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• ongoing operation can interfere with marine mammals and their ability to communicate, navigate, and hunt
• ongoing operation can interfere with marine mammals and their ability to communicate, navigate, and hunt
• ongoing operation can interfere with marine mammals and their ability to communicate, navigate, and hunt
• Ongoing operation can interfere with marine mammals and their ability to communicate, navigate, and hunt

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senate Resolution 233, a resolution confirming the appointment of Ken Hunt to the Kentucky Community
• resolution confirming the appointment of resolution confirming the appointment of Ken<00:11:05.040> Hunt
• the<00:11:06.040> Kentucky<00:11:06.600> Community<00:11:07.160> and Ken Hunt
• to the Kentucky Community and Ken Hunt to the Kentucky Community and Technical<00:11:07.760> College

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• I will have to relook because I sort of hunted it down and didn't spot it, but uh I trust that it's there
• because<01:08:26.319> I<01:08:26.640> sort<01:08:26.880> of<01:08:26.960> hunted
• <01:08:27.359> it<01:08:27.520> down relook because I sort of hunted it down relook
• because I sort of hunted it down and<01:08:27.920> didn't<01:08:28.159> spot<01:08:28.480

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House convened, suspended its rules to introduce 18 bills by number only, and referred the bills to the appropriate committees. House Bill 647, relating to the Vermont Sister State Program and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. The chamber also read several resolutions: HR13, concerning support for the people of Palestine and Israel and the end of apartheid, was treated as a bill and referred to Government Operations and Military Affairs; JR88, condemning a U.S. military incursion in Venezuela and calling for withdrawal of U.S. forces, was likewise referred to Government Operations and Military Affairs; and JRS37, supporting gender equality in Nordic combined Olympic competition, was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. JRS39, a weekend adjournment resolution, was adopted in concurrence. On the action calendar, the House passed H541, relating to interference with voters and election officials. It then took up H5, which expands Vermont’s existing hearsay exception for child victims from age 12 and under to age 15 in specified abuse and sexual assault proceedings, with judicial safeguards and a July 1, 2026 effective date. The Judiciary Committee reported the bill favorably 10-1, and the House adopted the committee amendment and ordered third reading. The House also considered H626, a major Judiciary Committee bill on voyeurism, non-consensual disclosure of explicit images, and sexual extortion. Committee members described the bill as updating criminal and civil remedies for image-based abuse, creating a separate sextortion offense, extending criminal statutes of limitation, and clarifying civil recovery for trauma-related harm. During floor debate, members questioned the distinction between the voyeurism and disclosure provisions and the meaning of “reasonable expectation of privacy”; the committee responded with examples and statutory explanations, including that voyeurism covers unlawful recording while the disclosure offense covers later dissemination of images. The bill remained under consideration as the discussion continued.

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• And then I think we already have Nell Hunt since twice.
• <00:17:18.400> already<00:17:18.559> have<00:17:18.720> Nell<00:17:19.039> Hunt
• we already have Nell Hunt since twice. we already have Nell Hunt since twice.

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

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• I bought it to go elk hunting out west in the mountains, and it's pretty unique.
• it<00:37:16.800> to<00:37:16.960> go<00:37:17.079> elk<00:37:17.400> hunting
• <00:37:17.720> out or so I bought it to go elk hunting out or so I bought it to go elk hunting

Bills: HF2066, HF340, HF341, HF566, HF2107, HF2130

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• Many young adults are familiar with firearms, whether it be through hunting, shooting, or training with
• /c><00:05:20.600> it<00:05:20.720> be<00:05:20.919> through<00:05:21.160> hunting
• Firearms whether it be through hunting Firearms whether it be through hunting shooting<00:05:22.319

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:06 SB 75: 00:01:05 Discussion in Opposition to SB 75: 00:11:00 SCR 89: 00:26:30 HB 38: 00:34:51 HB 201: 00:50:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Senator Reed, which would lower Kentucky’s concealed carry age from 21 to 18. The bill’s supporters, including Taylor McKe of the NRA, argued that 18- to 20-year-olds are legal adults who should have equal Second Amendment rights, noting they can vote, serve in the military, and otherwise be treated as adults. Supporters also cited court decisions and historical arguments, while opponents, including Kathy Hobart and Chuck Eddie, warned that the bill would increase gun violence and put more guns in the hands of young people without adequate training. Senator Carol said he opposed the bill because the brain is not fully mature until about age 25 and called the measure irresponsible; Senator Denine said he would pass the bill but wanted training requirements added; Senator Thomas also opposed it on public safety grounds; and Senator Wheeler supported it as a parity and self-defense measure for law-abiding young adults. After debate, the committee voted on SB 75 and reported it favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass. The roll call reflected a mix of support and opposition, with several members explaining their votes. Supporters emphasized self-defense, constitutional rights, and consistency with adult responsibilities, while opponents focused on youth violence, public safety, and the lack of a training requirement. The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 89, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, which would direct the establishment of a Kentucky Restoration of Voting Rights Task Force. Higdon described it as a typical interim work group and said it would include five House and five Senate members. Discussion broadened to expungement and restoration issues, including marijuana-related convictions and other records that members said should be reviewed in light of changing laws. Chair Storm noted he had filed a separate expungement task force resolution and suggested the measures could be coordinated. The resolution was moved, seconded, and the roll was called, with Senator Thomas later explaining support for treating older marijuana convictions more equitably in light of current law.

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• Hunting and fishing is our bread and butter; however, we do everything from snowmobiling, kayaking, canoeing
• 28:56.799> outdoors stems from anything that's outdoors stems from anything that's outdoors hunting
• 28:58.519> is<00:28:58.640> our<00:28:58.760> bread<00:28:58.919> and hunting
• and fishing is our bread and hunting and fishing is our bread and butter<00:28:59.600> however

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He enjoyed time with his family, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
• He enjoyed time with his family, the outdoors, hunting and fishing, listening to music, and playing his

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first adopted several resolutions from the Committee on Rules, including congratulations to four Eagle Scouts and recognition of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The chamber then took up a series of bills reported by Ways and Means and other committees, repeatedly suspending the rules to move them forward. These included the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, a Fall River land conveyance bill, a Belmont alcohol licensing bill, a Reading senior property tax exemption bill, and a Linfield funding transfer bill, with each measure advancing by amendment or being passed to a third reading or engrossment. A major portion of the session focused on the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, with multiple members speaking in support. Supporters described the bill as a broad consumer privacy framework that would limit data collection, require consent for sensitive data, ban the sale of precise location data, restrict targeted advertising to minors, create consumer rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of data uses, and provide enforcement tools for the Attorney General and, in limited cases, a private right of action. Several members emphasized protections for reproductive health, immigrant communities, and neural data, while others argued the bill would not burden small businesses and would instead hold large data holders accountable. The House adopted the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading, then later passed the bill to be engrossed and enacted. The House also considered and enacted Senate 2563, a bill updating language in the laws concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members described the measure as removing outdated and offensive terminology and replacing it with person-first language without changing substantive law. After debate, the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then enacted it by roll call. In addition, the House enacted the fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, House 5470, and approved a bill extending deadlines for Middleton and Milton, both by roll call votes with no opposition. Later, the House took up a temporary summer 2026 local-option pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. Supporters framed it as an economic development and tourism measure tied to major upcoming events, and the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then concurred with the Senate version. The session ended with the House adopting an adjournment order and adjourning to meet again the following Monday in informal session.

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• And then we had also talked about, but I think this is a complicated issue as well, hunting and treaty
• I personally think that parsing through historic treaty rights around hunting and fishing is something

Keywords: Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, 976, house, all

Summary: The commission met to review its electronic meetings policy, which was adopted without objection, and then discussed the outcome of the most recent General Assembly session for bills affecting federally recognized Virginia tribes. Opening remarks emphasized that the commission’s work continues under its new name and extended sunset date, but that several major proposals stalled or were continued, including consultation requirements, sovereignty/definitions updates, in-state tuition, conservation easements, emergency management coordination, and DMAS consultation. Members repeatedly stressed the need for better education, clearer fiscal explanations, and more direct engagement with the administration, Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and the Attorney General before the next session. The commission then reviewed each bill and set priorities. The sovereignty/definitions bill and the consultation bill were treated as top priorities, with members rejecting any effort to remove government-to-government language and suggesting a letter or meeting with the Attorney General to clarify that the bill simply codifies existing federal law. The conservation easements bill was also supported as a likely priority, with plans to consult the conservation community, the Indigenous Conservation Council, and the administration. The in-state tuition bill was viewed as important but not a top priority, with concerns about disputed fiscal estimates and the need for stronger coalition-building. The emergency management bill was placed in a lower-priority tier because the relationship already exists in practice and the main issue was agency capacity. The DMAS bill drew more mixed views because it was introduced late and had unresolved external issues, but public testimony urged the commission to continue it, noting that more tribes are developing health programs and that early consultation would help avoid future conflicts. The public also supported extending the commission beyond one year and suggested future work on State Corporation Commission entity categories for tribal governments and businesses. Additional topics discussed for future consideration included the Indian Child Welfare Act, a possible sales tax exemption for tribal governments, and a proposal to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was requested as a tier-two priority. The meeting ended with plans to schedule additional meetings over the summer or fall and to invite outside presenters and agency representatives for further discussion.

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• I called, I called so many people and I finally talked to the director of the blood bank in Hunt County
• Teeny tiny Hunt County Hospital made it and she got a contract with Red.

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• Good morning, I'm Steve Broncho, a practicing podiatrist in Hunt, Rockwall, Collin, and Hopkins County
• Podiatrists are Service Now and Hunt Regional Medical Center are recognized for their excellence in patient

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• Just 16 days ago, in Hunt County, we seized 65 live and 10 dead roosters from an active cockfight.
• That Hunt County cockfight that the SPCA lady was talking about is about 10 minutes from where I grew

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• SB 384 by Flores relates to making a donation to Operation Game Thief when applying for a hunting or
• SB 384 by Flores relates to making a donation to Operation Game Thief when applying for a hunting or

Bills: HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, SB14, HB 12, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912, HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, HCR123, HCR124, HR57, HR87, HR111, HR228, HR230, HR322, HR624, HR625, HR626, HR627, HR628, HR630, HR631, HR634, HR635, HR636, HR637, HR638, HR639, HR640, HR645, HR646, HR648, HR649, HR651, HR652, HR653, HR654, HR664, HR665, HR668, HR675, HR676, HR678, HR679, HR680, HR683, HR686, HR688, HR689, HR694, HR695, HR697, HR698, HR699, HR472, HR622, HR632, HR633, HR643, HR655, HR657, HR660, HR661, HR662, HR663, HR667, HR670, HR674, HR681, HR682, HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Ray Hunt, 2-4 and 2 against Allen Steer. Air and balanced, no spin zone.
• Hunt, was it?

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

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• Our game and fish fund represents 19% of DNR's budget and receives sources of funding from hunting and
• The second one is on bird flu and if there are any outreach plans, one with the... turkey hunting industry

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• corners throughout our districts, we must confront the disturbing reality that our children are being hunted
• They're being hunted online, in direct messages by predators offering a false sense of glamour.
• They're being hunted in our parks and on our school campuses.

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety held an informational hearing in Pomona on sex work-related crimes and efforts to combat human trafficking. The chair and Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez framed the issue as a major public safety and victim-protection concern, referencing the repeal of the loitering law in SB 357 and the recent enactment of AB 379, which targets buyers of sex rather than sex workers. The hearing was organized into three panels: data and research, policing and anti-trafficking efforts, and courtroom/prosecution impacts. In the first panel, the California Department of Justice presented arrest and conviction data for the repealed loitering statute, noting overall declines from 2019 to 2022 but also explaining that the data did not distinguish clearly between people selling sex, people loitering to sell, and people purchasing sex. USC law professor Hannah Gary summarized a 2021 report finding that law enforcement stings and raids often lack transparency, disproportionately harm Black women, minors, LGBTQ+ people, and undocumented migrants, and rarely achieve the stated goals of protecting victims, prosecuting traffickers, or preventing trafficking. The ACLU of Southern California argued that criminalization of sex work is discriminatory and historically used to police women and people of color, and that laws aimed at buyers still harm sex workers and can increase immigration consequences. Committee members asked about data collection, racial disparities, and whether the new law could worsen profiling; the panelists urged public health approaches, better data, and more survivor services. The second panel featured the California DOJ human trafficking coordinator, Pomona Police Chief Mike Ellis, and survivor advocate Jess Torres of Rising Worldwide. DOJ described its regional trafficking teams, task forces, victim services, and prosecutions, emphasizing a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. Chief Ellis said SB 357 limited police intervention and contributed to visible open-air prostitution near schools and other sensitive locations, citing complaints from residents and a reported drop in juvenile rescues in Pomona after the law changed; he supported AB 63-style enforcement with safeguards and service referrals. Torres, speaking as a survivor, argued that anti-trafficking policy must be survivor-led, that many youth in the sex trade are boys or LGBTQ youth, and that criminalization and street enforcement often worsen harm and displacement rather than solving the underlying problems. In the final panel, a Riverside County deputy district attorney said AB 63 could help law enforcement make earlier contact with potential victims and identify traffickers, while stressing the need for training, documentation, and oversight. A Los Angeles County public defender argued that prosecuting trafficked people reinforces traffickers’ control, creates lifelong barriers, and retraumatizes survivors, and pointed to diversion programs as a better model. The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking began its testimony by describing its survivor services and crisis response work. The hearing ended without any vote or formal action, but with committee members and witnesses continuing to debate the balance between enforcement, data collection, and survivor-centered services.

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• Um, so, uh, second by Representative Hunt. So, for this purposes.
• Chairman Hunt. Was there a need for an... Chairman Hunt asked, “Was there a need for an amendment?”
• Representative Hunt, Jim Monahan with the Dupont Group.
• Representative Hunt, Jim Thank you.
• Representative Hunt, Jim Monahan<01:31:58.440> with<01:31:58.560> the<01:31:58.640>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• :25.279> a<01:08:25.520> lifetime<01:08:26.080> combination<01:08:26.799> hunting
• establish a lifetime combination hunting establish a lifetime combination hunting and<01:08:27.440
• as written, they could not get a lifetime fishing license only and they would need to have held a hunting
• :52.320> a only and they would need to have held a only and they would need to have held a hunting
• license for a period of time hunting license for a period of time prior<01:23:55.440> in<01:23

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman Hunt, members of the committee, I am extremely grateful to be able to present and testify today
• Chairman Hunt, members of the committee, I am extremely grateful to be able to present and testify today
• Thank you, Chairman Hunt. Committee members again. My name is Heather Agmanson.
• Uh thank<01:02:58.480> you<01:02:58.720> Chairman<01:02:59.040> Hunt.
• <01:02:59.359> Committee thank you Chairman Hunt. Committee thank you Chairman Hunt.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• Thank you very much, Chairman Hunt, members of the committee.
• and members of the Representative Hunt and members of the committee.<00:40:56.400> Thank<00:40
• And what Chairman Hunt is talking about is a land 30 years ago when the landscape was much different
• And what Chairman Hunt<01:12:05.679> is<01:12:05.840> talking<01:12:06.080> about
• So, Chairman Hunt and comments.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Sen. Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would codify the department’s interpretation that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary coverage for a newborn, unless the mother has no insurance or coverage under an employer-sponsored plan. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure is a clarification of existing practice and intended to protect vulnerable newborns; a question from Rep. Miles clarified that if a young woman is on her parents’ policy, the newborn would generally be covered under that family coverage. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Sen. Kevin Avard, which would require insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, Medicare Advantage plans. Commissioner Benton Court said the bill arose from disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers, brokers, and the department were confused by carriers changing or ending offerings; he said the department wanted a simple notification requirement so it could better advise consumers. Members discussed network adequacy, county-based service areas, and the fact that the bill would make notice a condition of licensure, with possible fines or license action for noncompliance. Witness Paula Rogers of AHIP said her group supported the bill if amended, and the department indicated it would support a change from a 120-day notice period to 90 days to align with state rules; the committee planned to work on an amendment in subcommittee. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Rep. Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion of pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole argued the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell drugs at a loss, describing PBMs as middlemen and saying the measure is a compromise that protects local pharmacies. Members questioned whether consumers would pay more and whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts; Cole responded that the bill would let pharmacies refuse unprofitable fills while consumers could still obtain the drug through mail order or other channels. He also said the issue has changed over time because the practice now affects a much larger share of generics and is concentrated among a few PBMs. The hearing remained open as questions continued, with no vote taken in the excerpt.