Bills: HB2174, HB2496, HB2744, HB2863, HB2910, HB2938

Keywords: insurance regulation, modeling organizations, financial disclosure, rate-making, predictive models, revitalization districts, construction contracts, infrastructure, municipal services, intergovernmental agreements, user fees, landowner agreements, overtime, wages, employee rights, industrial commission, complaints, adjudication, landlord, tenant

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and advanced five bills. HB 2174, as amended by a strike-everything, redefined “advisory organization” as a modeling and data organization and allowed models used by insurers for rate-making to be filed with DIFI, with DIFI able to require supporting data to verify compliance. The sponsor said the measure was the product of extensive stakeholder negotiations and technical cleanup. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 10-0 for a due-pass recommendation. HB 2496 would require revitalization district construction contracts to include payment protections allowing contractors and subcontractors to pause or stop work if the district fails to pay. Supporters argued it was a fairness measure to prevent contractors from being forced to continue work without payment; opponents, including bond counsel and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, warned it could disrupt public infrastructure projects, misalign incentives, and create bond-financing concerns. The committee passed the bill 9-1 with one member present. HB 2910 would extend from 10 to 20 days the time a contractor has to contest an ROC recovery fund claim after notice. The sponsor and Home Builders Association said it was a minor, technical change and requested more time to respond to claims. The committee approved it 10-1. HB 2938, the “penny” bill, would require Swedish rounding for cash transactions when pennies are unavailable, with an amendment clarifying taxes and fees are calculated before rounding and protecting businesses complying with the rule. The sponsor described inconsistent business practices and support from stakeholders; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. HB 2744 would authorize the Industrial Commission of Arizona to investigate and adjudicate overtime wage violations at the state level. Supporters from the carpenters’ unions said federal enforcement is too slow and workers need a faster path to recover earned wages; the Industrial Commission said it would need additional FTEs and spending authority but not general fund money. One member opposed expanding agency authority over private wage disputes, but the committee ultimately passed the bill 10-1 and adjourned.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4L-j_9mwkU, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_02-09-24_.PDF Followed by HLT 10:30 AM Agenda https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-09-24_2_.PDF Followed by HLT Decision Making 11:15 AM Agenda https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-09-24_3_.PDF Timestamps: 10:38 - Introduction (HLT/HUS 8:30 AM) 11:54 - HB1834 17:08 - HB2448 18:43 - HB2042 27:47 - HB2182 44:32 - HB2544 1:04:29 - HB1777 1:11:55 - HB2744 1:19:16 - HB2556 1:22:44 - HB2433 1:26:09 - HB2434 1:31:03 - HB2276 3:08:58 - Decision Making (HLT/HUS 8:30 AM) --------------------- 2:10:29 - Introduction (HLT 10:30 AM) 2:11:36 - HB1952, HD1 2:26:27 - HB2443, HD1 3:17:48 - Decision Making (HLT 10:30 AM) --------------------- 2:54:58 - Introduction (HLT 11:15 AM) 2:55:21 - HB408 (DM Only) 2:58:13 - HB407 (DM Only), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• John Schnauz, Insurance Council of Texas, we show you registered against HB2744. Is that correct?

Bills: HB712, HB722, HB946, HB1687, HB1809, HB1899, HB2528, HB2583, HB2741, HB2750, HB3021, HB3150, HB3265, HB3658, HB3812, HB3960, HB4392, HB4432

Keywords: prostate cancer, health benefit plans, insurance coverage, cost sharing, preventive health care, auto insurance, total loss evaluation, disclosure, insurance materials, vehicle appraisal, HB 946, Texas Insurance Code, automobile insurance claims, oral release, written release, settlement agreement, claim release, property damage, bodily injury, psychological injury