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• So uh I would offer the substitute copy of it. >> It is not in this package, but it was emailed out.
• So<00:17:46.320> uh<00:17:46.559> I<00:17:46.880> would<00:17:47.039> offer
• So uh I would offer bill that was filed.
• So uh I would offer the<00:17:47.520> substitute<00:17:48.720> um copy<00:18:02.000>

Bills: HB42, SB246, SB38, SB194, SB183, SB253, SB160

Keywords: unclaimed vehicles, towing, Department of Revenue, notification requirements, abandoned vehicles, real estate, residential property, single-family home, homeowner protection, property solicitation, unsolicited offer, wholesaling, real estate wholesaling, assignment contract, equitable interest, investment property, house flipping, predatory real estate practices, title cloud, deceptive trade practices

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• Um, anyone have an amendment to offer? >> I have an amendment. >> Okay.
• c><00:03:10.280> an<00:03:10.480> amendment<00:03:10.880> to<00:03:10.959> offer
• Um anyone have an amendment to offer? Um anyone have an amendment to offer?

Bills: HB586, SB107, HB619, HB586, SB107, HB619

Keywords: HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion, zoning, municipal services, property tax, land use, metes and bounds, Alabama Highway 157, Judge of Probate, SSUT, simplified sellers use tax

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• <01:23:45.120> the don't see why we can't offer the don't see why we can't offer the developer
• an offer to repair a defect with money, that's one thing.
• So, what it does what the offer section.
• bill is if the developer makes an offer bill is if the developer makes an offer to<01:27:38.400>
• >> Could they have accepted that offer to repair at the time?

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Yeah, who offered this one? I'm offering the first one. I'm offering both, yes.
• Yeah, who offered this one? I'm offering the first one. I'm offering both, yes.
• Yeah, who offered this one? I'm offering the first one. I'm offering both, yes.
• Yeah, who offered this one? I'm offering the first one. I'm offering both, yes.
• Yeah, who offered this one? I'm offering the first one. I'm offering both, yes.

Bills: SB137, SB164, SB165, SB49

Keywords: sewer, wastewater, public service commission, PSC, utility regulation, private utility, regulated utility, affiliated system, consolidation, rate jurisdiction, rate setting, wastewater management entity, common ownership, control, Jefferson County Board of Health, local constitutional amendment, public utilities, Alabama Code Title 37, Alabama Code Title 22, certification

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• Um, we'll stand on our testimony offering comments.
• we'll stand on our testimony offering we'll stand on our testimony offering comments.<00:20:27.679
• Um, just want to note that we do<00:20:29.120> offer<00:20:29.360> an<00:20:29.600>
• Uh, we stand in support, offering comments.
• stigma, advertising treatment that offer stigma, advertising treatment that offer no<00:41:02.400

Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• 01:14.880> Draft<00:01:15.560> 2 This measure prohibits entities from distributing unsolicited
• Service contracts, often referred to as protection plans, are offered on a wide range of products from
• on a wide protection plans, are offered on a wide range<00:02:50.520> of<00:02:50.600> products
• We are here today to offer our strong support for HB 1810, HD2.
• <00:28:58.080> our<00:28:58.240> strong Uh we are here today to offer our strong Uh

Bills: HB1511, HB1535, HB1642, HB1753, HB1810, HB2282, HB2614

Keywords: consumer protection, unsolicited mail, unsolicited email, junk mail, spam email, deceptive marketing, misleading solicitation, high-pressure sales, vehicle warranty, auto warranty, service contract, home warranty, license renewal, registration renewal, government impersonation, affiliation disclosure, direct mail, email marketing, consumer fraud, refund

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.

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• that every holding company, regardless of what state they're domiciled in or the products they're offering
• We did offer an amendment to that to clarify that it would be private events only because there were
• I'll be happy to be the first person to step up and offer clarifying language on the House floor when
• I want to offer.
• I want to offer the opportunity to speak to this as well before we do the adoption of the DE.

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

Bills: HB387, HB388, HB468, HB548, HB827, HB848, HB921, HB924, HB953

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, contracting services, unsolicited contact, homeowners, penalties, regulations, wholesaling, real estate, earnest money, cancellation rights, residential properties, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, certified public accountant, CPA, accounting board, Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants

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• Holding company, regardless of what state they're domiciled in or the products they're offering, are
• And that's why you see, if you ever get a credit... is a prime offer rate plus four and a is a prime
• offer rate plus four and a half half half points<00:10:18.120> um<00:10:18.240> thank<00
• We did offer an amendment to that to clarify that it would be private events only, because there were
• clarifying language on step up and offer clarifying language on the<00:36:21.040> house<00:36

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• You've offered up your own amendment because I'd be so kind to offer your amendment. Yes, ma'am.
• So I'll offer up amendment set 5647. Any objection? I'll offer up amendment set 5647.
• Okay, no problem, I'll offer that up. All right, Representative Jordan offers up Amendment 5702.
• shorter than offered.
• But if that's what I offered, I mean, that's sort of like how offers of judgment work.

Bills: HB1163, HB1168, HR252, HR253, HCR103, HCR108, SB80, SB131, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB384, SB414, SB468, SB469, SB496

Keywords: fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction

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• The media would only report on the proposition amount. that was being offered by the government, and
• offering voter registration.
• When you start handing things out to people unsolicited.
• We did manage to stop unsolicited vote applications.
• And he would, they would offer them, you know, maybe a bottle of wine or something.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• used to mail out uh an unsolicited used to mail out uh an unsolicited application<00:06:40.840><
• I'm happy to hear what you would offer as an alternative.
• I'm happy to hear what you would offer as an alternative.
• I'm happy to hear what you would offer as an alternative.
• I'm happy to hear what you would offer as an alternative.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Certainly, these provisions that are in here are trying to offer an olive branch across the aisle here
• Certainly, these provisions that are in here are trying to offer an olive branch across the aisle here
• We're not actually going to offer the amendments at this time.
• <00:42:57.720> as<00:42:57.839> an would what you would offer as an would what you
• would offer as an alternative<00:42:59.319> uh<00:42:59.599> this<00:42:59.680> is

Keywords: 1183, house

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• BOTH ARE RECEIVED ON E MAIL UNSOLICITED.
• ARE COMING IN TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS AND SO WE ARE OFFERING
• >> I DO NOT BELIEVE DCF WAS AWARE OF THESE DISBURSEMENTS IT WAS IN THE FORM OF AN UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL
• DID HE DISCLOSE THAT CONFLICT TO YOU BEFORE OFFERING HIS SERVICE TO YOU FOR PAPER HOPE FLORIDA THAT ON
• WHERE YOU'RE GOING BUT DID ANYONE AT ACHA LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR PROGRAM WAS GOING TO BE EXPECTED TO OFFER

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• I believe Meta offers that as well.
• > that<01:05:07.680> as believe believe Meta offers that as believe believe Meta offers
• <04:03:10.239> advertisements with unsolicitated advertisements with unsolicitated advertisements
• send an unsolicited advertisement to another<04:03:51.040> telephone.
• for unsolicited adver advertising texts. for unsolicited adver advertising texts.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thank the Senator for offering this, and I hope to see it passed in Texas.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• I do thank the Senator for offering this, and I hope to see it passed in Texas.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.

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• Um, I vote with reservations because this bill would prohibit accepting unsolicited donations from even
• soliciting campaign contributions, I would like to have some kind of amendment that would allow unsolicited
• <00:40:16.640> donations<00:40:17.280> from accepting unsolicited donations from accepting
• unsolicited donations from even<00:40:18.240> everyday<00:40:18.800> grassroots<00:40:
• amendment that would allow unsolicited amendment that would allow unsolicited grassroots<00:40:56.800

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• Thank you. offered uh comments on this measure and offered uh comments on this measure and also<00:13
• <00:43:40.400> communications, repeated uh unsolicited communications, repeated uh unsolicited
• We stand in support and are offering comments. Thank you.
• Cross stands in support and offers comments.
• This program offers mentoring and coaching as well as financial supports.

Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251

Keywords: military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR

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• 01:03:55.080> that,<01:03:55.680> you<01:03:55.800> know,<01:03:56.000> unsolicited
• <01:03:57.000> and folks that, you know, unsolicited and folks that, you know, unsolicited
• But I would like to offer a moment of silence for Emalyn and her family and to send our prayers as a
• But I would like to offer a moment of silence for Emalyn and her family and to send our prayers as a
• But I would like to offer a moment of silence for Emalyn and her family and to send our prayers as a

Keywords: 958, all