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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 02-04-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it seems to hiring practices, right?
  • So, right now ETS's practice is three and free.
  • Um, they're also helping with tutorials or tutoring for practice exams.
  • I've since passed the practice exam.
  • Practice exams come from the educator preparation program side.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It would be an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to offer, display, or advertise the
  • What we're seeking is exemption from liability as an unfair deceptive practice if we made a reasonable
  • The purpose of this is to get at the covered businesses that are engaging in these practices.
  • And what the request in these practices.
  • sanitation, health, and safety practices sanitation, health, and safety practices required<01:48
Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • health is not considered a prohibited rebate, unfair method of competition, or deceptive act or practice
  • We believe that if the PUC approves the plan, it shouldn't be subject to another round of scrutiny by
  • And that leads to predatory practices on those who are already grieving, as well as navigating the medical
  • And that leads to predatory practices on those who are already grieving, as well as navigating the medical
Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering SB 715 and then voting out several measures. The committee substitute for SB 1978 was reported favorably, and HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 were all reported favorably, many with objections sent to the local and uncontested calendar. HB 1522 and HB 4238 were adopted as committee substitutes before passage. The committee then moved into public testimony on HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. Supporters argued it would reduce waste, lower costs, and help independent repair shops by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information on fair terms, while opponents said the bill was too broad and the automotive MOU exemption was problematic. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 2467, which would align State Fire Marshal Office investigators’ pay with other commissioned peace officers at TDI; testimony was strongly supportive, emphasizing the office’s arson-investigation role, and the bill was left pending. HB 252, a bill allowing certain state agencies flexibility to pay Schedule A employees twice monthly, was laid out and left pending after limited testimony. HB 2468, dealing with public improvement district notice in real estate transactions, would let buyers terminate within seven days if required PID notice was not provided before contract execution; it drew no public testimony and was left pending. HB 4386, an annuity exchange and surrender process bill, was presented as a consumer-protection measure with deadlines and penalties for insurer delays; it received support from industry witnesses and was left pending. The committee then heard HB 4751, creating the Texas Quantum Initiative within the Governor’s Office to coordinate quantum research, workforce, industry partnerships, and possible future grant funding. Witnesses from universities and industry supported the bill, while several senators questioned whether a new state structure was necessary; the bill was left pending. HJR 175 proposed a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ right to use mutually agreed forms of exchange, including cash, bullion, digital currency, or private script, and was discussed at length in the context of central bank digital currency and barter; it was left pending after testimony. HB 2221, updating insurance anti-rebating laws to allow wellness and value-added services, drew supportive testimony from the insurance industry and discussion about incentives versus monitoring; it was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard a series of utility wildfire and infrastructure bills: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain electrical infrastructure near well sites; HB 144, requiring electric utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing self-insurance under certain conditions. Utility, insurance, and cooperative witnesses generally supported the wildfire-related bills while asking for clarifications and less burdensome reporting, and the bills were left pending.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • health is not considered a prohibited rebate, unfair method of competition, or deceptive act or practice
  • We believe if the PUC approves the plan, it shouldn’t be subject to another round of scrutiny by a court
  • And that leads to predatory practices on those who are already grieving, as well as navigating the medical
Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering a failed vote on SB 715 and then reporting several measures favorably. SB 1978 was reported from committee on a committee substitute, and a series of House bills — including HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 — were moved out of committee, most to the local and uncontested calendar. The votes on these items were overwhelmingly or unanimously in favor, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. The committee then heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. The author said the bill would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation on fair and reasonable terms while preserving trade secrets and excluding certain categories such as medical devices, motor vehicles covered by an MOU, critical infrastructure, and commercial-only transactions. Supporters from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Environment Texas argued it would strengthen property rights, help small businesses, and reduce e-waste. Opponents, including representatives of SafeLight Auto Glass and LKQ, said they supported right-to-repair in principle but objected to the bill’s automotive MOU exemption and broader scope, warning it could create uncertainty and leave some manufacturers and repair shops outside the framework. The bill was left pending after testimony. Members also heard HB 2467 on salary parity for State Fire Marshal investigators, HB 252 on allowing some state agencies to pay certain employees twice monthly, HB 2468 on public improvement district notice and a buyer’s right to terminate, HB 4386 on annuity contract exchanges and surrender timelines, HB 4751 creating a Texas Quantum Initiative and related fund, and HJR 175 proposing a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ ability to use mutually agreed-upon mediums of exchange, including cash, bullion, and digital currency. Testimony on HB 4751 was largely supportive but included questions about whether the state needs a new coordinating structure and funding mechanism for quantum research and commercialization. HJR 175 drew discussion about barter, taxes, and concerns over central bank digital currency. Each of these items was left pending after hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 2221, which would update insurance anti-rebating laws to allow more wellness and value-added services in life and health insurance, with supporters saying it would encourage healthier behavior without requiring data monitoring. Finally, the committee took up a package of utility and wildfire-related bills from Chairman King’s portfolio: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain overhead electrical lines; HB 144, requiring utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing utilities to self-insure under certain conditions. Utility, co-op, and insurance representatives generally supported the safety and resiliency goals of HB 144, while asking for clarifications and less frequent reporting; HB 145 was introduced as a broader wildfire-risk and liability measure. These bills were also left pending after testimony.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Ways and Means Committee 4/7/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • ask um we have had some conversations just u and this has been as I understand it long-standing practice
  • But this has been uh long-standing uh practice in terms of when bargaining happen relative to budget
  • But this has been uh long-standing uh practice in terms of when bargaining happen relative to budget
  • <00:10:22.959> in<00:10:23.200> terms it long long-standing practice in terms it long
  • in terms of uh long-standing uh practice in terms of when<00:10:42.959> bargaining<00:10:43.519
Bills: HF3006, HF2130, HF1290
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill has been sent to this committee, I have learned more than I ever cared to learn about data practices
  • learn about data practices and whatnot. learn about data practices and whatnot.
  • <01:05:17.520> section existing data practices section existing data practices section regarding
  • government data practices act uh as<01:10:19.679> elected<01:10:20.080> officials.
  • I'm a private practice attorney here in St.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The intent behind this was really to just codify current practice and to make sure that it was super
  • So I see it's under prohibited hiring practices.
  • <00:33:52.799> um Pro under prohibited hiring practices um Pro under prohibited hiring practices
  • It operates in a vacuum, disconnected from reality and practicality.
  • <01:04:14.799> at<01:04:14.960> your uh similar practices at your uh similar practices
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 03-18-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • is to set our own standards that appear to sort of take a position on what may be national best practices
  • :50.520> relating<00:34:50.919> to<00:34:51.040> deceptive<00:34:51.640> practices
  • Okay, next measure: House Bill 2614, House Draft 1, relating to deceptive practices.
  • And the last measure on this agenda is House Bill 2614, House Draft 1, relating to deceptive practices
Summary: The committee heard several consumer-protection and insurance measures. HB 1511 HD2 would prohibit unsolicited mail or email using high-pressure tactics or falsely implying affiliation with another entity; it drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection, the DCCA Insurance Division, and the Service Contract Industry Council, with some written support and at least one opposition. HB 1535 HD2, concerning automated external defibrillators and a tax-related provision for devices installed in certain public accommodations, received comments from DOTAX and the Tax Foundation, with additional support from the Department of Health and other groups. HB 1642 HD1 would ban ownership or operation of digital financial asset transaction kiosks that accept U.S. currency; it was strongly supported by OCP, the Attorney General, and AARP, while kiosk operators and industry representatives opposed the ban and urged a regulatory approach instead, including licensing, transaction limits, refunds, and other safeguards. Members questioned whether federal action could preempt the bill and whether a licensure regime could be funded through a surcharge, but no action was taken during the discussion. The committee also took up HB 1753 on social media account deletion and permanent erasure of personal information, with OCP standing on its initial comments and TechNet and Will Caron in support. HB 1810 HD2 would impose prompt payment and financial reporting requirements on professional solicitors selling donated tangible property on behalf of charities; Goodwill Hawaii testified in strong support, emphasizing donor trust and transparency, and several nonprofit and business groups submitted supportive testimony. HB 2282 HD1, which would require explanations for premium increases and clarify insurance licensing and cancellation/non-renewal procedures, was supported by the Insurance Division and OCP; a vice chair asked for complaint data related to condo associations, and a member noted that the same agencies had previously opposed similar Senate bills. Finally, HB 2614 HD1 would require cosmetics merchants to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames and improve signage requirements; OCP said the bill addressed longstanding complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and no-return policies, citing over 180 complaints and survey results showing most complainants did not understand the policy and felt misled.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-18-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So currently the the practice >> correct.
  • And this is round trip, right?
  • And this is round trip, right?
  • <01:08:52.719> Um of practice for school psychologists.
  • Um of practice for school psychologists.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, we also practices with our members.
  • statute with uh that with that practice statute with uh that with that practice and<01:09:36.319
  • So this just codifies that practice.
  • There's a couple codifies that practice.
  • requirements for advanced practice requirements for advanced practice registered<01:29:08.480>
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • That doesn't really work anymore in modern hiring practices. That was the reason for removing it.
  • I would and I would answer that to you know best practices when it comes to retirements.
  • Retirement best practices get you around 12% of retirement contribution.
  • We're actually going to match that to get closer to that 12% as a best practice for retirement.
  • codifying is done by case law, and we're just trying to create certainty in the law so that people can practice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • allow dentists to provide these services for aesthetic purposes as part of their licensed scope of practice
  • A world where true justice and higher moral standards are not just preached but practiced with integrity
  • I've probably gotten four or five... ...parts of the deceptive trade practices.
  • I manage the tax practice for HMWK. We help companies with tax compliance.
  • I manage the tax practice for HMWK.
Summary: The committee took up pending business first and reported several bills favorably, including SB 2139, SB 2610, SB 1856, SB 2530, SB 2401, SB 2858, and SB 3016, with most of those measures moving out on committee substitutes and being sent to the local and uncontested calendar or to the full Senate. The committee also heard SB 1906 on expanding Chapter 342E consumer lending rates; supporters argued it would modernize Texas law and expand access to safe, regulated credit, while opponents from Texas Appleseed and AARP warned it would raise costs on already expensive loans and worsen debt burdens. SB 1906 was left pending after testimony. The committee also reconsidered and re-voted SB 1856 after a procedural issue, with the substitute ultimately adopted and the bill reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1113, which would clarify that certain vehicle converters, including a Texarkana business, do not need an additional dealer license to sell converted vehicles. The bill’s supporters described a long-standing business model and said the new metal license plate rules had created problems, while the Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill in its current form and said it could be resolved through DMV action or narrower changes. DMV said it was still researching a possible administrative fix, and SB 1113 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2680, a Public Information Act cleanup bill dealing with emergency deadlines, business-day exclusions, and litigation timing; broadcasters and other open-government advocates argued the issues were already addressed by prior law and court rulings, while the Attorney General’s office said the bill would help with catastrophe notices and timing conflicts. SB 2680 was left pending. Other bills heard included SB 1117, which would allow any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes in the oral and maxillofacial region; the author and dental witnesses said it would clarify scope and improve access, and the bill was left pending. SB 2340 would clarify the Attorney General’s investigative authority over Texas corporations, including pre-suit depositions and sworn written questions; opponents raised due process and separation-of-powers concerns, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard SB 705 and SB 748, both TDLR cleanup bills, and SB 1206, which would impose timelines and notice requirements on municipalities reviewing transmission projects; SB 1206 was supported by an electric cooperative and left pending. SB 1460, creating an ethics violation registry tied to licensing consequences, drew constitutional and due-process objections from several witnesses and was also left pending. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1802 on landlord duties to repair mobility assistance devices like elevators and ramps in rental housing, with the author describing prolonged outages affecting seniors; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 2455, creating an Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efficiency and demand-response programs, drew support from energy-efficiency and environmental witnesses and was left pending, and SB 2690, targeting deceptive business-certification solicitations, was laid out and opened to testimony before the transcript ended.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 9th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Despite to do with product quality or manufacturing practices.
  • Practically how would this work under your bill?
  • I just don't know how this is practical, but I'm not a healthcare expert either.
  • This practice has devastating consequences.
  • And I know within my practice area, I have multiple folks that I practice ... with that, this is a normal
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 9th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a physician, I can tell you that prior authorization is a necessary burden on medical practices and
  • Oncology care is a very evidence-based practice.
  • We don't think it's the practice of medicine to us.
  • I don't think that's, as a practical matter, really an issue, though.
  • It's, as a practical matter, going to have an impact here.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need practical, streamlined processes for the application for our community members, and I strongly
  • had passed a policy that allowed males who identified as females to enter their locker rooms and practice
  • The first clause of the Minnesota Constitution is the strongest legal protection for religious practice
  • have the legal discussion about what that means, but the notion that we are restricting religious practices
  • protections; literally zero states in America have a stronger protection than we do for religious practices