Transcript Highlights:

• Employers are working remote, employees are working remotely. They don't need that office space.
• space anymore right employers are office space anymore right employers are working<00:59:17.280> remote
• <00:59:17.599> employees<00:59:17.960> are<00:59:18.039> working working remote
• employees are working working remote employees are working remotely<00:59:18.920> they<00:59:
• they don't need that office remotely they don't need that office space<00:59:20.119> it's<00:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with an overview from the Legislative Budget Assistant Office on how Ways and Means will work with agencies and leadership during the budget and revenue-estimating process. Staff explained that the governor’s budget is still being developed, agencies are cautious about going on record early, and the committee will use worksheets and updated fiscal reports to track estimates. The presentation emphasized that the fiscal year 2025 budget status is a point-in-time snapshot and remains fluid because the annual comprehensive financial report has been delayed, which could change the beginning balances for both the general fund and education trust fund. The budget update highlighted that the general fund is currently stronger than originally assumed, while the education trust fund is weaker. The speaker said the general fund began FY25 with a much larger balance than expected, while the education trust fund came in lower due to higher-than-budgeted adequacy spending and weaker business tax performance. Revenue trends showed the general fund slightly ahead year to date, but the education trust fund down significantly. The committee also discussed unbudgeted appropriations, including attorney general litigation, legal settlements, abandoned property claims, adequacy true-ups, and education freedom accounts, as well as the role of lapses and off-budget items in the final balance. Members asked about the delayed liquor commission audit and whether it could affect revenue forecasts. Staff said the delay was mainly caused by the commission’s switch in point-of-sale systems and staffing losses, but did not expect major ongoing reporting issues. They also noted that liquor fund variances are more likely tied to Medicaid expansion costs than to commission operations. The governor’s office was said to be working on possible budget reductions, but no January request to the fiscal committee was expected. Commissioner Lindsay Stepp of the Department of Revenue Administration then presented an overview of state revenue sources, focusing first on the meals and rentals tax. She explained that DRA administers 14 taxes that account for most state revenue, and that meals and rentals tax growth has slowed after strong post-pandemic gains. She described factors affecting the tax, including employment, inflation, fuel and food prices, wages, and weather, and noted that online platforms like Airbnb have improved compliance by collecting and remitting tax on behalf of hosts. Members asked about short-term rental compliance and how DRA identifies unlicensed rentals; Stepp said referrals, anonymous tips, and platform data help enforcement.

Transcript Highlights:

• This This meeting, I believe, was remote. It's fully remote. And this is Senator Maycumber.
• It was a remote meeting.
• Next, we'll hear from a remote testifier, Kristen Jameson.
• Next we'll have Marn Christianson, then Fardowsa Mohamed, and then we'll go remote to Molly Hartford.
• She's coming to us remote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In accordance with the rules of the Senate, the following members are remote.
• .<00:43:35.160> So, remotely.
• So, remotely.
• So, first we'll call up Matt Moore and then we'll go to Luke Van Santen, who's joining us remotely.
• You have to joining us remotely. You have to introduce<01:30:57.840> yourself.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• /c><01:20:05.840> we<01:20:05.920> have<01:20:06.080> final<01:20:06.320> remote
• With that, members, we have our final remote testifier, Tony Simmons.
• Most of them are on remote, so we'll start with Dr. Molly Weekes.
• Most of them are on remote, so we'll start with Dr. Molly Weekes.
• are on remote, so we'll start with Dr. are on remote, so we'll start with Dr.

Bills: HF3653, HF2717, HF3451, HF3857

Keywords: education finance, safe schools revenue, school safety, charter schools, funding, safe schools, school security, school levy, pupil units, safe schools aid, cooperative units, intermediate school district, school resource officer, peace officer liaison, sheriff liaison, drug abuse prevention, gang resistance education, violence prevention, suicide prevention, mental health services

Summary: The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution. The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.

Transcript Highlights:

• And with that, uh, we have remote test fires, so, um, cross your fingers.
• <00:36:42.520> test oie and with that uh we have remote test oie and with that uh we have
• We don't have to come back with the remote; go ahead and proceed. I would appreciate it, Chair.
• go ahead and proceed I would I remote go ahead and proceed I would I would<00:42:00.640> appreciate
• The last testifier we have remotely is Ryan Logger, BPR Belplane.

Bills: HF957, HF877

Keywords: education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• stayed at home and took classes remotely stayed at home and took classes remotely um<00:15:46.120
• Things have improved since COVID, where there's been opportunities for remote work.
• Things have improved since COVID, where there's been opportunities for remote work.
• Things have improved since COVID, where there's been opportunities for remote work.
• Things have improved since COVID, where there's been opportunities for remote work.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll start with Chris Hicks, who I believe is joining us remotely.
• Hicks that is still on board remotely. Senator Koran. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hicks that is still on board remotely. Senator Koran. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hicks that is still on board remotely. Senator Koran. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hicks that is still on board remotely. remotely. remotely. Senator<01:08:43.759> Koran.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• dollars of police overtime, the cost to our education system moving in my district 8,000 kids to remote
• <00:14:58.880> learning, district 8,000 kids to remote learning, district 8,000 kids to remote
• 19.680> to and they had moved these appointments to and they had moved these appointments to remote
• 15:20.560> didn't<00:15:20.800> go<00:15:20.959> at<00:15:21.079> all, remote
• or that they didn't go at all, remote or that they didn't go at all, that<00:15:21.680> there

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

Transcript Highlights:

• Can we probably maybe do remote until your investigation is concluded? It's something.
• We probably maybe do remote until your investigation is concluded, something. They were not heard.
• hours on J-LAC talking about school safety that involves finding, having cameras and some sort of remote
• access plan to lock things down, and also the conversation of the student... ...remote access plan to
• affected school district or charge school any percentage increase of students who are educated in a remote

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school to ensure that at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use by August 1, 2027. The sponsor said he would consider floor amendments to clarify that a trained person should be available at all times and to tie the requirement to schools that actually have AEDs. Supporters, including a constituent who lost a child, said the bill could help save lives; opponents and some members raised concerns about cost, staffing, and whether one trained employee is enough. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-1 vote with several members voting present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A public health advocate testified in favor, emphasizing chronic disease prevention in children. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2621, as amended, addressed enrollment and special education access for pupils in unorganized territory, tribal land, and certain military-connected students, including changes to certificates of educational convenience and timelines for district and county action. The sponsor and stakeholders described it as a technical fix to reduce enrollment delays and improve access to services. After adopting both the strike-everything amendment and a Garcia amendment, the committee passed the bill 11-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms during the first three years of employment and allows longer terms only after three consecutive years. The sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly buyouts and give school boards more flexibility; there was no public testimony, and the bill passed 7-4. House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program, also passed after amendment. Supporters said it would build service opportunities and workforce experience, while some members objected to creating and funding a new state program; it passed 8-2 with one present. Later, House Bill 2992, as amended, established a pilot program in schools for child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 in the amendment and funded from the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund. A survivor and anti-trafficking advocate strongly supported teaching children and training staff, while some members objected to the funding source and possible unintended consequences. The bill passed 6-5 with one present. House Bill 2370, concerning who may modify weapons detection systems and requiring superintendent notification to governing boards within 24 hours, passed 8-3 after a debate over school safety, accountability, and whether the bill was too vague or too narrow. House Bill 4056, as amended, would bar fees for legislators making public records requests in their official capacity and require electronic delivery; the sponsor cited large fees charged by school districts, while opponents warned against broad fee exemptions. It passed 8-3. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2478, which would create the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 performance, accountability, graduation requirements, finance, and related issues, with a proposed amendment to add early childhood analysis. The sponsor said the commission would help drive a statewide conversation and that the Classroom Site Fund had sufficient unused balances to support it. Testimony from early learning and advocacy groups was generally neutral but supportive of including early childhood in the study, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Updating these requirements assures access to the remote option for patients who are seeking consultation
• Updating these requirements assures access to the remote option for patients who are seeking consultation
• Updating these requirements assures access to the remote option for patients who are seeking consultation
• Updating these requirements assures access to the remote option for patients who are seeking consultation
• Updating these requirements assures access to the remote option for patients who are seeking consultation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, we do have one testifier for the bill who's joining us remotely: Dr. Michael Cary.
• If you could come up, and then we'll have two remote testifiers.
• With that, I have Leah Jones remote and Carrie Bacin-Bakan.
• have Leah your testimony with that um I have Leah Jones<01:04:17.960> uh<01:04:18.119> remote
• and<01:04:19.119> Carrie<01:04:19.680> bacin<01:04:20.680> bakan Jones uh remote

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, today unfortunately I am remote just for this hearing.
• Uh, today unfortunately I am remote just for this hearing.
• Uh, today unfortunately I am remote just for this hearing.
• Uh today unfortunately<00:40:22.880> I<00:40:23.080> am<00:40:23.400> remote<00:
• just for unfortunately I am remote um just for this<00:40:25.440> hearing.

Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• 10th, 2025, and we're here in Room 224 and video conferencing, which includes the audio and video of remote
• for producing potable water from the air, a technology that could greatly benefit communities in remote
• for producing potable water from the air, a technology that could greatly benefit communities in remote
• Imagine being in a remote area and coming across someone who does not have permission to be there.
• Imagine being in a remote area and coming across someone who does not have permission to be there.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025. The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations. The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• If we can try to get our remote witness on the screen, we'll go ahead and begin with Norman Rogers.
• We'll be joined remotely by Skip York, who is with the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute
• Also joining us remotely will be Neil Mahoney, who is with the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy
• York, who should be joining us remotely. All right. I think I'm connected. Yes, welcome.
• I believe our next guest is also remote.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• In accordance with the rules of the Senate, the following members will be participating remotely in today's
• monitoring, truck hunting, performance detectors, fire detection, weigh in motion, the use of AI, remote
• motion, the<01:07:29.360> use<01:07:29.600> of<01:07:29.800> AI,<01:07:30.720> remote
• <01:07:31.160> sensing, the use of AI, remote sensing, the use of AI, remote sensing, digital

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This will ultimately expedite the deployment of broadband infrastructure to the rural and remote areas
• THIS WILL ULTIMATELY EXPEDITE THE DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS
• should come as no surprise that many of the communities lacking internet access today are rural, remote
• And if you're ever, ever even remotely close to Oklahoma City, you should go and walk through that somber
• AND IF YOU'RE EVER, EVER EVEN REMOTELY CLOSE TO OKLAHOMA CITY, YOU SHOULD GO AND WALK THROUGH THAT SOMBER

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• companies are looking at owning these reactors themselves and selling power, looking at a lot of remote
• The oil and gas industry has been very interested in using microreactors for remote applications.
• And so you look at microreactors: great for remote application, great for fast power delivery, you know
• I did speak to a subset of this group back last fall remotely.
• Japan is considering three different sites right now, and one of which is an island quite remote in the

Keywords: 908, all

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• 18th, and we're convening in room 224 and video conferencing, which includes the audio and video remote
• Having a patchwork of different regulations across each state, especially for our state, which is remote
• 48.480> is state, especially for our state which is state, especially for our state which is remote
• 49.400> small,<00:58:50.200> creates<00:58:50.480> a<00:58:50.520> lot remote
• and rather small, creates a lot remote and rather small, creates a lot of<00:58:50.960> implementation

Bills: SB2706, SB2320

Keywords: workforce development, agriculture, biosecurity, pilot program, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College, DHRD, training, apprenticeship, career pathways, credentialing, job training, internship, hands-on experience, state employment, workforce pipeline, agricultural jobs, biosecurity jobs, general fund appropriation

Summary: The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers. The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG. The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Charlie Nan, today, who will be joining remotely over Zoom, are available for questions.
• Nan who is um with us remotely.
• c><00:04:46.800> with<00:04:47.120> us Nan who is um with us Nan who is um with us remotely
• <00:04:49.360> I've<00:04:49.759> thought<00:04:50.080> deeply remotely. members
• I've thought deeply remotely. members.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Jen Varney was also testifying remotely today. She is here. Thank you."
• We have exhausted the request to testify remotely.
• We have exhausted the request to testify remotely, and we have also finished the request of those who
• members who participated certainly appreciate members of the public who testified both in person and remotely

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.