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• will not cause flooding, damage property, or harm wildlife, and two, the proposed operation will use
• on the proposed operation, as well as to hold at least one public meeting in the likely affected area
• Public notice requirements ensure advance disclosure of planned operations, and licenses issued by the
• Cloud seeding operations are capable of becoming larger, and here in Arizona is why we need parameters
• She's quite an intelligent, impressive young lady, one whom I hope when she makes a...

Bills: SB1005, SB1202, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1287

Keywords: cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee approved the minutes from January 20 and January 27, 2026, then heard several bills related to weather modification, water policy, wildlife, cosmetics, and groundwater management. SB 1278 would ban intentional solar radiation management in Arizona and bar public entities or recipients of public funds from supporting related technology development. Supporters argued it was needed to stop harmful geoengineering, while opponents said it would block research and distract from real pollution problems. The committee voted 5-2 with one not voting to give SB 1278 a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered SB 1279, which would regulate weather modification licenses, require ADWR and ADEQ review of chemicals, public notice, and public meetings, and—under a proposed strike-everything amendment—shift complaint enforcement to ADWR and require rulemaking. Testimony was largely in support from stakeholders and SRP, while ADEQ was neutral but warned it lacked standards, resources, and expertise to develop the required chemical limits on the bill’s timeline. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 5-2 with one not voting. Members next passed SB 1005, which would prohibit the sale of cosmetics developed with animal testing, with supporters citing cruelty concerns and industry alternatives; the bill received a do pass recommendation 4-2 with two not voting. SB 1202, requiring ADWR to include more detailed data in five-year groundwater supply-and-demand assessments, drew opposition from ADWR over feasibility, cost, and the risk of misleading conclusions, but still received a do pass recommendation 4-2 with two not voting. The committee also passed SB 1280, which would bar Game and Fish from using public funds to transport Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona; wildlife advocates opposed it as harmful to recovery, while Game and Fish said it would not affect core responsibilities and was neutral. Finally, SB 1287, with a conforming amendment, was approved 5-1 with two not voting to extend certain irrigation grandfathered-right groundwater uses to subsequent active management areas. The committee then adjourned.

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• coming to the way our utilities operate coming to the way our utilities operate and<00:01:09.360
• <00:12:59.360> is you know, our plan and how we operate is you know, our plan and how we operate
• may know, Basin Electric at G&T operates may know, Basin Electric at G&T operates across
• Bonhoeffer did not mean limited intelligence.
• Bonhaofer did not mean limited intelligence. intelligence. intelligence.

Bills: SF0102, SF0113

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, hand count audit, ballots, election integrity, transparency, voting system, 916, all

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• But when you have legitimate operators who are given rules and guardrails to operate in, you're going
• But when you have legitimate operators who are given rules and guardrails to operate in, you're going
• So I'm the owner and operator of Hilt. Been operating here for about five years. I also live here.
• So I'm the owner and operator of Hilt. Been operating here for about five years. I also live here.
• continuity of operations. continuity of operations.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 1957, relating to safe entryways, would create enforcement procedures in large cities to prevent personal property from blocking private doorways or entrances. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended moving the offense to the criminal code, adding clearer definitions to avoid vagueness, and including notice, inventory, storage, and property-disposition procedures to address constitutional concerns. No other testimony was offered and no questions were raised. HB 25003/HB 253, relating to fireworks, would expand civil asset forfeiture for certain fireworks offenses, revise the definition of aerial device, and clarify air-delivery offenses. The Attorney General supported the bill but suggested removing the 25-pound weight threshold to avoid unequal treatment of similar offenses. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity for evolving fireworks investigations and prosecutions. The committee took no action during testimony. HB 2137, relating to artificial intelligence, would prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations, require disclosures, and create civil remedies and fines. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the bill, while the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women opposed it on First Amendment grounds. The Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA also opposed the bill but said they preferred a different framework, the federal “No Fakes” model, and were willing to work with the committee on amendments. The Attorney General had suggested constitutional amendments, which the chair said would be considered later. The committee also heard HB 2198 on prediction markets, with the Honolulu prosecutor strongly supporting inclusion of prediction markets in the gambling definition because of concerns about speculative betting on events and national security-related outcomes. HB 1511 on consumer protection drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Insurance Division, with OCP proposing clearer disclosure for license and registration renewal solicitations. HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution received supportive comments from the Real Estate Commission and CI. HB 1642 on crypto kiosks drew strong support from OCP and AARP Hawaii for a ban on kiosks accepting U.S. currency, but opposition from Hill Ventures, which argued for regulation and guardrails instead of a ban. HB 1753 on social media account deletion received supportive comments from DCCA on clarifying deletion of unique identifiers and inferences. HB 1654 on anonymous complaints against public employees drew strong opposition from the Attorney General over implementation and due process concerns, while the Government Employees Association supported it as a way to screen baseless complaints; the committee then moved on to HB 1659 on collective bargaining, with testimony beginning as the transcript ended.

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• The entity operating the vehicle has got the liability.
• A person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle in that condition when it's... Yeah, may operate.
• Yeah, may operate. In a failure condition. Right.
• This is an opportunity to say not just to the businesses operating in Missouri, not just operating in
• in Missouri, not just operating in the United States, but operating all around the world that Missouri

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But again, this is operated by one vendor.
• We create actionable intelligence. We prepare intelligence reports.
• and operational experience in counterterrorism and are.
• and operational experience in counterterrorism and are.
• counterterrorism and other maritime special operations.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• DHS to increase program integrity and really organize ourselves as the department responsible for operating
• Next for operating the Medicaid program. Next slide.
• Um, and, uh, I think what we're highlighting on both sides here is that, um, the intelligence that AI
• <00:47:09.440> that<00:47:09.760> AI that, um, the intelligence that AI that, um, the
• were unable to figure out how operation were unable to figure out how fraud<01:19:55.280> is<

Bills: HF3378

Keywords: human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

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• If you go to the PED column, you'll see STEAM initiatives Operations for the Literacy Institute, special
• And the operation of the Literacy... Institute wasn't funded. What else was not funded?
• So as you said, I think a few key differences in this section are probably the operations funding for
• And then the $5 million in transport operations—that's the money, I believe.
• And also, who should operate and oversee virtual education?

Keywords: 996, all

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• If you go to the PED column, you'll see STEAM initiatives, operations for the Literacy Institute, special
• And the operation of the Literacy Institute wasn't funded. What else was not funded?
• So as you Said, I think a few key differences in this section are probably the operations funding for
• And also, who should operate and oversee virtual education?
• Operates the virtual program, their membership won't be counted.

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• Investors in these bonds are deemed to be knowledgeable, intelligent, and additionally prudent.
• Investors in these bonds are deemed to be knowledgeable, intelligent, and additionally prudent.
• investors being knowledgeable, what bond investors being knowledgeable, prudent,<00:10:19.920> intelligent
• ,<00:10:20.880> understanding prudent, intelligent, understanding prudent, intelligent, understanding

Bills: HF238, HF3381, HF3754, HF1049

Keywords: microenterprise home kitchen operation, cottage food, home-based food business, home kitchen license, homemade food, prepared food, food entrepreneur, small food business, cottage food law, food safety training, ServSafe, food handler license, agriculture department, Minnesota food law, residential kitchen, local zoning, consumer labeling, allergen labeling, unpasteurized juice, time/temperature control for safety food

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• Our macroeconomic consultant, S&P Global Market Intelligence, SPGMI, released their baseline forecast
• <00:18:17.120> Equity The adoption of artificial intelligence provides both upside and downside
• 39.840> adoption<00:18:40.240> of<00:18:40.400> artificial<00:18:40.960> intelligence
• The adoption of artificial intelligence The adoption of artificial intelligence provides<00:18:42.640

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget officials presented the February 2026 budget and economic forecast, saying the state remains in a strong financial position but faces continued structural imbalance and significant uncertainty. Commissioner Aaron Campbell said the FY 2026-27 balance is now projected at more than $3.7 billion, up about $1.3 billion from November, and the FY 2028-29 planning period is projected to end with a $377 million positive balance. He emphasized that the improvement comes largely from higher projected revenues, especially individual income and corporate franchise taxes, but warned that the state is increasingly reliant on more volatile sources such as capital gains, interest income, and corporate profits. State Economist Dr. Anthony Becker said the national outlook improved slightly, with stronger projected GDP, consumer spending, and investment, but weaker payroll growth and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty. He noted that the forecast was complicated by missing federal data because of the federal shutdown, and that tariffs, immigration policy, equity markets, and possible AI-related shifts all present risks. Revenue projections were raised for the current biennium, including individual income tax receipts, sales tax revenue, corporate franchise tax revenue, and other revenues, while Becker stressed that federal funding threats, especially involving Medicaid and other entitlement programs, could materially alter the outlook. State Budget Director Anna Mingi said general fund spending in the current biennium is projected to be $68 million lower than previously estimated, but planning-year spending is up $152 million. The biggest spending changes came from education, where special education costs rose sharply after updated local spending data, and from human services, where a new prepayment review process for certain Medicaid benefits reduced projected spending by $133 million this biennium and $105 million in the next. She also said discretionary inflation is now estimated at $1.04 billion, up $104 million from November. Campbell closed by saying the state’s reserve remains at a record $3.8 billion and that Minnesota’s AAA bond rating and reserve policy help protect against downturns. He cautioned, however, that the long-term structural imbalance remains about $3.4 billion in the planning years, or $2.3 billion excluding discretionary inflation, and urged policymakers to offset any new spending with reductions. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session on the forecast.

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• You got to make sure you give that operator a chance to be a great operator and just don't pile more
• financial and operational challenges. financial and operational challenges.
• got to make sure you give that operator got to make sure you give that operator a<00:59:05.440><
• long range in our bit more intelligent long range in our thinking. thinking. thinking.
• And so I'm for allowing that intelligently.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then, there's also the incredible presence of artificial intelligence and what that means for our
• I feel that either the restrictions on the perimeters around the grants or the size of scale of operation
• film industry, the executive recommended $5,000, or 0.2% more from the general fund and LFC for operational
• In the base, the executive recommended $5,000 more for operational costs, such as travel fees.
• But have you looked at things like the heavy equipment operators and the things that we need a little

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• The themes that we're hearing are concerns about restricting the use of artificial intelligence, making
• There is no contract timeline listed for the OSCEs, which are our operational student employees.
• student employees passing legislation to establish a legal framework for bargaining in 2023 and operational
• student employees passing legislation to establish a legal framework for bargaining in 2023 and operational
• We wanted to note, importantly, that our core operating budget includes state funding and tuition revenue

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Employment Relations met on May 8, 2026, to receive updates on upcoming collective bargaining for the 2027–29 biennium. OFM’s Jenny Sheehan reviewed the state workforce, noting that most employees are represented, the workforce remains constrained by hiring limits and civil service rules, and bargaining goals include financially feasible agreements, maintaining labor relations, supporting an inclusive workplace, and addressing issues such as AI use, leave, and immigration-related workplace protections. She also outlined the bargaining calendar, the role of the June revenue forecast in determining what compensation proposals can be funded, and the need to reach tentative agreements by September 2026 for October 1 submission and legislative consideration. She described recent bargaining themes from unions, including limits on AI, expanded leave, access to union members in hybrid workplaces, and classification changes, and she summarized prior-cycle costs, including about $1.2 billion in general funds and $1.7 billion in total funds for 2025–27 awards, excluding the delayed WPEA agreements that were later funded after a return to bargaining. The committee then heard from Western Washington University and the University of Washington on higher education bargaining. Western described its locally bargained contracts, the importance of re-opener clauses tied to state budget decisions, and concerns about the instability of the state “fund split,” which shifts compensation costs between state funds and tuition revenue. Western also emphasized that student employees are increasingly central to retention and urged inclusion of student compensation in the wage base. UW similarly described its large and diverse workforce, the split between RCW 41.56 and 41.80 bargaining frameworks, and the reliance on state funding, tuition, and other revenue sources to cover compensation increases. UW highlighted the financial strain of the fund split, the lack of state funding for academic student employee compensation, and the impact of rising ASE costs on class sizes and the university’s teaching and research missions. OFM also presented on Washington Management Service bargaining, explaining that only certain WMS employees are covered, that bargaining began in 2024, and that current agreements include addenda for WMS-specific provisions. The presentation noted that WMS bargaining is still limited in scope, with only a few represented units, and that compensation bargaining generally covers band minimums and maximums rather than all salary levels. Finally, OFM reviewed interest arbitration rules for certain state employee groups, explaining that arbitration is available for some essential-service and statutorily covered employees, that arbitrators decide disputed contract language based on statutory criteria, and that awards still must be found financially feasible by OFM. Committee members asked about PFML treatment, the timing of arbitration, and the budget pressures facing bargaining, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or formal actions.

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• working farms and ensure that the zoning preemption doesn't unintentionally capture farms and farm operations
• This bill excludes farms and farm operations from the definition of commercial use, mixed use, and industrial
• expands deemed approvals, reduces permit requirements, and caps fee structures that fund enforcement operations
• systems and understand how a change in equipment, particularly heaters, will affect the flow and operation
• You are one of the most intelligent and intentional members we have in this legislature, and...

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• COULD AFFECT US GEOPOLITICALLY BECAUSE CHINA HAS A 300 MILLION BUDGET FOR WEATHER MODIFICATION AND OPERATIONS
• MOREOVER, IF IT WERE TO DECOMPOSE INTO SILVER ITSELF, WE ARE OPERATING INTO A PARTS PER TRILLION REGIME
• IF THE SOIL IS SATURATED SO IF IT COULDN'T RETAIN MORE WATER WE SUSPEND ALL OPERATIONS.
• BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY, WE DON'T OPERATE WHEN THERE IS RISK INVOLVED. THAT IS THE FIRST POINT.
• AND THIS GENTLEMAN IS VERY INTELLIGENT. GREAT PRESENTATION. FANTASTIC. FANTASTIC.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In Burton on the west side of Washington County, you'll find the oldest operating cotton gin in the country
• The oldest operating cotton gin in the United States of America. you'll find the oldest continuously
• And in the summer of 2017, she joined the Élysée Pallas as diplomatic advisor to the National Intelligence
• tireless commitment to our communities is a testament to the values of service and collaboration. operation
• commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Port of Galveston. on the resolution. the Port of Galveston on operating

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• The school funding formula pays for the operational pieces of schools.
• there's actually statutory language that prohibits, with some exceptions, school districts from using operational
• School districts and charter schools receive additional funding when they operate a department-approved
• program because those programs are more expensive to operate.
• House memorial talking about asking the LESC to study more closely data governance and artificial intelligence

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• Schroeder, member, Convention Center Operating Corporation.
• CASELLA CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING CORPORATION MARK J.F.
• The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course helps first responders safely operate emergency vehicles in difficult
• THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR COURSE HELPS FIRST RESPONDERS SAFELY OPERATE EMERGENCY VEHICLES IN DIFFICULT
• MANY OF THEM HAVE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• of state submerged lands at Wailai, Honolulu, Oahu, for existing drainage purposes and for use, operation
• for<00:37:49.359> use, drainage purposes and for use, drainage purposes and for use, operation
• c> repair,<00:37:50.760> and<00:37:50.920> maintenance<00:37:51.520> of operation
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Bills: HR39, HCR43, HR178, HCR188, SB3144, SB3102, SB2053, SB3248, SB2256, SB3118, SB2245, SB2519, SB3055, SB2090, SB2765, SB2169, SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, HR63, HCR69

Keywords: pedestrian safety, crosswalks, traffic calming, school zone, Honolulu, community safety, raised crosswalks, traffic infrastructure, agritourism, agricultural tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority, HTA, working group, farm tourism, regenerative tourism, working lands, agricultural land use, county ordinances, permitting, farm bureau

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• PBMs and pharmacies operate on a contractual basis.
• ensure that MCHC can remain operational ensure that MCHC can remain operational during<01:24:06.400
• >> $2.5 million or is there operational >> $2.5 million or is there operational money<01:
• >> Operational would be $196,000. >> Operational would be $196,000.
• Um in operational funds uh as a grant.

Bills: HB1853, HB1591, HB1961, HB1854, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115

Keywords: HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health, dementia screening, care coordination, referral network, neighbor islands, rural health

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2047, relating to pharmacy benefit managers. The Insurance Division said the bill would require new enforcement resources and estimated an appropriation of about $1.5 million and five positions. Kaiser Permanente asked for an amendment to exclude HMOs from the definition of third-party PBMs, saying the bill should not interfere with integrated care models. PCMA and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association supported narrowing amendments, with pharmacists objecting to section 3 and warning the bill as amended could create major operational burdens and a significant general fund cost. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the chair moved on to the next measure after questions. The committee then took up SB 2080, which would allow Hawaii to join the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Supporters, including DCR, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, the Grassroot Institute, and others, said the compact would expand access to psychology services, especially for people in rural areas or those needing continuity of care while traveling. Opponents, including the Board of Psychology and a Shamanad University psychology professor, raised concerns about client safety, crisis-response procedures, enforcement costs, FBI background checks, and possible loss of state control over training and specialization standards. The board said Hawaii’s current 1,900-hour internship/postdoc requirement is higher than the compact’s standard and that the state is still implementing a separate provisional licensing law that may address some access issues. The discussion focused on whether the compact would meaningfully reduce shortages and whether Hawaii should instead pursue changes within its existing licensing system. Finally, the committee heard SB 2277 on hospital price transparency. The Office of Consumer Protection initially noted the bill could require significant staffing, but later testimony from SHIP suggested the measure could be handled more simply by working with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and publicly posting violations. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing hospitals already must comply with federal CMS transparency rules and that adding state requirements would increase costs and legal exposure, especially if violations were treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices. Steve Fenberg testified in support, saying the bill would simply codify existing federal requirements in state law and that he was open to amendments removing state enforcement and the unfair trade practice language. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.