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• that the committee is essentially using Senator Bean's bill as the House Committee substitute while replacing
• To replace the amount of general revenue, the money is coming.
• The amount of, to replace the amount of general revenue, that money is coming from the unemployment fund
• Exhaustion of this administration fund would have to be replaced with general revenue.

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency met in executive session and voted several bills due pass. House Bill 3136 passed 13-1, House Bill 2506 passed 14-0, and House Bill 1758 passed 14-0 after brief comments, including one member stating he would vote present because the issue divided the public. The committee then took up House Bill 2278, which was combined with House Bill 2403 in a House Committee Substitute. Members discussed and adopted a committee substitute and amendment creating an appeals board for MSHSAA-related eligibility disputes, with supporters saying it would provide a final, independent appeal option for students and parents and opponents raising concerns about process, timing, and gubernatorial appointments. The substitute for House Bill 2278 and 2403 was adopted and voted do pass 11-7, with several members voting no over concerns about independence and government oversight of a nonprofit. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2877, which would create a new unemployment administration adjustment fund funded by a small portion of employer unemployment contributions, capped at $10 million annually, to reduce reliance on general revenue for administering unemployment insurance. Representative Voss said the bill would not raise employer costs or affect benefits, and Division of Employment Security Director Alan Andrews testified in support, saying the measure would help avoid general revenue exposure and keep the program self-sustaining. Members asked about the effect in a recession, the relationship to federal funds, and whether the proposal could become a precedent for other funds; no opposition testimony was offered. The committee also heard House Bill 3428, a cleanup bill to move expired dormant funds back to general revenue. The sponsor said several funds had expired and were no longer in use, though some accounts had already been renewed or were still active and would be removed by amendment. Members questioned whether the affected agencies had been contacted and whether some of the money should instead be renewed or used for the original purposes; the sponsor said she was open to discussion, but the bill as presented was intended to reclaim expired balances. No one testified in opposition, and the hearing concluded without a vote on the bill in the transcript.

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• It simply replaces the word 'may' with the word 'shall'. Do pass from the chair.
• However, insurance carriers are contractually obligated to replace the policy if a house burns down or
• Now, it can cost $4,500 to $5,000 just to replace the back bumper due to sensors and cameras.
• option in this state for a co-op where people who are educated about insurance don't get their roofs replaced

Bills: SB1969, SB1953, SB1277, SB1287, SB1061, SB1916, SB1589, SB2178, SB1444, SB1438, SB1501, SB1873, SB1364

Keywords: massage therapy, licensing, multistate compact, regulation, healthcare, professionals, Employer Health Plan Transparency Act, health insurance, claims data, contract provisions, health care providers, auditable materials, HIPAA compliance, insurance regulation, unemployment benefits, employment security, work search, job search, reemployment, jobless benefits

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• This bill does not dismantle, replace, or weaken the Capitol Police, the Highway Patrol, or other law
• The amount that it's going to cost for us to replace it, Congressman Onder was able to give us some additional
• It's not just simply a replacement. So there's a lot of components that sort of go into this.
• It's not just simply a replacement of the bridge as it is.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WHEN YOU DEMOLISH ONE TO BUILD A REPLACEMENT.
• TO CREATE EFFICIENCIES TO ADDRESS OUR IMMEDIATE NEEDS WILL ALSO LOOKING AT LONG TERM PLANS WHILE REPLACING
• FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND YOU APPROPRIATED $1.8 MILLION AND NONRECURRING GENERAL REVENUE TO DO A CHILLER REPLACEMENT
• THERE IS NATURAL ATTRITION AT THE SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL INSTEAD OF THE JUDGESHIP BEING REPLACED

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• rural rail transportation districts for short-line railroads, specifically for track or bridge replacement
• And to replace the disappearing value and employment the mines and the plant had provided for decades
• Texas needs one to participate in competitive federal grant programs for track and bridge replacement
• Some of these bridges that we've had to replace are over 100 years old.

Bills: SB682, SB1013, SB1369, SB1422, SB2001, SB2080, SB2366, SB2705, SB2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

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• And the key word is mimic, because it's not a replacement for human thinking, but trying to come as close
• key word is mimic because it's<00:01:07.680><c> not</c><00:01:08.000><c> a</c><00:01:08.200><c> replacement
• </c><00:01:08.640><c> for</c><00:01:08.840><c> human</c> it's not a replacement for human it's not a
• replacement for human thinking<00:01:09.840><c> but</c><00:01:10.000><c> trying</c><00:01:10.280><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because the paid leave program provides salary replacement to the employee, businesses can use the employer
• Likewise, employees should also have the option to choose in to a wage replacement product, should it
• Uh, Joel, it looks like you're going to go first. replacement product, should it suit replacement product
• We recently hired a new employee to replace a retiring team member, and quickly learned that that new
• We cannot easily redistribute the work or bring in temporary replacements without significant cost and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So replacing this outdated practice, as many other states have already done, with based community service
• So replacing<00:52:51.520><c> this</c><00:52:51.839><c> outdated</c><00:52:52.480><c> practice</c><00
• :52:53.119><c> as</c><00:52:53.440><c> many</c> replacing this outdated practice as many replacing this
• :56.480><c> and</c><01:07:56.720><c> fines</c><01:07:57.039><c> or</c><01:07:57.280><c> in</c> to replace
• um youth fees and fines or in to replace um youth fees and fines or in this<01:07:58.079><c> possibly

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• But there's critical things that we need to address, such as our roof systems and window replacements
• </c> our Roof Systems and window replacements our Roof Systems and window replacements uh<00:30:48.600
• windows, flooring, bus garage doors, bathroom fixtures and upgrades, as well as the pool filter replacement
• windows, flooring, bus garage doors, bathroom fixtures and upgrades, as well as the pool filter replacement
• </c><00:52:27.359><c> of</c> reconstruct constuction replacement of reconstruct constuction replacement

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In discussion, you said that if somebody moves on, you would replace that participant in the program,
• For this one, I recommend page two, line one, replace Item B with instead the Department of Human Services
• For this one, I recommend page two, line one, replace Item B with instead the Department of Human Services
• For this one, I recommend page two, line one, replace Item B with instead the Department of Human Services
• Item B with instead two line one replace Item B with instead the<01:23:08.840><c> Department</c><01:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with HB 1113, which would create an intensive mobile team pilot program in the Department of Health for chronically houseless individuals with serious brain disorders such as schizophrenia. The Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division strongly supported the bill, and written support was also submitted by several health and harm-reduction organizations. Members asked about the program’s size and coordination with existing services; the testifier said the team would use a low-caseload, 24/7 mobile model, coordinate with police, ERs, hospitals, housing, dual-diagnosis treatment, and other case-management resources, and continue serving participants even if they cycle through jail or hospital. The committee amended the bill to change the participant language from a maximum of 40 to “at least 40,” blanked out the appropriations section, deferred the effective date to July 1, 3000, and then adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments by unanimous vote in both committees. The next measure, HB 1140, would appropriate funds for DLNR to clean up homeless encampments on department lands. DLNR testified in support, saying it conducts about 22 to 24 cleanups per year and the bill would help it address homelessness statewide. Members asked whether the funds would be used to sweep people out of areas; DLNR said its practice is to give notice, allow time to leave, and then clean up what remains, with storage procedures for personal property. The department also said people still present are told to move to the county area across the road. DLNR confirmed the bill is not in the governor’s budget, though it is in the governor’s legislative package. The committee then heard HB 1486, which would make it disorderly conduct to remain or loiter within 20 feet of a bus stop without intent to use bus services. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal enforcement is not the right tool, could lead to arrests of people who are simply tired or unhoused, and could create a cycle of repeated low-level cases and constitutional issues around questioning and intent. HPD supported the bill, saying officers would generally try to get people to move first, but could also use field questioning, citations, or arrests depending on the circumstances; HPD said such incidents can be documented and later used in ACT or other mental-health interventions. A private resident testified in support, describing bus stops near her home as occupied overnight and burdening nearby residents and small businesses. Written support came from the City and County of Honolulu Mayor’s Office, and one individual opposed the bill. Members also asked about neighbor-island impacts, property handling, and whether the bill could help connect people to services; HPD said it had not consulted other counties and would follow up. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 877, which would prohibit encampments within 100 feet of the property line of a K-12 public or private school or school facility. DLNR stood on its written testimony, and the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that the bill did not specify how violators would be removed, what would happen to property or the encampment, or whether the buffer zone applies only to public spaces. The AG suggested making violations petty misdemeanors and adding clearer definitions and due-process guidance. Members asked whether charter schools are included and whether private-property situations within the buffer zone should be clarified; the AG said public schools include charter schools and indicated the bill may need more specificity about private property and trespass situations.

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• And that is more than $50,000 per year, and it has an external piece that has to be replaced... ...than
• $50,000 per year and it has an external piece that has to be replaced roughly every 8 to 10 years.
• Hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, often requiring replacement every few years.
• The quality of the replacement products are so bad that I experience regular leaking from my pouch for
• The ostomy and fistula appliance replaces their basic bodily function performed by an internal organ.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on a wide range of bills, with testimony first focused on H. 1315/S. 824, which would require insurance coverage for pain management options during IUD insertion. Representative Sabadosa, Planned Parenthood clinicians, and policy advocates said sedation can reduce fear and trauma, improve access to effective contraception, and should be reimbursed so providers can continue offering it. A Tufts OB-GYN resident also testified that pain control should be standard care for intrauterine procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee then heard extensive testimony on firefighter health bills, especially H. 1230/S. 690 requiring insurance coverage for cancer screenings for firefighters. Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts leaders, a Dana-Farber oncologist, and firefighters themselves described occupational exposure to carcinogens and personal stories of late-stage cancer detection, arguing that early screening can save lives and reduce long-term costs. Representative Crichton and Representative Howitt also spoke in support, and Representative Ayers testified for H. 4012, which would require neurological disorder screenings for firefighters. Committee members expressed support and sympathy, but no action was taken. The hearing also covered H. 3946/S. 756 on hearing aid coverage, with testimony from students, adults with hearing loss, disability advocates, and HLAA representatives describing the educational, social, and financial barriers caused by lack of coverage and urging broader insurance mandates. Later, Representative Donahue and Representative Vargas testified for H. 1337 to expand insurance coverage for opioid antagonists and related medications, including naloxone dispensed at discharge. The committee additionally heard testimony on H. 1134 to improve chronic pain care coordination and non-opioid access, and H. 4162 to improve ostomy supply coverage and access to certified ostomy care, with patients and clinicians describing denials, quantity limits, and non-medical switching. The transcript ends while testimony on H. 1315/S. 824 is still ongoing; no votes or formal committee actions are recorded in the excerpt.

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• All this amendment does is it replaces line 114 on page five with the following: The date scheduled for
• 34.280><c> page</c><00:37:34.640><c> five</c><00:37:35.040><c> with</c><00:37:35.160><c> the</c> replaces
• line 114 on page five with the replaces line 114 on page five with the following. following. following
• It removes line 29 through 33 on page two, replace lines 84 through 88 on page two, replace lines 84
• It removes line 29 through 23 through 33 on page two, replace lines 84 through 88 on page two, replace

Bills: SB1

Keywords: special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 923

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• For G, replace that with what would be the suggestion?
• On H, replacing the representing advocacy services with parent, Representative Snyder.
• Okay, so F, we're going to strike F and replace that with parent.
• Revision that family transition be replaced by parent education.
• Yeah, parenting education course replaces the words "family transition program."

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met to approve prior minutes and then worked through draft legislation related to a possible family court study committee. The group discussed the proposed 15-member committee’s makeup in detail, including whether to add parent representation, judges, family law section members, child support, clerks of court, domestic violence advocates, and other stakeholders. The task force ultimately agreed to keep the committee at 15 members, reduce the legislative membership from eight to six, add two judges from different districts, add two family law section members with rural and urban representation, include one parent subject to a custody order, and replace the mental health professional with a clerk of court representative appointed through the trial court administrator’s office. The draft was also revised to keep domestic violence advocacy representation and to clarify that the study could consider juvenile court issues as part of the family court umbrella. The committee voted to approve the revised draft and recommend it to Legislative Management, with one recorded “no” vote from Judge Hovey after the meeting resumed. The task force then turned to a second draft dealing with requiring participation in a family transition program, which was renamed in discussion to a parenting education course. Members debated whether the bill should simply refer to an existing program like Parents Forever or instead specify broader education about the court process, parental rights, co-parenting, and related issues. Some members supported the requirement as a way to reduce conflict and improve understanding of the system, while others raised concerns about vague language, cost to parents, lack of exemptions, and whether the bill was too open-ended or potentially duplicative of other legislation. The discussion became lengthy and unresolved, with the drafter noting that more specific direction would be needed to revise the bill. The transcript cuts off before a final vote or action on this second draft is shown.

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• AI can support care, but it cannot replace the clinical judgment or responsibility. In the loop.
• Lastly, we agree with the author that AI should not be advertised as replacing licensed professionals
• This bill does not replace police officers or turn security officers into police.
• Security guards will be replaced by event staff, ushers, and technology. No one benefits from that.
• With these sharply escalating expenses, customers may decide to eliminate security jobs, replacing them

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales. Senator Blakespear and supporters, including Orange County and Humboldt County supervisors, described growing misuse of large nitrous canisters, impaired driving, youth access, and waste and safety problems. There was no formal opposition testimony, and multiple organizations and local governments voiced support. Committee members generally supported the bill but raised questions about enforcement and the role of existing licensing agencies; the author said amendments addressed concerns about balloons and bags. The bill was moved on a due-pass recommendation to Senate Appropriations and left on call. The committee also heard SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries, SB 1340 on small business procurement reporting, and SB 903 on AI in mental health care. SB 1312 would build on last year’s cemetery workgroup to address abandoned private cemeteries; the author and the Cemetery and Mortuary Association said the bill is intended to use forthcoming recommendations to improve maintenance and oversight. It was moved due pass to Senate Appropriations and left on call. SB 1340 would require state agencies to report contract and payment data involving small businesses to the Office of the Small Business Advocate; the Controller’s office supported the measure, and it was moved due pass to Senate Appropriations and left on call. SB 903 drew the most extensive debate. The bill would restrict the public offering of psychotherapy services through AI unless a licensed professional is involved, require disclosure and informed consent, and preserve confidentiality rules. Supporters argued that chatbots and AI therapy tools can mislead consumers and create safety, bias, and privacy risks, while opponents from the California Medical Association and TechNet warned the definitions were too broad and could hinder beneficial clinical tools, triage, research, and FDA-approved applications. Committee members pressed the author on clarity, administrative uses like note-taking, and whether the bill would allow clinician-supervised AI; the author said the intent is to keep a human clinician in the loop and continue refining the language. The bill was moved to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Committee and left on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1271 on midwifery preceptor data and SB 1327 on EV charger accuracy oversight. SB 1271 would collect data on licensed midwives’ capacity to serve as preceptors to strengthen the training pipeline; supporters described workforce shortages, rural access problems, and closures of labor and delivery units. It was moved due pass to the Senate Health Committee and left on call. SB 1327 would shift EV charger accuracy oversight from CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards to the California Energy Commission; supporters said this would standardize enforcement and better match the agency already regulating EV infrastructure, while county sealers and others opposed the move as unnecessary, costly, and potentially weakening local consumer protection. The bill was moved due pass to the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee and left on call.

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• AI can support care, but it cannot replace the clinical judgment or responsibility. In the loop.
• Lastly, we agree with the author that AI should not be advertised as replacing licensed professionals
• This bill does not replace police officers or turn security officers into police.
• Security guards will be replaced by event staff, ushers, and technology. No one benefits from that.
• With these sharply escalating expenses, customers may decide to eliminate security jobs, replacing them

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But it can replace an elective. >> An elective. >> Yeah, that's right.
• replace a core curriculum. curriculum. curriculum.
• it</c><00:18:27.039><c> can</c><00:18:27.600><c> it</c><00:18:28.000><c> can</c><00:18:28.160><c> replace
• But it can it can replace an &gt;&gt; Okay.
• But it can it can replace an elective. elective. elective. &gt;&gt; An<00:18:30.880><c> elective.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• In 2026-27, the department plans to complete the tax form remittance system replacement, as well as data
• Income replacement and would love to have a continued conversation with you and the rest of the committee
• more interest in the program due to other legislation, SB 951, primarily that increased the wage replacement
• Those increases in wage replacement levels, we have seen some increases in claims being filed because
• it went from 50 to 60% wage replacement levels to 70% to 90%.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard presentations on the Department of Industrial Relations’ labor-related budget items, with the main focus on proposed trailer bill language to reform the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) and a related budget change proposal for staffing. DIR said SIBTF has grown far beyond its original purpose, citing the 2020 Todd decision, expanded eligibility based on chronic or asymptomatic conditions, and a backlog that has grown to more than 30,000 pending cases. The administration argued the reforms would restore guardrails, reduce liabilities and employer assessments, and speed processing for severely injured workers; the LAO said the proposal was largely consistent with its prior recommendations. Members raised concerns about using trailer bill language for major policy changes, the retroactive application to open cases, and the impact on workers already in the queue, while supporters from employer groups and public agencies backed the proposal as necessary to control costs and restore sustainability. Public comment was split, with injured-worker advocates opposing the retroactive changes and business/public employer representatives supporting the reforms. The committee then heard the SIBTF workload request, which would phase in 177 positions over five years at a cost of $36.5 million, including staff for the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the Office of the Director Legal Unit, and administrative support. DIR said the additional staffing is intended to address very high caseloads and reduce processing times, but emphasized that the request assumes the reform package is adopted; LAO agreed the staffing increase made sense if paired with reforms. Members asked about vacancy rates, current staffing, and whether the workload request would become the new normal, and DIR said it would monitor caseload trends and adjust future requests as needed. Finally, the committee received an update on the California Workplace Outreach Program (CWOP), which DIR described as a partnership with community-based organizations to educate workers and help employers comply with labor laws. DIR reported that CWOP has reached 1.75 million workers and employers and made 8 million touchpoints since 2020, with the current round awarding $50.7 million to 87 partners for a two-year period through June 2027. Members and public commenters highlighted the program’s role in reaching immigrant, farmworker, janitorial, nail salon, and other vulnerable communities, and several speakers urged continued funding at $30 million per year for five years. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We're going to replace the language from Governor's Bill SB 3129, which is awaiting referral to us, but
• And we're going to include in the committee report that we're going to replace the entire language of
• We're going to um replace amendments.
• We're going to um replace the<00:38:29.040><c> language</c><00:38:29.920><c> from</c><00:38:30.240><c
• the entire language of 2211 with replace the entire language of 2211 with that<00:38:46.079><c> of</

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The HHS committee met in Room 224 and announced the hearing was being streamed live, with a one-minute limit on testimony. The chair explained that written testimony had already been reviewed and that speakers should either add new comments or stand on their written testimony. The committee first heard SB 2211, an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including DHS, Aloha United Way, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Catholic Charities, and many individuals. Supporters emphasized the importance of maintaining SNAP-related food assistance and emergency food delivery, while Catholic Charities raised a question about whether the bill’s language would also reach food banks serving food-insecure households that are not on SNAP. No opposition was heard and the bill was moved on without questions from members. The committee then heard SB 2025, which would exempt actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses from jury duty. Testimony was broadly supportive from nursing and health organizations, including the Hawaii American Nurses Association, the Hawaii affiliate of the College of Nurse Midwives, the Hawaii State Board of Nursing, and others. One witness from Kaiser Permanente requested an amendment to include physician assistants, and a committee member asked the Board of Nursing to review that request. The bill otherwise drew no opposition and no further member questions. SB 2038, relating to medication labeling, drew the most extended discussion. The measure would change labeling requirements for certain abortion medications, and testimony was split between supporters who framed it as a privacy and access issue and opponents who raised patient safety, ethics, and transparency concerns. The Department of Health supported the intent but requested an amendment to allow quicker access to private information during investigations without a subpoena. The Board of Pharmacy said it supported the written comments but noted operational challenges and possible cost impacts, while Kaiser said compliance would likely require manual workarounds and could slow pharmacy processes. The chair and members questioned whether patients could simply remove labels themselves, but witnesses said there could still be safety and access issues if the patient is not the one receiving the prescription. The committee then moved on to SB 2050, relating to chiropractic, which received support from the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association, with no substantive opposition noted. The hearing later turned to SB 201, relating to insurance, which appeared to be a new mandated-benefit measure tied to infertility/IVF coverage. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission provided comments, while Hawaii Family Forum opposed the bill, arguing it went beyond medical infertility and raised ethical and public policy concerns. Kaiser and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans both asked for a study or audit, saying the measure could create new insurance mandates and increase costs for residents and employers. Private Work Hawaii strongly supported the bill as an equity issue. The committee noted there was no quorum for decision-making and deferred action on the measure to a later hearing, then recessed.

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• Most of that reflects the one-time money for the Guardian 2.0 replacement.
• Right, so the Guardian replacement.
• This lets you know what our appropriations were for the replacement of that system in fiscal year 25
• But they had replaced that.
• None of them can ever be replaced. But they will be looking to retire in the next 10 to 20 years.

Keywords: 914, all

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• The amendment would replace line 108 on page four with the following.
• It replaces lines 118 through 123 on page five with the following: G.
• The the amendment would replace &gt;&gt; Yes.
• The the amendment would replace line<00:06:31.520><c> 108</c><00:06:32.160><c> on</c><00:06:32.400><c
• ><c> 123</c><00:06:40.160><c> on</c><00:06:40.479><c> page</c> Replaces lines 118 through 123 on page

Bills: HB61, HB176, SB12

Keywords: 1136, house, all