Transcript Highlights:

• To have jurisdiction because they're still in the military with this agreement, if they are in Okinawa
• Is there written contracts, written language between Palm Beach County and a privately owned company
• The airport renaming bill currently in Florida legislature requires a license agreement from the Trump
• They must provide a written warning, allow the opportunity to appeal or explain the circumstances...
• They must provide a written warning, allow the opportunity to appeal or explain the circumstances...

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• These never happen without some sort of a conversation at the very least, if not a written agreement.
• These never happen without some sort of a conversation at the very least, if not a written agreement.
• These never happen without some sort of a conversation at the very least, if not a written agreement.
• These never happen without some sort of a conversation at the very least, if not a written agreement.
• There's your written testimony. Is that your written testimony?

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A landlord must provide tenants with written notice. ...where the tenant has no ownership interest in
• A landlord must provide tenants with written notice under the MHLTA of rent increases in a specific form
• FutureWise and WASAC have shaken hands on this agreement, which is to say that in rural counties you
• That was the nature of the agreement. So thank you for considering this bill. Thank you.
• And that was the nature of the agreement. So, thank you for considering this bill. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills. Representative Connors testified on two notice-service bills: HB 2452, which would change manufactured/mobile home rent increase notices so they are served like other MHLTA notices rather than by certified mail, and HB 2664, which would remove certified-mail requirements for unlawful detainer and related notices. Connors said the current certified-mail rules are causing notices to go unclaimed and creating unnecessary costs for housing providers, while staff explained the bills would allow service by regular mail in the same manner as other notices. Public testimony on both bills was generally supportive, emphasizing reduced cost and better delivery, though one witness on HB 2452 urged allowing electronic notice options as well. The committee also heard SHB 2269, which clarifies that middle housing in limited areas of more intensive rural development may be served by either a public sewer system or a large on-site sewage system in rural counties, while non-rural counties would still require public sewer service. The sponsor and supporters said the bill resolves ambiguity created by prior legislation and gives county planners more flexibility; questions focused on what kinds of systems and uses would qualify. EHB 1687 was heard next and would expand the housing cooperation law to allow cities and counties to assist social housing public development authorities. Representative Reed and supporters said the bill would give Seattle and potentially other jurisdictions a tool to support permanently public, mixed-income housing with land, infrastructure, and other assistance. In executive session, the committee adopted a due-pass recommendation for EHB 1345 after Senator Gaynor withdrew an amendment that would have removed water-withdrawal and metering requirements for detached ADUs outside urban growth areas. The committee also adopted a striking amendment and moved ESHB 1500 and EHB 1501 forward, both with updated timelines and clarifications related to common-interest-community resale certificates and owner inquiries. Amendments to ESHB 1974 on land bank authorities were rejected, including proposals to remove private negotiation and tax preferences, and the bill was sent to Ways and Means. Finally, SHB 2288 on scissors stairs was advanced without amendment. Later, the committee heard HB 2304, which would expand the 2-10 warranty option to certain four-story stacked-flat condominium projects; testimony from builders, housing advocates, and the Office of Insurance Commissioner supported it as a way to reduce liability costs and increase condo supply. The committee also took testimony on EHB 1687 and HB 2664, and then closed the hearing on SHB 2452 after hearing support from housing providers for easing manufactured-home rent notice service requirements.

Transcript Highlights:

• the landowner for permanent burial of waste, which isn't required right now, including providing written
• Currently operators with surface land use agreements do not disclose to landowners that they will be
• Uh, the committee sub only changes the word, uh, it adds the word written to notice to make sure that
• the landowners have written notice.
• So in, in very short terms, uh, all of these leases, agreements, whatever, uh, sometimes large groups

Committee: House Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• So they did come to agreement? They did this language. Thank you.
• Representative Nolte, can you explain who came to the agreement?
• No one has written the rules. To a blank contract. No one has written the rules.
• I would say how does this do something more than a reciprocal agreement?
• How does this do something more than a reciprocal agreement? And answer.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And the agreement continues by saying, 'In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, the policies
• contrary,</c><00:55:19.200><c> the</c> a written agreement to the contrary, the a written agreement
• </c> agreement right now. agreement right now.
• Um and I think it's agreements.
• These agreements that we have, these 287(g) agreements, are relatively new.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Just in the past two years, last state fiscal year 25, we had 52 loan agreements for a total of $140
• It's essentially the flow control by interagency agreement.
• It's written testimony. Tony.
• Since this is a blob, I'll send you a print copy, and it's written testimony.
• I don't know if that's a brag or... but... and that a lot of separate agreements.

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

Transcript Highlights:

• What written the language was written.
• agreement.
• agreement.
• agreement.
• These are all things written agreement.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 315 by Representative Melancon, non-compete contracts agreements, prohibit those agreements
• , contracts, provisions for interns, provides for confidentiality agreement, certain information agreements
• Temporarily returned. intellectual property and data protection agreements.
• But I think that this bill, as it's written, addresses all those things.
• But I think that this bill, as it's written, addresses all those things.

Bills: HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , SCR28 , SB141 , SB169 , SB206 , SB233 , SB417 , SB421 , SB429 , SB437 , SB477 , SB510 , SB521 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB902 , HB943 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB127 , HB284 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB211 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB132 , HB193 , HB635 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB750 , HB911 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB961 , HB1146 , HB977 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113

Keywords: commendation, robotics, high school, competition, education, Tomato Festival, community celebration, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, fundraising, local heritage, Holocaust, remembrance, Yom HaShoah, Jewish history, condolences, community service, law enforcement, legacy, Shreveport, D.A.R.E. Program

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened in prayer, and led the pledge. The bulk of the early portion of the meeting consisted of personal privileges and recognitions, including ARC Appreciation Day, Teach for America, Film Louisiana, the Child Care Association of Louisiana, Textron Systems, Iberville Parish Day, AARP Louisiana Family Caregiver Day, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also received Senate messages, enrolled and introduced resolutions, and referred a number of Senate bills to committee. The House then took up a long series of bills, many of them local or technical measures, with most passing by wide margins. Among the bills adopted were measures on municipal and teachers’ retirement systems, retired clerk insurance funds, fire and police civil service, a local Cameron Parish insurance program, specialty courts, jury bond filing by paper check, non-compete limits for interns and apprentices, a memorial bridge naming for Lance Cpl. Justin D. McLeese, veteran points in civil service exams, provisional fire/police appointments, special masters in complex litigation, judicial and court-cost funding measures, aerial applicator safety rules, cell-cultured food labeling, wine and spirits container standards, nonprofit eligibility to appoint economic development commissioners, a homeless diversion pilot program in Orleans, animal shelter standards, a Fort Oge police chief appointment change, retirement benefit calculations for divorced firefighters, an alcohol-permit moratorium in Shreveport, waste-collection contract renewal authority, and a backdrop retirement option for certain judges. There was one notable defeat: House Bill 444, which would have added legislative seats to the East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, failed on a 37-49 vote after debate over whether legislators should appoint themselves to the board and whether the proposal had adequate stakeholder support. House Bill 284 on expropriation also failed earlier by a 48-47 vote and was returned to the calendar. Several other measures were temporarily returned to the calendar or held over, and some bills were referred or received amendments before final passage. Most final votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, and the House repeatedly adopted titles and motions to table after passage.

Transcript Highlights:

• I would make a motion that we accept the minutes from February 13th as written. Thank you.
• It's like a prepaid card with rules attached, except the rules are actually written into the money itself
• So there's not any, it's written in the code that we already deal with money in.
• I do not want that in this country, so I'm in agreement with this.
• We came to an agreement, and I would like to send this one up. Thank you, Representative.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• is an agreement and negotiated agreement<00:10:28.480><c> and</c><00:10:28.720><c> so</c><00:10:28.800
• And if there's agreement on a different resolution, I'd be happy to hear it.
• </c><00:45:17.520><c> this</c> paper that we would have written this paper that we would have written
• Um the agreements that were made uh we have nothing to do with that at all.
• Um the agreements that other places.

Bills: HF2431 , HF2438 , HF2783 , HF1943

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

Transcript Highlights:

• As written, HB 1531 would require television and internet broadcasters to display an ASL interpreter
• I think we're all in agreement that it is something that's important and necessary.
• National Guard stands on its favorable written testimony on this bill, House Bill 1751.
• We stand in support as in our written testimony for this bill.
• We stand in support as in our written testimony for this bill.

Bills: HB1751 , HB1752 , HB1531 , HB1577

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: Hawaii National Guard, tuition assistance, graduate degrees, education, military personnel, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held its first hearing and began with House Bill 1531, which would require the governor or county mayor to provide an ASL interpreter during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and require news outlets to show the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window. Testimony was strongly supportive from disability advocates, who said live captions can be inaccurate and that ASL access is critical during emergencies, but broadcasters raised practical concerns that the bill as drafted could require extra camera crews and reduce coverage. Members discussed possible alternatives such as government-provided pool feeds and interpreter placement, and the chair recommended deferring decision-making on the bill to the following Wednesday to allow time for amendment language. The committee then heard House Bill 1751, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel. The Hawaii Army National Guard, the Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii representatives supported the measure as a recruiting, retention, and professionalization tool. A member asked about funding, and the response was that the program is funded through a state appropriation currently set at $250,000 and was described as sufficient at present. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing. Next, House Bill 1752 was taken up. This measure would remove the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex officio member of the HAIMA advisory committee and add the HAIMA administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member of the MSAC. The Department of Defense and Department of Health supported the bill, with the Department of Health asking that it be aligned with other EMS modernization provisions in the governor’s package so the related measures remain consistent. No objections were raised. The committee also heard House Bill 1577 on 911 services, which would require the 911 Board to establish a statewide emergency safety profile system for residents to voluntarily store emergency-relevant personal information. The Department of Health, disability advocates, the 911 Board, and others supported the concept, saying it could improve emergency response for people with disabilities, kūpuna, families, and others with functional needs. Testimony also raised concerns about funding, system integration, confidentiality, advanced directives, and liability protections if information does not reach responders in time. Members discussed statewide coordination and existing county systems, and the hearing continued with those issues unresolved.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for your excellent written testimony.
• Chapter three, 13 agreements back in the Chapter three, 13 agreements back in the day and the tax burden
• And your written testimony, you used the term Frankenstein networks.
• And they see these co-location agreements as one way to do that. And that's great.
• Vargas, you mentioned the growth in gas and in your written testimony.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

Transcript Highlights:

• that the settlement agreement has been signed and... ...are in agreement.
• legislature ratify the agreement.
• before you would ratify the settlement agreement.
• bank, which would implement the terms of the agreement.
• This is a very historic agreement.

Summary: The committee first considered a Fish and Game rules docket, 13-0108-2401, focused on restrictions related to hunting aids and wolf hunting. Senator O’Connowitz moved to adopt the docket except for section 410, subsections 4(g) and (h), citing potential conflicts with the Idaho Constitution and state law protecting hunting, fishing, trapping, and wolf take methods. After discussion about technology in hunting, Senator Cook withdrew his second, and Senator Van Orden offered a substitute motion to accept the docket as written. That substitute motion passed on a 6-4 roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 789, a water rights settlement bill involving the State of Idaho, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Avista, and other parties. Senator Phil Hart introduced the bill, and Tyrell Stevenson of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe explained that the measure would ratify a long-negotiated settlement and create a water bank under the Board of Water Resources. He said most of the tribe’s rights were non-consumptive, such as instream flows, lake levels, and spring rights, while some consumptive water could be leased through a rental pool for off-reservation use. Garrett Kittamura testified in support on behalf of several water-user groups, saying the settlement ended years of litigation and had broad support. The committee voted to send HB 789 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1378, which would change how off-highway vehicle enforcement funds are allocated and modernize OHV advisory representation. Senator Harris said the bill would use performance-based funding metrics, return unused snowmobile and OHV funds to source accounts after three fiscal years, and add UTV representation. Dan Waugh of the Idaho Recreation Council said the proposal was developed with sheriffs, Parks and Recreation, and users, and would redirect about $635,000 in unused IDL funds back into the program. The committee then moved SB 1378 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• that the settlement agreement has been signed and... ...are in agreement.
• legislature ratify the agreement.
• before you would ratify the settlement agreement.
• bank, which would implement the terms of the agreement.
• This is a very historic agreement.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We want to stand on our written testimony and support.
• </c><00:04:27.199><c> And</c><00:04:27.440><c> I'm</c> written testimony and support.
• And I'm written testimony and support.
• First up we have let's agreements.
• </c> sharing agreements. sharing agreements. Um<00:27:15.760><c> 135.

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Government Operations Committee heard Governor’s Message 663, reappointing Corey Schaefer to the 911 Board for a term ending June 30, 2026. Schaefer described his telecommunications background and five years of service on the board, including recent election as chair. There was no opposition, and the committee recommended advise and consent; the recommendation was adopted with one member excused. The committee then took up a resolution asking the Comptroller and DAGS to work with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunications access for participation in the legislative process. Testimony from library and disability advocates supported the goal, but members raised concerns that the measure was too broad and unclear about the actual problem, whether libraries already had sufficient broadband and equipment, and whether the focus should be on public access and education rather than DAGS. The committee deferred the measure to Thursday for a revised draft. Members also heard a resolution urging all state departments to partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience on data-sharing agreements. The office and several advocacy groups supported the measure as part of trauma-informed state efforts, but members expressed strong privacy and HIPAA concerns and questioned what data would be shared, for what purpose, and how it would be protected. The committee deferred that measure as well so the office could work with the chair on narrower language. Finally, the committee considered a resolution urging boards and commissions to conduct annual performance reviews of executive directors or equivalent exempt positions. With only one individual testifying in support, the committee recommended a Senate draft to clarify that the measure applies to civil service exempt positions, and the recommendation was adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• pass as originally written, who would enforce<00:42:38.480><c> it?
• I'll um provide my written testimony. >> That would be great. Okay.
• Um, I think the bill as written would effectively end step therapy.
• So, we have problems with the language as it is written.
• It appears that you statute is written.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements.
• non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements.
• non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements.
• non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements.
• non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that there's some global agreements.
• You just you just can't go agreements.
• </c> around collective bargaining agreements around collective bargaining agreements folks<00:26:25.120
• So a year from agreements.
• </c> and the collective bargaining agreements and the collective bargaining agreements that<00:27:15.200

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We will be submitting written testimony with more detailed information.
• And one last thing just to let you know that our office is also submitting written testimony regarding
• The bill would also require blockchain analytics, written warnings.
• As written, the Department of Banks has rulemaking authority to determine unlimited civil penalties,
• Committee, you will have our written testimony, so I promise to be brief.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.