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• There's a PCS on this bill. Would you like to adopt the PCS's work and draft? Yes, please.
• House Bill 4321 does one thing.
• Members, House Bill 3783 is a constituent request bill, and what we are looking to do is to… …constituent
• request bill.
• bill.

Bills: HB3239, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3832, HB3673, HB3783, HB3800, HB2956, HB3960, HB2471, HB3338

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, elevator safety, inspections, Department of Labor, safety standards, regulatory compliance, funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer

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• Madam Speaker, in support of Senate Bill 2804, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, brief remarks.
• <02:59:03.560> could this bill in its current draft could this bill in its current draft could
• I rise in strong support of Senate Bill 2471, Senate Draft 2, House Draft 2.
• House Draft 1 replaced the entirety of this bill with House Bill 1519 House Draft 1.
• was, or the bill language was replaced with House Bill 1519 House Draft 1, which was not originally

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This is just the first draft of this, our draft. And I'm wondering what others were thinking.
• But remember, this bill, the bill has passed. It's leaving 10% as you know. The bill has passed.
• The one bill is a recommendation for an ad hoc COLA.
• Let's get that ad hoc COLA bill. Let's get that out, ad hoc COLA bill.
• Like what you're suggesting, a bill draft, I think I just would need to know: do you want that to be

Summary: The executive committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote, then received an actuarial update from Sarah Baker of the State Actuary’s Office. Baker explained the office’s annual work, including the DRS pension actuarial evaluation, support for state financial reporting, cash flow analysis, a six-year pension contribution outlook, interim support for GIT and WAL CARES, and an upcoming actuarial evaluation of the volunteer firefighters pension plan. She also responded to questions about bills allowing members to transfer into PERS, noting that such transfers have historically increased PERS costs and that any added cost would be borne by PERS members and employers depending on bill structure and affected demographics. Kate Adams of the Attorney General’s office reported no new developments in the cases the committee is monitoring. She said the Dawson case is still in its early stages, with a judge assigned and a discovery plan due at the end of July. The committee asked for continued updates on that litigation. The committee then discussed interim work planning, focusing first on animal control officers’ eligibility for PERS and asking staff to continue researching definitions, comparable treatment in nearby states, and the cost and service-credit implications for affected employees. Members also discussed Plan 3 issues, including comparisons of Plan 2 and Plan 3 membership and data, and possible future briefing topics. The largest discussion centered on Plan 1 COLAs: members and retiree representatives debated whether to pursue a permanent COLA or an ad hoc COLA, and whether budget language should require future budget writers to consider a COLA. Retiree groups said they preferred a permanent COLA but were open to further discussion; staff was asked to continue work on possible language and policy options. The committee reviewed correspondence on four topics: Plan 1 COLA requests, a request to study LEOFF 2-style medical reimbursements for Washington State Patrol survivors, and a request to allow certain members to change survivor option elections after the federal Social Security Fairness Act. The committee agreed to bring the State Patrol medical reimbursement issue and the Social Security Fairness Act issue back for July, with staff to gather more information and provide an informational briefing. The July agenda was approved and includes the OSA annual update, the LEOFF 2 Board annual update, a PERS/TRS Plan 1 ad hoc COLA item, and the two survivor-related topics.

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• As required by the rules, negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills
• Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m., approved for filing by 8 a.m.
• Adhering amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting and approved for filing by 9 a.m.
• Bill drafting and approved for filing by 9 a.m. Members, anything else come before the committee?

Summary: The Rules Committee met on April 28 and established that a quorum was present. Members reviewed a special order letter for the April 29 House session, which included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There was no public testimony or committee debate on the letter, and it was adopted by voice vote. The chair also reminded members that, because it was week nine, the amendment deadlines for Tuesday session were different: main amendments had to be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m., while adhering amendments had to be submitted and approved by 9 a.m. No additional business was raised, and the committee adjourned.

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• This is just the first draft of this, our draft. And I'm wondering what others were thinking.
• And that that kind of a bill would pass.
• But remember, this bill has passed. It's leaving 10 percent, as you know. The bill has passed.
• The one bill is a recommendation for ad hoc COLA.
• Like what you're suggesting, a bill draft, I think I just would need to know: do you want that to be

Keywords: 904, all

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• Once we've received all of that, we'll be sending final drafts of presentation materials by December
• Once we've received all of that, we'll be sending final drafts of presentation materials by December
• We'll be sending final drafts of presentation materials by December 4th to this working group for your
• Like I said, by next week, next Tuesday, we're going to share notes from this meeting, an early draft
• We'll send a draft by December 4th.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Outreach and Treatment of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting, chaired by Gabe Adams-Cain in Senator John Villis’s absence. Members introduced themselves and described priorities such as improving education about xylazine, expanding first responder and clinical training, and ensuring patients and providers know how to respond to xylazine-related wounds and complications. Several participants emphasized that outreach should reach both people who have not been exposed and those already affected, and that stigma is a major barrier for patients and families. Discussion focused on the main challenges to treatment and outreach, including limited awareness, inconsistent wound care access, gaps in geographic coverage, cost of supplies, and the need for better training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Kimmel noted that harm reduction and outreach programs are already providing much of the care, but often lack specialized staff, sufficient supplies, and standardized protocols. He also said xylazine can complicate withdrawal and make it harder for people to engage in substance use treatment. Members discussed the value of non-stigmatizing, consensus messaging, family support organizations, and existing resources such as PARI, StreetCheck, and state-funded syringe service and naloxone networks. The group also reviewed the commission timeline and next steps. Staff said materials for the December 11 full commission meeting should be submitted by December 2, with draft presentation materials to be shared by December 4 and reviewed by December 9. Members agreed to do additional follow-up research on topics including the cost-effectiveness and contents of self-care wound kits, outreach to family and recovery organizations, incarcerated populations, and geographic access gaps. The meeting ended with agreement to use a PowerPoint-style presentation and to continue compiling research through a shared folder, followed by adjournment at 9:55 a.m.

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• Our first bill today is Senate Bill 2060, relating to the rental housing revolving fund.
• We have a bill. Thank you, sir.
• to get this bill to the finish line. to get this bill to the finish line.
• We<00:04:12.880> have<00:04:12.959> a<00:04:13.000> bill. We have a bill.
• <00:04:59.520> On being Senate Bill 3218 SD2 HD2. On being Senate Bill 3218 SD2 HD2.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• one bill, House Bill 400 relating to the judiciary.<00:22:52.799> This<00:22:52.960> is
• Uh, we're here for the purpose of considering one bill, House Bill 410, relating to the budget of the
• Okay. considering one bill, House Bill 410, considering one bill, House Bill 410, relating<00:24:01.440
• House Bill 400 HD1 SD2.
• We have a bill. We are adjourned.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• As drafted, the bill would allow appeals to the local ZBA.
• As drafted, the bill would allow appeals to the local ZBA.
• As drafted, the bill would allow appeals to the local ZBA.
• As drafted, the bill would allow appeals to the local ZBA.
• As drafted, the bill would allow appeals to the local ZBA.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I didn't have time it's being drafted.
• I have a half a dozen bills ready to go for special session or being drafted to go.
• special session or being drafted to go. special session or being drafted to go.
• Um and a lot of these bills of those.
• <00:19:14.000> we've committees and and bills we've committees and and bills we've introduced

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd go back in reviewing again the bill as drafted.
• The bill as drafted is specifically related to floods.
• You're in favor of the bill, is that correct? The bill, is that correct?
• Members, this bill is what was drafted out of the last two hearings. It's the first stab.
• If you have ideas or ways to make the bills that are before us, or those that have been drafted and maybe

Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• I rise in support of Senate Bill 1028, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2.
• draft<00:58:49.760> 1,<00:58:49.920> House<00:58:50.079> draft Bill 1028
• , Senate draft 1, House draft Bill 1028, Senate draft 1, House draft 2.<00:58:51.599> Youth<00
• Representative Souza: I rise in support of Senate Bill 1028, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 2.
• STR 2027, Senate Bill 1099, House Draft 1: Representatives Shimizu and Perrick vote no.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The question now comes on ordering the bill to a third reading.
• The question now comes on ordering the bill to a third reading.
• The ayes have it, and the bill is ordered to a third reading. Paper from the House.
• unless recommended by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
• The ayes have it, and the bills are passed to be enacted.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several House messages and routine matters. It ordered to a third reading House No. 360A, designating a bridge in Hoppington as the Major General Frank D. Merrill Memorial Bridge, and referred a House petition on military creditable service for judges to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. The chamber also welcomed Brimmer and May School Global Studies Diploma Program students to the State House. The Committee on Ways and Means reported Senate No. 2542, the bill to build resilience in Massachusetts communities, ought to pass with a new draft, Senate No. 3050, authorizing $3,642,645,000 in bonds. The Senate adopted an order setting the bill for second reading on April 15, 2026, with amendments due electronically by April 10, 2026, and providing for immediate third reading and engrossment after amendment. The date in the order was later clarified from April 16 to April 15. The Senate also passed to be enacted Senate No. 859, amending the charter of the Town of Sandwich, and House No. 3233, authorizing Springfield to appropriate funds to help certain residents meet local tax obligations. The session concluded with an order to meet again the next day at 11:00 a.m., followed by adjournment.

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• bill one. bill one.
• Bill 2.
• Well, this is make it<05:09:19.200> a<05:09:19.360> bill. it a bill. it a bill.
• Senate Bill 60. Well, since we've got a House Bill 60, right, we should take Senate Bill 60.
• This is Senate Bill 137. The next one, Senate Bill 137, we believe is offset by House Bill 94.

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.

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• On page eight, third reading of Senate Bill 2203, Senate Draft 1, relating to law enforcement. students
• > 2203,<00:10:19.920> Senate reading of Senate Bill 2203, Senate reading of Senate Bill
• Floor Amendment Number 1, proposing an amendment to Senate Bill 2203, Senate Draft 1, copies of which
• 2203 Senate draft 1 copies of which have 2203 Senate draft 1 copies of which have been<00:10:38.959><
• in the bill. Mahalo. in the bill. Mahalo.

Bills: SB2097, SB2317, SB2319, SB2177, SB2190, SB2424, SB2524, SB2627, SB3084, SB895, SB896, SB3102, SB3157, SB3215, SB2050, SB2090, SB2211, SB2572, SB2096, SB2025, SB2127, SB2046, SB2262, SB2354, SB2387, SB2487, SB2955, SB3234, SB2851, SB2573, SB2391, SB3282, SB3055, SB2189, SB2194, SB3152, SB2635, SB888, SB2203, SCR1, SCR2, SCR3, SCR4, SCR5, SCR6, SCR7, SCR8, SCR9, SCR10, SCR11, SCR12, SCR13, SCR14, SCR15, SCR16, SCR17, SCR18, SCR19, SCR20, SCR21, SCR22, SR3, SR5, SR6, SR7, SR8, SR9, SR10, SR11, SR12, SR13, SR14, SR15, SR16, SR17, SR18, SR19, SB2010, SB3118, SB3276

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, housing development, zoning exemption, government assistance, affordable housing

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• I have before you Senate Bill 527.
• that bill since or that not that bill that bill since or that not that bill that<00:54:28.000>
• >> Somebody want to move the bill? >> Somebody want to move the bill?
• Senate Bill 527. I >> All right. Excuse me. Senate Bill 527.
• Thank you. >> Thank you. any late bills assigned yet. any late bills assigned yet.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• as may be the accompanying House bills as may be amended<00:15:43.920> pass<00:15:44.240>
• >> Just noting reservations on House Bill 2116, House Draft 2. >> So ordered. >> Thank you. 529-
• Uh committee for passing this bill out.
• > comprehensive This bill strengthens our comprehensive This bill strengthens our comprehensive
• This deadline is for bills that need to move to their final committees.

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• Chair's recommendation on HB 2426, House Draft 1, to pass with amendments. >> Chair Lee. I.
• House Draft 1 to pass with amendments. House Draft 1 to pass with amendments.
• House Draft 1 to pass with amendments. House Draft 1 to pass with amendments.
• Chair's recommendation on HB 1918, House Draft 1, to pass with amendments.
• Chair's recommendation on HB 1802, House Draft 1, with amendments. With amendments, yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard and then later voted on a series of gubernatorial nominations and several bills. In the nomination portion, DLNR and the nominees generally testified in support or briefly described their qualifications and goals. The nominees included Elray Moreno, Richard First, and Stephen DeWalt for the Game Management Advisory Commission; Noah Dolim and Graham Hart for the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board; Joseph Pickard, Jared Machado, and Elena Bryant for the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Kaipuloa Makanui Alona Kealoha for the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission; and Zachary Bentolina for the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Testimony emphasized public service, community representation, historic preservation awareness, and bridging communication between communities and DLNR. For the Kaho‘olawe nomination, testimony also discussed storm damage and ongoing assessments on the island. The chair asked questions about historic preservation outreach, board vacancies, and the status of Kaho‘olawe facilities. GM 651 was deferred so the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts could weigh in, while the others were later recommended for advise and consent and adopted without opposition. In decision making on the 1:00 p.m. agenda, the committee voted to advise and consent on GM 641, 642, 703, 683, 743, 645, 646, 647, and 738. GM 651 was deferred to a later date. The committee also noted that some nominees were interim or reappointments, and clarified that the Kaneohe Bay and Kaho‘olawe-related appointments were being confirmed for the first time or as continuing service, as applicable. The committee then moved into its 1:05 p.m. agenda on several bills. HB 2426 relating to state parks was passed with amendments, including an effective date change. HB 1881 relating to land use was passed with amendments that limited passenger ropeways for private single-home use, removed the mountain definition, prohibited passenger ropeways in all land use districts, and added a narrow exemption for certain government or recognized nonprofit projects subject to legislative approval. HB 1918 relating to taxation was passed with amendments changing the effective date to January 1, 2028 so it could proceed to Ways and Means. HB 1802 relating to conservation mitigation banks was passed with technical amendments. Each measure was adopted by the members present without recorded opposition.

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• bill seeks to address? bill seeks to address?
• the Omnibus Tax Bill. the Omnibus Tax Bill.
• two-year bill, sir. two-year bill, sir.
• Bills like this, I believe in 2023, the tax bill had many of these, and there have been bills proposed
• the bill. the bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that many of these amendments are intended to implement statutory amendments established in Senate Bill
• The staff amendments to this package of regulations amend various sections to comply with the drafting
• this past session, we passed House Bill this past session, we passed House Bill six<00:10:05.279
• definitions, comply with the drafting definitions, comply with the drafting and<00:13:20.880>
• That bill did not have an emergency provision in it; it would take effect July 1.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met in August with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes without objection. The committee then reviewed several regulations, generally adopting staff-suggested amendments without objection, and heard brief explanations from agency representatives on each item. The Board of Pharmacy regulations would clarify what registered and certified pharmacy technicians may do under supervision and what certified technicians may not do, while updating registration applications. The Board of Cosmetology package included changes to executive director authority, licensure and reciprocity rules, school requirements, training hours, instructor ratios, sanitation and disease-related rules, complaint procedures, and permit terms; members asked about straight razor language and the increase in student-to-instructor ratios, and the board explained that cosmetologists are not permitted to use straight razors and that the higher ratio was intended to give schools flexibility, especially for part-time students and schools with wait lists. The Occupational Therapy emergency compact regulation added four compact rules adopted in April 2025, and Senator West raised a technical question about certification requirements under House Bill 6; the agency said it had been instructed to file the regulation as submitted. The Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources presented a package covering wildlife management area rules, a northern pintail bag limit increase, reportable disease reporting, and a repeal tied to boat registration fees. After a brief explanation of the new wildlife disease reporting rule, the agency requested and received a deferral of 301 KAR 2:031 to avoid a gap while replacement language is finalized. The Economic Development Finance Authority explained an emergency regulation for the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program, saying it was needed because the program had become oversubscribed and because administration was shifting to a new film office and council; members also asked about certification issues under House Bill 6, and the agency said it had filed the regulation as directed. The Department of Workplace Standards emergency PPE regulation was also discussed, with members asking about HB 6 certification language, and the agency gave the same response. The Department of Insurance regulation would create a $10,000 registration fee and a $1,000 annual licensing fee for pharmacy benefit manager licenses, with an agency amendment exempting PBMs that solely serve workers’ compensation plans. Members asked how many PBMs would be affected and why workers’ compensation PBMs were carved out; the agency said there were 70 registered PBMs total, four solely workers’ comp, and that workers’ comp rates are set by statute and could not absorb the fee. Finally, the Public Service Commission’s pole attachment regulation was summarized as a broadband-expansion measure that speeds application review, increases the number of poles allowed in a single application, and shortens dispute timelines; the commission explained it grew out of earlier legislative direction and subsequent emergency amendments, and the committee adopted the staff amendment.