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• 1138 by Representative Broussard, health care providers, prior consent, electronic posting of medical test
• Sam Cruise, rate registration and licensing of hearing aid dealers, requirements for bill of sale, testing
• , On December 8, 2023, 113 years after sickle cell disease was known as the first known hereditary blood

Bills: HR91, HR92, HR93, HCR44, HR84, HR85, HR86, HR87, HR88, HR89, HR90, HCR42, HCR43, SCR21, HB483, HB484, HB893, HB1087, HB1088, HB1089, HB1090, HB1091, HB1092, HB1093, HB1094, HB1095, HB1096, HB1097, HB1098, HB1099, HB1100, HB1101, HB1102, HB1103, HB1104, HB1105, HB1106, HB1107, HB1108, HB1109, HB1110, HB1111, HB1112, HB1113, HB1114, HB1116, HB1117, HB1118, HB1119, HB1120, HB1121, HB1122, HB1123, HB1124, HB1125, HB1126, HB1127, HB1128, HB1129, HB1130, HB1131, HB1132, HB1133, HB1134, HB1135, HB1136, HB1137, HB1138, HB1139, HB1140, HB1141, HB1142, HB1143, HB1144, HB1145, HB1146, HB1147, HB1148, HB1149, HB1150, HB1151, HB1152, HB1153, HB1154, HB1155, HB1156, HB1157, HB1158, HB1159, HB1160, HB1161, HB1162, HB1163, HB1164, HB1165, HB1166, HB1167, HB1168, HB1169, HB1170, HB1171, HB1172, HB1173, HB1174, HB1175, HB1176, HB1177, HB1178, HB1179, HB1180, HB1181, HB1182, HB1183, HB1184, HB1185, HB1186, HB1187, HB1188, HB1189, HB1190, HB1191, HB1192, HB1193, HB1194, HB1195, HB1196, HB1197, HB1198, HB1199, HB1200, HB1201, HB1202, HB1203, HB1204, HB1205, HB1206, HB1207, HB1208, HB1209, HB1210, HB1211, HB1212, HB1213, HB1214, HB1215, HB1216, HB1217, HB1218, HB1219, HB1220, HB1221, HB1222, HB1223, HB1224, HB1225, HB1226, HB1227, HB1228, HB1229, HB1230, HB1231, SB1, SB54, SB82, SB87, SB92, SB93, SB99, SB104, SB113, SB114, SB115, SB123, SB129, SB133, SB161, SB162, SB224, SB236, SB275, SB280, SB289, SB305, SB310, SB325, SB330, SB339, SB350, SB359, SB382, SB410, SB412, HCR10, HB54, HB55, HB67, HB73, HB125, HB133, HB158, HB168, HB169, HB191, HB195, HB205, HB225, HB245, HB280, HB283, HB296, HB319, HB325, HB339, HB399, HB407, HB448, HB482, HB550, HB591, HB821, HB826, HB992, HB995, HB1085, HB1086, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HCR6, HCR19, HB861, HB889, HB904, HB907, HB908, HB929, HB1009, HB13, HB23, HB25, HB32, HB41, HB90, HB120, HB121, HB122, HB127, HB138, HB139, HB141, HB179, HB187, HB213, HB247, HB286, HB332, HB344, HB357, HB367, HB370, HB462, HB505, HB527, HB537, HB605, HB680, HB681, HB725, HB780, HB782, HB847, HB892, HB911, HB916, HB1012, HB81, HB134, HB154, HB163, HB170, HB194, HB217, HB220, HB254, HB259, HB290, HB308, HB311, HB360, HB382, HB401, HB410, HB417, HB463, HB575, HB592, HB718, HB723, HB750, HB755, HB776, HB812, HB844, HB882, HB888, HB961, HB966, HB980, HB228, HB289, HB735, HB796, HB284, HB301, HB722, HB468, HB546, HB746, HB842, HB923, HB46, HB166, HB349, HB352, HB436, HB588, HB140, HB429, HB827, HB953, HB901, HB9, HB52, HB58, HB193, HB400, HB570, HB577, HB582, HB733, HB747, HB868, HB952

Keywords: Tulane University, education, research, economic impact, healthcare, Louisiana, condolences, memorial, community service, faith, legacy, centenarian, tribute, honor, longevity, philanthropy, youth leadership, fundraising, nonprofits, physical therapy

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• They wanted to make sure they didn't have to go through the driving test, and we do have reciprocity
• Chair, members, Senate Bill 1552 contains various revisions for ADOT, including allowing blood transport
• including developing a proving ground for autonomous systems and advanced air mobility to enable testing

Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix

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• offense, you have numerous and lengthy footage from all the officers, as well as modern laboratory testing
• is already found when the prosecution is waiting on DNA results, fingerprint results, or drug lab testing
• hour period, right, it's a cooling-off period for everybody so that decisions can be made with cool blood

Summary: The committee met on March 18, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several criminal justice bills. HB 36 by Rep. Butler, as amended, removed Evangeline Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District and was reported favorably. HB 160 by Rep. Knox increased penalties for domestic violence offenses involving strangulation; the committee adopted an amendment requiring at least one year without probation or suspension, heard strong support from survivors and prosecutors, and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 552 by Rep. Bryant, handled by Vice Chair LaFleur, clarified DWI law to include impairment beyond alcohol; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 119 by Rep. Fontenot created and strengthened penalties for AI-generated sexual images, especially involving minors; after amendments, including a new possession offense and a name change to “Act Ivy Daniels,” the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 171 by Rep. Spell corrected a citation in the personal surety provisions and was reported favorably without opposition. HB 140 by Rep. Cox drew the most debate. The bill lengthened juvenile delinquency filing and adjudication timelines and changed procedures for extensions and dismissals. Prosecutors and law enforcement supported the bill as a practical update to account for modern evidence gathering and case complexity, while public defenders, juvenile advocates, and other opponents argued it would prolong detention, undermine speedy-trial protections, increase costs, and harm children. After extensive testimony and discussion, the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 140 favorably as amended by a roll call vote of 8-3, with Representatives Knox, LaFleur, and Moore voting no. The committee also heard HB 68 by Rep. Schlegel, combined with concepts from Rep. Glorioso’s similar bill, to update disturbing-the-peace law to protect houses of worship from intentional disruption. An amendment clarified definitions of worship spaces and interruptions and increased the mandatory minimum jail time from 15 to 30 days, while enhancing penalties to a felony for more serious conduct such as battery, property damage, or carrying a dangerous weapon during the offense. Supporters framed it as a deterrent and protection for religious liberty, while opponents, including the ACLU, raised First Amendment concerns and asked for tighter language. The transcript cuts off during opposition testimony, and no final vote on HB 68 is shown in the excerpt.

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• check, must meet all federal legal requirements, demonstrate job-specific skills, pass standardized testing
• I guess as long as your test would be that it has to be obvious.
• passes, there will be more hate crimes and incidents. against Asian grandmas and grandpas, and their blood

Bills: HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• I don't want to have to take a whole new test. So clearly the compact would cover that.
• kids are so nutritionally depleted that their heart rates slow down and they can't maintain their blood
• Thank you for your test. OK. The chair calls Deanna Angel. OK, I have you.

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections

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• And we know, like, we knew the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running the resort, and we've known
• And we know, like, we knew the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running the resort, and we've known
• And we know, like, we knew the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running the resort, and we've known
• And we know, like, we knew the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into running the resort, and we've known
• Sweat and Tears that we knew the Blood Sweat and Tears that goes<01:43:57.719><c> into</c><01:43:58.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I mean, I'm one quarter Scott and I really got my Celtic blood going while they were in town.
• And by public health region, lead testing rates vary more across rural public health regions, where we
• Central New Hampshire, Carroll County, and North Country have the lowest lead testing rates in the state
• Yeah. >> For health outcomes by rurality on page 17, elevated blood levels remain a concern statewide
• By public health region, rural regions generally show higher elevated blood levels, between 5.4 and 9.8

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the draft minutes from its May 29 meeting and then received an informational update from the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the state’s ASL interpreter pipeline. Representative Woods and Associate Commissioner Ann Landry explained that the American Sign Language program at UNH Manchester, the nation’s first fully accredited program, is facing viability concerns because high tuition has left only two of a potential 20 students committed so far. They warned that if enrollment does not recover, the program could face a teachout and eventually be lost, which they said would be detrimental because many state services and legal proceedings require qualified interpreters. Members discussed possible alternatives, including whether community colleges could help, and asked for follow-up research and contact information for UNH officials. The committee also heard that interpreter demand across DHHS continues to rise and that the department must ensure compliance with civil rights and service-access requirements. The committee then turned to Medicaid policy changes tied to Senate Bill 134 and a new federal interim final rule on Medicaid community engagement, or work, requirements. DHHS officials Olivia May and Ann Landry explained that the state law and federal rule align in many areas, but the committee still needed to decide how to implement several remaining policy choices. The department recommended adopting all four short-term hardship exceptions because the federal rule requires states to take them all or none: inpatient or institutional care, federally declared emergencies, high-unemployment areas, and extensive out-of-state travel for serious medical care. Members generally supported the exceptions but raised concerns about how they would be defined and applied, especially the emergency and medical-travel categories. Several legislators asked for more clarity on terms like “extensively” and “serious or complex medical care,” and DHHS said the federal rule does not rigidly define them, though the state could refine implementation through rulemaking if authorized. The department also said the emergency exception would apply only to federally declared emergencies, not state declarations, and would be tied to the emergency event itself. No final vote on the Medicaid policy was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion indicated the committee was reviewing the remaining decisions needed to implement Senate Bill 134 under the new federal framework.

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• are all musts, because that's an exercise of futility on your part, and you're just going to send my blood

Summary: The subcommittee met informally to prepare for markup of House Bills 10 and 11, with the chair emphasizing the state’s budget shortfall, limited general revenue, and the need to prioritize reductions carefully. He said members should send their funding priorities directly to him by the next morning, and he outlined a three-tier approach: items required by law or that prevent future costs, items that are necessary to protect vulnerable residents, and discretionary wants that would be cut once money runs out. He also said he wanted a fair, transparent process and set a target of $500 million in general revenue savings on the bottom line for these two bills, noting that overall cuts could be in the $2 billion range to reach that goal. Members asked about specific areas, including TANF funding, possible reductions, and how department-suggested cuts would be handled. The chair said he was open to using TANF instead of general revenue where possible, but each case would be reviewed individually. He also said departments had identified some legislative efforts and programs they believe they can do without, and he was willing to show those recommendations if reductions are made. Representative Black raised concern about proposed cuts to substance use disorder programs, arguing they save the state money and should be protected; the chair agreed that such programs can fit the “must” or “need” categories and said he was open to considering them. The chair asked members to submit any requests for increases along with offsets, preferably within House Bills 10 and 11, and said he would take those recommendations to the budget chair. He closed by reiterating that the subcommittee’s job is to prioritize spending in a difficult budget year and adjourned after no further business.

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• bill will allow Providers to charge no more than the amount that would leave a resident with a hot blood

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We don't mandate legislatively that if you're overweight, your doctor has to screen you for high blood

Bills: HB322, HB346, HB336, HB384, SB237

Keywords: postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care

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• black bear to the existing language in the subsection, which would allow a person to use one leashed blood
• Folks, the change was necessary because 23-3-109 currently allows those blood trailing dogs to be used
• Folks, the change was necessary because 23-3-109 currently allows those blood trailing dogs to be used
• The change was necessary because 23-3-109 currently allows those blood trailing dogs to be used.
• The change was necessary because 23-3-109 currently allows those blood trailing dogs to be used.

Keywords: 916, all

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• President, could you share when you say the students can take the test early?
• Are these third graders taking the test early in that third grade year, or when we say early, what are
• Second graders taking the test early means a second grader is taking it as opposed to a third grader
• House Joint Resolution 1086 approves all rules proposed by the Board of Tests for alcohol and influence
• House Bill 3008 extends the sunset to 2031 for the board Of tests for alcohol and drug influence, with

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705, SR43, HB1933, HB4248, SB1847, SB1778, HJR1086, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3007, HB3008, HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305, HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298, HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

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• Could you share, when you say the students can take the test early, are these third graders taking the
• test early in that third-grade year, or when we say early, what are we speaking of?
• Second graders taking the test early means a second grader is taking it as opposed to a third grader
• House Bill 3008 extends the sunset to 2031 for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence.
• House Bill 3008 extends the sunset to 2031 for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence.

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705, SR43, HB1933, HB4248, SB1847, SB1778, HJR1086, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3007, HB3008, HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305, HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298, HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and recognized several visiting groups and honorees, including students from Wesleyan Christian School, Claremore Day participants, and a tribute to Dr. J. Craig for his Marine Corps service, chiropractic career, and aid to first responders after the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber also welcomed a Cricket Oak High School AFJROTC unit and the Lincoln Christian wrestling team, both recognized for recent achievements. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 43 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. The Senate took up House Bill 1933, first rescinding prior action and then adopting a floor amendment to correct a drafting error and shift a penalty provision; the bill then passed 47-0. House Bill 4248, which would require purchasers of hemp beverages to be 21 and treat them similarly to beer for age purposes, passed 45-0 after brief discussion about whether it had medical implications. The Senate also adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1847, described as a compassion bill that would have saved the state money, and passed it 35-11 before later approving it as an emergency measure with 43 ayes. The chamber next adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1778, a major literacy bill adding early intervention, teacher training, and optional early ELA testing for second graders, along with good-cause exemptions; it passed 43-2 and then as an emergency measure. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution 1086, approving rules from several agencies, by 42-4. Finally, the Senate advanced and passed a series of sunset-extension bills for boards and councils, including the Child Death Review Board, county government training commission, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, several environmental advisory councils, and the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, with most later receiving emergency passage. The Senate concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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• That's 165,000 members. that every day give their blood, sweat, and tears literally for this industry
• There's often 120 or 150 crew people who, you know, whose blood, sweat, and tears show up on screen.
• and this is due to the fact that even though we've made these modest gains in our contracts by just blood

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Unfortunately, I have recently been diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a rare chronic blood cancer.
• </c><00:18:02.160><c> While</c><00:18:02.320><c> there</c><00:18:02.480><c> is</c> chronic blood cancer
• While there is chronic blood cancer.
• To improve the test scores of the students? Nope. To increase class size? Nope.
• To improve the test is. So why is that?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There's a lot of high blood pressure, so I just want to make sure everyone knows that the doctor of the

Keywords: 1204, all

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• are all musts, because that's an exercise of futility on your part, and you're just going to send my blood

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It would reduce the blood alcohol content required for a finding of impaired driving from 0.08 to 0.05

Keywords: 904, all

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• Like, you know, you have to wear this and you need a little bit of blood because I was in night shift

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• In January, I went to Walgreens in Nashville to pick up a 90-day blood pressure prescription for EMTT
• </c> Nashville to pick up a 90-day blood Nashville to pick up a 90-day blood prescription,<02:49:53.120
• ><c> a</c><02:49:53.359><c> blood</c><02:49:53.600><c> pressure</c> prescription, a blood pressure prescription
• , a blood pressure prescription<02:49:54.560><c> for</c><02:49:54.960><c> EMTT.
• Senate Bill 609, improving screening for treatment of blood clots. Do we want to discuss that?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all