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• Chair, this four-page amendment, in your name, dated January 30th, 2026, at 8:51 a.m., reverts the list
• Chairman, I move the four-page amendment dated 1/30/26 at 8:51 a.m. by Senator Mesnard be adopted.
• I believe that for the five terms that I was elected, I was elected under a Republican form of government
• And part of that responsibility of being elected is to pass fiduciary items.
• This is just a mailing to let folks know that we're going to inspect your property on that date.

Bills: SB1180, SB1215, SB1270, SB1290, SB1292, SB1294, SB1430, SCR1028

Keywords: income tax, conformity, Arizona Revised Statutes, taxpayer, federal regulations, firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee approved the January 26, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills dealing with tax, retirement, and property assessment issues. SB 1215, as amended, was described as a technical “comma bill” that reorganizes the list of firefighter cancer conditions presumed work-related and removes mistakenly included peace officer language; it passed 6-1. SB 1180 would codify Arizona Department of Revenue’s practice of assuming federal conformity for above-the-line income tax items when preparing forms, with supplemental instructions if the legislature later acts differently; it passed 7-0 after discussion about whether it would affect executive-ordered changes. SCR 1028, a voter-referral measure to narrow the statutory exception allowing agencies to set certain fees and assessments without a two-thirds vote, drew sharp debate over majority rule versus limits on delegated fee authority and passed 4-3. The committee also advanced SB 1292, which clarifies that the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System’s 5% ownership cap applies only to publicly traded corporations; PSPRS said the change would avoid compliance problems and unnecessary costs, and it passed 7-0. SB 1294, restoring county assessors’ authority to prorate property values for property destroyed in any manner while preserving a five-year classification benefit only for property destroyed by verifiable accident, passed 6-1. SB 1430, the annual tax corrections act, passed unanimously after DOR said it mainly removes redundant language, fixes a cross-reference, and codifies current practice. The committee then considered SB 1270, which would let CORP employers make optional supplemental retirement contributions of up to $5,000 to Tier 3 correctional officers and related employees at specified service intervals. Supporters from the FOP said it is a flexible retention tool for hard-to-staff correctional jobs, while some members worried it could add costs for counties and not solve the underlying retention problem; it passed 6-1. Finally, SB 1290, which requires advance notice and inspection reports for certain property inspections and bars repeat agricultural inspections for three years, drew strong support from farm groups and strong opposition from county assessors, who argued it would create costs, limit their ability to verify new construction, and interfere with annual valuation duties. The bill passed 4-2 with one member not voting, and the committee adjourned.

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• that day, or the information that will form the basis of the report begins to be collected on that date
• way the language is framed right now is the data would be due to be received by the office on that date
• , if we're referring specifically to an auto and auto quasi-like system, the data would have a due date
• associated with the date the data is due, and then a time period before the reporting is complete in
• interpretation of a statute that we passed that I voted for on a bill nine days after the beginning date

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several insurance, financial regulation, and public safety bills. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1656, a major Office of Insurance Regulation bill covering reciprocal insurers, rate transparency, data calls, cybersecurity notification, and stronger oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). The sponsor and OIR described the bill as aimed at transparency and preventing insolvencies, especially after recent CCRC failures. CCRC residents and industry representatives testified both in support and in opposition, with supporters emphasizing resident protection and opponents warning about liens, reserve requirements, management-company regulation, and higher costs. After debate and assurances that problematic provisions would be refined, the committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1658, which creates a public records framework for the uniform mitigation verification of inspection form database while protecting policyholders’ personal information; a clarifying amendment was adopted before the bill was reported favorably. SB 1612 on financial institutions was approved after a substitute amendment restored current limits on credit union investments and kept only reimbursement, not salary, authority for certain board members and officers. SB 1740, an insurance bill intended to reduce premiums and insurer insolvency risk, was amended to prioritize rate-decrease filings and prohibit claim denials based solely on AI, then reported favorably. Two public-safety bills also moved forward. SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety would update OSHA-related protections, address toxic exposure in gear, encourage safer replacement equipment, and support best practices and mental health resources; an amendment refined terminology and added related provisions, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1184 on residual market insurers was amended to preserve existing consumer protections and disclosure rules for excess and surplus lines and to clarify Citizens-related appointment requirements before being reported favorably. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly noted ongoing stakeholder negotiations and intent to refine several bills further in later committee stops.

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• It was passed last session, just updating the effective date.
• c> effective last session just updating the effective last session just updating the effective date
• <00:20:24.000> in date we had the wrong effective date in date we had the wrong effective
• and government elections finance and government operations<00:49:58.480> it<00:49:58.640>
• and government elections finance and government operations<01:02:10.160> all<01:02:10.359>

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• <05:23:27.360> And elected high elected highway agent.
• And elected high elected highway agent.
• >> You've been elected. >> You've been elected.
• date? What's the Friday date? date? What's the Friday date? >> The<07:21:37.440> 20th.
• <07:23:33.360> 2022nd, date that is. 2022nd, date that is. 2022nd, correct?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Seeing what's, there's an election coming. That's what I've heard.
• Uh, we begin our 2026 session with the constitutionally set date of Wednesday, January 7th.
• Uh, we begin our 2026 session with the constitutionally set date of Wednesday, January 7th.
• Uh, we begin our 2026 session with the constitutionally set date of Wednesday, January 7th.
• constitutionally set date of Wednesday, January<00:38:16.000> 7th.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Executive Departments and Administration Committee met in executive session on November 5, 2025, to consider House Bills 244, 610, and 727, and Senate Bills 94 and 193. On HB 244, which recodifies municipal enforcement of the building and fire code, the committee adopted amendment 2025-2952H by a 16-0 vote, then voted 16-0 to report the bill ought to pass as amended and placed it on the consent calendar. The discussion emphasized that the bill reorganizes building code statutes into a single chapter and was the product of substantial subcommittee work. On HB 610, concerning repeal of the Office of the Consumer Advocate, the committee adopted amendment 2025-3076H by a 16-0 vote. The amendment narrowed the office’s charge to residential utility customers, added duties for the Residential Ratepayer Advisory Board, allowed a two-thirds board recommendation to remove a consumer advocate for failing to perform duties, and broadened the qualifications pool for the position while retaining attorney eligibility. The current consumer advocate, Donald Crease, testified that he still preferred the existing statute but appreciated the committee’s effort to preserve a vigilant, independent ratepayer voice; members generally described the amendment as a more focused, less drastic approach. The committee then voted 16-0 to report HB 610 ought to pass as amended and placed it on consent. For HB 727, relating to the New Hampshire retirement system, the committee voted to inexpediently legislate by a 15-0 vote, with one member recused, explaining that the bill’s subject matter had already been addressed in House Bill 2 and signed by the governor. The bill was also placed on the consent calendar. On Senate Bill 94, prohibiting municipal amendments to the state building code, the committee heard extensive explanation from Mr. Sherman about a substitute amendment, 2025-2972H, which would preserve the prohibition on technical municipal amendments and avoid an unintended trigger that could reopen technical amendments across the code if the state falls behind on model code updates. The committee adopted the amendment 15-1 and then moved toward an ought to pass as amended recommendation; the transcript cuts off before the final disposition on SB 94 is fully completed. Senate Bill 193 was listed at the start of the meeting, but no discussion of it appears in the provided transcript.

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• <02:37:18.680> we were not available by the due date we were not available by the due date
• election we had that tight squeeze with election we had that tight squeeze with OSS<03:40:49.439>
• It doesn't give us a date. Would you have a date that you would suggest?
• <04:59:27.280> to number so there's an annual election to number so there's an annual election

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• state the common word in the election state the common word in the election statute<03:11:30.319
• I recall seeing numbers of those after I reviewed elections.
• <03:20:31.920> law educated me quite a bit on Election law educated me quite a bit on Election
• several thousand uh after an election several thousand uh after an election that<03:22:26.600>
• <03:25:48.960> law I recall from my days in election law I recall from my days in election

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness. Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate. Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.

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• Members, first of all, the start date is a mandate on schools.
• There are school boards elected in every community, every independent school district.
• You know, I've been speaking about substitute teaching since I've been elected.
• So you will be voting for dates on the end of U.I.
• You are voting for a date here of June 30th, 2028. The money will run out.

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• Please, delegates-elect and the resident commissioner-elect are not qualified to vote.
• Representatives-elect are the only individuals qualified to vote in the election of a Speaker, as provided
• The Speaker is elected by a majority of the members-elect voting. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Applause it's okay there are no election Applause it's okay there are no election deniers<02:16:
• <02:17:07.679> or<02:17:07.960> any<02:17:08.200> one election or any one election

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:22:54.559> You<00:22:55.120> any your election as a legislator.
• You any your election as a legislator.
• <00:31:05.279> stand know where the people they elected stand know where the people they elected
• they choose to elect to represent them them them >> in<00:49:46.480> Deerfield.
• representation because a um an elected representation because a um an elected official<00:50:08.079

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Lord, that they would also feel the immense responsibility of this newly elected... responsibility of
• this newly elected office and that they might also have joy in serving others during this, their first
• Lord, renew in them the wonder of being elected to represent their fellow citizens.
• Members, we have two newly elected... all.
• Members, we have two newly elected members, and the chair recognizes Speaker Leadbetter for the oath

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• There are certain ones that are elective, meaning that they can opt in.
• And there is a volunteer policy that's an elective policy that can be purchased.
• you want to elect workers' comp coverage, you just pay the volunteer premium every year and elect that
• Five eligible entities elected not to apply.
• We haven't really looked at dates, but just so tentative.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the minutes from the prior meeting were approved. The first major presentation came from Montana Public Employees Retirement System executive director William Hollahan, who gave an overview of Montana’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Compensation Act plan. He explained that the plan covers volunteer firefighters in unincorporated areas, is funded by 5% of state fire insurance premium taxes, and currently serves 228 departments with about 2,936 active members and 1,242 retirees. He described eligibility rules, annual training and reporting requirements, benefit levels for partial and full pensions, disability, death, medical, and funeral benefits, and said the plan is actuarially sound with roughly $60 million in assets and a funded ratio slightly above 100%. Committee members asked about prior-service credit, whether EMS personnel are included, the effect on recruitment and retention, and whether expanding coverage would require a funding analysis; Hollahan said prior service is not credited, EMS is not currently included, and any expansion would need financial review. Tim Walleen of Workforce Safety and Insurance then presented a draft North Dakota workers’ compensation solution for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS personnel. He explained that volunteer responders are already covered by workers’ comp for medical and wage-loss benefits, but the proposal would set a minimum annual wage of $30,000 for calculating wage-loss benefits for qualifying volunteers, with the benefit paid at two-thirds of that amount. Representative Porter suggested tying the volunteer definition to existing code rather than a fixed dollar amount, and Walleen agreed. Questions focused on whether search and rescue or other volunteer emergency services could be included, whether departments would face new paperwork, and whether volunteer organizations can already elect coverage; Walleen said there would be no additional paperwork and that volunteer coverage is already available. The committee also heard from volunteer fire service representatives and the state fire marshal. An Oakes-area firefighter, Mr. Olson, testified that small departments are struggling with retention, communication, and administrative burdens, especially around separate bookkeeping and funding rules for donated or fundraising money, and he said departments need clearer guidance from the state. State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark introduced himself and outlined a broader effort to improve education, support, and coordination for fire departments, including a planned 10% audit of certificates of existence beginning in 2027, more outreach through his office, and better assistance with training, reporting, and grant access. He said his office is authorized under current law to provide these services, but the role has been vague and underused. Finally, Arnagard Rural Fire District Chief Rick Schreiber testified in favor of new recruitment and retention ideas, including retirement-style benefits, health insurance, tax incentives, scholarships, grants, and more remote or regional training. He said volunteer departments are losing members, that local tax and donation funds are already stretched, and that any new retirement or incentive program should be sustainable and likely involve a mix of state and local support.

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• Elected representatives should have the opportunity to review and approve those impacts.
• Elected representatives should have the opportunity to review and approve those impacts.
• He said he believes the effective date would be August 1st.
• <01:21:39.360> Is<01:21:39.520> that the effective date of your bill.
• Is that the effective date of your bill. Is that correct? correct? correct?

Bills: HF962, HF3541, HF2936, HF3762, HF2879

Keywords: Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting

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• <00:14:45.880> last inflation back in 20134 to date last inflation back in 20134 to date last
• Because that's what you've invested in us, and elected officials told the community you've never given
• officials told the community elected officials told the community you've<00:20:47.440> never<
• We'll also cut deeply into career and technical education, reduce middle school electives, and other
• <01:26:11.600> School locally elected School locally elected School boards<01:26:13.600>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools. The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources. Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.

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• The two-page strike-everything amendment in your name, dated June 11th at 12:58 p.m., constitutionally
• the measure or amendment receiving the greatest number of are approved at the same election the measure
• Chairman, I also move the strike-everything amendment in Senator Farnsworth, dated 6.11.26 at 12:58 p.m
• And now I'm in this position of being an elected official.
• And now I'm in this position of being an elected official.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology heard HCR 2048, as amended by a strike-everything amendment. The amendment would constitutionally prohibit the state from confiscating scholarship account monies from children of military families who are eligible for education scholarship accounts (ESAs) and can use the funds for tuition and fees at eligible postsecondary institutions. It also would make any later bill or voter-approved measure that violates that prohibition void in its entirety, with no severability, for measures enacted or approved on or after November 1, 2026. Representative Way, the sponsor, said the measure was intended to protect military families from having education funds taken away and argued that military children face unique disruptions because of deployments and frequent moves. Supporters including Matt Beinberg of the Goldwater Institute, Kevin Beasty of the Arizona Christian Education Coalition, Peter Gentala of the Center for Arizona Policy, and Senator Rogers said the amendment was needed to safeguard military families and preserve their ability to use ESA funds flexibly, including for college savings. Opponents, including Senators Alston, Fernandez, Kuby, and Epstein, argued the proposal was unnecessary, overly broad, and an attempt to preempt or invalidate a pending ESA-related citizen initiative. They also raised concerns about ESA accountability, public school funding, and constitutional issues involving voter initiatives and judicial review. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted on HCR 2048 as amended. The final committee vote was 6 ayes, 4 noes, and 1 not voting, giving the measure a do-pass recommendation.

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• Madam Speaker, members, the A7 removes language that sets the end date of the moratorium to be after
• I know there's a fixation with what's going on at the federal level, but elections have consequences,
• Well, in 2018... 2018 was the original Southwest Light Rail go-live date, and that didn't happen.
• Members, you each have an election certificate and you're a state representative.
• They're elected leaders.

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• One of those is an election. One of those is an election.
• Authorizes heavy rebel trucks to elect permanent registration.
• A corresponding deletes reference 2 linked HB 1483 in effect, an effective date clause.
• All 2 linked HB 1483 in effect, an effective date clause.
• What this bill is striving to do is to increase participation in those elections so that there's more

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• We are deeply grateful for the State's quick action to date to persevere through future uncertainty.
• We also support legislation that allows school. bond elections to be held during the general election
• I also represent the Superintendent's Association as its president-elect for this next year.
• We have we still have an elected Public Education Commission.
• And so an elected state board in some capacity, be some appointments, etc.

Keywords: 996, all

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• It was chosen because of the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
• Whereas, on November 5, 2024, the American people elected Donald J.
• And whereas, President-elect Trump has been inaugurated, will be inaugurated...
• And whereas, the integrity of the election process is of critical importance.
• President Trump received resounding support in both the primary and general elections of 2024.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• county like Hennepin during a general election.
• Um, so, just to get input from the local election administrators.
• Um making a election administrators.
• election system. election system.
• It was heard in the Elections Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up House File 1794, which would remove the post-graduate collaborative practice requirement for advanced practice registered nurses. The author and several supporters argued the bill would reduce barriers to practice, improve access to primary care and mental health services, especially in rural areas, and align Minnesota with other states. Supporters cited backing from APRN organizations and said the Board of Nursing had no concerns, while opponents, led by Representative Liebling, argued the current one-year collaborative period is a patient-safety safeguard that gives new APRNs needed experience working with physicians before practicing independently. After debate and questions about how the current requirement works in practice, the House passed the bill 119-12. The House then considered House File 4595, which changes licensure reciprocity rules for marriage and family therapists. Representative Schumacher said the bill would expand access to mental health care at no cost by making it easier for qualified out-of-state therapists to obtain Minnesota licenses, eliminating a five-year waiting period and other barriers while maintaining standards through background checks and a jurisprudence exam. Supporters, including Representatives Bierman and Gilman, emphasized workforce shortages and the value of more therapy access for families and relationships. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy was noted as neutral, and the bill passed unanimously, 133-0. Finally, the House began debate on House File 4493, which would authorize pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense certain drugs for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine/Suboxone. Representative Baker said the bill would save lives by allowing people to access treatment immediately through local pharmacies, especially in greater Minnesota, and help them through withdrawal when they are most likely to seek help. The transcript cuts off during the opening of discussion on this bill, before any vote or final action is shown.