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• So it really. help streamline that process.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• These changes streamline administrative processes and have no fiscal impact. Thank you.

Summary: The Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and first received an implementation update on CS for SB 606, the Boating Safety Act of 2022, from FWC Lieutenant Colonel Robert Roe. He described the livery permit system, safety and insurance requirements, required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction, recordkeeping, overdue-vessel reporting, accident reporting, and penalties for violations. He also reported enforcement results since the permit requirement took effect in January 2023, including 1,428 permits issued, 1,093 liveries operating, three 90-day suspensions, one revocation, and two pending revocations. Members asked whether liveries may require boating safety education even for people exempt under current law; Roe said they may do so as a business decision, but current law does not require it unless the statute is changed. A member noted concern that many accidents involve boaters in the older exempt age group and said the issue may be revisited this session. The committee then considered SB 878 by Senator Martin, which extends probation for misdemeanor offenders who were using controlled substances when they committed the offense, allowing supervision for up to one year and aligning those cases more closely with existing alcohol-related misdemeanor probation rules. With no appearance forms or debate, the bill was voted favorably. Next, the committee took up CS for SB 538 by Senator Bradley, the state court system package. The bill updates statutes to reflect current court operations, including duty judge procedures, removal of a location limit for duty hearings, repeal of a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and an alternative method for judicial authentication when a court seal is unavailable. An amendment shifting certain clerk reimbursement requests through the Justice Administrative Commission was adopted, and the bill was then reported favorably with support waivers from several court-related entities. Finally, the committee heard SB 472 by Senator Truenow, which provides that inmates who complete classes meeting required curriculum standards may receive credit toward licensure requirements for those classes. Several organizations waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• THE DEPARTMENT WORKED WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE THE CHANGES MAKE REGULATIONS CLEARER AND MORE STREAMLINED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So our goals were to simplify and streamline the regulations, increase transparency for families.
• So our goals were to<01:37:12.560> simplify<01:37:12.960> and<01:37:13.199> streamline
• <01:37:13.760> the<01:37:14.400> the to simplify and streamline the the to simplify
• and streamline the the regulations,<01:37:16.080> increase<01:37:16.480> transparency<
• To the extent that this bill streamlines requirements and focuses licensing on those aspects of care

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 40:47.520> film<00:40:47.800> permitting<00:40:48.200> to<00:40:48.400> streamline
• <00:40:48.880> it yet for film permitting to streamline it yet for film permitting to streamline
• 06.280> to neighbor Islands everybody together to neighbor Islands everybody together to streamline
• 08.440> to<00:52:08.599> get<00:52:08.720> it<00:52:08.839> Forward streamline
• this Prem to get it Forward streamline this Prem to get it Forward two<00:52:10.160> you<00:52

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Um, we'd work to ensure the program is streamlined so it could be accessed by qualified lenders.
• We'd work to ensure the program is streamlined so it could be accessed by qualified lenders.
• <02:24:59.600> make some um first of all streamline it. make some um first of all streamline
• <02:46:14.399> By<02:46:14.720> streamlining everyone involved.
• By streamlining everyone involved.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So if we streamline the request process and have what we call an online report, knowing which line contains
• So if we<00:38:38.240> streamline<00:38:38.800> the<00:38:39.040> the<00:38:39.520
• > request<00:38:40.000> process we streamline the the request process we streamline the
• Um, and so anything that you all can do to help streamline emergency preparedness, in terms of reducing
• Um, and so anything that you all can do to help streamline emergency preparedness, in terms of reducing

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management on its hazard mitigation plan and recent emergency events on Oahu. Chair Dela Botti opened the meeting by explaining that the briefing was intended to review the mitigation planning process, the city’s hazard mitigation plan, and lessons learned from recent tsunami and wildfire threats, building on earlier briefings with state emergency management and transportation officials. Director Collins and hazard mitigation staff officer Ian Kio presented the plan, describing it as a five-year FEMA-required document focused on reducing long-term risk to people and property, not an operations plan for active disasters. Kio outlined how the plan was developed over roughly 18 months with a core team, steering committee, consultant support, and public input, and said it was formally adopted by the mayor’s office and approved by FEMA in July 2025. He said the updated plan was aligned more closely with the state hazard mitigation plan, expanded to cover 15 hazards including climate change and sea level rise, and organized around hazard risk rankings and mitigation strategies. He identified the highest-risk hazards as climate change and sea level rise, floods, health risks, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wildfires, and said the plan includes short-, medium-, and long-term actions such as education, Firewise community planning, flood mapping, and major infrastructure projects like tsunami walls and street elevation work. He also emphasized that the plan will be maintained with yearly updates and ongoing public feedback. Collins then discussed after-action findings from the July 6 Meli fire and the recent tsunami response, noting that reviews are still ongoing. He said the fire response showed strong initiative and teamwork, including police officers helping with fire suppression support and door-to-door evacuation efforts before firefighters arrived, and a staff duty officer who initiated a wireless emergency alert without waiting for higher-level direction. He said these actions reflected a culture of rapid decision-making when lives are at stake. Collins also urged residents to prepare by making family plans, gathering supplies, checking flood and tsunami risk maps, retrofitting homes, and obtaining insurance before disasters occur. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• It also provides for a streamlined administrative approval process for housing, which is another important
• It also provides for a streamlined administrative approval process for housing, which is another important
• It also provides for a streamlined administrative approval process for housing, which is another important
• <00:10:24.399> administrative<00:10:25.040> approval streamlined administrative approval
• streamlined administrative approval process<00:10:25.880> for<00:10:26.079> housing<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• teachers have to take but not pass a content exam before renewing their license, so this will help streamline
• teachers have to take but not pass a content exam before renewing their license, so this will help streamline
• teachers have to take but not pass a content exam before renewing their license, so this will help streamline
• teachers have to take but not pass a content exam before renewing their license, so this will help streamline
• teachers have to take but not pass a content exam before renewing their license, so this will help streamline

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:40:05.080> pathway<01:40:05.520> for and creates a streamlined pathway for and
• creates a streamlined pathway for lenses<01:40:06.280> to<01:40:06.480> practice<01:40:
• it where they would just have streamline it where they would just have to<01:55:14.679> have<
• So we'll be a step above Massachusetts, but streamlining the curriculum eliminates unnecessary repetition
• So we'll be a step above Massachusetts, but streamlining the curriculum eliminates unnecessary repetition

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All it does is streamline the administration of the program by hiring one administrator.
• <01:43:27.600> of<01:43:27.840> the is streamline the administration of the is streamline
• How do we make a system that is simplified, that has an elegance, a streamlining to it that will allow
• How do we make a system that is simplified, that has an elegance, a streamlining to it that will allow
• to it that will allow our streamlining to it that will allow our system<01:59:42.080> to<01:59

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, we're trying to streamline some of the funding and some of the auditing processes.
• They're trying to streamline some of the funding and some of the auditing processes.
• Uh we we're<01:30:30.360> trying<01:30:30.880> to<01:30:31.800> streamline<01:30
• :32.960> some<01:30:33.360> of<01:30:33.560> the we're trying to streamline some
• of the we're trying to streamline some of the funding<01:30:35.200> and<01:30:35.640> and<

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So, what this bill does is it creates a streamlined communication between everyone who needs to carry
• So, what this bill does is it creates a streamlined communication between everyone who needs to carry
• So, what this bill does is it creates a streamlined communication between everyone who needs to carry
• So, what this bill does is it creates a streamlined communication between everyone who needs to carry
• My heart for this bill is that we do create a streamline process between all local and federal immigration

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The goal was to create an actionable, tangible, very specific roadmap towards positive change to streamline
• The goal was to create an actionable, tangible, very specific roadmap towards positive change to streamline
• The goal was to create an actionable, tangible, very specific roadmap towards positive change to streamline
• The goal was to create an actionable, tangible, very specific roadmap towards positive change to streamline
• Um, and we ask them to Roadmap towards positive change to streamline all of our collective efforts, to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a Senate message on HB 179, relative to hazardous waste accident fees. Members reviewed the Senate amendment, which would cap the daily non-payment penalty at no more than $1,000 per day and limit the cumulative penalty to 25% of the cost, with no additional daily penalty if the responsible party is following an agreed payment plan. Members discussed the change from the committee’s earlier version, which had allowed penalties up to 100% of the damages, and agreed the revised language was reasonable. The committee voted to concur with the Senate amendment and indicated the bill could be placed on consent. The committee then recessed SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners, because a late request for an additional change had not yet been fully reviewed. It next voted on SB 229, relative to the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat. Supporters said the bill would expand retail access to these meats, support New Hampshire farms, and improve food security. Members also noted the Department of Agriculture did not object, that the bill would remove a sunset and keep more workable inspection rules in place, and that the animals involved are largely from closed herds. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 229 and agreed to place it on consent. Finally, the committee considered SB 50, establishing a committee to study the regulation of private animal boarding facilities. Members described disturbing testimony about missing, injured, or dead dogs and the lack of clear oversight, licensing, or even a reliable list of kennels in the state. They discussed possible study topics including licensing, inspection authority, standards, penalties, and protections for both pet owners and boarding operators, including disclosure of medical conditions. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 50 and also agreed to place it on consent. After the executive sessions, the committee heard a presentation from the New Hampshire Food Alliance on the state’s first food and agriculture strategic plan, introduced by director Nicole Cardwell, with participation from advisory committee members including Rep. Bixby and Commissioner Sean Jasper.

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• By streamlining the prior authorization process, AB 512 will help ensure that no one's health is jeopardized
• This will greatly streamline and speed up the review process.
• By streamlining the programmatic and fiscal audit portions of this process, this bill will allow DHCS
• It helps streamline the process for mentally ill people experiencing homelessness to get the help that
• This bill streamlines access for the FSP program by establishing eligibility criteria for those in high-need

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• bill is really kind of an interesting thing if you if we we did a bill a couple years ago that streamlined
• support of how bill in 1979, which is not about creating a new right, it's just about clarifying and streamlining
• AB 424 is a bill designed to streamline tax filing requirements under the Heavy Equipment Dealer Act,
• As was mentioned, it's really not about reducing taxes, it's simply looking to streamline and modernize
• It is complicated, there's no doubt about it, and we would like to see some streamlining of some of those

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• We have tried every other avenue we can think of to secure and streamline this funding. be a part of
• And we're here to try<00:32:15.200> to<00:32:15.440> streamline<00:32:16.080> the
• ><00:32:16.399> process<00:32:16.720> and<00:32:16.960> reduce try to streamline
• the process and reduce try to streamline the process and reduce bureaucracy.<00:32:18.720> This
• 32:36.159> and avenue we can think of to secure and avenue we can think of to secure and streamline

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• the smaller number of medical assistance enrollees and providers in rural counties and seeks to streamline
• We hope that by reforming and streamlining the drug benefit management model for Minnesota MA, the state
• We hope that by reforming and streamlining the drug benefit management model for Minnesota MA, the state
• We hope that by reforming and streamlining the drug benefit management model for Minnesota MA, the state
• We hope that by reforming and streamlining the drug benefit management model for Minnesota MA, the state

Keywords: 1183, house

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• requirements, allowing donor email and IP address in place of mailing address for online transactions, streamlining
• requirements, allowing donor email and IP address in place of mailing address for online transactions, streamlining
• of mailing address for online place of mailing address for online transactions<01:30:15.719> streamlining
• <01:30:16.440> reporting transactions streamlining reporting transactions streamlining reporting

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 48 SD2 HD1 relating to combat sports. The Attorney General offered a technical comment on the bill’s effective date, and several testifiers from the combat sports community strongly supported the measure with amendments. They argued that boxing and MMA should be treated separately, that the current regulatory structure has made events too costly and reduced opportunities, and that more local oversight would help revive the sport and give youth a constructive outlet. Committee members questioned whether the bill’s medical staffing requirements would apply to boxing, MMA, or both, and whether the added requirements would increase costs and reduce access. The witness from the combat sports community said amateur boxing is already regulated through USA Boxing, that the DCCA should focus on professional boxing, and that for safety he would support two physicians and one ambulance for boxing and MMA events. The committee then took up SB 117 SD2 HD1 relating to transportation. The Department of Transportation and the Ulon Initiative testified in support, and the bicycling community was listed as supporting as well. Members focused on the bill’s rebate program for electric transportation devices, asking how successful it had been and whether removing the rebate would affect use. DOT said the program began in February 2023 and had issued about 500 rebates totaling roughly $166,000, aimed at helping people without vehicles access transportation options. The department explained that the bill would broaden access and increase the rebate amount, including additional assistance for low-income applicants. Finally, the committee heard SB 897 SD3 HD1 relating to energy and wildfire liability. The Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Public Utilities Commission, the Attorney General, Clearway Energy Group, Ulon Initiative, Kawai K, IBEW Local 1260, and Hawaiian Electric all testified in support, while the Hawaii Association for Justice was listed as opposed but not present. Supporters said the bill would help finance wildfire mitigation and infrastructure improvements through securitization, reduce wildfire risk, and address utility cost and credit concerns. Hawaiian Electric emphasized that the bill is forward-looking, would help protect customers from future wildfire-related cost increases, and requested amendments including a study on a future wildfire recovery fund. In questioning, members pressed Hawaiian Electric on the liability cap, asking whether it would have applied to the Maui wildfires and whether it would cover personal injury or wrongful death; the witness and company counsel clarified that the aggregate cap applies only to qualifying property damage, not personal injury or wrongful death, and said they would follow up on how the cap would calculate in a Maui-type event. Hawaiian Electric also said it would seek financing under the bill if enacted and updated members on settlement funding efforts, including raising the first $550 million in equity and divesting assets to help meet its obligations.

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• OGM supports state agencies and grants administration by standardizing, streamlining, and improving grantmaking
• This slide shows a very high-level summary of how OGM fulfills their mission to standardize, streamline
• 38.200> mission<00:03:38.560> to<00:03:38.799> standardize<00:03:39.319> streamline
• their mission to standardize streamline their mission to standardize streamline and<00:03:40.080

Keywords: 1183, house