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• And as I think now today, and Superintendent Kane can explain more, there's a small amount that gets
• I’m aware of at least one hospital where they said, “We have this many beds,” and got this nice small
• guess some of the hospitals are county hospitals and have a different mechanism, but I’ve had two small
• the hospitals, I guess, have our county hospitals and have a different mechanism, but I've had two small
• The number of youth that are in that position is very small, very small.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

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• It has also supported small business and workforce pathways that continue to strengthen local economies
• legislature, I personally benefited from collaborating with the Ku Hana Business Program to help support small
• Business Program to help support small Business Program to help support small businesses<00:21:36.760

Bills: HR39, HCR43, HR178, HCR188, SB3144, SB3102, SB2053, SB3248, SB2256, SB3118, SB2245, SB2519, SB3055, SB2090, SB2765, SB2169, SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, HR63, HCR69

Keywords: pedestrian safety, crosswalks, traffic calming, school zone, Honolulu, community safety, raised crosswalks, traffic infrastructure, agritourism, agricultural tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority, HTA, working group, farm tourism, regenerative tourism, working lands, agricultural land use, county ordinances, permitting, farm bureau

Bills: SB138, SB166, SB117

Keywords: franchise, franchisor, franchisee, religious freedom, religious accommodation, sincerely held belief, Sunday closing, Sabbath, day of worship, contract law, commercial contracts, renewal, amendment, brand standards, small business, business hours, civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney fees, Alabama

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• As brief background information on House Bill 2361, to engage in the business of making small loans,
• of all small loans made by all licensees to a single borrower at any one time cannot exceed $700 or
• of all small loans made by all licensees to a single borrower at any one time cannot exceed $700 or
• Current law also provides requirements such as a restriction against more than eight small loans from
• For reference, currently a licensee may charge interest or fees for small loans not to exceed, in the

Bills: HB2361, HB2542, HB2629, HB2394, HB2274, HB1078, HB2294

Keywords: small loans, consumer protection, financial regulation, lending limits, credit access, animal testing, alternatives, ethical research, animal welfare, scientific methods, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public safety, insurance fraud, law enforcement, crime, penalties

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2542 would require animal testing facilities, contract testing facilities, and manufacturers to use validated non-animal alternatives in drug development when available, unless federal regulators request animal testing. Staff and the prime sponsor described the bill as building on federal FDA modernization efforts and prior Washington action on cosmetics. Supporters, including students, animal welfare advocates, and biotech-related groups, testified that modern alternatives are more humane and scientifically relevant, while an industry representative said animal testing remains necessary for now and asked for amendments to protect patient safety and scientific research. No vote was taken. House Bill 2629 would address theft and destruction of critical communications infrastructure by restricting cash transactions for nonferrous metal, creating civil penalties for stolen copper used in telecommunications cable, and making destruction of critical communications infrastructure a Class C felony and criminal profiteering offense. The prime sponsor and telecom witnesses said copper and fiber thefts are causing widespread outages affecting 911, hospitals, schools, and first responders, and that Washington has seen a sharp rise in incidents. Scrap metal industry representatives supported parts of the bill but said more effective tools would be transaction-record sharing, evidence retention, and searchable databases; a prosecutor also said the bill falls short without stronger evidence-gathering provisions. No action was taken. House Bill 2394 would expand the insurance fraud program and redefine insurance fraud as a Class B felony, adding acts such as fraudulent billing, misrepresentation in claims, and appraisal manipulation. The bill also broadens the Insurance Commissioner’s investigative tools, expands who can be considered a victim for restitution, and requires certain reporting of suspected crimes. The Insurance Commissioner’s office, the bill sponsor, and insurance industry groups said the measure responds to increasingly sophisticated, technology-driven fraud schemes and would help protect consumers as well as insurers. The committee also heard House Bill 2361, which would raise the maximum small loan amount from $700 to $1,200 and index it to inflation. The sponsor and lender representative said the current cap is outdated and that the bill would provide a legal credit option for emergencies without changing fees or safeguards, while AARP, labor, poverty, and legal aid witnesses opposed it as a return to predatory debt traps that would increase costs for low-income borrowers and older adults. The Department of Financial Institutions raised implementation questions about inflation adjustments and publication requirements. No votes were taken on any bill.

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• Next up is the small business sales tax website presentation.
• Next up is the small business sales tax website presentation.
• </c><00:29:51.720><c> businesses</c><00:29:52.280><c> have</c> and ensuring that small businesses have
• <00:31:39.760><c> business</c> small business small business tax<00:31:41.280><c> website</c><00:31:41.920
• Hurtwig, because I work with a lot of small businesses.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 SERVS Informational Update- 00:01:22 Child Removal and Reunification Update: Department for Community Based Services Financials- 00:03:00 Small Business Sales Tax Websites: Department of Revenue-00:28:05 Senior Citizen Meal Programs: Department for Aging and Independent Living-00:35:50 Adjournment-01:41:57, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting by motion and voice vote. It then received a brief update on the statewide emergency responder voice system, but no presenter was present. The chair said he expected a more substantive update in November and warned that if there is not real progress on acquiring needed private properties, the committee may consider further action, including possibly freezing funding. The main discussion centered on the Department for Community Based Services’ child removal and reunification work and its structured decision-making tools. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and General Counsel Wesley Duke explained that the intake, safety, and risk assessment tools are being used at very high rates and that the department is still implementing and evaluating the system. Dennis said the tools are meant to inform, not replace, professional judgment; when staff disagree with a recommendation, the worker and first-line supervisor consult and decide together. Members questioned whether the system favors keeping children in the home, whether the department has studied safety outcomes for in-home cases versus removals, and whether foster home shortages affect removal decisions. Dennis said child safety remains the top priority, that the practice has not changed, and that the department would provide additional data on outcomes later. Members also asked about permanency timelines and delays in termination of parental rights cases; Dennis said federal timelines are difficult to meet because of family progress, substance use recovery, and court delays, and she confirmed foster parent shortages were not the reason for those delays. The committee then heard a presentation from the Department of Revenue on the new My Taxes portal. Staff said the portal, launched in March, replaced DOR’s portion of the old Kentucky One Stop Business Portal and now allows businesses to file and pay multiple taxes, update account information, and receive official notices. They reported the system is available 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance every other Thursday evening, has maintained over 99% availability since launch, and now has a dedicated contact center with 50 agents plus a public help line and email. In response to questions, the department said early downtime was caused by unexpectedly high traffic, but server capacity was increased and in the last three months there had been only one day of unexpected downtime.

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• Right off the bat, we are going to hold 29-26, and we're going to do a small presentation first.
• These income levels in a small town are $20,000 to $40,000 a year.
• These income levels in a small town are $20,000 to $40,000 a year.
• Small modular reactors, there's a lot of talk about that because zero-emissions, reliable energy like
• And then for a small modular reactor-specific... ...data centers driving up their rates.

Bills: HB2388, HB2804, HB2926

Keywords: HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages, tax revenue, broadband, infrastructure, secondary businesses, tertiary businesses

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• persons or less from regulating the use or occupation of land for the construction and operation of small
• modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. ...for the construction and operation of small modular nuclear reactors
• is that not only Marbella but my other clients would like to rely on the basically de minimis safe harbor
• We've shown that this safe harbor is more or less a mile.
• And the idea of this one-mile safe harbor has been in place since the beginning of the recharge program

Bills: SB1202, SB1287, SB1418, SB1785, SCM1007

Keywords: groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management

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• We represent over 20,000 small business owners here in Texas.
• I have many of these small business owners who are impacted by natural disasters.
• Small businesses need an injection of capital to get them through.
• This bill will help small businesses have access to capital so they can cover crucial expenses.
• On behalf of our small businesses, I would ask for your favorable consideration.

Bills: SB1361, SB2105, SB2690, SB2713, SCR38, SB2637, SB2881

Keywords: SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business

Bills: SB143, SB367, SB388, SB398

Keywords: bulletproof vests, body armor, peace officers, law enforcement funding, police equipment, officer safety, local police, sheriff's office, municipal police, parish law enforcement, grant fund, special fund, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, criminal justice, protective gear, NIJ standards, USMCA, small agencies, public safety, Act 739

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• Transformers, I know, for example, that's just one small thing, but they are very difficult to get, and
• Transformers, I know, for example, that's just one small thing, but I mean, they are very difficult to
• We had a couple of small requests on the enforcement provisions in the House, which we appreciate the
• This new fee, which is payable by small businesses and retailers, will cost them $150,000 to $200,000

Bills: SB5984, SB6119, SB6076

Keywords: artificial intelligence, chatbots, regulation, technology, consumer protection, pollutants, tire regulation, 6PPD, environment, public safety, SB 6076, consumer-owned utilities, public utility districts, municipal procurement, competitive bidding, public works, clean energy, renewable energy, nonemitting generation, energy storage

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on three bills. SB 6076 would streamline procurement for consumer-owned utilities, especially PUDs, by raising contract thresholds and expanding bidding flexibility for clean energy, storage, transmission, and distribution projects through 2045. The sponsor and utility representatives said the changes are needed because of rising costs, supply-chain shortages, aging infrastructure, and growing electricity demand; labor representatives supported the bill as a way to keep union workers busy. No one testified in opposition, and the public hearing closed with 60 signed in pro and 3 con. The committee then heard SB 5984, a governor-request bill regulating AI companion chatbots. The bill would require disclosures that users are interacting with AI, impose special protections for minors, prohibit manipulative engagement techniques, require protocols for self-harm and suicide detection, and enforce violations under the Consumer Protection Act with a private right of action. Supporters included the governor’s office, the Attorney General’s office, privacy and child-safety advocates, parents, and researchers, who argued the bill is needed to address documented harms to children and vulnerable users. Opponents from the tech industry and free-speech groups argued the bill is overbroad, may sweep in general-purpose AI tools, and raises constitutional and implementation concerns. The hearing closed with 697 signed in pro, 219 con, and 477 other. Finally, the committee heard SB 6119 on 6PPD-containing tires. The bill would prohibit sale and distribution of tires containing 6PPD or regrettable substitutes beginning in 2035, create a mitigation fee on 6PPD tires, and dedicate revenue to Ecology, monitoring, salmon studies, and waste tire removal. Supporters, including salmon recovery groups, researchers, local government, and environmental advocates, said 6PPD-quinone is acutely toxic to coho salmon and that the bill would accelerate safer alternatives while funding mitigation. Opponents from tire manufacturers, retailers, trucking, and business groups said the bill is premature because no proven replacement is available, could raise costs, and may affect tire safety; Ecology said alternatives are still under review and the deadline may need reevaluation if no safe substitute is ready. No votes or final committee action were taken in the transcript.

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

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• For starters, the City of Newport Beach has a deep boating heritage, and we are proud of Newport Harbor
• Newport Harbor has 4,500 vessels in our harbor. Copper anti-fouling paint has many benefits.
• Now, copper boat paint is meant to leach off of boats.
• That's its purpose, and as boats... ...off of boats. That's its purpose.
• And as boats travel, it leaches off in micrograms, very small quantities, and it takes with it the growth

Summary: The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard four measures and approved one consent item. AB 1617 was taken up on consent and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1604, which would phase out bisphenol A in paper receipts by 2027 and all bisphenols by 2028. The author and supporters from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and Californians Against Waste argued receipts are a source of worker and consumer exposure and waste contamination, while no opposition testified. The bill passed to Judiciary. AB 1642, dealing with post-wildfire smoke and contamination standards for returning to homes, workplaces, and schools, drew extensive testimony. The author, a Caltech professor, and Eaton Fire survivors described heavy metals and other contaminants found in smoke-damaged homes and said California lacks clear science-based clearance standards. Insurance and real estate groups opposed or expressed concern, arguing the bill could overlap with insurance claims handling and add costs, while the author and supporters said it only sets scientific standards and does not regulate claims. The bill passed to Appropriations on a 5-2 vote. AB 1691 addressed copper-based anti-fouling paint on boats and conflicting state water quality and pesticide regulations. The author and the City of Newport Beach said the bill would require DPR and the State Water Resources Control Board to coordinate on studies and consistent standards, while boating groups warned about unintended consequences and the possibility of a de facto ban. The committee also heard AB 1744, a truth-in-labeling bill sponsored by a high school eco club that would prohibit sunscreen from being marketed as reef-safe or reef-friendly if it contains chemical UV filters; it passed unanimously to Privacy and Consumer Protection. After add-on votes, the committee confirmed the earlier actions and adjourned.

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• For starters, the City of Newport Beach has a deep boating heritage, and we are proud of Newport Harbor
• For starters, the City of Newport Beach has a deep boating heritage, and we are proud of Newport Harbor
• Newport Harbor has 4,500 vessels in our harbor. Copper anti-fouling paint has many benefits.
• Now, copper boat paint is meant to leach off boats. That's its purpose.
• And as boats travel, it leaches off in micrograms, very small quantities, and it takes with it the growth

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're here to testify on House Bill 4109, an act related to certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor
• that are supported by the harbor line.
• line it's a minor adjustment in the context of the overall harbor 10-foot offset to the harbor line
• that are supported by the harbor line this harbor line modification is a prerequisite for initiating
• municipalities, harbor masters, boating and sailing clubs, and, on a pro bono basis, I represent the

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• A recreational boat harbor and not a commercial boat harbor.
• </c><01:43:27.960><c> commercial</c> small boat harbors and our commercial small boat harbors and our
• I am a sailboat owner at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor.
• </c> owner at the alaw small boat harbor I do owner at the alaw small boat harbor I do not<02:23:35.399
• activity that was taking place, specifically out in Wainiha small boat harbor.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.