Transcript Highlights:

• </c> that a town has to now opt out of games that a town has to now opt out of games of<00:26:33.600>
• And a lot of charitable gaming days.
• </c> existing Council of Responsible Gaming existing Council of Responsible Gaming or<01:21:46.880><c
• </c><01:22:36.159><c> that</c> responsible gaming up underneath that responsible gaming up underneath
• ,</c><01:22:43.760><c> you</c> are if you're addicted to gaming, you are if you're addicted to gaming

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee of Conference on HB 1 and HB 2 met to review revenue estimates and begin working through the HB 1 detail change sheet. New Hampshire Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre reported stronger-than-expected lottery performance, raising the current-year return estimate to $27 million and the next biennium estimate to $200 million, with the increase attributed to improved scratch ticket sales and sports betting not hurting revenue as much as expected. Members questioned the assumptions behind the higher estimates, including the impact of $50 scratch tickets and whether the figures accounted for future conversion from historical horse racing (HHR) machines to video lottery terminals (VLTs). McIntyre and committee members discussed machine counts, per-day revenue assumptions, and the likelihood that VLT conversion would increase revenues over time, though the timing and pace of conversion remained an open question. The committee also discussed several gaming-related policy items in HB 2, including changes to kino hours and local option games of chance, and noted that the Senate and House differed on how gaming revenues would be allocated between charities, education, and general funds. Members emphasized that revenue projections should remain conservative because operators, not the state, would control the pace of machine conversion. Representative Sweeney noted that operators could earn more per machine under the VLT model, and McIntyre said the new facilities and expansions were largely concentrated near the Massachusetts border. The committee then moved to the HB 1 detail change sheet. It agreed to Senate position on the Department of Safety’s road toll bureau and international registration program changes, which were described as a zero-cost realignment of positions, and held the Department of Corrections section for later discussion. On the judicial side, members approved a technical footnote fix, but held a new contract counsel item for involuntary mental health admissions and deferred discussion of the public defender program increase. The committee also noted no change for the PE development authority, moved safety rest area funding from HB 2 into HB 1 with no additional cost, and flagged the tourism development fund and other judicial items as issues that may depend on overall available revenue.

Transcript Highlights:

• , because I believe we get done appropriations for special circumstance overtime, but we also have game
• For example, game and fish fund dollars can only be used for game and fish management activities.
• </c> uh particularly the game and fish? uh particularly the game and fish?
• For example,<00:41:22.240><c> game</c><00:41:22.400><c> and</c><00:41:22.640><c> fish</c><00:41:22.880
• be used for game and fish only be used for game and fish management<00:41:25.440><c> activities.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And they have skin in the game.
• Are there bad actors out there that are trying to game the system?
• Are new people trying to come on the grid gaming the system?
• You haven't bought into the game, and so I hear exactly the point. out, you haven't bought into the game
• I think that's the game that's being played.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I wish I could go to the game.
• I wish I could go to the game. went I forget what it is right now.
• I wish I could go to the game, went to plenty of games in the past, and just want to wish the Broncos
• President, we can't win all of the games, okay?
• And so I think the Patriots are going to win that game.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I cannot remember, did we get any fee increases for fish and game? Thank you, Representative D.
• I cannot remember, did we get any fee increases for fish and game?
• amount going to the fish and game fund.
• I cannot remember, did we get any fee increases for fish and game?
• amount going to the fish and game fund.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered an amendment to add a new “Lakes” license plate to HB 2, with proceeds directed to the cyanobacteria fund for lake cleanup. Representative McGuire said the bill had already passed on consent and asked that it be included in HB 2; members discussed that it had also gone to the Senate. The motion to adopt the amendment failed on a 7-8 vote. The committee then took up an amendment imposing a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds, with several exemptions for funds that could not legally or appropriately be charged, such as those involving federal money or bequests. Supporters said it would make the treatment of dedicated funds more consistent and raise roughly $31 million over the biennium for the general fund, while opponents questioned the number of carve-outs and who currently pays the administrative costs. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Next, the committee reconsidered and then adopted an amendment changing the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, reducing the share going to the Education Trust Fund from 41% to 30% and increasing the General Fund share. Supporters argued the Senate had overfunded the Education Trust Fund and that the change would help balance the budget without changing education spending levels; opponents said they could not support taking money from the Education Trust Fund. The amendment passed 5-3. The committee also adopted, by the same 5-3 margin, an amendment incorporating HB 741 language on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools, with supporters calling it House policy and opponents noting it had been a close, partly partisan vote in the House. Finally, the committee considered a change to the University System of New Hampshire budget that would reduce general fund appropriations by $40 million per year, offset in part by $15 million in previously approved unique dollars for a net reduction of $25 million per year. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that other options had been exhausted; opponents called it harmful to the university system and argued the committee should instead look to other areas, including education freedom accounts, for savings. The discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on the UNH item.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm sure you guys all know somebody who is betting on the games a couple weeks ago.
• I'm sure you guys all know somebody who is betting on the games a couple weeks ago.
• I'm sure you guys all know somebody who is betting on the games a couple weeks ago.
• I'm sure you guys all know somebody who is betting on the games a couple weeks ago.
• The online gaming, most of that money goes into it.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that we are, uh, prosecuting for gambling offenses involve fish games currently.
• </c><00:47:36.319><c> raise</c><00:47:36.560><c> a</c> definition of the fish game raise a definition
• </c><00:47:44.560><c> Uh,</c><00:47:44.800><c> so</c> involve fish games currently.
• Uh, so involve fish games currently.
• </c> of which currently involve fish games. of which currently involve fish games.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills related to bribery and public corruption. On SB 2249, which would increase penalties for bribery under certain circumstances, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, arguing that Hawaii’s current class B felony penalty is probationable and too weak to secure cooperation in corruption cases, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Snyder decision narrowed federal bribery prosecutions. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that elevating bribery to a class A felony and making it non-probationable was excessive, overbroad, and would remove judicial discretion. Multiple individuals also testified in support. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about removing deferred acceptance of plea provisions and asked HPD about the $20,000 threshold; the prosecutor said alternative charges could still be used in plea bargaining, and HPD said the threshold aligns with first-degree theft. The committee also discussed how current law tolls the bribery statute of limitations while an official remains in office, with the prosecutor explaining it can extend up to six years total. The committee then heard SB 2494, which would set a nine-year statute of limitations for bribery offenses. The Public Defender opposed the extension, saying the justification based on the length of federal investigations was too broad and that bribery already has a longer limitations period than most felonies. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill, saying bribery cases often involve coordination with federal investigators, that federal and state evidence-gathering methods may differ, and that a longer period would help ensure admissible evidence and allow state prosecution when federal law no longer applies. Members asked whether there were public examples of cases lost to the current limitations period; the prosecutor said he was not aware of any publicly available examples, but maintained nine years was a reasonable period. The committee also considered SB 2737, which would create a misdemeanor for failure by a state or county elected official to report bribery. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and suggested changing the term to “public servant” for consistency with existing law. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the intent but warned the reporting requirement could create Fifth Amendment issues for witnesses who might otherwise be useful in grand jury proceedings. The bill drew broad public support, with 33 supporters and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up SB 3071, which revises sex trafficking and promoting prostitution statutes by redefining “profits from prostitution” and adding an affirmative defense for certain lawful transactions. The Public Defender opposed the measure, saying it still could reach people without the required criminal intent and that the affirmative defense language could be applied unevenly. The Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor supported the bill, saying it better addresses concerns raised by the State v. Ibarra decision while closing loopholes that allow traffickers to disguise profits as loans or gifts. The prosecutor emphasized that traffickers are sophisticated and can structure transactions to evade current law.

Transcript Highlights:

• Also in the East Gallery, we have the state and national champions in game day cheer.
• This is an increase in their appropriation to allow them to do tobacco enforcement and some casino gaming
• this is an increase in their appropriation to allow them to do tobacco enforcement and some casino gaming
• Administration budget includes an increase in appropriation to allow tobacco enforcement and casino gaming

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The chamber recognized several guests, including state troopers, a nurse of the day, students, a cheer team, and a representative-elect. The Governor’s office also reported approval of House Bill 1002, Act 1. The House then moved into the red and yellow calendars to consider a series of appropriation bills and amendments. House Bill 1003, the Arkansas House Representative Staff appropriation for fiscal years 2026-2027, passed unanimously with its emergency clause. On the budget calendar, the House adopted amendments to several appropriation bills, including funding changes for the Labor and Licensing Board, the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, the State Treasurer, the Department of Finance and Administration, the Department of Education, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Fort Chaffee-related appropriations. Members also batched and passed a large group of appropriation bills by a 94-1 vote, while some bills were pulled out for separate consideration. Several separate bills were then considered. House Bill 1014, for the Department of Health and Human Services’ DIPSQA appropriation, failed on a 74-9 vote with 12 present. House Bill 1021 (Arkansas State University–Mid-South), 1027 (Health Services permit agency), 1049 (Treasurer’s office appropriation for animal rescue shelters), 1056 (Martin Luther King Jr. Commission), 1061 (Department of Labor and Licensing), 1074 (Oil and Gas Commission), 1075 (Division of Agriculture and Arkansas Bioscience Institute), and 1079 (Department of Corrections contraband cell phone prevention program) all passed, while House Bills 1060 (Arkansas State Library) and 1062 (Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program) failed. The House also adopted House Resolutions 1004 and 1005, which were described as necessary to introduce a non-appropriation bill. At the end of the meeting, the House adopted a motion to adjourn until 11 a.m. the next day. Announcements were made for House Rules, Special Language, and Joint Budget committee meetings scheduled for the following day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, we still need to take up cash transfers as well as potential in fish and game.
• Representative Harris has stated that he does not want to take up fish and game.
• Well, we still need to take up cash transfers as well as potential in fish and game.
• Representative Harris has stated that he does not want to take up fish and game.

Summary: The committee received an update on the General Fund Daily Update and the General Fund Budget Monitor, with staff explaining that most agency budgets and germane bill impacts had been incorporated into the budget picture. Members were told the state was about $89.5 million behind the legislative revenue target, with April revenue collections identified as especially important and some uncertainty remaining around corporate income tax timing. Staff also noted that the budget monitor’s estimated ending balance was close to negative $44.1 million, and that several cash transfers were being considered to preserve flexibility if revenues come in short. The committee then approved a series of budget transfers and related motions, including $5,803,500 from the Permanent Building Fund to the Legislature, a 5% reduction in the legislative transfer for FY 2027, and a $13 million transfer from the Idaho Broadband Fund to the General Fund. It also approved moving remaining balances from inactive school district building account subaccounts to the General Fund, and authorized several contingency or interest-earnings transfers involving the 27th payroll fund and the Budget Stabilization Fund. Members also approved transfers of interest earnings from the Public Education Stabilization Fund, Water Pollution Control Fund, Permanent Building Fund, and ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to various state accounts, including the General Fund, the Strategic Initiatives Fund, and the Fire Suppression Deficiency Account. Additional actions included transferring interest earnings from the Strategic Initiatives Fund and its local portion back to the General Fund, as well as closing out the Strategic Initiatives Local Grant Fund to the General Fund. Most motions passed with bipartisan support, though several members voted no on the interest-earnings transfers, expressing concern about using those funds when the budget could still be adjusted later. The committee ended by planning to reconvene the next morning to continue work on remaining cash transfers and possible Fish and Game items.

Transcript Highlights:

• stable revenue, I think is interesting because it talks about our stable revenue being our instant games
• and the volatile revenue being our Powerball and Mega Millions games.
• Therefore, Revenue being our Powerball and Mega Millions games.
• While I don't participate on a regular basis in the games, the excitement throughout the state continues

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget met on February 19, 2026, and first received an unchanged fiscal status statement and five-year baseline projection from the Office of Planning and Budget. Members approved the fiscal status statement, and the baseline budget was noted as unchanged from the prior month. The committee also approved Facility Planning and Control’s request to add five higher education deferred maintenance projects to the Act 751 eligible list, and reviewed four change orders over $50,000 for informational purposes. The committee then approved the Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget. Lottery officials reported $610 million in projected gross revenue, emphasized 29 consecutive years without legislative auditor findings or management comments, and noted the corporation’s long-running transfers to the MFP and State General Fund. Members also approved the 2026-2027 operating budgets for LASERS, TRSL, the School Employees’ Retirement System, and the State Police Retirement System en bloc. The retirement systems described modest budget increases or decreases, strong investment performance, and continued progress in reducing unfunded liabilities; members discussed COLA prospects, UAL paydown, and the impact of surplus dollars on retirement debt reduction. The committee approved prior-year deputy sheriff supplemental pay expenditures of $20,262.32 and then approved several legislative intent clarifications for prior appropriations, including items for Tangipahoa Parish, Harahan, Allen Parish, Morgan City, and DeSoto Parish. It also approved the Water Sector Commission’s recommendation for an additional $2.8 million for four ongoing water and sewer projects. Several contract items were reviewed without action, including DEQ’s extension with RTI International, Tourism’s marketing contract amendments, and the Office of Risk Management’s Sedgwick claims administration amendment. The meeting concluded with adjournment after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• stable revenue, I think is interesting because it talks about our stable revenue being our instant games
• and the volatile revenue being our Powerball and Mega Millions games.
• Therefore, Revenue being our Powerball and Mega Millions games.
• While I don't participate on a regular basis in the games, the excitement throughout the state continues

Summary: The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget met on February 19, 2026, and first received unchanged fiscal status and five-year baseline budget reports from the Office of Planning and Budget; the fiscal status statement was approved without objection, and the baseline budget required no action. The committee then approved a request from Facility Planning and Control to add five higher education deferred maintenance projects to the eligible list under Act 751, and reviewed four change orders over $50,000 for informational purposes only. Members approved the Louisiana Lottery Corporation’s fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget after testimony highlighted projected gross revenue of $610 million, 29 years without legislative auditor findings, and continued support for the MFP. The committee also approved, en bloc, the operating budgets for LASERS, the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana, the School Employees’ Retirement System, and the State Police Retirement System. Retirement officials described modest budget increases or decreases, strong investment performance, and ongoing efforts to reduce unfunded liabilities; members discussed the impact of surplus payments toward UAL debt and the possibility of future COLAs, including a 2% COLA if the legislature reaches the required two-thirds vote. The committee approved payment of $20,262.32 in prior-year deputy sheriff supplemental pay expenditures from the current-year budget. It also approved several legislative intent clarifications for prior appropriations, including changes involving Tangipahoa Parish, Harahan, Allen Parish, Morgan City, and DeSoto Parish School System-related funding. In addition, the Water Sector Commission’s recommendation for $2.8 million in additional funding for four ongoing water and sewer projects was approved. The remaining items were reviewed without action: an RTI International contract extension for DEQ air-quality filter weighing, amendments to four Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism marketing contracts to extend and supplement funding, and the fifth-year amendment to the Office of Risk Management’s Sedgwick claims administration contract, valued at $21.1 million. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• nothing that's going to stop, in our small districts, the superintendent who... ...also officiates games
• here that inadvertently prevents the superintendent... ...or the vice principal who also officiates games
• Officiates games. No. Yeah.
• I have an LLC for game...

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , we already have big game in there.
• Is it not considered big game? Is it separate than big game?
• Is it separate not considered big game?
• And so explain to us why than big game?
• Thank you. toolbox to recover their game. Um, and toolbox to recover their game.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• When you said gaming, you mean like the pull tabs and that sort of thing?
• </c><00:36:52.640><c> or</c> Association that's with gaming or Association that's with gaming or anything
• </c> on is when they're investing that gaming on is when they're investing that gaming or<00:37:08.040
• </c> for you guys when they have a gaming for you guys when they have a gaming attached<00:37:19.240>
• </c><00:37:29.960><c> like</c> said say g game gaming you you mean like said say g game gaming you you

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• In other words, if you're fishing game and somebody says, 'Oh, we need three new such and such,' you
• Fish and Game is about 33, and Sweets?
• about 33 and sweep sakes a little game about 33 and sweep sakes a little under<01:12:25.560><c> 32</
• which Melissa will be working with game which Melissa will be working with uh<01:15:09.760><c> is</c
• </c> against the highway fund fishing game against the highway fund fishing game Etc<01:27:37.560><c>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met for an organizational opening session in which the chair, Ken Weyler, called the committee to order and members introduced themselves. The introductions established the committee’s leadership and membership, including Vice Chair Dan McGuire, ranking member Mary Jane Wallner, deputy ranking member Karen Eil, clerk Jerry Griffin, and other members from both parties. Many members briefly described prior legislative service and professional backgrounds, with several noting prior experience on Finance or related budget committees. Chair Weyler then outlined committee procedures and expectations. He emphasized that Finance handles spending bills and fiscal notes, that bills will generally be heard by the full committee and then referred to the appropriate division, and that executive sessions may be used to save time when positions are clear. He reviewed rules on attendance, dress, phones, paperwork handling, committee replacements, conflict of interest and recusal, and the process for testimony, including that members should listen without debating witnesses and that sponsors of bills must recuse themselves from questioning witnesses on their own bills. He also described the committee’s structure and workload, noting three divisions and the role of legislative budget staff. Weyler said the committee would likely see bills from many policy committees that have fiscal impacts, and he encouraged policy committees to find offsets within their own areas rather than assume new spending will be added. No bills were heard and no votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Fish and Game owns dams. Our staff typically maintain it.
• </c> from both U dees and Fishing Game from both U dees and Fishing Game claiming<01:20:12.880><c> that
• Fishing Game owns owns dams. Who does?
• When I the fish and game dams as well.
• So, we're talking about fishing<02:09:29.199><c> game,</c> fishing game, fishing game, highway,<02:09

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review the House budget provision that would impose a 5% administrative charge on a broad list of dedicated funds, with some exemptions. Members discussed the House approach versus the Senate’s more general approach of leaving the governor discretion over which funds could be charged. The chair explained the committee was hearing from agencies about any legal, contractual, or practical reasons their funds should be exempt, and the agenda was expanded to include several departments and written submissions from others. The Department of Education testified first, identifying several funds it said should be exempt: a printing revolving fund that is funded by transfers rather than fees; teacher certification, which is self-funded by educator licensing fees and would require an immediate fee increase if charged; a vending stand set-aside tied to the federal Randolph-Sheppard program and subject to federal approval and vendor committee procedures; and a public school infrastructure/safety account, where most revenue is transferred from the education trust fund or general fund rather than generated by fees. Members questioned the department about the effect on school safety projects and whether the fee would simply reduce the number of projects completed each year. The Veterans Home asked for exemptions for three funds: a donation benefit account used for recreational activities and quality-of-life expenses for residents, a small memorial trust fund whose interest supports veteran activities, and a resident member account that holds veterans’ personal income such as Social Security and pensions. The department argued the charge would reduce donations, cut services, and effectively function like an income tax on vulnerable veterans. The Banking Department also requested exemption for its consumer credit administration license fund, saying it is used to keep exam fees low and is expressly intended by statute to reduce costs on regulated businesses; it said the 5% charge would undermine that framework and could eventually force higher fees. The Department of Justice began testimony on its dedicated funds, starting with the medical legal investigative fund, which pays for death investigations and related services under statute and without general fund support. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and asked questions about the practical and legal effects of applying the administrative charge.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first and foremost is the need for additional game wardens.
• Sir, Ron Vanderhoof, Texas Game Wardens.
• Ron Vanderhoof, Texas Game Wardens.
• Ron Vandrus, Game Wardens.
• The game warden with a cell phone, whatever.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm the person that going to be game I'm the person that going to be game I'm the person that going
• of high school we lost to year last game of high school we lost to year last game of high school we
• but uh I had a played but uh I had a played but uh I had a game so my game was at 600 her started game
• so my game was at 600 her started game so my game was at 600 her started at 700 we got through about
• my end game is to Define these uh game my end game is to Define these uh game my end game is to Define

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't know if you're in the right game. Did you consult with DPS on this?
• It provides for a new lottery game to benefit veterans of armed services. Representative A.
• House Bill 175 does propose the creation of a new instant lottery game, specifically designed to benefit
• One group of amendments changes the phrase Veterans Game Fund to Veterans Service Grant Fund, and that
• We are no longer creating a scratch-off ticket game.

Bills: HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB167 , HB175 , HB255 , HB330 , HB364 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB656 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1070

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: public defender, funding, district court, East Baton Rouge, judicial expenses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, missing children, law enforcement, public safety, Spectrum Alert, inmate documentation, post-release employment, special identification card, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, reentry services, veterans, veterans services, lottery proceeds, special fund, grant board

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, Senate Bill 1671 continues the Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Racing Commission, and
• Arizona Racing Commission and the Arizona State Boxes One continues the Arizona Department of Gaming
• For the record, my name is Jessica Rosa with the Department of Gaming.
• So overall, the Arizona Department of Gaming plays a key role in protecting the public, ensuring the
• integrity of gaming, and supporting statewide prevention and treatment efforts for problem gambling.

Committee: House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee took up a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1421, a contentious measure restricting financial institutions and check cashers from accepting certain identification from unauthorized immigrants and limiting remittance transfers without proof of lawful status. An attempted strike-everything amendment by Rep. Villegas would have redirected the bill to authorize tax-deeded property sales for affordable housing, but the committee rejected that amendment. After public testimony both for and against the underlying bill, the committee voted 6-2 to give SB 1421 a due pass recommendation. The committee then approved SB 1254, which revises Industrial Commission of Arizona statutes, including renaming certain positions, shifting boiler and elevator oversight, and requiring fee schedules to be posted online. It also passed SB 1515, which creates a public safety parity fund for retention pay and benefits for DPS and corrections employees using investment earnings from the budget stabilization fund; supporters cited vacancies, turnover, and pay gaps, while opponents argued the state should fund raises through the general fund. Both bills received due pass recommendations after amendment adoption and roll call votes. Other measures considered included SB 1206, which restricts adjusters and contractors from soliciting work during active loss events or emergency responses, with an exception for essential services; SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers certain fee caps; and SB 1649, which creates a digital assets reserve fund, though an amendment to turn it into a transparency measure on employers receiving public assistance was rejected. The committee also passed SB 1290 after rejecting an amendment on emergency price controls and adopting a Carter amendment clarifying HOA executive sessions may be closed only for discussion without action; testimony on that bill focused heavily on HOA transparency versus privacy concerns. Finally, the committee approved SB 1670, a contractor licensing preemption bill, and SB 1671, which continues the Department of Gaming and related commissions and updates reporting and conflict-of-interest requirements, with the department supporting the continuation and amendment language.