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• It has a lot of consumer protections and ensures that those who are doing the transaction are aware that
• I just spoke with him today, and this bill carries over all the consumer protections that we worked on

Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132

Keywords: credit union, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board, membership, loans, investments, board compensation, financial regulations, financial exploitation, protected adults, financial institution, notification, temporary hold, credit card, surcharge, discounts, consumer protection, payment methods, 914, all

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• Calling to order this meeting of the Consumer Protection and Business Committee of Tuesday, January 20th
• health data without obtaining consent from that consumer.
• that each of the elements of the Consumer Protection Act be proven and be solved.
• So consumer protection and business—that's you.
• With the new taxes, pouch consumers using one can a day, tobacco consumers.

Bills: HB2439, HB2483, HB2400

Keywords: public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, data broker, registry, consumer protection, privacy, data regulation, social media, content creation, online platforms, digital marketing, user-generated content, 904, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2483 would create an annual data broker registry at the Department of Licensing, requiring covered businesses to register, pay a fee, and disclose information about the data they collect, sell, security measures, and consumer opt-out options. Representative Kloba said the bill is intended to make data collection and resale more visible to consumers and address harms such as scams, surveillance, and misuse of purchased data. TechNet, AWB, and the Washington Retail Association opposed the bill as drafted, saying the definition of data broker is too broad and could sweep in businesses that are not true data brokers, while also noting the need for clearer alignment with other states. Committee members raised questions about public records data, government entities, and whether businesses scraping publicly available information would be covered; the sponsor said publicly available data remains carved out, but businesses that collect and sell such data would register. No vote was taken. House Bill 2400 would regulate monetized social media content featuring children. The bill would require vloggers meeting revenue and nexus thresholds to register with the Department of Revenue, create trust-account requirements for minors featured in monetized content, allow young adults to request deletion of monetized childhood images, require reporting and user education by platforms, and impose civil penalties and statutory damages. Representative Reeves said the bill is meant to distinguish ordinary family posting from monetizing children online and to extend workplace-style protections to children featured in paid content. TechNet and AWB opposed the bill, saying social media platforms should not be placed in the middle of parent-child trust arrangements and objecting to the private right of action, while suggesting more work during the interim. No vote was taken. House Bill 2439 would overhaul cigarette, tobacco, and vapor product policy. The staff briefing described a responsible vendor program, higher license fees and penalties, new distributor and manufacturer requirements, a study of vapor product extended producer responsibility, age-verification changes, bans on certain imitation or entertainment vapor products, removal of state preemption for local tobacco regulation, and changes to how tobacco tax revenue is allocated to public health accounts. Representative Reeves said the bill is a compromise after months of stakeholder work and is aimed at reducing youth access while keeping a regulated adult market. Supporters, including public health groups, King County, the American Heart Association, and pediatricians, backed the youth-prevention measures, local authority, and funding for prevention and public health services. Opponents, including retail, grocery, tobacco, and vapor industry representatives, argued the bill would create a patchwork of local rules, raise costs sharply for small businesses, burden enforcement, and potentially drive more activity into the illicit market. The hearing remained open with additional testimony and questions, and no final action was taken.

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• These right to repair bills are very, very pro-consumer.
• Today, most consumers manage their auto finance accounts online.
• These claims do not provide meaningful benefits to consumers.
• We require clear disclosure to consumers before any fee is charged.
• I’m hoping to look at this from a pro-consumer standpoint, that the bill is pro-consumer.

Bills: S0386, S0528, S0806, S0696, S0930, S0874, S0898, S0826, S0838

Keywords: farm equipment, agricultural machinery, farm machinery, tractor, combine, harvester, implements, warranty, lemon law, defective equipment, repair rights, consumer protection, manufacturer liability, authorized service agent, replacement, refund, rural agriculture, urban agriculture, Florida Statutes, chapter 604

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 386, relating to farm equipment repair rights, was briefly explained by the sponsor as a lemon-law style measure for farm equipment; it passed without questions or debate. SB 528, aimed at strengthening Florida’s manufacturing sector by expanding Department of Commerce responsibilities, codifying the chief manufacturing officer role, creating a workforce development grant program, and requiring reporting, drew support from several appearance forms and was reported favorably. SB 806, a broader right-to-repair bill covering portable wireless devices and agricultural equipment, drew the most discussion: dealership and industry representatives opposed it, arguing existing manufacturer agreements already provide access to repair information and that the bill could force manufacturers into competition with dealers, while supporters framed it as pro-consumer and pro-repair access; it was still reported favorably. SB 696 on trademark registration modernization and SB 930 creating a Florida Retirement Savings Task Force were both explained as administrative/policy measures and passed without opposition. SB 874, which creates a professional licensure reciprocity path for out-of-state surveyors and mappers to address workforce shortages, also passed favorably. The committee then took up SB 826 on gift certificates, which the sponsor said is intended to target bank-branded “reward cards” that function like gift cards but expire, while not affecting loyalty programs. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expressed concern about unintended consequences and asked to work on tighter definitions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said clarifying language would be added later. The committee also heard SB 838, as amended, on electronic payments for retail installment contracts; the sponsor said it would clarify that reasonable convenience fees for optional electronic payments are permissible, require disclosure, and preserve a fee-free option. Members raised concerns about what counts as a “reasonable” fee and whether the bill could authorize junk fees, but the committee substitute was reported favorably. Several votes were taken by roll call, with the bills above reported favorably and SB 898 temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. Members later asked to be recorded as voting affirmatively on bills they had missed. The meeting concluded after the final vote on SB 838 and a motion to adjourn.

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• Louisiana Citizens Advocacy, Chris Alexander. Thank you. You can begin.
• Also present in support, not wishing to speak: Chris Alexander, Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group; Kathleen
• So again, I expect that to continue to go up over time, but it's a very laborious, time-consuming process
• As such, the Commission's members represent various stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, direct
• But, you know, just to watch you in the advocacy that you've done on behalf of Landry, who I've grown

Bills: HB113, HB342, HB632, HB690, HB1003, HB1078, HB1132, HB1146

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding

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• Additionally, as you all know, participating in elections can be costly and time-consuming.
• We are a clean energy advocacy organization.
• For the record, Megan Mulvahill, staff to the Consumer Protection and Business Committee.
• For the record, Megan Mulvahill, staff to the Consumer Protection and Business Committee.
• health data without first obtaining consumer consent.

Bills: HB1316, HB2401, HB2557, HB2720, HB1073, HB2685, HB2640, HB2403

Keywords: postsecondary education, homelessness, foster youth, education access, support programs, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings, public testimony, and no final votes on a series of bills. On Substitute House Bill 1128, staff described a proposed second substitute creating a Child Care Workforce Standards Board at L&I with an advisory role only, along with estimated staffing and board costs; supporters said child care workers need a forum to address understaffing and wages, while opponents called the bill duplicative and costly. The committee also heard support for Second Substitute House Bill 1634, which would have OSPI and ESDs develop a technical assistance and training framework for school behavioral health supports, and Substitute House Bill 2636, which would create a public education review advisory council to recommend K-12 policies for JLARC review; staff outlined fiscal impacts for both, and no one testified on 2636. Members then heard House Bill 1316 on expanding the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness program so multiple campuses within an institution could apply, with testimony that the current language unintentionally limits access to already appropriated funds. Substitute House Bill 2474 would expand use of the Student Achievement Council Tuition Recovery Trust Fund to cover consumer protection violations tied to private college closures and teach-out obligations, with staff noting no expected fiscal impact from the fund itself. Substitute House Bill 2365 would broaden the State Broadband Office’s digital equity duties and rename the grant program, with supporters emphasizing rural access and the loss of federal digital equity funding; staff said Commerce would bear most ongoing costs. The committee also heard House Bill 2401, creating a Washington State Boys and Men’s Commission contingent on non-state funding, with supporters saying boys and men face worsening mental health, education, and social outcomes. Substitute House Bill 2475 would require the Office of Equity to develop statewide language-access guidelines and a plan to address interpreter shortages, with staff saying the office could absorb the work but other agencies’ costs were uncertain. Substitute House Bill 2517 would give regional transit authorities more flexibility to seek permits before acquiring property for high-capacity transit projects, and Substitute House Bill 2145 would restrict manufacturers from blocking 340B drug access through contract pharmacies and add reporting requirements; testimony was sharply divided over whether the bill protects safety-net providers or increases health care costs. Finally, Second Substitute House Bill 1420 would require a textile and apparel coordinating organization and a needs assessment for a future producer responsibility program, with supporters urging a careful first step and opponents warning it presumes the outcome and adds complexity and cost.

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, ethics, transparency, political subdivisions, administrative penalties, compliance, religious freedom, commission, government, advocacy

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, ethics, transparency, political subdivisions, administrative penalties, compliance, religious freedom, commission, government, advocacy

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• 14:52.880><c> and</c> choice, consumer protection, and choice, consumer protection, and competitiveness
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Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400

Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt

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• U.S. citizens live in Mexico and work in Nogales, Arizona, you know, and all that is just time consuming
• My name is Cynthia Zwick and I serve as the Director of RUCO, the Residential Utility Consumer Office
• I think it's crazy that we're only spending $1.6 million on a consumer advocacy fund and office to challenge
• We've saved customers across the state over $300 million in our advocacy.
• There's no advocacy for it.

Bills: HB2113, HB2237, HB2824, HB2926, HB2939, HB2950

Keywords: utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, appropriation, Apache Junction, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, infrastructure, C-PACE, capital expenditure, special assessment, property improvement, local government financing, energy efficiency, water conservation

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• , members of the committee, my name is Matthew Gonzalez, Vice President of State Affairs for the Consumer
• mandates, reporting requirements, and long-term generation standards. ...the State Affairs for the Consumer
• mandates, reporting requirements, and long-term generation standards that create uncertainty for consumers
• be New Mexico-friendly, not just job-friendly, but New Mexico-friendly, New Mexico-friendly, and consumer-friendly
• So there is a consumer protection.

Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 78, which would classify nuclear energy as renewable energy. Senator Thornton and supporters argued that New Mexico needs dispatchable, baseload power and that nuclear should be added to the state’s renewable portfolio standard because wind and solar are intermittent and require extensive land, mining, and battery storage. Supporters also emphasized nuclear’s zero-carbon profile, the safety record of U.S. Navy reactors, the possibility of small modular reactors, and the fact that New Mexico already uses nuclear-generated electricity from out of state. Opponents, including Senator O’Malley and Senator Charlie, argued nuclear is not renewable because it relies on finite uranium and creates long-lived radioactive waste, and they raised concerns about uranium mining impacts, waste storage, and the bill’s lack of a limiting principle. The committee voted 5-4 to do not pass the bill, with Senators Cervantes, Hamblen, O’Malley, Lopez, and Charlie voting yes on the do-not-pass motion and Senators Ezell, Scott, and Thornton voting no; the chair then explained that the vote reflected disagreement over whether nuclear should be labeled renewable, not opposition to nuclear power itself. The committee then heard Senate Bill 235, the Microgrid Oversight Act, with a committee substitute. Sponsor Senator Steinborn said the substitute would restore existing renewable benchmarks for microgrids, require large microgrids to meet zero-carbon targets by 2045, add reporting and PRC oversight, and close a loophole that could let utilities buy microgrid power and shift costs to ratepayers. Supporters, including environmental groups and community advocates, said the bill was needed to regulate large data-center microgrids such as Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, which they said could drive major emissions, ozone, and nitrogen oxide pollution, strain water supplies, and undermine state climate goals. They also argued the bill would protect ratepayers and ensure transparency and community benefits. Opponents, including Americans for Prosperity, the Chamber of Commerce, oil and gas associations, Xcel Energy, PNM, Consumer Energy Alliance, and economic development groups, argued the bill would impose unnecessary regulation on private microgrids, slow investment, raise costs, and reduce flexibility for reliability projects and industrial development. They said microgrids are already regulated for safety and interconnection, and that the bill could discourage projects in New Mexico. In response, Steinborn said the bill was necessary because current law leaves a loophole for large polluting microgrids and because several major projects are already planned or underway. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but the transcript ends before a final vote on SB 235 is taken.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO4Fam9KFVs, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:06 Approval of Minutes of the July 18, 2024 Meeting: 00:01:32 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): 00:01:45 Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:21:53 Fines and Fees Imposed by State and Local Governments: 01:05:43 Coercive Control of Domestic Violence Victims: 01:41:24, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB545

Keywords: HB545, legal tender, cash rounding, nearest five cents, nickel rounding, in-person cash transaction, cash transactions, change making, sales tax, Department of Revenue, merchant payments, consumer payments, currency rounding, cash payment, retail transactions, payment methods, 923, senate, all

Bills: SB367, SB368, SB350, SB351

Keywords: rural health, healthcare access, state funding, health transformation, appropriations, fiscal policy, healthcare funding, economic development, mental health, maternal health, antitrust, competition, market regulation, business practices, consumer protection, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, auto-injector, public health, school safety

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• , members of the committee, my name is Matthew Gonzalez, Vice President of State Affairs for the Consumer
• mandates, reporting requirements, and long-term generation standards that create uncertainty for consumers
• is intended to be New Mexico-friendly, not just job-friendly, but New Mexico-friendly, New Mexico consumer-friendly
• is intended to be New Mexico friendly, not just job friendly, but New Mexico friendly, New Mexico consumer
• So there is a consumer protection, but this doesn't prohibit utilities from buying microgrid power or

Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• Before you is Senate Bill 5982, an act relating to updating provisions for consumer-owned utilities,
• Under CETA, consumer-owned utilities consist of municipal electric utilities, public utility districts
• It amends the consumer-owned utility definition to include port districts and to specify that a consumer-owned
• It removes the requirement that a consumer has to generate enough electricity to meet 100% of its own
• to include those serving at least one retail customer. ...of consumer-owned utilities to include those

Bills: SB5982, SB6008, SB6050, SB6056

Keywords: consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, energy storage, residential battery, grid connection, renewable energy, incentives, distributed energy, renewable resources, energy policy, sustainable energy, state regulations, utility vehicles, emission standards, environment, regulation, exemptions

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several bills related to Washington’s clean energy and utility policy. On SB 5982, which would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to port districts and certain single-customer utilities and change definitions affecting market customers, the sponsor and supporters said it would close loopholes so large electricity users such as data centers and port-based generation are subject to the same decarbonization standards as other utilities. Supporters included environmental groups, the Department of Commerce, and Ecology, while opponents and “other” testifiers from ports, PUDs, business groups, and industrial consumers warned the bill could create unintended consequences for rural ports, single-customer PUDs, and existing behind-the-meter or self-generation arrangements. Ecology also flagged possible impacts on Climate Commitment Act no-cost allowance allocations. No vote was taken. The committee then heard SB 6008, a bill creating a statewide residential battery incentive and flexible demand program. The sponsor said the measure would help households, especially low- and moderate-income families, install batteries to lower bills, improve resilience during outages, and support grid flexibility. Supporters from solar organizations, utilities, and individuals praised virtual power plants and distributed storage as a way to reduce peak demand and improve reliability. Utility witnesses were generally supportive but asked for changes on low-income verification, program structure, compensation, and implementation details. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee took testimony on SB 6050, which would allow portable plug-in solar devices and meter-mounted devices, often described as balcony solar, and exempt them from some net metering and approval requirements. The sponsor framed it as a way for individuals to contribute to clean energy in a small, accessible way. Supporters said the bill would expand affordable distributed generation and energy equity, while utilities, labor, and safety-focused witnesses strongly opposed or raised concerns about fire risk, backfeeding, worker safety, lack of existing national electrical standards, and the need for interconnection oversight. The committee also briefly began hearing SB 6056, which would exempt utility service vehicles from certain motor vehicle emission standards; the sponsor and utility representatives supported it, while climate advocates argued Ecology can address the issue through rulemaking instead of statute. No final action or votes were recorded in the excerpt.

Bills: HB 35, HB 138, HB 754, HB 1314, HB 1612, HB 2254, HB 2510, HB 2789, HB 3560, HB 3597, HB 4224, HB 4273, HB 4643, HB 4783

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, healthcare, price estimates, billing requirements, consumer protection, nonemergency services, assisted living, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance

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• loan other than a credit card, to provide for maximum origination fees on a consumer loan or revolving
• I mean, it kind of goes back to the education piece and to the consumer piece of making them aware of
• And so what happens when these rates are not expanded is that consumers get left out.
• But to your question, how would those consumers have the benefit? The benefit is access.
• I think ultimately that's the real issue here: what choice are we giving consumers?

Bills: HB489, HB545, HB555, HB583, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB814, HB913, HB952

Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes

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• It protects consumer service in Hawaii.
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Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.