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Votes at a glance: committee actions on Feb. 24, 2026
Summary
The committee passed a series of bills with amendments (HB16-78, HB16-79, HB22-82, HB16-71, HB14-81, HB20-15, HB22-07), referred or deferred others (HB19-40 referred, HB16-97 and HB24-86 deferred). This roundup lists motions, outcomes and key next steps.
The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce completed votes and procedural actions on multiple measures during its Feb. 24 meeting. Below are the committee’s recorded actions and the most relevant next steps.
HB16-78 (associations): Passed with amendments. Committee adopted language clarifying proxy use and cumulative-voting mechanics; committee recorded an aye vote and one reservation. Next step: amendments to be drafted and bill sent forward.
HB16-79 (condominiums; electronic voting): Passed with amendments to clarify proxies and timing for electronic and mail voting. Next step: staff will incorporate adopted clarifications.
HB22-82 (insurance): Passed with amendments adopting the Insurance Division’s proposed language to increase consumer transparency and align licensing chapters. Committee members asked staff to consider stronger enforcement mechanisms.
HB16-71 (health; dental hygienists and ITRs): Passed with instruction to add certification language so approved hygienists appear in the licensing search tool.
HB14-81 (human remains): Passed with clarifying amendment to ensure the 60‑day disposition clock reflects permit issuance and affidavit amendments and does not force Medical Examiner retention beyond investigations.
HB20-15 (coffee labeling): Passed as recommended by the chair.
HB22-07 (invasive species; monofilament netting): Passed with amendments, adopting recommended Attorney General changes to remove certain federal/state device cross-references and relying on department rule authority where appropriate.
HB19-40 (condominium records online): Committee discussion produced mixed testimony and the measure will be referred for further consideration; stakeholders raised privacy and redaction concerns.
HB16-97 (natural hair braiding): Deferred pending board follow-up on standalone sanitation training or certification options.
HB24-86 (portable plug‑in solar): Deferred after extensive technical testimony and questions about UL 3700 alignment, NEC implications, interconnection and grid export risks; committee asked sponsors to work with utilities and safety stakeholders.
These committee actions will be reflected in the committee report and in the bill files available through the legislative clerk.
