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• This amendment enhances public notice required by the bill by doing two things.
• I just want to say this bill, as written, requires the gamma survey. It really...
• This bill, as written, requires the gamma survey.
• In fact, the way the bill's written requires a certified health physicist to do the assessment.
• I do want to see some shalls and some requirements.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met for its first meeting of session and heard four bills. HB 209, the State Parks Preservation Act, would limit development in state parks and require stronger public notice and participation for land management plan changes. Members discussed protections for cabins and existing lodging, and an amendment aligned the bill with the Senate and clarified conservation-based recreational uses. Support came from Audubon Florida, Nature Conservancy, and others, and the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute after a unanimous roll call. HB 143 would create a Florida Resilient Buildings Tax Credit for new construction and retrofits that meet LEED-based resiliency standards, with a new advisory committee under DBPR to help administer the program. An amendment moved the process under DBPR, added UCF and FIU to the advisory council, and made technical conforming changes. The bill drew supportive testimony from a Boca Raton city council member and was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one no vote. HB 295 would direct DEP to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan based on its 2020 recycling report, including education, market development, and recommendations for statutory changes. Testimony emphasized that the plan would be voluntary and would not impose costs or mandates on homeowners or businesses. The bill passed without amendments and was reported favorably. HB 585 would let owners of former phosphate mining lands record notice and obtain a Department of Health radiation survey to support a narrow defense against strict liability claims; an amendment clarified the notice content and limited the definition to mined lands, not gyp stacks. The bill drew extensive questions about notice, radiation thresholds, disclosure to buyers, and liability scope, but supporters from Mosaic, the Florida Chamber, and a health physicist argued it would improve transparency and help redevelop lands. It was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one soft yes and one no vote.

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• This policy requires California mandate.
• </c><02:52:05.560><c> enforcement</c> much because they require enforcement much because they require
• H.R. 1402 requires all platforms selling event tickets to show the complete price with all required fees
• ><c> selling</c> HR1402 requires all platforms selling HR1402 requires all platforms selling event<02
• </c> The Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires The Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires providers<03:37

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Nurse practitioners care for individuals across the lifespan who required disability parking placards
• due to a wide range... ...for individuals across the lifespan who require disability parking placards
• of need, and completed Secretary of State documentation when a patient required a disabled parking..
• . ...completed Secretary of State documentation when a patient required a disabled parking placard.
• For Class 1 rail, it increases the distance required between detectors from 10 to 15 miles.

Committee: Senate Transportation and Infrastructure

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met with a quorum present and adopted the June 16, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up House Bill 5644, which would allow nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to certify applications for disability windshield placards and disability license plates. The sponsor and witnesses from the nursing profession said the bill restores a practice that had worked for years, reduces delays and extra costs for patients, and improves access, especially in rural and underserved areas. A Department of State representative explained the issue arose after an Auditor General review found the statute was unclear. The bill was reported to the floor on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 791, which would designate a portion of I-475 in Genesee County as the St. John Street Community Memorial Highway. Senator Cherry and representatives of the St. John Street Historical Committee described the history of the St. John Street neighborhood in Flint, its displacement by urban renewal and highway construction, and the effort to memorialize the community’s cultural significance and trauma. No members asked questions, and the bill was reported to the floor unanimously, 10-0. House Bill 4415, previously heard by the committee, was also reported to the floor without further testimony. The committee then considered Senate Bill 959, which had a new S-2 substitute. Senator Klinefelt explained the substitute as a compromise that reorganizes rail detector regulations and changes distance and speed thresholds for Class 1, 2, and 3 rail lines. The substitute was adopted 10-0. After additional comments from Senator McBroom opposing the bill due to concerns about impacts on Upper Peninsula commerce and rail operations, the committee reported the S-2 version of Senate Bill 959 to the floor by a 6-4 vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• therefore, be it ordered that the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court be required
• therefore, be it ordered that the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court be required
• receipt of additional regular compensation on legislative compliance with a number of procedural requirements
• by the Senate on the following important questions. ...Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court be required
• dependent, in part, on compliance by the House of Representatives with the petition's procedural requirements

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate began with ceremonial items, including the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome to Tri-County High School’s championship football and boys’ cross-country teams. The chamber then adopted a resolution commending the town of Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch. Several local bills were taken up and passed to be enacted, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting the senior property tax deferral income threshold in Wellesley, amending the Hopedinton charter regarding library trustee appointment powers, and later engrossing bills affecting the Cotuit Fire District, the Salem licensing board, and validating Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and, on committee recommendation, advanced two Cotuit Fire District bills to third reading and engrossment. A major portion of the session focused on two Senate orders seeking advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on pending initiative petitions. One order concerned a public records initiative that would extend public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends initiative that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney spoke in support of both orders, saying they were meant to inform the committee’s work and were not votes on the merits of the ballot questions. Both orders were adopted without objection. The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft and amendment pending, and adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026. The session concluded with an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.

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• , and provides clear guidance for the authentication of requirements and provides clear guidance for
• to demonstrate that they provide Enforcing federal protections that require insurers to demonstrate
• This bill does State-like regulators can continue to enforce parity requirements.
• Behavioral treatment requires flexibility to meet the child where they're at.
• Behavioral treatment requires flexibility to meet the child where they're at.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there anything in this amendment that requires photo identification?
• Proof of identity shall be required for any method of voting authorized by law.
• Speaker, you would agree then this does not require photo identification any more than today's statute
• Speaker, you would agree then this does not require photo identification any more than today's statute
• I would say it requires proof of identification. I mean, are you saying that it should be stronger?

Bills: SB227 , SB1942 , SB1627 , SB625 , SJR39 , SJR47

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting

Summary: The committee heard several measures, led by SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to send to voters that would cap annual homestead property tax valuation growth at 1% and all other property at 3%. The speaker argued it would not cut taxes but slow growth for taxpayers facing rising assessments, while opponents questioned the effect on county revenues, sheriff funding, and whether growth below inflation would strain local governments. After debate, the committee voted 10-2 to report the resolution due pass. The committee also heard HJR 47, which would place proof-of-identity requirements for voting in the Constitution. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity and noted existing law already requires proof of identity, while opponents raised concerns about impacts on voters with disabilities and the difficulty of changing constitutional language if problems arise. The measure was reported due pass on an 11-1 vote. Senate Bill 227, described as supporting fair taxation and investment without duplicative tax, and SB 1942, clarifying the distinction between reimbursable and reimbursed dental services to protect providers and patients, both passed the committee on near-unanimous votes. The committee then advanced SB 1627, a 116-page sentence-modernization and consolidation bill that was described as a cleanup measure with no substantive change to existing law, and it was reported due pass unanimously. Finally, SB 625 was presented as temporary cleanup language related to domestic violence legislation and judicial requests, with the sponsor noting the bill would be replaced by a floor substitute later; the committee approved it due pass 10-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting the committee was dismissed and likely to meet again under the rules committee schedule.

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• AB 1572 aims to strengthen that trust by requiring the California Interscholastic Federation, or CIF,
• So why would we require that coaches be registered, right?
• School coaches are required to complete training to support student athlete physical health, including
• The bill requires mental health training for high school coaches that is defined and approved by the
• California volunteer coaches already complete extensive required training from accredited sources.

Summary: The committee heard two education-related bills. AB 1572, by Assembly Member Alanis, would require the California Interscholastic Federation to conduct annual reviews of sports officials’ safety training and qualifications and create an online system for schools to verify certification status. The author and CIF support argued it would improve transparency, accountability, and student-athlete safety; one late witness opposed the bill, criticizing CIF policies more broadly. The bill was moved forward on a due-pass motion and ultimately passed the committee 9-0. AB 1665, by Assembly Member Pacheco, would require school coaches to complete a California Department of Education-approved mental health training course. The author and supporters, including a former athlete and representatives from hospitals, professional sports teams, and psychiatrists, said coaches are often the first adults to notice mental health struggles and should be better equipped to respond. Opponents argued the bill could be used to advance gender-identity policies and questioned the need for additional training. Committee members in support said the bill was important for student mental health and that coaches already receive other safety training. The bill was amended and passed the committee 9-0. The chair also noted committee procedures at the start, including limits on witnesses and testimony time, and welcomed the new committee secretary. After both items were taken up and roll calls completed, the committee adjourned for the day.

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• The bill requires the board to adopt substantive policy statements for each authority that is delegated
• All we're doing is removing the requirement that the board ratify the committee work.
• So if that center or home wanted to require this person to undergo a background check or any other requirements
• So if that center or home wanted to require this person to undergo a background check or any other requirements
• So if that center or home wanted to require this person to undergo a background check or any other requirements

Bills: SB1023 , SB1145 , SB1242 , SB1247

Committee: House Health & Human Services

Keywords: optometrists, eye exams, eyeglass prescriptions, healthcare, vision care, behavior analysis, licensing, psychologist examiners, state regulations, committee authority, mental health, court-ordered treatment, outpatient treatment, audiovisual technology, secure facilities, evaluations, guardian powers, patient rights, assisted living, occupants

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• If the OIG determines that a school district is in violation of either requirement, and the school district
• If the OAG determines that a school district is in violation of either requirement and the school district
• The bill allows the Superintendent of Public Instruction to waive the requirements relating to the forfeiture
• It would take a couple decades to get there, and it would require a lot of the funding that comes from
• Legally required supports for many children. But my one huge concern is about special education.

Bills: HB2035 , HB2041 , HB2611 , HB2860 , HB4004 , HB4049 , SCR1032

Committee: Senate Government

Keywords: kinship care, child welfare, foster care, relative placement, child protection, child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, group homes, children's rights, safety protocols, employee training, mental health, child safety, oversight, independent committee, transparency, accountability

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• The final amendment, VASE 236, by Representative Peterson, removes the section of the bill requiring
• So House Bill 2452 is the bill that modifies requirements for service of rent increase notices.
• But the MHLTA ones would be served in the same manner as required for other notices under the MHLTA,
• for unlawful detainer notices and other notices required to be— ...the certified mail delivery requirement
• for unlawful detainer notices and other notices required to be served in the same manner, such as rent

Summary: The Housing Committee reviewed three bills: House Bill 1542, which would establish minimum rights for senior independent housing residents and allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act; House Bill 2452, which concerns service of rent increase notices; and House Bill 2664, which removes the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer and related notices. Staff explained amendments to HB 1542 that would narrow the definition of senior independent housing, replace Consumer Protection Act enforcement with Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties, and remove a Commerce Department reporting requirement. For HB 2452, an amendment would remove the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act portion and leave only Manufactured Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act notice rules. For HB 2664, there were no amendments. On HB 1542, the committee rejected the amendment narrowing the housing definition and rejected the amendment replacing Consumer Protection Act enforcement with civil penalties. It adopted the amendment removing the Commerce report requirement. Members supporting the bill said seniors need stronger protections, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and could create unintended consequences, especially for age-restricted and manufactured housing communities. The committee then approved a second substitute version of HB 1542 with a due pass recommendation by a 10-7 vote. HB 2664 was supported as a fix to prior certified-mail requirements that had caused many notices to be returned undeliverable; the bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. HB 2452 was amended to remove the RLTA portion and keep only the manufactured housing notice provisions, with members saying this would restore clarity and align with the earlier passage of HB 2664. The committee then approved Substitute House Bill 2452 with a due pass recommendation by a 17-0 vote, and adjourned.

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• This requirement is outdated and does not reflect today's realities.
• This requirement places a burden on the families of the deceased to secure funding for signs meant to
• Requiring vehicles from law enforcement auctions or lien holder foreclosure sales.
• Even non-repairable vehicles intended for dismantling or scrapping require a formal title, leading to
• Under current law, even non-repairable vehicles intended for dismantling or scrapping require a formal

Bills: SB35 , SB249 , SB546 , SB1353 , SB1493 , SB2246 , SB1902 , SB1029

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• emergency response. by reclassifying emergency dispatchers as a protective service occupation and requiring
• And the Fog Observation and Geographic Forecasting Act would require the National Weather Service to
• I do remain concerned about putting more requirements upon the National Marine Fisheries Service at a
• Until now, though, no law has required the disclosure of companies linked to foreign adversaries that
• Protecting our networks requires... requires us to understand the threats and hold bad actors accountable

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• SENATOR IN THE LONG TERM COULD ALLOWING DEVELOPMENTS AT CURRENT SERVICE LEVELS RATHER THAN BEING REQUIRED
• THIS REQUIRES A COURT TO ORDER A DRIVER TO MAKE RESTITUTION FOR SPECIFIED DAMAGE AND SPECIFIES THE DRIVER
• THIS ENSURES SAFETY ON OUR ROADS BY IMPROVING THE PENALTIES AND ALSO REQUIRING INJURY INSURANCE FOR THOSE
• WE REQUIRE THIS SAME BODILY INJURY INSURANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN THIS SAME BODILY INJURY INSURANCE
• THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE MANUFACTURER MAKE AVAILABLE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF HOW PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , local approval received; and House Bill 5334, further amending Holyoke's residency requirement.
• House Bill 5333, pertaining to Holyoke's residency requirement, local approval received.
• House Bill 5334, further amending Holyoke's residency requirement, local approval received.
• An act pertaining to Holyoke's residency requirement. House No. 5333.
• An act further amending Holyoke's residency requirement. House No. 5364.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted a series of congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including multiple Eagle Scout recognitions and a resolution celebrating Bishop-elect Eagle Boudicke E. Azidi, Jr., after suspending the rules. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition to create a Veteran Suicide Mortality Review and Prevention Council within the Executive Office of Veterans Services. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on transparency in municipal health insurance, a means-tested senior property tax exemption for Reading, changes related to a mayoral vacancy and residency requirements in Holyoke, and a Linfield appropriation from the Gulf Enterprise Fund. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading. It then passed to enact House No. 4234, allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Fairhaven, and passed to engross House Nos. 4186 and 4890, concerning Egertown’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Quincy public safety personnel’s pre-employment physical exam records. The House also observed a moment of silent tribute for James McCauley, a former Newburyport city councilor and public servant. Finally, it adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to meet next Tuesday in an informal session.

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• As written, it requires, um, because I don't have the bill in front of me, it requires every call to
• </c> this bill as I read it would require this bill as I read it would require that<01:11:57.679><c>
• </c> abused, the school district is required abused, the school district is required for<01:14:50.640
• </c> no additional requirements of reporting. no additional requirements of reporting.
• Um, required or necessitated.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It is an emergency measure and requires at least a two-thirds vote to enact the emergency.
• It is an emergency measure and requires at least a two-thirds vote to enact the emergency.
• It is an emergency measure and requires at least a two-thirds vote to enact the emergency.
• This program does not require any proof that students are learning anything.
• And so this would actually require us to address conformity.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c><00:13:31.639><c> salary</c> number 17 for the required salary number 17 for the required salary
• We require parking.
• </c><01:00:49.359><c> essential</c> which are requiring essential which are requiring essential essentially
• requirements requirements but<01:01:52.520><c> the</c><01:01:52.640><c> reason</c><01:01:52.960><c>
• </c><01:36:47.639><c> contracted</c> currently require contracted currently require contracted Services

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance held informational briefings first with the Department of Defense on its FY 2026 budget request, then with the Hawaii School Facilities Authority. Major General Steve Logan outlined the Department of Defense request for $40.5 million in state funds, which he said would leverage about $74 million in federal matching funds and support 411 open projects that could attract up to $2.3 billion in additional federal grant money. He said the budget focuses on sustainment, safety, and reorganization in light of lessons from the Maui wildfires. Key requests included $1.3 million to sustain IT systems, $2.7 million for 32 HEMA emergency management positions, three new Hawaii Army National Guard positions plus four upgrades, and $1.9 million for the Youth Challenge Program to cover state-mandated fringe costs and staffing needs. He also reviewed capital improvement projects, including Youth Challenge facility upgrades, siren modernization, ADA improvements, building retrofits for disaster resilience, Army facility upgrades, a third state veterans home on Maui, HEMA EOC improvements, and a maintenance/fuel building at Diamond Head. Members asked about the siren modernization timeline, and HEMA said roughly 26 to 31 sirens would be modernized this year, with 15 on Maui, eight on Oahu, and eight on the Big Island. Questions also focused on Youth Challenge and Job Challenge enrollment and vacancies, with the department saying the Hilo Job Challenge Academy is growing and that combining Youth Challenge recruiting statewide into one Kilauea program has helped enrollment. Logan also answered questions about the New Year’s Eve medical transport mission, explaining the Hawaii Air National Guard’s relationship with active-duty Air Force assets and saying the flight cost is about $20,000 per flight hour, though the final bill had not yet been determined. On the Maui veterans home, staff said the University of Hawaii site was no longer viable after faculty senate opposition, so the department is now focused on a 10-acre Puna District site; the project remains tied to a certified $35 million state match and August 2025 and August 2026 federal suspense dates. Logan said the veterans home remains one of the department’s highest priorities, but it could not be moved higher in the submitted CIP ranking. The department also discussed a Governor’s add-on for a fire marshal/Office of Recovery and Resiliency proposal. Logan said the fire marshal position was reestablished last session but has not yet been filled, and that if the function is transferred to the Department of Defense, the department wants funding ready to move quickly. Staff later said the request would include about $1.1 million for seven positions and about $2.2 million for operating costs, though details were still preliminary. The committee then reconvened for the School Facilities Authority briefing, where Executive Director Ricky Fujitani described the agency as a startup created in 2020 to improve school and workforce housing development through standardized designs, prefabrication, best-value procurement, and public-private partnerships. He said Hawaii’s single school district still functions like 15 different districts because of its 264 schools across 15 complex areas, and that the authority’s goal is to create more efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective facilities.

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• </c><00:11:24.240><c> to</c> school, no district is required to school, no district is required to participate
• </c> nothing in the bill that would require nothing in the bill that would require any<01:35:00.639><
• Policies required to create a policy.
• </c> the fundamental pillars and requirements the fundamental pillars and requirements of<03:22:22.319
• </c> flies in the face of what's required flies in the face of what's required under<03:23:09.920><c>

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:06:26.240><c> legislative</c> and 13 may require legislative and 13 may require legislative action
• Complete documentation required by the Department of Information Technology to identify requirements
• </c><00:10:54.640><c> verified</c> 354A21 required verified 354A21 required verified complaints.<00:10
• Complete documentation required by the Department of Information Technology to identify requirements
• </c><00:21:50.240><c> We</c> period as required by statute. We period as required by statute.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.

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• </c> unfair practices we would require unfair practices we would require additional<00:36:09.599><c>
• 01:20:32.360><c> adhere</c> Health Plans will be required to adhere Health Plans will be required to
• </c> authorization processes will be required authorization processes will be required we<01:20:57.440
• </c><01:21:00.800><c> around</c> any new statutory requirements around any new statutory requirements
• Kelly Withy. requirements to the state and also the requirements to the state and also the federal<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 553 on biomarker testing coverage, HB 556 on colorectal cancer screening access, and later HB 712 on 340B drug pricing. For HB 553, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, patient advocates Natalie Heyman and Susan Hirano, a surgical oncologist, and the American Lung Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that biomarker testing should be covered when ordered by a doctor and guided by current evidence. DHS and several insurers offered comments and requested amendments, with DHS saying it appreciated the intent but wanted changes. The committees then voted to pass HB 553 with amendments, including a House draft and a defective date of July 1, 3000; both the House Health and Human Services and Homelessness committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. For HB 556, testimony focused on closing gaps in colorectal cancer screening, especially for uninsured and underinsured patients who can get stool-based screening but then cannot access follow-up colonoscopies. Community Clinic of Maui, ACS CAN, and the American Cancer Society supported the bill, with ACS CAN urging a program similar to the breast and cervical cancer control program and offering amendments. DHS requested that the program and appropriation not conflict with executive budget priorities, and the committees noted technical amendments, a defective date, a blank appropriation amount, and corrections changing Medicare references to Medicaid. HB 556 was also passed with amendments by both committees. The hearing then moved to HB 712 on 340B drug pricing and contract pharmacies. The Department of Health and the Attorney General’s office expressed concern that the bill would require the state to regulate private commercial activity and said the department lacked the expertise and resources to implement it as written, suggesting it might belong in a different statutory section. In contrast, PhRMA opposed the bill, while Hawaii Pacific Health and Hawaii Island Community Health Center supported it, saying 340B savings are important for hospital services and patient access to low-cost medications, especially where manufacturers have restricted shipments to contract pharmacies. No vote on HB 712 was taken in the portion provided.