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• So they came up with this new Section 5.
• Article 8 was redone, but Section 5 is new because it deals with digital securities.
• So why not change it for all of those sections?
• So why not change it for all of those sections?
• with regard to any actions under this section, under UCC Article 8.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 702, which would amend Idaho’s Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing digital securities and entitlement holders. The sponsor and a guest attorney argued the bill would restore investor ownership rights by reversing 1994-era language they said gives priority to banks and clearing institutions if broker-held securities are pledged or fail in a collapse. Members questioned whether the bill was broader than margin accounts, whether it would affect existing brokerage contracts, and whether it was really a state or federal issue. After debate, a motion to send the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation failed 8-7, and the committee then voted to hold the bill in committee at the call of the chair. House Bill 562 followed, proposing to extend the notice period for residential and commercial property insurance nonrenewals and cancellations from 30 days to 60 days. The sponsor described the measure as a consumer protection response to rising nonrenewals and cancellations, especially in North Idaho but also in the Treasure Valley, and said it would give policyholders more time to shop for coverage or resolve issues with their current carrier. Members asked about contract impacts and whether the longer notice could discourage insurers from writing policies; the sponsor said insurers generally know in advance when they are leaving a market and that the change should not create major problems. A motion to send the bill to General Orders passed, with discussion of a possible amendment to move the effective date to January 1, 2027. The committee then took up House Bill 585, which would impose 48-hour “shot clocks” for local mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections, allow refunds and third-party inspections if deadlines are missed, and require written reasons for failed inspections within three business days. The sponsor and supportive testimony from a third-party inspector and the Idaho Associated General Contractors said the bill would reduce delays, especially in rural areas, and build on last session’s building inspection reforms. The committee moved the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 545, which would create a pathway for certain military chaplains to become licensed professional counselors or licensed clinical professional counselors in Idaho based on their Master of Divinity, military training, chaplaincy experience, and additional clinical pastoral education. The sponsor and the bill’s supporter said chaplains already counsel service members and families on trauma, suicide, and other crises, and that the bill would help address counselor shortages and expand access for veterans. Opponents from the counseling profession argued that MDiv training is not equivalent to CACREP-accredited counseling education, that the bill would bypass important testing and clinical training, and that it could weaken public protections. The committee heard extensive testimony but the transcript ends before showing a final vote on HB 545.

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• They are representing the Arizona section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
• 46-232 and amending section 46-297.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to public assistance.
• 46-232 and repealing section 46-232, relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
• SB 1638, an act in section 42...
• 46-2-32 and amending Section 46-297.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to public assistance.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And now I'll turn it over to Adrian for our next couple sections.
• Our final map for this section comes from the division.
• They are in a separate section of the Arkansas Code.
• And I'll stop for questions there before our last section.
• Our last section. All right, you’re recognized to finish. Okay.

Summary: The committee received a lengthy Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas academic standards, accountability systems, and adequacy requirements. Staff reviewed how state curriculum and standards have evolved from the 1997 Public Education Act through the 2003 Quality Education Act and the 2017 Educational Support and Accountability Act, including required coursework, standards for accreditation, career and technical education, graduation requirements, and recent additions such as computer science, personal finance, firearm safety, and fetal growth and development instruction. Members asked for a chart comparing the major laws and repeals over time, and staff agreed to provide one. The presentation then turned to federal ESSA requirements and Arkansas’s state accountability system. Staff explained Arkansas’s long-term goals for proficiency, English learner progress, and graduation rates, and reported 2025 ATLAS proficiency results, which remained below the 80% goal across student groups. They also reviewed English learner progress, graduation rates, school support and improvement, and equitable access to educators. Data showed gaps by subgroup and by school poverty/minority concentration, with Title I and high-poverty schools more likely to have emergency/provisional teachers and less experienced staff. Members questioned the lack of recent data for some ESSA measures, including equity labs and school index calculations, and asked staff to follow up with the Department of Education. The committee also discussed NAEP results, ACT scores, and teacher quality measures under the state accountability act. Arkansas’s NAEP performance remained below national averages in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math, and ACT composite scores and benchmark attainment were also reviewed. Members asked for additional information on historical highs and lows, the number of assessments students take by grade, dropout data, and comparisons with other states. No formal votes were taken; the main action was agreement to request additional information from DESE and to schedule department follow-up at a future meeting.

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• By deleting that line, we will make those sections effective upon approval, and that would assist in
• the hiring of positions for those two sections. u um states that sections five and six u um states that
• </c><00:21:48.720><c> Is</c> ...positions for those two sections. Is that correct? That's correct.
• Uh, my request would be to take out the special immunity rules on page 17, section 334-I.
• </c> date upon its approval, deleting section date upon its approval, deleting section two<03:02:21.120

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So that's just bringing code sections forward on section five. No changes there.
• </c><02:39:44.479><c> No</c> sections forward on section five. No sections forward on section five.
• That was the autopsy sections, &gt;&gt; Okay. That was the autopsy sections, correct? correct?
• </c> bringing forth these uh code sections. bringing forth these uh code sections.
• And that's an code sections have.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 9 February, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.
• Code Section 9101. This fee does not come from the Kentucky Treasury.

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:30PM est. Meeting Start: 00:03 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 HB 321 (Rep. Johnson): 00:49 HB 340 (Rep. Hampton): 05:10 HB 520 (Rep. Fugate): 08:55 Adjournment: 32:26, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered three bills. House Bill 321, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson and supported by the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Realtor Association, was amended by committee substitute and adopted unanimously. As amended, it extends training deadlines for planning commission and board of adjustment members and adds required training on how planning and zoning policies affect housing supply and accessibility. The committee substitute also limits appeals of final board of adjustment actions to persons or entities claiming injury who own real estate in the same zone as the affected property. The bill passed 8-0, and a title amendment was adopted. House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton with support from law enforcement and federal security representatives, would create a new section of KRS Chapter 13 to require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records for federal suitability or fitness background checks and allow a $25 fee for records requests reimbursed by the federal government. It also conforms juvenile records law to the new process. The committee approved the bill 9-0 with no opposition. House Bill 520, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate and backed by the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, and Kentucky League of Cities, generated the most debate. The bill and committee substitute would exempt certain open police investigation records from disclosure under the Open Records Act when an agency says release could harm an investigation or reveal informants or witnesses. Several senators raised concerns that the “could” standard was too broad and could weaken transparency, while supporters argued it was needed to protect ongoing investigations, witnesses, and officers. The committee initially failed the bill 6-4, then after additional vote changes and discussion, reconsidered it and advanced the amended bill with favorable expression 6-4 to the floor.

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• A reminder regarding governor's letters that have sections that include appropriations, personnel, and
• The Personnel Subcommittee will discuss the personnel sections, and the appropriations will be taken
• The Personnel Subcommittee will discuss the personnel sections, and the appropriations will be taken
• The Personnel Subcommittee will discuss the personnel sections, and the appropriations will be taken
• There's a separate section, separate appropriation section, Section 26, I believe, that allows for funds

Summary: The Special Language subcommittee met with a quorum and reviewed several governor’s letters containing special language for appropriations bills. Members heard housekeeping about the subcommittee’s call-based schedule and its role in reviewing only special language, not appropriations or personnel items. The committee then considered amendments affecting the Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Correction, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Safety, shared administrative services, Commerce/Workforce Services, and Environment and Quality. Key items included language directing DFA to limit administrative costs for pregnancy help organizations to 25% of awards; removing conflicting language so county jail reimbursement funds can only receive transfers in, not out; updating code to assign child nutrition responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture; implementing Act 909 of 2025 changes for school district EBD employer contributions and teacher equalization funds; and allowing the state CFO to waive a 3% central services fee for agricultural promotion boards to keep more funds in the industry. Members also discussed using Camp Robinson facility revenues for maintenance, allowing shared services billing under the Arkansas Forward Initiative, designating Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as the state unit for vocational rehab grants, and capping used tire program reimbursement rates at $2.31 starting July 1, 2026. There was brief discussion on the agriculture fee waiver, with questions about its purpose, duration, and possible precedent; agency officials said it was a discretionary, point-in-time waiver meant to help the farm sector during a crisis. Another question addressed reporting on crisis pregnancy center grants, with DFA noting no grant funds had yet been distributed this fiscal year. Each amendment was adopted by voice vote, item 9 was skipped because it was superseded by item 10, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• , section 3, line 9, by deleting after the word scrapes the phrase 'in the presence of a minor.'
• That first section talks about release from DOC, and then... The whole bill.
• That first section talks about release from DOC and it's got three or four line items in there.
• What was your take on that section? Thank you for the question.
• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1980, page 2, Section 1, lines 15 and 20.

Bills: SB372, SB1224, SB1232, SB1264, SB1330, SB1381, SB1441, SB1450, SB1589, SB1618, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

Summary: The committee first handled several housekeeping items: SB 1330 was withdrawn, SB 1381 was laid over, and SB 1618 was transferred to rules. It then heard a series of bills, mostly criminal justice, public safety, and regulatory measures, with members repeatedly moving due pass recommendations after brief explanations and little or no debate. SB 1589 would strengthen penalties under Oklahoma’s sweepstakes law and extend coverage to entities profiting from illegal gambling, while not affecting ordinary entertainment games. SB 1441 would make it a crime to fly a drone in the airspace of, or make contact with, designated critical infrastructure facilities such as refineries, power stations, telecommunications sites, and manufacturing facilities, with exceptions for recreational use and authorized law enforcement. SB 1224 would require clemency-related hearing notices to be sent to victims by email as well as mail, and SB 372 was described as a cleanup bill clarifying where firearms may be carried. Other bills addressed theft, domestic violence, expungement, fraud, and impersonation. SB 1232 would create a felony and raise fines for copper theft; SB 1264, after an adopted amendment, expanded the definition of great bodily injury to include concussions, brain bleeds, and injuries affecting more than 10% of the body, making domestic abuse causing such injury a felony. SB 1450 dealt with consistency in fines and fees across counties and prompted discussion about county-by-county obligations and court revenue impacts. SB 2011 would treat assault and battery against OJA contract employees the same as against employees, SB 2030 would delay implementation of the Clean Slate expungement automation initiative to 2027 and backlog processing to 2029 without expanding eligibility, SB 1980 would protect against gift card fraud after an amendment changing the mental state language to “knowingly and willfully,” and SB 1936 would make falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer a D1 felony. The committee reported the bills out with due pass recommendations, with votes recorded on several measures, including unanimous or near-unanimous approvals.

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• It's in section three.
• It's in section<00:27:23.440><c> three.
• Um, and what that would section three.
• </c><00:27:35.760><c> two</c> would align with the part of section two would align with the part of section
• </c><01:11:40.960><c> and</c><01:11:41.120><c> amends</c> section five to section seven and amends section

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> section of the bill. section of the bill.
• Uh, and that's section 4B.
• Uh, and that's uh uh section<01:03:06.559><c> 4B.</c> section 4B. section 4B. &gt;&gt; 4B.
• That goes back to sections 10 to 13 as well as section 14.
• That goes back to sections 10 to 13 as well as section 14.

Keywords: 958, all

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• -105</c> penalty in section 1-44-105 penalty in section 1-44-105 on<00:07:57.360><c> page</c><00:07:57.759
• And then in section C, I'm just concerned.
• On page six, section F, it um point out.
• </c><00:48:43.680><c> applies</c> suit under this section applies suit under this section applies regardless
• Um section corporation corporations.

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• I wrote section 282 and it should read section 182 for one of my recommended amendments.
• I wrote section 282 and it should read section 182 for one of my recommended amendments.
• I wrote section 282 and it should read section 182 for one of my recommended amendments.
• ><00:46:39.920><c> through5</c><00:46:41.280><c> um</c> section 121 section 451 K through5 um section
• Amend the following sections. Page flag. Amend the following sections.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• mechanism in section remove the funding mechanism in section seven<00:20:57.840><c> for</c><00:20:58.080
• I'm Tina Nova, section administrator for the Specialized Program Services Section, which includes the
• I'm Tina Nova, section center.
• </c> couple suggested amendments in section couple suggested amendments in section two<00:26:47.440><
• </c><00:27:19.679><c> six,</c> suggested amendment on section six, suggested amendment on section six

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB 126, which would change civil asset forfeiture law. The Attorney General’s Office, Honolulu Police Department, and county prosecutors opposed the bill’s proposed SD1, arguing that requiring a criminal conviction and changing how forfeiture proceeds are distributed would weaken or effectively end the tool, create fiscal and law enforcement problems, and make it harder to address organized crime or cases where an owner cannot be identified. The Public Defender’s Office, Community Alliance on Prisons, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and other supporters argued the measure would improve transparency and accountability, protect property rights, and reduce abuses that disproportionately affect low-income people. The chair questioned law enforcement about fairness, storage of seized property, and access to counsel, and the discussion focused heavily on whether forfeiture should depend on a conviction. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 280, which would make the Community Outreach Court permanent and appropriate funds for it as a division of the First Circuit district court. The Department of the Attorney General and Judiciary supported the concept and described the court’s success in helping people resolve cases, clear license stoppers, recall bench warrants, and access services, but suggested amendments to remove the Attorney General from the bill’s definition and funding mechanism. The Public Defender, Department of Human Services, mental health and substance use advocates, neighborhood and community groups, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing its benefits for people facing housing instability, behavioral health issues, and transportation barriers. No opposition was voiced, and no vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 370, which would increase partial public campaign financing for elective offices. The Campaign Spending Commission supported the original bill and asked the committee to restore the original percentage amounts, keep the proposed funding increases, and reinstate funding for two additional full-time staff positions. Supporters said the public financing system has not kept pace with inflation and needs modernization to be viable; a few testifiers opposed the measure. The committee reported 30 in support, two opposed, and one comment, and then moved on without a vote. Finally, HB 371 was heard, a campaign contribution bill that would bar state and county contractors, grantees, and certain related persons from contributing during the contract period. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is intended to address pay-to-play concerns and false-name contributions, while the State Procurement Office raised concerns about the burden of requiring agencies to provide contract information for all contracts regardless of dollar value. The testimony ended with the commission saying it was working with procurement and the Attorney General on implementation details; no vote was taken.

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• </c> ask you is there any comparable section ask you is there any comparable section uh<00:19:35.039>
• 89-9 for those employees included in bargaining units pursuant to section 89-64.
• 89-9 for those employees included in bargaining units pursuant to section 89-64.
• 89-9 for those employees included in bargaining units pursuant to section 89-64.
• Pursuant to section 89-9 for those employees included in bargaining units pursuant to section 89-64.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees. SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote. In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns. SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.

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• following section: Section 1, paragraph A, notwithstanding Section 1 of Chapter 30 of the General Laws
• The bill in Section 2F, by inserting after item 1596-2703 the following item.
• Section 40, Section 2, DDD, DDD of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 official
• Michaelowitz of Boston and others move to amend the bill in Section 2A.
• Michaelowitz of Boston and others move to amend the bill in Section 2A.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a resignation letter from Rep. Fana Howard of Lowell, effective March 17, 2026, as she transitioned to the Senate. The chamber then took up several procedural orders, including multiple unanimous or voice-vote suspensions of rules and concurrence with Senate petitions, such as referrals on housing and student transportation matters, and a suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition involving children served by DCF. The main substantive item was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. Members discussed its use of Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, including major support for the MBTA, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and child care, snow and ice costs, regional transit authorities, and other deficiencies such as GIC and sheriff costs. Members also explained the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to recent federal tax changes, with debate over whether to delay conformity to limit state revenue exposure. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote, 150-3. The House also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. Several local bills were advanced, including a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee, a bill waiving the minimum age requirement for a Boston police officer, a Nantucket charter bill, a Stoneham public safety bill, and a Malden special police officers bill, the last of which was amended before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Amendment 43 to redistribute $100 million of Fair Share revenue more evenly to municipalities for roads and education; supporters argued the current distribution favored statewide priorities over local aid, while opponents said the formula would not adequately address rural road needs. That amendment was rejected 128-25. The House then recessed several times, observed moments of silence for local public servants, welcomed visiting youth sports teams, and finally ordered adjournment to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• It retains Section 2 and repeals Revised Statute 32:707.2(G).
• Section 4... ...whichever occurs first, and specifies that this section shall not be construed to invalidate
• Section 4 specifies that certain provisions become effective upon signature of the governor.
• Retains Section 2 and repeals revised statute 32707.2G.
• Section 4. January 1st, 2031, whichever is sooner.

Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.

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• Section four, Gulf Coast restoration fund transfers.
• Section six creates the 2026 local improvement fund.
• Section seven creates the USM science research fund. Section eight creates the cancer center fund.
• Section nine creates the Vicksburg National Military Park fund.
• Section two is dealing with our community colleges.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• This repeals three outdated sections of Idaho Code. Section 23-103.”
• “This repeals three outdated sections of Idaho Code.
• Section 23-103 is a lingering code section from the 1939 Prohibition era.
• Most of these are older code sections that way.
• Committee, this is House Bill 736, which amends Idaho Code Section 34-903.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several bill introductions and took action on each. Senator Cook presented RS-33715, a proposal to reduce executive branch elected officials’ pay by 5% for calendar year 2027, and the committee voted to send it to print. Senator Ruchti introduced RS-33735, which would create a transfer-on-death deed option for real property, and it was also sent to print. The committee then considered House Bill 575 on asset forfeiture transparency; sponsors said it would not change forfeiture authority or procedures, but would require state and local agencies to report forfeiture data to the State Controller for publication on Transparent Idaho. A prosecutor testified in support, and the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee advanced several cleanup and policy measures. House Bill 798 repeals an obsolete treasurer reporting provision tied to securities lending agreements, and House Bill 799 repeals three outdated code sections, including a Prohibition-era provision and other obsolete reporting requirements; both received due pass recommendations. House Concurrent Resolution 33 would create an interim committee to study sextortion, its prevalence, prevention, and impacts on youth; sponsors emphasized the harm to minors and the difficulty of prosecuting overseas offenders, and the resolution was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 810 would require legislative candidates to have lived in their district for at least 120 nights in the year before filing, with exceptions for military service and religious missions; after questions about those exemptions and redistricting, the committee voted to send it to the 14th order for possible amendment rather than directly to the floor. The committee also approved two resolutions and two additional bills. HCR 27 honors Morrison Knudsen employees and Idahoans connected to the Wake Island defense and subsequent wartime sacrifices; it was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 736 lowers the voter-registration threshold for ballot-name rotation from 100,000 to 25,000 registered voters to reduce ballot-order effects, and it passed with a do pass recommendation. Finally, House Bill 793 reallocates a portion of beer tax revenue away from the permanent building fund and toward alcohol beverage control, the Idaho State Police, and the Idaho Law Enforcement Fund, while making smaller changes to other beer-tax distributions; the committee supported it and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• To your question, so on both the public school district section one and then the public...
• So there are two sections to this bill.
• section pertains to the public charter schools.
• one for school districts and section two for public charter schools.
• on, for example, For the districts, there's a section on, for example, district IRA scores.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Joint Memorial 20, sponsored by Representative Steve Tanner, which asks the federal government to study and compensate Idaho for the cost of educating children of non-citizens under the Plyler v. Doe decision. Tanner argued the ruling functions as an unfunded mandate on the state, while opponents said the memorial unfairly targets undocumented families and ignores their tax contributions and the broader rights implications of the issue. Members also debated whether the memorial conflicted with Plyler and whether the federal government could realistically conduct the requested study. The committee approved the memorial on a 10-3 roll call vote and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 883, a revised school flexibility and funding measure for both traditional public school districts and public charter schools. Representative Doug Pickett and Idaho Charter School Network representative Emily McClure explained that the bill would grant participating schools more discretion over funding and reduce reporting burdens if they meet academic, financial, and governance benchmarks, with a two-year grace period for schools that have a bad year and a 2029 review date. Questions focused on the differing benchmarks for districts and charters, the exclusion of virtual charter schools, how many schools might qualify, and what schools would gain in exchange for the added autonomy. Supporters said the bill rewards high performance and innovation while preserving accountability; critics raised concerns about arbitrary thresholds and whether the structure adequately accounts for growth and equity. The committee passed HB 883 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote.

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• The bill repeals obsolete code sections, makes technical corrections, includes technical updates, and
• adds clarifications, such as applicable code sections.
• The bill also repeals obsolete code sections, including sections that were effective only until June
• Your amendment is to strike subsection C from what section? Thank you."
• "Just striking new language, so we would strike subsection C of section six.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and approved the March 4, 2026 minutes by voice vote. The committee first considered House Bill 55, which updates and modernizes workers’ compensation statutes to reflect the privatized system, remove obsolete provisions, and adjust the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review from five members to three. The Insurance Commissioner testified that the bill is part of the cleanup from privatization and would give the governor more flexibility in appointments. After adopting a strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment, the committee reported HB 55 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee then took up House Bill 5463, which would reduce BRIM’s required liability coverage for county boards of education from $1.25 million to $1 million per occurrence and eliminate the separate $5 million excess coverage requirement. BRIM’s director testified that the excess market was difficult to access and costly, but several senators raised concerns that lowering coverage could reduce protection for victims and school-related claims. After a divided vote, the motion to report the bill failed, and HB 5463 was not passed by the committee. Next, the committee considered House Bill 4869, creating guaranteed issue rights for Medicare supplement policies, including annual birthday replacement rights and a special right for certain Medicaid recipients losing eligibility. Counsel said the bill would prohibit underwriting barriers during the guaranteed issue periods and require an annual report on premium trends. With no amendments offered, the committee reported HB 4869 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance. The bill would allow the mine subsidence fund to offset payments by amounts received from other sources and limit lawsuits over claims reported to BRIM. Members debated a proposed strike-and-insert amendment that would have softened the litigation limits and added notice and remedy provisions, but the amendment was rejected. The committee then reported HB 5462 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.