15-day standard, with members indicating they expected a possible friendly amendment. Next, the committee heard SB 1633, which would create an Arizona income tax subtraction for capital gains from the sale of a primary residence, after five years of occupancy. Opponents argued it would mainly benefit wealthy homeowners and could cost the state tens of millions annually, while the sponsor said it could help homeowners move without facing large tax bills and improve housing turnover. The committee passed the bill 4-2. It also adopted an amendment to SB 1429, which would have expanded Arizona Commerce Authority board ex officio membership, then held the bill for further consideration. Finally, the committee passed SB 1536, allowing temporary consolidation of street light improvement districts, and heard SB 1724, which clarifies when property splits or consolidations trigger limited property value recalculation, with county assessors supporting the measure as an anti-gaming reform.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/13/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> and they're paying the ACP payments and they're paying the ACP payments because<01:04:55.760><c>
  • All right, we're going to reverse it. All right, we're going to reverse auction<01:08:59.279><c> it.
  • is a reverse auction project?
  • </c> Essential Consumer Goods, Cash Payments. Essential Consumer Goods, Cash Payments.
  • </c> after the date of the last payment. after the date of the last payment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee May 5th, 2026

Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • You touched on this a little bit, too, about the House Settlement, House v. the NCAA, right?
  • Oh, I thought I heard you talk about House Settlement.
  • House Settlement.
  • It's not just football and basketball, but it's some sort of payment plan usually.
  • It's not just football and basketball, but it's some sort of payment plan usually.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (02/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that was that Centene money settlement.
  • </c> standpoint um is there was a settlement standpoint um is there was a settlement that<01:06:22.119
  • There are times, I think, with some of the waivers that it may be reversed.
  • </c><01:34:56.719><c> um</c> ...like rates and directed payments, which are basically an additional payment
  • on top of their regular payment.
Summary: The House Finance Division III held an informational hearing on Medicaid, Medicare, Choices for Independence, and related financing, while postponing nursing facility financing and the county cap discussion to a later date. DHHS officials Ann Landry, Jonathan Ballard, and Medicaid Director Henry Litman provided an overview of Medicaid’s role, noting it is a federal-state partnership with state-specific eligibility and benefits, and emphasizing that Medicaid is a major funding and programmatic support for other DHHS initiatives. They also distinguished Medicaid from Medicare and explained that Medicaid funding is not the same as grant funding, though some providers may also receive federal grants through other channels. The presentation focused on New Hampshire’s relatively small Medicaid program and why it differs from national averages. Officials said about 184,000 residents are covered, roughly one in seven Granite Staters compared with one in five nationally, and attributed the difference largely to the state’s higher per-capita income and older population. They highlighted that about 65% of Medicaid-enrolled adults in New Hampshire are working, that only 22% of births are covered by Medicaid versus 42% nationally, and that the state’s uninsured rate is lower than the national rate. Members asked about covered services, income limits, federal matching rates, and the names of optional eligibility groups; staff explained that New Hampshire offers the optional groups discussed, with matching rates varying by category, including 90% for Granite Advantage and certain other groups, and 65% for children above the required level. A substantial portion of the hearing covered eligibility rules and recent policy changes. Officials reviewed the history of Medicaid, including HCBS waivers, the CFI program, Katie Beckett, the Olmstead decision, the ACA, and the end of continuous enrollment after the public health emergency. They also discussed the 2023 legislative expansion of postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months and child eligibility changes. In response to questions, DHHS said it is tracking utilization and costs for the postpartum expansion and reported that many maternal deaths occur after the prior 60-day coverage period, often involving substance use disorder or suicide; they said the longer coverage is intended to improve access to treatment and prevention. The committee also walked through household-income examples, clarified that Medicaid eligibility is based on household income and categorical rules, and confirmed that Granite Advantage ends at 138% of the federal poverty level unless another categorical basis applies. No votes were taken, and the hearing remained informational.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:09:42.000><c> that</c> um uh agreements or settlements that um uh agreements or settlements that
  • This right settlement with that person.
  • Maybe I'll start with going in reverse order. Parliamentary inquiry.
  • I tried reverse alphabetical order.
  • </c><00:52:07.040><c> I</c> tried reverse alphabetical order. I tried reverse alphabetical order.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Mar 26th, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Martin, you put settlements as being admissible and discoverable.
  • Isn't the normal process that when parties enter into settlements, there is no admission of guilt?
  • Some settlements are confidential. Some are not confidential.
  • I'm asking you to act today to reverse this injustice and vote yes for Senate Bill 734. Thank you.
  • No settlement, no apology. Nothing can undo the pain and the suffering of the loss.
Committee: Senate Rules
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard extensive debate on SB 734, which would repeal Florida’s wrongful-death medical malpractice exception that bars certain adult children and parents from recovering noneconomic damages. Senator Yarborough presented the bill as a fairness and accountability measure, while many family members testified in support, describing deaths they believed were caused by medical negligence and arguing the current law denies equal justice. Opponents, including physician and insurer representatives, warned the bill could increase malpractice exposure, premiums, defensive medicine, and physician shortages. The committee also considered two late-filed amendments: Senator Burton’s amendment would make Department of Health investigative findings admissible in court, and Senator Martin’s amendment to that amendment would broaden admissibility/discoverability to additional disciplinary and prior-adverse-incident records and insurance coverage facts. After debate, the Martin amendment was adopted, but the Burton amendment as amended failed on a roll call vote. The committee then reported SB 734 favorably without the amendment. The committee next unanimously reported CS for SB 86 favorably. That bill, by Senator Burgess, expands peer support protections for first responders to include support personnel; there was little debate and several law-enforcement-related organizations indicated support. The committee also took up SB 316 on series limited liability companies. Senator Berman explained that the bill creates rules for series LLCs in Florida, and a late-filed amendment, requested by the Secretary of State, delayed implementation by one year. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for CS for SB 384, which requires municipalities seeking to annex state-owned land to notify the relevant county legislative delegation when the first public hearing is advertised. Senator Burton presented the bill briefly, there was no opposition or debate, and the committee proceeded to vote on the measure.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 26th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • MOU, and add reporting requirements for sheriffs who receive opioid settlement funds.
  • MOU, and add reporting requirements for sheriffs who receive opioid settlement funds.
  • So we know that $20.5 million annually, at least at LSU, is going; that was the settlement amount that
  • have to provide proof of payment of any fees or fines pursuant to the requirement.
  • And it just defers the first three payments of an already negotiated installment agreement.
Bills: SR146 , SCR12 , HB221 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR58 , HB1 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB383 , HB983 , HB1126 , HCR3 , HB2 , HB3 , SCR3 , SB56 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR5 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR62 , HCR64 , HCR68 , HCR78 , HCR81 , HCR86 , HCR97 , HCR102 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB158 , HB160 , HB169 , HB227 , HB251 , HB289 , HB330 , HB394 , HB410 , HB429 , HB769 , HB971 , HB1017 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB9 , HB177 , HB181 , HB202 , HB223 , HB225 , HB387 , HB398 , HB457 , HB459 , HB540 , HB591 , HB616 , HB766 , HB775 , HB783 , HB895 , HB906 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1052 , HB1057 , HB1076 , HB1100 , HB1139 , HB1155 , HB1160 , HB1182 , HB1186 , HB1220 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1228 , HB1231 , HB1245 , HB1256 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB205 , HB211 , HB226 , HB259 , HB271 , HB308 , HB310 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB403 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB740 , HB750 , HB759 , HB812 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1038 , HB1107 , SB29 , SB42 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB441 , SB449 , SB487 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB43 , SB149
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Consensus Forecasting Group (9-16-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • not a January payment.
  • There's a December payment.
  • except for there's not a payments except for there's not a January<01:15:39.280><c> payment.
  • There's a December January payment. There's a December payment. payment. payment.
  • Uh there was a large payments.
Summary: The meeting focused on preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue estimates and the governor’s office request for an official revision to fiscal 2026, with members reminded that any estimate adopted now would not bind the December official estimates. Staff from S&P Global walked through three forecast scenarios—control, optimistic, and pessimistic—based on recent federal tax changes, tariffs, and other policy developments, emphasizing that the outlook remains highly uncertain. Under the control scenario, the presentation projected below-trend real GDP growth of 1.8% in fiscal 2026, slowing to 1.5% by fiscal 2028, with unemployment peaking around 4.5% and the Federal Reserve cutting rates three times to a long-run range of about 2.75% to 3%. The optimistic scenario assumed lower effective tariffs, stronger growth, and better labor and housing outcomes, while the pessimistic scenario assumed a broader trade war, higher effective tariffs, faster deportations, weaker employment and consumer spending, and unemployment rising to about 6.3%. Speakers also noted that the forecast was prepared before later BLS revisions and that recent data on inventories and AI-related investment made the recent quarters look unusually volatile. Members discussed how the current fiscal 2026 outlook compared with earlier assumptions and noted that the eventual revenue revision may be smaller than the spread between the optimistic and pessimistic economic scenarios. The governor’s office and committee members also reviewed sector-specific impacts, including manufacturing, housing, light vehicle production, exports, and consumer sentiment, with particular concern about Kentucky’s auto and housing-related industries. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (05/29/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> payments and some other things. payments and some other things.
  • Thank you. how it connects to the settlement how it connects to the settlement agreement<00:50:12.800
  • <00:50:30.400><c> agreement</c><00:50:30.800><c> work</c> settlement agreement work settlement agreement
  • </c> a lot of it's going to provider payments a lot of it's going to provider payments which<00:52:08.559
  • ><c> should</c><01:51:28.080><c> come</c> application, the payment should come application, the payment
Committee: Senate Finance
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 6th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before the insurance company issues payment on certain settlements, they're going to be required to contact
  • DCFS to see if there are any late child support payments.
  • If there are delinquent payments, the insurer will withhold that amount from the settlement and send
  • , workers' comp settlements, things like that.
  • Arrears just means non-payment, right?
Committee: Senate Insurance
Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection. The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended. Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 23rd, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • states the EPA actually trains its personnel to make the unilateral orders, ugly honors, and career settlements
  • this case that goes hand in hand with this, going back to what Damien said: "Don't bring up the settlement
  • This wetland is not waters of the United States, and we're reversing the summary judgment by the district
  • And then we take that, and that goes into settlement ponds, and there's a little bit of fish poop in
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 8th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The opposition has claimed that this bill will upend the entire global payment system.
  • If the Europeans are able to regulate swipe fees and have a functioning payment system, then I think
  • As we know, fraud in card payment systems is not just a possibility; it's a growing and costly reality
  • I think there's a huge market opportunity here, a huge market opportunity for some payment provider to
  • And then goes on, the ombudsman will be neither used nor useful if denied requesters are called reverse
Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • She has some examples where there's going through settlement or trying to have settlement discussions
  • I can tell you, settlement is a consideration in every class action.
  • Settlement is always a consideration.
  • Settlement is not an option here. Thank you. Settlement is not an option here.
  • And lastly, House Bill 1269 allows a pawnbroker to accept online payment through an online payment system
Bills: HB2229 , HB2274 , HB2294 , HB1269 , HB1078
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • She has some examples where there's going through settlement or trying to have settlement discussions
  • I can tell you, settlement is a consideration in every class action.
  • Settlement is always a consideration.
  • Settlement is not an option here. Thank you. Settlement is not an option here.
  • And lastly, House Bill 1269 allows a pawnbroker to accept online payment through an online payment system
Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2229 would update the professional engineers registration act by removing the U.S. citizenship requirement for board members, increasing pro tem board positions, giving the board more discretion over experience and continuing education requirements, removing some registration exclusions, and making various technical updates. The bill sponsor and the board described it as a cleanup and modernization measure, and a board representative said one naming change in the draft was unintended and would be corrected. No public testimony was taken before the hearing was suspended and later closed. House Bill 2274 would revise the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act after a Washington Supreme Court decision led to a wave of lawsuits over email subject lines. The bill would require a sender to have a “reliable basis” to know an email is held by a Washington resident, narrow when a subject line is actionable, require recipients to show they reviewed and relied on the email to recover damages, and repeal the act’s per se Consumer Protection Act violation while keeping statutory damages. Retailers, small business owners, hospitality groups, and e-commerce representatives supported the bill, saying the current interpretation is producing costly, technical lawsuits over ordinary promotional language and creating settlement pressure even without consumer harm. Consumer advocates opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken protections against deceptive subject lines and that the current law already targets false or misleading claims. The committee took no final action on the bill. House Bill 2294 would prohibit future negative use restrictions on real property that block grocery stores or pharmacies, with exceptions for existing restrictions, relocations, and certain retail centers. The sponsor said the measure is intended to improve food and pharmacy access, especially after grocery closures such as the one in Lake City, and noted similar local ordinances already exist. Food industry and grocery association witnesses generally supported the bill as a way to reduce barriers to food access and help independent grocers, while also asking for clearer guardrails to avoid unintended effects on legitimate business arrangements. The sponsor said she was open to working on enforcement and other details. The committee then moved to executive session and passed House Bill 1269, which would adjust pawn broker loan terms, interest, document preparation fees, storage fees, and allow online payment for renewals. Members described it as a modest increase after 11 years without changes, and the bill was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by voice vote, with 15 members voting in the affirmative.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-PEER Mar 17th, 2026

ALC-PEER

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's supported by special revenue, that's criminal fees and damage settlements.
  • That's criminal fees and damage settlements.
  • payments to the state, and on the second page are all expenses by fiscal year.
  • The bulk of the rest of the transfers are our weekly transfers for the nursing home payments.
  • It also depends on some quarterly payments that will be made and some end-of-the-year payments.
Committee: All ALC-PEER
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 6th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If they lift the injunction against us and reverse the... >> When do you think that will happen?
  • Today during this special session, based on the Louisiana ruling and our appeal, should the court reverse
  • we think about the lawyers, when we think about the litigations and all that, when we talk about settlement
  • And so as we kind of start looking at cost, we're spending money on litigation, settlement, and all those
  • It didn't reverse it. It altered it. >> Well, they altered it. You're right. I'm sorry.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Afternoon Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The payment should be made to the homeowner.
  • This is different when we list a bank on a payment, you know, the mortgagor and the homeowner together
  • There were some cuts we proposed in committee that were reversed on the floor.
  • Well, I struggle to think about, you know, there were some cuts we proposed in committee that were reversed
  • The idea is to avoid long protracted litigation for things that are meant to just extract settlements
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HED-HRE Informational Briefing 11-12-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :42.880><c> to</c><01:03:43.119><c> student</c> these payments directly to student these payments directly
  • And as a result, the settlement lawsuit.
  • >> This is the settlement that we're talking about, the House settlement.
  • </c> members who opt into the settlement. members who opt into the settlement.
  • </c> the settlement. That's possible. Yeah. the settlement. That's possible. Yeah.
Summary: A joint informational briefing of the House and Senate higher education committees focused on how the University of Hawaiʻi athletics department plans to remain competitive in the new NIL era, including the effects of the House v. NCAA settlement, direct institutional payments, and the need to balance competitiveness with the university’s educational mission. Senators and committee members introduced themselves, and the briefing featured remarks from women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman, football coach Timmy Chang, and Athletic Director Matt Elliott. Coach Beeman said NIL has already affected recruiting and retention in women’s basketball, estimating the program has lost six to 10 student-athletes because it lacks the funding to keep comparable talent. She emphasized that the issue is not greed but retention, culture, and keeping student-athletes who value the university and community, while also using NIL as a way to teach financial literacy, privacy, and adult responsibilities. Coach Chang described similar pressures in football, including transfer portal volatility and competing offers from other programs, and gave examples of players whose personal and family circumstances made NIL support important for staying at Hawaiʻi. Athletic Director Elliott said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the top of the Mountain West, and strengthen community ties. He said the department wants to preserve the educational focus while adapting to a system in which student-athletes can share in revenue. Elliott explained that UH is seeking a $5 million annual NIL fund, is fundraising through the community and the “Boost the Bose” account, and is also pursuing individual NIL deals, corporate sponsorship-related deals, and licensing opportunities. In response to Senator Kim’s question, he said NIL compensation can come through two tracks: institutional payments within the department’s discretion and outside deals that must be reviewed for market value under the new reporting system. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.