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• Work-zone safety depends on It's about deterrence and prevention.
• Work-zone safety depends on everyone. Your time is expired. Oh, sorry.
• Chair, it depends on what they've done. So I have actually a traffic expert... Mr.
• Chair, it depends on what they've done. So I have actually a traffic expert that works for us.
• They may, depending on, you know, like Representative Handy's grandson, I'd have probably been...

Summary: The House Judiciary Rules Committee approved the minutes from February 9, 2026, and announced that Friday would be the last day for new RS hearings before they must go to another committee. The committee first moved House Bill 522 back to the second reading calendar, then later reconsidered that action and sent HB 522 to general orders. It also introduced RS 33227C1, a revised proposal to clarify Idaho’s child custody interference laws, including affirmative defenses, law enforcement guidance, and a graduated penalty structure, with a small wording change from “all” to “any” on page two. RS 33258 was also introduced to add electronic storage detection dogs to the list of protected police-type animals under Idaho law.

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• Work zone safety depends on ...about punishment. It's about deterrence and prevention.
• Work zone safety depends on everyone. Your time is expired. Oh, sorry.
• Chair, it depends on what they've done. So I have actually a traffic expert... Mr.
• Chair, it depends on what they've done. So I have actually a traffic expert that works for us.
• They may, depending on, you know, like Representative Handy's grandson, I'd have probably been—if I was

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Rules Committee met to approve prior minutes and then took up several measures. It first moved House Bill 522 back to the Second Reading Calendar, then later reconsidered that action and sent H 522 to general orders. The committee also introduced RS 33227C1, a revised child custody interference proposal that clarifies affirmative defenses, gives law enforcement more guidance, and creates a graduated penalty structure; and RS 33258, which adds electronic storage detection dogs to the list of protected police/service animals. Both RSs were introduced unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 521, which revises Idaho’s fingerprinting and background-check statutes so private entities can submit fingerprints for vetting employees or volunteers serving vulnerable populations under federal child-protection law. Idaho State Police testified that the prior language was placed in the wrong code section and must be corrected to avoid FBI issues; the bill was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The main discussion centered on House Bill 570, which would make driving more than 20 mph over the limit in an active school or construction zone reckless driving. The sponsor, law enforcement, school officials, and construction industry representatives supported the bill, citing crashes, injuries, and worker safety, while several committee members raised concerns about the meaning of “active,” enforcement in complex construction zones, and whether the bill should be narrowed or clarified. After extended debate and public testimony, the committee voted to send H 570 to general orders for further refinement rather than advancing it directly.

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• HB 154 solves this by doing something very simple but very important: removes the dependency on federal
• law and replaces it with clear state-level definitions. ...removes the dependency on federal law and
• Just depending on the nature of a transaction, ...around GRT, work with tribal entities.
• Just depending on the nature of a transaction, it may or may not be subject to GRT.
• And then depending on who the purchaser and the seller are, you know, may or may not come through that

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, yeah, again, it depends if revenue is relatively high or low as to what the effect on CERA would
• other thing is that... ...the way that the distribution works under this bill is very scalable, depending
• Beach Elementary School, businesses, and our fire department volunteers all depend on the diverse community
• nearly 100% fare raise, the system is still struggling financially, and we absolutely need a stable, dependable
• It is about fairness between counties and people who depend on ferries every single day for their transportation

Bills: HB2588, HB2722, HB2727

Keywords: county ferry district, ferry district, passenger-only ferry, passenger ferry, Puget Sound, Vashon, Seattle, Southworth, county transportation, local taxing authority, property tax levy, general obligation bonds, municipal corporation, public transportation benefit area, WTSC, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, ferry terminal, wharf, shuttle service, marine transportation

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• There's a timeline there, and that particular business depends on stability and specificity with respect
• that written public comment period does vary, but it’s on average between two to four weeks just depending
• So it’s very much a flexible process that we have to kind of adjust in real time depending on a lot of
• That does vary, again, depending on a lot of those factors in that timeline of where things get compressed
• even in that variation that we see when we offer two weeks or three weeks or four weeks or longer, depending

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1238, which would require Idaho Fish and Game to provide a 30-day public comment period for proclamation changes related to season-setting. Senator Foreman said the bill was intended to give sportsmen more time and had support from Idaho Fish and Game management and the Idaho Wildlife Federation, but outfitter representatives testified that the proposal could delay March big-game season setting and compress the time they have to sell hunts and secure tag information. Fish and Game staff said the change was doable but would require timeline adjustments and could create pinch points. After discussion, Senator Foreman asked that the bill be held at the call of the chair, and the committee voted to hold Senate Bill 1238. The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidating the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with the Department of Water Resources while preserving the missions of both entities. Senator Harris said the resolution reflected stakeholder discussions and could improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs. Testimony from the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the Department of Water Resources supported the concept, emphasizing that the change would not alter the voluntary, locally led, non-regulatory mission of conservation districts. The committee voted to send SCR 115 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to informational presentations from Idaho mining companies and industry representatives. The Idaho Mining Association and several companies described major projects and permitting status, including Thompson Creek’s molybdenum restart near Challis, Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project in southeast Idaho, Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, Integra Resources’ Delamar project in Owyhee County, and U.S. Silver Idaho’s Galena Mine in the Silver Valley. Speakers highlighted job creation, capital investment, critical and strategic minerals, environmental reclamation, and ongoing federal and state permitting processes. No votes or actions were taken on those presentations.

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• Preserving these access gains depends on ensuring clinicians retain the autonomy to decide when telehealth
• It depends on ensuring clinicians retain the autonomy to decide when telehealth is appropriate and when
• I believe it would, depending on how the rules come out.
• Depending on the disease state that the physician decides to collaborate with the pharmacists, these
• Depending on the disease state that the physician decides to collaborate with the pharmacists, these

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee first met in executive session and advanced five bills out of committee. SB 5999, as amended by a substitute, would let rural counties under 100,000 population appoint an APRN or physician assistant as an acting local health officer; SB 5185 would create a pathway for international medical graduates to physician licensure through a Washington Medical Commission pilot; SB 5845 would revise timely payment rules for health carriers, including longer acknowledgment and payment timelines and clarifications on scope; SB 6071 would standardize overpayment recovery timelines for carriers; and SB 6258 would create a non-disciplinary pathway for relinquishing Washington Medical Commission licenses. Each bill received a due pass recommendation and was sent to Rules, with the bills passed subject to signatures. The committee then heard SB 6226, which would protect the clinical autonomy of audiologists and ensure hearing-instrument and communication-device rules are applied consistently across care modalities, including telehealth. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, emphasizing access for rural and mobility-limited patients and the importance of teleaudiology, though one association cautioned the bill could affect broader regulatory authority. The hearing closed with 54 pro, zero con, and two other sign-ins. Next, the committee heard SB 6305, the Truth in Mental Health Coverage Act, which would require carriers to submit standardized annual data to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner on mental health and substance use disorder coverage, access, utilization, reimbursement, and network participation, with public posting in raw and dashboard form. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve transparency and accountability without changing benefits, while opponents argued it could duplicate recent parity reforms and add administrative burden. The hearing closed with 396 pro, two con, and zero other sign-ins. Finally, the committee heard SB 5924, a proposed substitute expanding pharmacists’ prescriptive authority for certain limited conditions and products, including some preventive and minor-illness treatments, and allowing limited diagnosis within defined bounds. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural and underserved areas, reduce administrative barriers from collaborative drug therapy agreements, and align with the sunrise review; opponents, including the medical association, said the bill went beyond the review and needed more time, while some testimony raised concerns about psychiatric prescribing. The hearing closed with 279 pro, six con, and four other sign-ins, and the committee adjourned after concluding its business.

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• And depending on the work history of the deceased member or spouse, Medicare Part A premiums could vary
• And depending on the work history, Depending on the work history of the deceased member or spouse, Medicare
• and that ultimately the ability to determine whether the facilities can be located in a spot will depend
• a local government negotiation. ...determine whether the facilities can be located in a spot will depend

Bills: HB1607, HB2159, HB2441, HB2521, HB2531, HB2543

Keywords: recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, HB 2441, line of duty death, survivor benefits, medical insurance premium reimbursement, surviving spouse, domestic partner, dependent children, public employee death benefits, retirement system, Washington State

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• It depends.
• So it all depends on how they structure their transactions with their consumers and the products they
• So it all depends on how they structure their transactions with their consumers and the products they
• Santos, is that the applicability of law and regulation depends on the payment structure of the BNPL
• Interest may apply depending on the plan, and sometimes when it goes beyond the term, there may be interest

Keywords: 904, all

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• ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION WHEN THERE ARE DELAYS IN OUR MODULE HOW THAT IMPACTS OTHER VENDORS AND THE DEPENDENCIES
• PROVIDERS SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR INITIAL MEDICAID ENROLLMENT AND REENROLL EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS DEPENDING
• AND WE DID THAT NOT ONLY TO LOOK AT THE DEFECTS AND LOOK AT THE DEPENDENCIES AND LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD
• AND WE HAD EVERY VENDOR IN THE ROOM BECAUSE THE DEPENDENCIES ARE REAL WITH THIS PROJECT AND WE DIDN'T
• REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS OBVIOUSLY WORK WE ARE DEPENDENT ON THIS MATCH FOR IT TO BE 90% OF THE TOTAL COST

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• Depending on a meeting location, schools can cost $500. I would say $1,500. $1,600 to $2,000.
• It depends on what the management company, what platform they're using.
• Again, it depends on what the document says. Generally, it's a majority vote of the board.
• You know, it's governing document dependent, but in my experience, I've never seen a term over three
• It really depends on the governing documents. There's case law we're trying to fix here.

Bills: HB 1087, HB2504, HB4113, HB5144, HB5146, HB5377, HB5543, SB140, SB264, SB1244, SB1343, SB2121, HR868

Keywords: property owners, board vacancy, special election, association governance, community management, property owners' association, resale certificate, fees, real estate regulation, homeowners, HB 4113, Texas Rising Star Program, child care, child-care providers, Texas Workforce Commission, TWC, safety barriers, crash-rated bollards, bollards, playground safety

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• looks like the first biennial cost would be $11.7 million and $16 million ongoing, and I know it depends
• So, depending on what the regulations are surrounding the existing 529 option for folks in Minnesota,
• piece of that enrollment is a is a big piece of that so<00:12:51.120><c> um</c><00:12:51.320><c> depending
• on</c><00:12:52.079><c> what</c><00:12:52.320><c> the</c><00:12:52.959><c> regulations</c> so um depending
• on what the regulations so um depending on what the regulations are<00:12:53.800><c> surrounding</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• No, it would depend.
• have to be produced in paper form or electronically, and the time frame to produce copies changes depending
• So, depending on the specific type of relationship, whether or not it's a health care surrogate, it could
• So, depending on the specific type of relationship, whether or not it's a health care surrogate, it could
• , or the documents allow for the surrogate documents or power of attorneys in place, it would all depend

Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.

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• depending on the size of the school district would I would say yes and that's once again part of the
• For the additional, it would depend on what they were doing.
• It depends. We do have counselors, but I think as you heard some of the testimony, there are...
• And the type of courses that are offered changes depending on where you are. depending on where in the

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• And then we have a comparable system called the Florida Dependency Court information system that some
• really has information on dependency cases as well as early childhood courts, which are problem solving
• court for families that are engaged with the dependency system and these case management systems, why
• And it is highly dependent on many factors.
• The agencies that are remaining to transition are working with their record management vendor in depending

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Depending on the program, the regents could include From the county level, maybe out to a district level
• have also told us that due process isn't a bright line proposition; it's a malleable thing that's dependent
• I think it will be handled probably on a case-by-case basis, maybe depending on volume.
• But is what we're proposing, you know, AOT, going to be dependent upon or decided on someone's status
• Is AOT going to be dependent upon or decided on someone's status, and who makes that decision?

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• </c><00:04:41.759><c> on</c> housing and stability depend on housing and stability depend on uninterrupted
• </c><00:40:46.880><c> Again,</c><00:40:47.280><c> depending</c> concern, medium or low.
• Again, depending concern, medium or low.
• Because you know that depends.
• If you're in Reich, if you're depends.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• on where they are so different depending on where they are so I<00:10:16.240><c> think</c><00:10:16.360
• time of the day, depending upon what you eat.
• time of the day, depending upon what you eat.
• The clerk will call the roll. depending upon the time of the day depending upon the time of the day depending
• Then it depends on the depth of the doctors.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session and first discussed scheduling, noting that Town Meeting Day would cancel the next Tuesday meeting, that they would meet Wednesday instead, and that remaining bills would be handled through subcommittees and a likely final executive session on the 19th to meet the deadline for committee action on the 20th. The committee then took up several bills, with repeated roll calls and votes, often placing measures on the consent calendar after committee approval. House Bill 185 on ambulance reimbursement rates was described as a perennial issue and was voted inexpedient to legislate, with members noting concerns that an any-willing-provider approach would make premium impacts hard to evaluate. House Bill 186 on cannabis legalization was retained for further work, with members saying the bill addressed stopping marijuana arrests but that the sales and implementation details still needed more development. House Bill 241 on treatment alternatives to opioids was also retained because the sponsor could not attend and the committee wanted more time to continue work. The committee then considered House Bill 302 on state treasury investments in digital assets and precious metals. The amendment narrowed the proposal, removing more complicated provisions like stable tokens and staking, lowering the authorized allocation from 10% to 5%, and limiting eligible digital assets to those with very high market capitalization; members discussed volatility, the treasurer’s discretion, and oversight through bond-rating concerns. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. Other measures moved quickly: House Bill 451 on a paint product stewardship program was amended to remove direct funding and framed as manufacturer-run enabling legislation, then passed and was placed on consent; House Bill 499 made technical corrections to insurance laws and passed unanimously; House Bill 538 on relocating Liquor Commission positions passed unanimously; House Bill 552 on children covered under the state retirement insurance plan was cleaned up to remove a student requirement and passed unanimously; and a blockchain/digital currencies bill was amended to address noise and local regulation concerns for data mining operations, with supporters emphasizing energy-use issues, municipal authority, and a separate commission studying regulation. That bill also passed and was sent to consent.

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• beliefs, and people in our district... ...of political beliefs, and people in our district really depend
• So it depends on where you come from as to what your perspective is, as to what the impacts are going
• It doesn't depend on who your friends are, what lobbyists you hire, and whatever.
• It doesn't depend on who your friends are, what lobbyists you hire, and whatever.
• The Florida Legislature is really dependent in terms of putting together their budget, really primarily

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• beliefs, and people in our district... ...of political beliefs, and people in our district really depend
• So it depends on where you come from as to what your perspective is, as to what the impacts are going
• It doesn't depend on who your friends are, what lobbyists you hire, or whatever.
• The Florida legislature is really dependent in terms of putting together their budget, really primarily
• A supermajority, unanimous vote, or referendum depending on the increase and the type of governing body

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that, based on existing law, the Tier 2 rate could exceed the $1,800 per-pupil minimum, which is dependent
• It varies depending on CDE or DSS.
• So it would really... ...ACEs and 21st is funded by the school site level, so it would really depend
• The grant for each school district identified for DA is either $100,000, $200,000, or $300,000, dependent
• on— ...depending on which school, depending on which program within a school.

Keywords: 988, house, all