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• Boeing was recruiting them because you put an aspie in front of a computer and tell them to design a
• So that is a 4-credit lab science.
• <01:35:02.320> And<01:35:02.560> what that is a 4 credit lab science.
• And what that is a 4 credit lab science.
• >> That's exactly it. >> Does that mean sort of like sciences would have lab?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This outdated computing system has become unstable and increasingly inefficient as it struggles to meet
• We’re just looking at the computer system itself and whether it is up to the task.
• So OSPI has its own computer system. Is that right?
• So I'm curious, how many different layers of computer systems are we working on, and might it not be
• district to OSPI's computer system?

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on the accuracy and reliability of OSPI’s school apportionment system. Auditors said the system, which calculates and distributes K-12 funding using multiple feeder systems and a core apportionment engine, is outdated, unstable, inefficient, and at high risk of failure. They reported weak controls over data input, documentation, oversight, and staffing, and said OSPI relies heavily on manual workarounds, a few knowledgeable staff, and vendor support. In limited testing of three districts, the auditors found the system calculated funding correctly for the 2023-24 school year, but they identified nine small input discrepancies tied to differences between budget materials and state law, which they said could compound into larger dollar amounts. The auditors recommended replacing or modernizing the system and noted that delays in doing so prolong risk. OSPI largely agreed that the current platform needs replacement and said it has been working toward a new system for years. Agency officials clarified that the Legislature requested a feasibility study in 2022, that the study found the system at risk of catastrophic failure, and that funding for a replacement is now in the state IT pool subject to OCIO/OFM gate reviews. OSPI disputed the audit’s characterization of the rounding and budget-law discrepancies, saying the issue was an agency rule and implementation choice, not an error that caused under- or over-allocation. Officials also said the current system is too old to easily absorb future formula changes, but that the planned replacement should be flexible enough to handle a new funding model if the Legislature adopts one. Committee members asked about the amount and timing of the $16 million project funding, whether smaller districts face greater risk, how many times data is entered, and whether the funding formula should be simplified. Auditors and OSPI both emphasized that formula simplification is a policy question for the Legislature, not the audit. Public testimony came from one online witness, who urged full implementation of the audit recommendations and modernization of the system. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and testimony.

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• 58:49.520> include<01:58:49.840> expenses<01:58:50.320> for<01:58:50.560> computer
• shall not include expenses for computer shall not include expenses for computer software<01:58:51.280
• They spent a lot of time using the sugar shack to teach writing skills, math skills, science, etc.
• They also had banners through the building that included instructional things on math and science and
• c><04:20:08.800> appreciate So I just think about, um, in middle school I did a unit about science

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:57:19.920> that is the ability to read the science that is the ability to read the science
• I also want to say, and different from anything else that's been said today already, the computer part
• to read those signs, and when you get in a car later to do the practical part after you pass the computer
• <01:55:12.320> part<01:55:12.880> at after you pass the computer part at after you
• pass the computer part at least<01:55:13.199> in<01:55:13.520> Keen<01:55:14.000> where

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Back in the day, we used to run kids through computer labs to complete those assessments.
• Back in the day, we used to run kids through computer labs to complete those assessments.
• Technology-based, back in the day, we used to run kids through computer labs to complete those assessments
• Technology has great promise for us, and the state is also investing in computer science education so

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, uh, human instead of a computer.
• Page two, line three, delete a computer, Page two, line three, delete a computer, insert<01:14:00.320
• , actual human instead of a computer, actual human instead of a computer, which<01:15:10.320>
• <01:26:29.280> that is uh speaking with a computer that is uh speaking with a computer that
• We appreciate the computers and AI.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But we've seen whether it be Elon Musk, or Google, or others are looking to create new human-computer
• familiar with the human computer familiar with the human computer interface<00:23:17.000> right
• <00:23:34.440> interfaces create new human computer interfaces create new human computer interfaces
• <00:24:35.399> interfaces<00:24:36.399> can<00:24:36.600> they human computer
• interfaces can they human computer interfaces can they implant<00:24:37.559> a<00:24:37.799><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've had in schools computers and things that last 3 or 4 years go into 30 year bonds.
• into the bonds, they would have been Wang Computers and that company was since long out of business.
• They shouldn't be paying interest over 30 years for the computers.
• It brings the cost of a computer to 4.5 or 5 times what the computer actually costs when that computer
• is so long gone that even the teachers when they were students weren't using that computer.

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• broadband and we need to ensure that Minnesotans get connected to broadband and get connected on a real computer
• Minnesotans get connected to broadband and get connected on a real computer, not just complete tasks
• And but, you know, I see computer access and things 3.27, you know, well, before that, you know, we're
• And but, you know, I see computer access and things Representative Nelson: You know, computer access
• I think the goals of, you know, developing broadband, you know, when you start adding computer access

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um and um what I want to say compute.
• And I think just as importantly, we're really not quite sure what the right to compute means and what
• <00:11:09.680> So children and their use of computers.
• So children and their use of computers.
• hardware, like Apple, or the manufacturers of computer hardware.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began by explaining that the meeting was a work session and that votes would only be taken where there was clear consensus. CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” was discussed first but not acted on because the prime sponsor was absent. Members raised concerns about whether the issue belonged in the constitution and what the amendment would mean in practice, and the chair recessed the matter for a future meeting. HB 74, concerning the definition of “citizen” for the right-to-know law and disclosure of preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum or majority of a public body, drew little support. Members noted the Senate’s prior rejection of a related bill and agreed the proposal was unlikely to advance. A motion to ITL the bill passed unanimously by roll call, 15-0, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. HB 232, dealing with rights of conscience for medical professionals, was also recessed. Members said they had not yet seen the amendment, which was described as narrowing the bill to abortion-related issues and limiting penalties. Several members said they could not judge the bill without the amendment and expected disagreement, so the chair recessed it. HB 253, on interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers, was discussed at length; the chair said the bill did not address the underlying IOLTA issue and would likely create conflict with the bar and judiciary. Members cited existing Supreme Court procedures and suggested the bill was unnecessary. A straw vote showed support for interim study and ITL, and the committee ultimately voted 15-0 to place HB 253 on consent. HB 293, aimed at preventing minors from accessing obscene material on internet-connected devices, prompted substantial debate. Members generally supported the goal but objected to the bill’s private right of action, its focus on manufacturers rather than content providers or internet platforms, uncertainty about the filtering technology required, and concerns about defining obscenity on a national rather than community basis. The committee discussed forming a subcommittee to work on the bill further, and members volunteered to serve, indicating the issue would be revisited rather than voted on immediately.

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• It's because the science is clear: the radiation and chemotherapy required to treat head and neck cancer
• and I developed tremors and stabbing neuropathic pain that prevented me from driving, typing at a computer
• noticing is that although the patients are leading with our presence in advocating and in furthering science
• Co-chair, Safini. science, our leadership is not there for us.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with the Senate and House chairs of the Joint Committee on Financial Services explaining that the day’s agenda would focus on health insurance and other insurance matters, with a large number of witnesses and a request for brief testimony. Legislators were taken out of order to accommodate their schedules, and the committee heard testimony on several bills, including coverage for hair prostheses for alopecia (H. 1223/S. 832), medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors (H. 1258), modernizing fertility and family-building coverage (H. 715/H. 1190 and related bills), coverage for prosthetic devices to support physical activity for people with limb loss (the “So Everybody Can Move” bill), remediation coverage for home heating oil releases (S. 813/H. 1302), and expanded access to physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (H. 1170). A separate bill on sickle cell care and registry development (S. 788) was also discussed by Senator Liz Miranda. Witnesses largely offered personal stories and expert testimony in support of the bills. Advocates for alopecia coverage described the medical and emotional impact of hair loss, the high cost of quality wigs, and the argument that scalp and facial hair prostheses should be treated like other medically necessary prosthetics. Cancer survivors and supporters of H. 1258 said oral and dental care after head and neck cancer treatment is a quality-of-life issue and often not covered despite major out-of-pocket costs. Fertility specialists, LGBTQ+ advocates, and legislators supporting the modern family-building bills said the current infertility definition is outdated and discriminatory, excluding same-sex couples, people needing donors or gestational carriers, and others with medical barriers to conception. For the limb-loss bill, parents and adults with prosthetic needs stressed that activity-specific prostheses are essential for children and adults to run, swim, play sports, and stay healthy, but are often excluded from coverage. The home heating oil testimony focused on the financial devastation caused by residential oil spills and the need to make spill coverage automatic in homeowners policies. Environmental professionals and homeowners described cleanup costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, the strict liability homeowners face, and the fact that many policyholders do not know the rider exists. The insurance industry testified in opposition to the mandatory-coverage approach, arguing for clearer distinctions between first- and third-party coverage, risk-mitigation standards, a delayed effective date, and more emphasis on education and notification rather than mandates. Committee members pressed the industry witness on why agents do not routinely tell customers about the rider and suggested that the issue may require broader disclosure by insurers, agents, and fuel dealers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and discussed possible compromise language and future action.

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• My high school science teacher used to say there's no such thing as a free lunch.
• My high school science teacher used to say there's no such thing as a free lunch.
• And as I'm plugging my charger from my computer to hop on a Zoom to give a legislative pregame update
• <02:40:31.359> charger<02:40:31.840> from<02:40:32.080> my<02:40:32.319> computer
• <02:40:32.640> to plugging my charger from my computer to plugging my charger from my computer

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill focused on removing identifying equipment and insignia from emergency vehicles sold to the public, and first adopted a House language amendment to bring the Senate file into the House form. Representative Mhler and co-chair Noatne described the bill as part of a broader security package covering judicial security and courthouse grants, Capitol grounds screening and security hardware, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, reimbursement for Department of Public Safety costs, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to examine threats statewide. They emphasized that the measures were intended to protect not only legislators but also staff, visitors, and the public, and the amendment was adopted by voice vote. Representative Schultz then offered an amendment to expand Capitol grounds protections by making destruction of permitted displays on the grounds automatically count as felony-level property damage. He argued that current enforcement is inconsistent and that the change would better protect First Amendment displays and ensure accountability. Schultz later withdrew that amendment after discussion. Schultz next offered another amendment aimed at school safety, proposing an increase in safe schools revenue and extending funding to charter, nonpublic, and tribal schools. He said the money could support school resource officers, mental health staff, counselors, and building security improvements, and argued that school safety should be prioritized alongside Capitol security. A point of order was raised that the amendment was not germane because it introduced a new subject and education funding; the Speaker agreed, ruled the point of order well taken, and the ruling was appealed, prompting a roll call. Representative Long supported the ruling, saying the amendment belonged in a different bill and committee, while Schultz argued the chamber should still address school safety. The transcript ends during the appeal process.

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• portion of this year's event focused on how the Lone Star State can be a global leader in quantum computing
• The South by Southwest 2025 panel titled "Creating a Quantum Computing Hub in Texas" included. ...problem
• portion of this year's event focused on how the Lone Star State can be a global leader in quantum computing
• The South by Southwest 2025 panel titled "Creating a Quantum Computing Hub in Texas" included the expertise
• portion of this year's event focused on how the Lone Star State can be a global leader in quantum computing

Bills: HB2385, HB3349, HB3962, HB3883, HB4396, HB4811, HB5088, HB4588, HB4867, HB4895, HB5398, HB5616

Keywords: NRA, funding, major events reimbursement, annual meetings, exhibits, events trust fund, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, motor sports racing, local control, event support contract, INDYCAR, Arlington, tourism, funding eligibility, sporting events, economic impact, local governments, American Performance Horseman, American Rodeo

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• DATA CENTERS AGGREGATE COLLECT COMPUTING DEMANDS EFFICIENTLY AND SECURELY.
• PREVIOUSLY THESE TYPES OF COMPUTING RESOURCES WERE CROSSING BUSINESSES FAR CURED BY CENTRALIZING COMPUTING
• RESOURCES DATA CENTERS HAVE BEEN ABLE WERE CROSSING BUSINESSES FAR CURED BY CENTRALIZING COMPUTING RESOURCES
• AI AND HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ARE EMBEDDED ACROSS OUR OPERATION.
• THE FIRST ONE I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT HIS COMPUTER VISION.

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• <00:12:23.160> We CAW or computer assisted wagering.
• We CAW or computer assisted wagering.
• Um, just another and that fits into the computer assisted wagering, right? happen now.
• Um just another and that fits into<00:14:55.880> the<00:14:55.960> computer<00:14:56.360
• > assisted<00:14:56.800> wagering, into the computer assisted wagering, into the computer

Keywords: 00:00 CALL TO ORDER 00:05 ROLL CALL 01:03 HB 566 DISCUSSION 03:05 HB 566 VOTE 05:10 HB 885 DISCUSSION 08:03 HB 885 VOTE 09:55 HB 904 DISCUSSION 33:10 HB 904 VOTE 34:28 ADJOURNMENT, 958, all

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• House Bill 366 aims to strengthen Kentucky laws against child exploitation involving computer-generated
• House Bill 366 sends a clear message that exploiting children through the use of computer-generated images
• through future generations in stating, “A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science
• <05:11:19.040> youth<05:11:19.920> in<05:11:20.160> the<05:11:20.400> science
• <05:11:20.718> of education of our youth in the science of education of our youth in the science

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• Uh, we run a statewide web EOCC that, uh, basically it's a computer interface where our counties can
• Uh, we run a statewide web EOCC that, uh, basically it's a computer interface where our counties can
• Do you have good science? Do you have good modeling to really understand what that is?
• Do you<01:25:05.040> have<01:25:05.199> good<01:25:05.440> science?
• Do you have good you have good science?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The first meeting of the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force focused on the task force’s mission and on recent Kentucky flooding disasters. The co-chairs described the need to better prepare for increasingly frequent and costly natural disasters, including flooding, tornadoes, wildfires, and ice storms, and emphasized coordination among local, state, federal, and interstate partners. The discussion also stressed the importance of budgeting for mitigation, infrastructure resilience, housing, insurance, and recovery planning, with several members sharing personal experiences with disaster impacts in their districts. Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson gave the main presentation, responding to questions about the February and April flooding events. He said the February event affected the entire state, with 11,825 individuals registering for assistance and 1,194 public-assistance projects written so far; he also reported 134 households still sheltered, 190 households moved to permanent housing, and three disaster recovery centers still open after a regional consolidation. For the April event, he said 37 counties had individual assistance, 83 counties were still pending public assistance, and no hazard mitigation had yet been declared; 5,893 people had registered for individual assistance, and 144 households were sheltered, with 83 families already moved to permanent solutions. He noted that counties without public assistance would have to cover expenses locally unless state or federal aid is approved. Gibson also outlined Kentucky Emergency Management’s tools and resources, including a 24/7 state operations center and warning point, embedded National Weather Service meteorologists, five regional warehouses stocked with water, MREs, blankets, and kits, a statewide web-based damage reporting system, laundry trailers, generators, a disaster needs hotline that has received 6,972 calls, and a mutual aid system used to deploy resources such as water tankers. He highlighted ongoing work on urban search and rescue, qualification systems for emergency operations personnel, and aerial documentation of storm damage. No votes or formal actions were taken at this meeting.

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• Welcome to the Monday, February 2nd, 2026 edition of Science, Technology, and Energy.
• You know, there's bioscience, life science in Massachusetts that really needs data crunching.
• Um, there's a lot of need in southwest Connecticut for finance, computational work.
• lot of like you say computation, energy. lot of like you say computation, energy.
• Welcome back to the continuation of Science, Technology, and Energy for Tuesday, the 2nd of February,

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• sedentary in front of their pad, in front of their phone, in front of their tablet, in front of their computer
• study to make sure that perinatal palliative care resources... ...developed by HHSC would be based on science
• SB 1191 by Creighton relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school
• Talk to us a little bit about the standard computation of a student's high school grade point average
• recruiting distinguished researchers, such as a Nobel laureate or a member of the National Academy of Sciences

Bills: SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR27, SB25, SB7, SB552, SB1612, SJR87, SJR1, SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB1584, HB4341, HB6, HB171, HB143, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB5246, HB2, HB2011, SB17, SB21

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, judicial branch, court security, expunction, pretrial intervention, youth diversion, record retention

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• On Zoom, um, Aidan Downey for the Computer and Communications Industry Association.
• My name is Aidan Downey representing the Computer and Communications Industry Association.
• <00:49:00.560> and Aidan Downey for the Computer and Aidan Downey for the Computer and Communications
• > and representing the Computer and representing the Computer and Communications<00:49:08.440>
• We're also going to adopt and accept the Computer and Communications Industry Association's proposed

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2455, HD2, relating to employment practices. Testimony was limited, with support from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women and UPW; the committee noted nine support, zero opposition, and zero comments. No vote was taken on this bill during the portion provided. The committee then took up House Bill 2165, HD2, relating to the Hawaii Employment Security Law. DLIR supported the measure but requested an amendment moving language in Section 2 from subsection A to subsection C to preserve the legal structure. Members questioned DLIR about a January 8 U.S. Department of Labor letter and whether the bill would keep Hawaii in conformity with federal unemployment insurance requirements. DLIR said the federal guidance requires the state to remove the carve-out for labor-dispute claimants, though unions with hiring halls and members in good standing could still be exempt from work-search requirements under an authorized list. UNITE HERE Local 5 opposed the bill and said the current law already gives the department discretion to exempt striking workers. The committee recessed the bill before any final action was taken in the portion shown. In the joint hearing with Commerce and Consumer Protection, the committees heard House Bill 1509, HD2, relating to workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill, DHER offered comments and requested an amendment, UPW supported it, and one Zoom testifier described personal experience with delayed care and urged faster decisions. After testimony, the committees voted to pass the bill with amendments. The adopted amendments restored the 7-day treatment-plan deadline from 10 days, changed the effective date to January 1, 2077, and struck the proposed $500 fine for employers who fail to respond within 10 days. Back in the Labor and Technology agenda, the committee heard House Bill 1515, HD2, also relating to workers’ compensation, with testimony noting seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, but no action was taken in the excerpt. The committee also heard House Bill 1514, HD2, relating to workers’ compensation vocational rehabilitation plans. A Zoom testifier opposed the bill, arguing the 120-day timeline was unrealistic for complex cases. DLIR said the bill would give the director discretion to extend the vocational rehabilitation plan timeline beyond 120 days with no cap on extensions, and the committee noted five support, four opposition, and zero comments. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2458, HD3, relating to surveillance pricing. OCP said it stood on written testimony, while supporters argued the bill would prevent corporations from using personal data to set prices, especially for groceries. Retail and grocery interests opposed the measure, saying it was too broad and could restrict loyalty programs, promotions, and discounts; one witness asked that a loyalty-program exemption be restored.