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• Game Texas and yourself, and you are against the bill.
• I have several questions. um, I'll try to. Distill these down and not go through all of them, but.
• And, and I, and that's, uh, the medical emergency is, is in, uh, subsection 5, and I, I understand that
• And so several states, and I don't know if we finally passed it here or not, but several states passed
• A, a man, you know, horrifically rapes and impregnates a woman and, and coerces her and forces her to

Bills: HB 229, HB 3990, HB 5082, HB 5510

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• And they had them severed; they couldn't produce oil and gas.
• The Windy Deuce Fire resulted in 150,000 acres burned and several homes in the town of Fritz, and I think
• There were multiple lives lost, and the fire burned across several counties.
• I'm not here to try to ruin oil and gas or keep people from making money, and I have several operations
• plus a house and several rural outbuildings.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• And then, of course, they're here as well to answer any questions and perhaps a closing.
• And we are very competitive and always looking to expand our facility and grow more jobs in the community
• And then I guess my question is, what if somebody moves out and they start renting?
• And, Mr.
• Well, and listen, I, I, and it was kind of...

Bills: HR118, HB1039, SB436, SB442

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector, tax collector, prescriptive period, prescription waiver, interest suspension, delinquency penalties, estimated assessment, arbitrary assessment, certified mail notice, audit notice, taxpayer rights

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• We're not going to do oohing and aahing and sighing and sighing of the eyes and jiggling of bracelets
• to the person's trafficked, and House Bill 4070 extends that civil liability to persons who facilitate
• And one of the reasons for that is if there's not liability, their in-house counsel is probably going
• and are living there again, and then..." "...and find people that they have literally broken in and
• And think about the severe penalties that would impose: a parent who brings their 16-year-old child to

Bills: HB2028, HB2047, HB2136, HB2244, HB2364, HB2406, HB2415, HB2557, HB2573, HB2589, HB2720, HB2749, HB2825, HB2861, HB2862, HB2870, HB2970, HB4070, HB4117, HCR2004, HCR2051

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• We began with seventh and eighth grade, and then we added another grade from then on out.
• , and high schools.
• Lose it, and you do that a time or two, and people quit bringing their cell phones to school.
• And, like my mom... ...these phones and, like my mom and all of them, they called when the question was
• They pick up a phone and you go to that classroom, and you get that kid.

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy

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• and as you go into your service.
• Haven't received seven ayes and zero nays.
• Six ayes and two nays. Having received six ayes and two nays, I deem House Bill 3974 to...
• And so, I thank you all for your service.
• And thank you all. Judiciary adjourned.

Bills: HB2299, HB2939, HB2941, HB2960, HB3062, HB3087, HB3114, HB3244, HB3262, HB3304, HB3345, HB3386, HB3431, HB3498, HB3581, HB3645, HB3648, HB3764, HB3852, HB3974, HB4141, HB4144, HB4227, HB4237, HB4343, HB4425

Keywords: Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers

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• And Mr.
• It updates Oklahoma's General Corporation Act and limited liability company statutes.
• And in some of those cases, they generally have immunity from liability.
• And in some of those cases, they generally have immunity from liability.
• And in some of those cases, they generally have immunity from liability.

Bills: HB2299, HB2939, HB2941, HB2960, HB3062, HB3087, HB3114, HB3244, HB3262, HB3304, HB3345, HB3386, HB3431, HB3498, HB3581, HB3645, HB3648, HB3764, HB3852, HB3974, HB4141, HB4144, HB4227, HB4237, HB4343, HB4425

Keywords: Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee considered a large slate of executive nominations and bills. The nominations of Kevin Buchanan to the Oklahoma State Council of Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Bobby Raines to the Polygraph Examiners Board, and Colton Richardson to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board were each advanced to the full Senate without opposition. The committee then heard and advanced several measures on elections, criminal law, public safety, and civil procedure, including bills on Article V convention commissioner guardrails, precinct official terms and oaths, fraud and identity theft, treatment screening for arrested individuals, electronic monitoring eligibility, press access to certain arrest information, foreign terrorist organization-related offenses, CDL eligibility tied to the meth registry, sheriff service fees, fentanyl overdose reporting and presumptions, corporate law updates, appraiser fees in condemnation cases, child sexual abuse reporting protections, eviction mediation, garnishment response deadlines, retired municipal judges carrying firearms, critical mineral ownership restrictions, removal of a sunset on a sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator, enhanced riot and assault penalties, ability-to-pay hearings at sentencing, firearm component liability protections, hospice admission authority, government tort claims coverage for OU Health Authority, and tort claims coverage for county jails housing inmates for other entities. Several bills drew notable questioning and amendments. House Bill 2299, dealing with Article V convention commissioners, was advanced after debate over the bill’s “intimidation” language and its potential effect on political speech; Senator Jett opposed it on vagueness grounds. House Bill 3852 on precinct officials was amended to reflect Election Board recommendations, including changing a disqualification period from three to six years, before advancing. House Bill 2939, removing obsolete fax-machine references from election law, was amended to strike a repealed-law reference and then advanced. House Bill 4343, setting a $350 fee for court-appointed appraisers, prompted extended concern about fixing a market rate in statute; the title was stricken so the measure could be worked on further, but it still advanced. House Bill 4227, the child sexual abuse NDA bill, advanced after the author recognized concerns and agreed to strike the title for further work, and House Bill 3386 on same-day eviction mediation also advanced after the author struck title to revisit discrimination concerns. Other measures advanced with little or no opposition, including House Bills 3244, 3345, 3114, 4144, 3764, 3304, 3262, 2941, 3498, 4141, 4237, 3062, 3431, 3581, 3648, and 3974. Some bills generated focused policy questions, such as whether the fentanyl overdose presumption would be rebuttable, whether the meth registry is lifetime or time-limited, whether the electronic monitoring bill would be too restrictive, and whether the riot-mask felony language could affect law enforcement officers operating in an official capacity. The committee also restored title on several measures before advancing them. The meeting concluded with Chairman Howard thanking the committee and staff and noting it was his final policy committee meeting as chair before adjournment.

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• We have in the uh bay and holes drilled down that that in which we went down and extracted oil and gas
• and such.
• And such. Um, and many of those now have been depleted and they have been capped off.
• </c> soil and water. soil and water.
• </c> say I'm skeptical and and need to know say I'm skeptical and and need to know more<00:58:23.599>

Bills: SB174, SB39, SB40, SB206, SB200, HB169, HB345, HB381, HB25

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• Several legislative findings are made, recognizing constitutional rights and providing that parents are
• I've been speaking with Representative Chase for several months about these stabilizers and how they
• And we are back ready for executive session on several bills.
• It has been moved and seconded that Senate Joint Memorial 806 be reported out of committee with a due
• and other types of materials and stuff for kids to get some limited liability for their distribution

Bills: HB2735, SB5868, SJM8006

Keywords: family law, constitutional floor, legal standards, child custody, divorce, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges, caseload, docket backlog, judicial workload, elected judge

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• But I have had several discussions with administrative assistants and...
• Members, House Bill 4126 deals with liability for dirt bikes and those types of vehicles that ride on
• private property tracks, and it releases liability to the track owner.
• And they've been elected by at least, you know, several thousand people. ...operates, and they've been
• our state and in our... ...litigation and how much it costs our state and our economic impact and also

Bills: HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407

Keywords: foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion

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• And it doesn't violate any antitrust rules and laws.
• And good morning, Chair Cleveland, Vice Chair Slatter and Orwall, and Ranking Member Muzzall.
• And, sir, unfortunately, we have a very unstable connection, and you're cutting in and out.
• If I'd had PT at the right time, I could be less severely disabled and, truthfully, have a lot more quality
• I live with psoriatic arthritis, a collagen 12 mutation that results in frequent injuries, and several

Bills: SB5845, SB5916, SB6102, SB6071, SB6103, SB6159, SB5877, SB5967, SB5904, SB5915, SB6025

Keywords: health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several health care bills. SB 6159 would create a public hospital infrastructure account funded by a new coverage assessment on insurers and other premium-tax payers, to help public hospital districts and other public health entities finance major construction and modernization projects and allow more cooperative agreements among public hospitals. The sponsor and supporters said it would help public hospitals remain competitive and better serve rural and underserved patients, while opponents argued the assessment would raise health care costs, could sweep in property and casualty insurers and mutual companies, and might create legal and affordability problems. Testimony also raised concerns that the bill’s cooperation language could unintentionally narrow existing affiliations with nonpublic entities. The hearing closed with 5 signed in pro, 74 con, and 2 other. The committee then heard SB 5845, which would replace the current 95% timely-payment standard with a requirement that all clean claims be paid or denied within 30 days, with notice requirements for incomplete claims and interest or penalties for late payment. Hospitals, physicians, and health systems strongly supported the bill, saying delayed and unpredictable payments create major cash-flow and administrative burdens and that some large claims can remain unpaid for months or longer even when care was approved. Health plans opposed the bill, saying they already meet current standards, that the bill could limit their ability to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse or review high-dollar claims, and that it should include more balanced timelines and exceptions. The hearing closed with 69 signed in pro, 4 con, and 2 other. The committee also heard SB 5916, which would prohibit health plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, and public employee plans from disadvantaging non-opioid pain treatments relative to opioids through formulary placement or utilization management, and would require a Department of Health educational pamphlet on non-opioid options. Patients, recovery advocates, and rare disease advocates supported the bill as a way to improve access to safer pain care and reduce barriers like prior authorization and step therapy. The Health Care Authority and an insurers’ representative said they support access to non-opioids but were concerned the bill could require preferred status for all non-opioids whenever any opioid is preferred, increasing costs and limiting formulary management. The hearing closed with 8 signed in pro, 1 con, and 2 other. Later, the committee heard SB 6102, a technical bill to align the ambulance transport quality assurance fee with federal rules after changes in federal law limited new provider taxes. The ambulance association supported the bill, saying the existing fee has significantly improved wages and benefits for EMS workers and that the change is needed to preserve the program. The hearing closed with 50 signed in pro, 1 con, and 0 other. The committee also heard SB 6103, which would make Medicaid payments for rural emergency hospitals subject to appropriation and create a state framework for a rural hospital conversion model. Supporters from East Adams Rural Health Care and the Washington State Hospital Association said the bill would help keep rural emergency services viable, especially for communities along the I-90 corridor. The hearing closed with 58 signed in pro, 1 con, and 0 other. Finally, the committee heard SB 6071, which would shorten the time limit for insurers to seek overpayment recoveries from providers from two years to six months, or nine months for coordination-of-benefits cases, extending a standard already enacted for mental health and substance use disorder services. Providers from acupuncture, massage, podiatry, and other small practices supported the bill, saying long clawback periods create financial instability and administrative burden, while the remaining testimony was still being taken when the transcript ended.

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• and the orphan father.
• and the orphan father.
• Amen. help the fatherless and the the widow help the fatherless and the the widow and<00:03:39.680><c
• Replace line 36 on page two with the following: contractual obligation and to further provide for liability
• </c> and a second. Representative Drummond. and a second. Representative Drummond.

Bills: HB9, HB52, HB53, HB99, HB9, HB52, HB53, HB99

Keywords: elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy, right of survivorship, joint bank account, beneficiary designation, life insurance proceeds, estate law, Alabama probate law, vulnerable adults, senior advocacy, forfeiture of benefits

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• We ask all this in humility and complete obedience to You, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and
• of you in the House at the joint session and to be able to brag about the men and women of the Oklahoma
• And the accomplishments that these girls have made over the last several years is not confined to the
• House Joint Resolution 1032 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• The roll for House Joint Resolution 1032 shows 38 aye votes and eight nay votes.

Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention

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• We ask all this in humility and complete obedience to you, in the name of the Father and the Son and
• of you in the House at the joint session and to be able to brag about the men and women of the Oklahoma
• And the accomplishments that these girls have made over the last several years is not confined to the
• Members, House Joint Resolution 1032 is before you on third reading and final passage.
• House Joint Resolution 1032, having received 38 aye votes and eight nay votes, I declare that... ...having

Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, along with several guests and visiting groups, including a military honoree, a women’s rugby team from Southern Nazarene University, a homeschool co-op, gun-rights advocates, and other constituents. The chamber also heard a citation honoring Chief Master Sergeant Scott R. Irwin for 34 years of military service, and the SNU women’s rugby team was congratulated for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I championship. On the floor, members considered House Joint Resolution 1032, which would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and executive action regarding changes to birth certificate and license sex markers. The measure drew extended questioning and debate about gender identity, intersex individuals, and whether the repeal would change current practice. Minority Leader Kurt opposed it as political and harmful, while the author said it simply removed outdated administrative code. HJR 1032 passed 38-8. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1314, increasing caps on the groundwater well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund, 46-0; Senate Bill 1257, classifying THC as a Schedule I drug, 43-3; Senate Bill 1326, modernizing the self-storage facilities lien act and changing notice provisions, 40-4; Senate Bill 1365, raising the threshold for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department inventory purchases from local vendors and making it an emergency measure, 35-11; and Senate Bill 1932, allowing certain motor carriers to be represented by an officer or partner at administrative hearings, 46-0. The Senate also heard announcements about an Appropriations Committee meeting and an upcoming Bible Reading Marathon before adjourning until February 26, 2026.

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• Five of those are boys, and in my home they are 18, 17, 14, 12, and 12.
• obscenities and keep them out of harm's way. obscenities and keep them out of the way of predators and
• Where is their responsibility and liability?
• Apple and Google already collect the information when parents buy and set up their teen's phone, and
• and Facebook.

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• As a result, McKenzie suffered severe, repeated, and life-threatening physical abuse, which culminated
• As a result, McKenzie suffered severe, repeated, and life-threatening physical abuse, which culminated
• And forth with as the legislature over the last several years.
• what we're attempting to do here and what you're going to see over the next several weeks, so you've
• And we also have several speakers on the bill.

Bills: S0002, S0006, S0018, S0026, S0028, S0050, S0178, S0326, S0538, S0786, S1004, S1096, S1178, S1366, S1632, S1634

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, child welfare, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, compensation, law enforcement accountability, personal injury, motorcycle accident, Department of Transportation, legal claim, police negligence, monetary compensation, civil rights, city liability, veterans

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, most of them claims or civil-law measures, and reported each favorably. Among the bills approved were SB 326 on curators of estates, SB 1096 clarifying filing deadlines under the Florida Civil Rights Act, SB 28 and SB 26 on claims against the City of Lakeland and the estate of Mark Legata, SB 6 involving a DCF-related claim for Layla Estrada/Sapphire Williams, SB 786 creating a nonjudicial process for closing trusts, SB 18 and SB 2 on claims involving the estate of McKenzie Navarre and Daniel Mosley, and SB 50 expanding veterans’ courts statewide. The committee also approved SB 538 on extracurricular activities, SB 1004 on pet sales and financing disclosures, and SB 1366, the sovereign immunity bill, which was presented as a starting point for negotiations with the House over higher claims caps and related provisions. Most of these bills were explained by sponsors as clarifying existing law, modernizing procedures, or resolving uncontested claims, and several had support from affected organizations or individuals; some also drew opposition or concerns from speakers, especially on trust notice issues, sovereign immunity, and the scope of the extracurricular and pet-sale bills. Several bills were amended before passage. SB 326 was narrowed by removing a section and changing reporting language for curators. SB 786 received a technical clarification amendment, while SB 18 removed an unneeded Medicaid-related section. SB 50 on veterans’ courts drew broad support from veterans’ groups and criminal-justice organizations. SB 538 on extracurricular activities was amended multiple times to address home education eligibility, activity fees for homeschool participants, technical cross-references, and compensation for extracurricular sponsors. SB 1004 was supported by animal-welfare advocates and consumer-protection interests. SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools was amended to limit the bill to head coaches, require personal funds, and allow similar bylaws by other athletic associations; it passed after discussion of a Miami Northwestern coaching controversy. The committee also took up two major policy bills with substantial testimony and questions. SB 1178 on foreign influence would create a state framework for foreign-agent registration, restrict gifts and contracts tied to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, limit certain sister-city and university linkage activities, and increase penalties for crimes committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist groups; supporters framed it as a national-security and transparency measure, while the sponsor withdrew one amendment before passage. SB 1632 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles generated the most extended questioning, especially about its domestic-terrorism designation process, references to Sharia law, notice and due-process protections, and potential effects on students and speech; supporters argued it targets conduct, not belief, while opponents warned it could chill protected activity and unfairly target Muslim communities. The committee heard many public speakers on both sides, but no floor debate followed before the bill was moved forward.

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• Today's AEN joint hearing with AEN and also the Health and Human Services, or HHS, Committee.
• And then after decision-making on these seven bills, we'll adjourn the joint hearing, and then AEN will
• And then after decision-making on these seven bills, we'll adjourn the joint hearing, and then AEN will
• </c> Reconvening the joint 3:00 hearing with ABM and HHS for decision making. Uh, we'll start off.
• Section two is going to be completely replaced with a working group to establish liability and responsibility

Bills: SB2093, SB2095, SB2046, SB2096, SB2127, SB2155, SB2243

Keywords: fuel tank, environmental impact, groundwater, health and safety, military facilities, local communication, advisory committee, Hawaii legislation, PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, toxic chemicals, environmental contamination, water pollution, drinking water, surface water, soil contamination, fish consumption, food safety, public health

Summary: The joint Senate Agriculture and Environment and Health and Human Services hearing opened with SB 2093, which would require the fuel tank advisory committee to meet at least quarterly and provide funding. The Department of Health offered written testimony, and multiple supporters, including the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Sierra Club, and a public member of the advisory committee, said more frequent meetings were needed to keep Red Hill cleanup, water testing, and public engagement front and center. Senators asked about public participation and whether the bill should also require meetings outside business hours; testifiers urged at least one evening or weekend meeting to improve access. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee then heard SB 2095, creating a PFAS working group within the Department of Health to study PFAS and related chemicals and report to the Legislature. DOH supported the concept but requested amendments and funding, while the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity deferred to DOH. The Board of Water Supply supported the measure and asked to be included in the working group. Members asked about the bill’s reference to “other residuals,” and DOH explained it could refer to remaining PFAS components in soil, water, or other media. The discussion emphasized the widespread and long-lasting nature of PFAS contamination. Next, the committee considered SB 2046 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill-related cleanup. DOH and the Board of Water Supply testified, and a long list of community and environmental groups supported the bill. Testifiers argued the Navy caused the problem and should be held accountable for cleanup, while one witness said the bill was necessary because the Navy had delayed meaningful remediation. Senators asked whether the bill’s “large landowner” language could include the state or counties under existing statutes; DOH said it would check and later explained that cleanup responsibility generally falls first on the responsible party, then on large landowners if no responsible party exists, with the Navy currently understood to own Red Hill. The hearing then moved to SB 2096 on wastewater management, which the Department of Land and Natural Resources supported, noting PFAS can harm marine resources, and DOH’s wastewater branch offered comments. SB 2127 on water pollution drew support from Agra Business Development Corporation and opposition from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and others. The main debate centered on runoff, NPDES permitting, and whether the bill could unfairly affect agricultural and public entities; senators and witnesses discussed how heavy rainfall, cesspools, and mixed land uses complicate responsibility and compliance. The transcript ends with the committee still in discussion on SB 2127, with no final votes or actions shown in the excerpt.

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• The Business Judgment Rule is a common law presumption protecting officers and directors from liability
• And I, and, and, and, and. Business discussion.
• And I think that is where the concern stems from, is that you follow that, and so because the liability
• House Bill 644 amends Chapter 9. of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to address the liability of
• nor is it evidence of liability as you know ledge counsel creates the language And we, as members, try

Bills: HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• a lease, and and not paying rent.
• And there are several JPs here that can.
• Chairman Leach, and Speaker Moody for joint authoring this bill, and thank you for allowing me to speak
• This legislature has several bills before it regarding homelessness, and this bill will increase it.
• If passed, House Bill 32 would severely weaken due process and renters' protections.

Bills: HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• Testimonies from several organizations, including the Kohala Coast Resort Association and Health Center
• And the operators of and cooked starches, and plants such as and cooked starches, and plants such as
• coverage and rates, health insurance benefits, and affordability, workforce development, and several
• ><c> development</c><00:58:54.480><c> and</c><00:58:54.799><c> several</c><00:58:55.119><c> other</c>
• workforce development and several other workforce development and several other items.<00:58:56.160>

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.