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• And so I think this is a fairly elegant solution to try and address that.
• Thank you, Senators, and thank you for the questions and for the debate.
• And the way the bill is drafted right now, we may not quite capture that exactly, so we're going to be
• And then we have Kevin... that for you. And I believe a lot of those are mandated yearly.
• And I want this to be a product we can all be proud of and pass. to the kingdom.

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considered several environmental and infrastructure bills, most of them sponsored or presented by Senator McLean, along with measures on stormwater, wastewater, brownfields, marine facilities, and a confirmation package. SB 492 on mitigation banking would allow mitigation credits to be purchased outside an impact area when local credits are unavailable, with distance-based multipliers and a statutory credit release schedule; Senator Smith raised concerns about how far credits could be moved from the impacted ecosystem, while supporters said the bill would preserve net environmental benefit and provide predictability. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 800 would update Florida’s battery recycling program and require manufacturers to support more robust recycling and disposal information, prompted by testimony from waste, recycling, and industry groups describing truck, landfill, and facility fires caused by batteries. SB 1228 would advance a spring restoration project for Kentucky Springs and the Santa Fe spring flows by allowing JEA to amend a compliance plan to deliver more than 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it was reported favorably without debate. SB 796 would create a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic tanks, and SB 736 would update the Brownfields program with technical changes, revised definitions, and a change allowing smaller ownership interests to participate in cleanup efforts; both were reported favorably after supportive testimony. SB 810 on stormwater management required annual inspections of local government waterways and drainage works before hurricane season, motivated by flooding after recent storms. Senators Harrell and Smith questioned who would be responsible for inspections and repairs, the scope of structures covered, and the fiscal impact, and the sponsor said the bill would be refined to better define responsibilities and possibly narrow the scope to higher-risk infrastructure. The bill drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Stormwater Association, but also strong support from senators who emphasized the need for better preparedness; it was reported favorably. SB 1162 on water access facilities would add a clean marine manufacturer designation, provide a lease fee discount, and include parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers in the grant program; it was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of five Florida Inland Navigation District appointees, and Senator DeSantis? no, Senator DeCeglie recorded affirmative votes on SB 492, SB 800, and SB 1228 before adjournment.

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• Do you know that there are people that will live capture feral hogs, take them home, and feed them out
• catch those, and feed them out and butcher them.
• I know individuals that capture them and feed them and give them to people in need.
• And it's really deregulating the rights of property owners, landowners, and hunters to go out and manage
• And it's really deregulating the rights of property owners, landowners, and hunters to go out and manage

Bills: SB2108 , SB2121 , SB2171 , SB2061 , SB2112 , SB2138

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Wildlife

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• </c> and breeding stock. and breeding stock.
• And in captive cervids in 19 states and four Canadian provinces.
• Thank you, Madam<00:08:46.640><c> Chair,</c><00:08:47.040><c> and</c> Madam Chair, and Madam Chair, and
• And And And if<00:10:13.600><c> there</c><00:10:13.800><c> ever</c><00:10:14.040><c> was</c><00:10:14.200
• the peer-reviewed data over and over and over again for the high-quality science, and I just don't think

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• And in fiscal year 2027 and summer.
• And 77,232,000 and insert 100 million.
• Chair and and move it. Mr. Mr. Mr.
• ><c> and</c><00:36:59.280><c> yes</c> it's unusual and yes it's unique and yes it's unusual and yes it's
• </c> critical of the NLX and and I, you know, critical of the NLX and and I, you know, I<00:40:49.440

Committee: Senate Finance

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• for the life of the district is captured for the life of the district and<00:02:54.360><c> does</c><
• :18:45.960><c> economic</c> housing and and shorter for economic housing and and shorter for economic
• </c><00:19:47.440><c> and</c><00:19:47.560><c> is</c> the new value is captured and is the new value
• is captured and is producing<00:19:48.200><c> tax</c><00:19:48.480><c> increments.
• And and think further should.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• the states in the U.S., such as Illinois and Maryland, are investing... ...hundreds of millions to capture
• And I think that if we were to capture their attention at that age, that definitely becomes a very strong
• And I think that if we were to capture their attention at that age, that definitely becomes a very strong
• And I appreciate that. All right, you and M... Thank you. And I appreciate that.
• Chair and Senator, and thank you so much. And thank you for that assist there.

Bills: SB145 , SB143

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• It will capture stormwater and agricultural runoff, treating it with a major drainage outfall.
• And Mr.
• and forth.
• It seems to me that the effort is to take the stormwater and capture it in order to enhance water availability
• The chair calls Brian McMaht and... Matt Nelson, and Jessica Pena, and John Dubnick.

Committee: House Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• And if you would, just for the record, go ahead and state your name and that you're here for the conference
• taxes, this calculation should capture the. the benefit of that and lower the tax rate for everybody
• and confidence among taxpayers and stakeholders alike.
• consequences and overreach, capturing people that are trying to do the right thing and legitimately
• And our republic was built by many heroes, as mentioned, and also imperfect men and women.

Bills: SB317 , SB1250 , SB1520 , SB1950 , SB2298 , SB2532 , SB2539 , SB2747 , SB2925 , SB2993

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• And that's okay.
• in section 620513 of the existing statute and I've looked and I couldn't get and I just want some clarification
• And I'm sure that the committee will do their best to capture as much of that as they can.
• And if it's a six-year... will do their best to capture as much of that as they can.
• We do the RFP process and vet it, and those contracts are turnkey, ready to go, and they can be tailored

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

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• That's not something we've captured. And then additionally, ...level they're utilizing.
• And I think it'd be worthwhile, and the other thing is with these caps and everything, you're going to
• So capturing that and staying on top of it is going to be difficult, I think. But doable, yes.
• There's so many working pieces and parts, and especially since we have 3% caps and we have 94 levy limitations
• We might be able to show and come back and show you that we had 100% participation and we were able to

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and focused primarily on property tax statement issues tied to the primary residence credit and the 5% early-payment discount. North Dakota Association of Counties representatives said the current special-session language creates problems because the discount is being applied even when no taxes are ultimately owed, and because the discount is calculated before the PRC funds are actually received. They recommended reverting to the prior law so the discount is applied after the PRC, and noted that all four programmers said they could revert the software to the earlier version if needed. The committee also reviewed a bill draft to remove the legislative tax relief line item from the required contents of the property tax statement. Members agreed the current line item is not especially accurate or useful on the statement, and several members said the committee should go further by adding clearer taxpayer education, such as a pie chart or other supplemental breakdown of where property taxes go. County officials said some counties already provide supplemental charts or explanatory material, but others would need help with printing, mailing, or formatting. To support that idea, staff presented a second bill draft creating a grant program, administered through the Association of Counties with OMB as a pass-through, to reimburse counties for supplemental property tax statement information and related administration. After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to combine the two bill drafts into one recommendation and forward it to the full Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee. The subcommittee then voted to adjourn after directing staff to prepare its summary and recommended bill draft for the interim report.

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• uh office and the and women and girls uh office and the missing<00:25:03.760><c> and</c><00:25:03.919
• </c> on this and and continuing to do that. on this and and continuing to do that.
• </c> and Brainard and Pierce. and Brainard and Pierce.
• Uh, to Molly and Sam O'Neal and Benji and our GLP staff, uh, Ben and so forth.
• <c> and</c><04:15:16.000><c> families</c> And in the children and families And in the children and families

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• hear and connect with my peers and families.
• This captures a lot fewer products. And while some... Sugar. This captures a lot fewer products.
• approach that would better address guests' needs in the different formats and concepts captured by the
• And so I think the state and the Care Court system and the counties could do a lot better, and people
• not after, they are made, and it also seeks to capture more forms of compensation than both state law

Committee: House Health

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• President, where we get to capture what we are hearing and feeling from the people that we serve.
• But when I captured that individual right before the millennium, it was me and him.
• And one of the reasons I believe that capture came to a safe end is I was in full uniform.
• And he knew what I looked like. The capture occurred. He knew what I looked like.
• Meku and Drew. Mek you and Jim. Meku and Jim. Meku and Jim. Meku and Jim. Meku and Jim.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial honors for the Washington National Guard, including the presentation of colors, a prayer, and recognition of Major General Welsh and other Guard members in the chamber. Senators then adopted Senate Resolution 8668, which praised the Guard’s service in emergencies, disaster response, elections support, counterdrug training, and youth programs. Several members spoke in support, citing recent flood response efforts and the Guard’s work during COVID, and the resolution was adopted unanimously with all members’ names added as co-sponsors. The chamber then confirmed three gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees: Ann M. McQuaid to Bellingham Technical College, Elisa Munoz Estes to Grays Harbor College, and Felicia Hancock-Lewis to Wenatchee Valley College. Each confirmation passed by wide margins or unanimously after brief supporting remarks about the appointees’ education, military service, and community involvement. The Senate also considered and passed several bills. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5865, concerning garnishment forms, was amended to delay implementation and then passed 46-3 after supporters called it a technical fix and opponents focused on timing. Substitute Senate Bill 5855, dealing with face coverings by law enforcement officers, drew extensive debate and multiple failed amendments; supporters framed it as a transparency and accountability measure aimed at masked federal immigration enforcement, while opponents argued it was overbroad, ineffective against federal officers, and harmful to state and local law enforcement. The bill passed 38-19. The Senate also passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5105 on explicit depictions of minors, after an amendment clarifying liability and defenses, and Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5268 on community custody for unlawful firearm possession, after a date update amendment. Finally, Engrossed Senate Bill 5081 on unattended motor vehicles and Senate Joint Memorial 8002 urging action on Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud were both adopted unanimously or by large margins. Later, the Senate took up Substitute Senate Bill 5067, lowering the DUI blood alcohol threshold from 0.08 to 0.05; the bill drew strong support from the sponsor and law enforcement-focused supporters, but also criticism that the lower threshold would not address the most dangerous impaired drivers and might have limited practical effect.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so our staff is great, but there is only one E.D., and so sure enough, I printed it out, and I was
• And that's the issue: it's being used to surveil. It's not just that it's capturing images.
• the people who are using it and the people who are captured on it are not comfortable.
• So I'm going to go to Goodman and then Walsh and then Entenman and then Abell.
• And Ms.

Bills: SB6011

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: court security, bailiffs, threat assessment, judicial safety, law enforcement

Transcript Highlights:

• The project would capture and repurpose water from regional drainage runoff. ...treating it for potable
• mitigation initiatives by converting captured floodwater and other water sources into usable potable
• pursuant to Chapter 55 to capture, control, and direct the flow of flood waters and other drainage waters
• and the Texas Water Development Board to demonstrate the viability of treating the captured water to
• Committee, my name is [name not fully captured]. ...and I'm for this bill.

Bills: SB863 , SB1190 , SB1261 , SB1413 , SB1624 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB1855 , SB1967 , SB2124 , SB2204 , SB1623

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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• > from</c><00:13:21.000><c> it</c> happens um and notes and minutes from it happens um and notes and
• looking at the policy and and I just I looking at the policy and and I just I get<00:25:21.720><c> a
• That's my estimation of what those ages that are captured in this, and anybody 1960 and older are now
• </c><00:27:27.320><c> in</c><00:27:27.480><c> this</c><00:27:27.960><c> and</c> ages that are captured
• in this and ages that are captured in this and anybody<00:27:28.559><c> 1960</c><00:27:29.520><c> and

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 637, which was described as a measure to make whole certain New Hampshire Retirement System retirees who were not included when Senate Bill 57 was incorporated into the 2023 budget. The chair and several members reviewed the bill’s legislative history and fiscal impact, citing estimates that the broader change would cost about $1.4 million to the state and $5.74 million to municipalities, with an actuarial liability increase of about $45 million. The chair argued that the omission of already-retired members was not an oversight but a policy choice made in the Senate, based on the bill’s prospective language and the budget process used in 2023. Testimony and discussion focused on whether the bill should be treated as a fairness correction or as an expensive policy expansion. Supporters, including retirees and representatives of employee groups, said the language was unclear, the fiscal note did not match the bill’s effect, and the change would unfairly leave out actual retirees who had expected the same treatment as active members. They also argued that the retirement system historically linked benefits to Social Security and that the bill would restore equity for those affected. Opponents emphasized the cost, the prospective nature of the original language, and the view that the Senate knowingly chose not to extend the change retroactively. After discussion, the chair moved to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate, and the motion was seconded. Members then heard brief public comments after the motion was withdrawn and reintroduced because of the weather and the public’s travel. At the final vote, the subcommittee recommended inexpedient to legislate on a 3-2 vote, with the chair noting that the full committee would take up other bills at a later subcommittee hearing.

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• The language and where the line gets drawn and who and what the teachers and our educators need to know
• And so I want to make sure that if that's happening at a higher rate, that we're capturing it.
• And so this amendment expands reporting to make sure that we're capturing that. now called authorized
• And so I want to make sure that if that's happening at a higher rate, that we're capturing it.
• And so this amendment expands reporting to make sure that we're capturing that. ...that we're capturing

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1795 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2605 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1903 , HB1941 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2303 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2345 , HB2350 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2418 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2539 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2554 , HB2588 , HB2636 , HB1128 , HB1408 , HB1570 , HB1742 , HB1823 , HB2089 , HB2104 , HB2114 , HB2172 , HB2192 , HB2207 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2294 , HB2298 , HB2319 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2354 , HB2374 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2429 , HB2431 , HB2442 , HB2451 , HB2479 , HB2496 , HB2515 , HB2523 , HB2540 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, heard a prayer, and received a Senate message that the Senate had passed second substitute Senate Bill 5061. The chamber then moved through second- and third-reading action on several bills, with debate centered on salmon treaty history, cannabis cooperative rules, inmate commissary and legal financial obligations, collective bargaining protections, and school restraint/isolation policy. Members also took up a bill to adjust Paid Family and Medical Leave funding to address a projected $30 million tax liability, and later reconsidered one education bill after initial passage. House Bill 2554, dealing with repeal of RCW 77.110 and salmon-related history and tribal treaty issues, saw a proposed striking amendment from Representative Walsh that was rejected on a voice vote. The bill then passed 64-28. Engrossed House Bill 1941, authorizing cannabis producer cooperatives, adopted an amendment limiting any one entity to 30% market share in a co-op; a second amendment adding guardrails was rejected. The bill passed 66-27. Substitute House Bill 2539, raising the indigency commissary threshold from $25 to $100 for incarcerated people, passed 57-36 after debate over inmate needs versus victim and child-support concerns. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471, a trigger bill creating state collective bargaining protections if the federal NLRB is weakened, adopted an amendment clarifying agricultural coverage and then passed 58-35. The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, which would phase out isolation and restrict certain restraint practices in schools. Members adopted amendments adding professional development intent language, expanding reporting to authorized entities and out-of-state placements, and clarifying positive behavior intervention planning; several other amendments on parental consent, property damage, and isolation-room definitions were rejected. Supporters emphasized student safety, trauma reduction, and de-escalation, while opponents argued the bill removed useful tools from educators and was premature without broader training. The bill initially passed 58-36, then the House reconsidered it and passed it again 57-37. Second Substitute House Bill 2345, which reallocated Paid Family and Medical Leave premium shares to avoid a $30 million tax cost, passed unanimously 94-0. The House then recessed for caucus after placing additional bills on the second-reading calendar.

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• And then "and". The 10th and final change is on page 4.
• Or, and gaps, and I would propose that we would take the "and" out, put a comma, and then the word "gaps
• We support diversity. and language, and especially of our Tewa and Tiwa brothers and sisters.
• And so.
• Yeah, because you know, you look at capturing the water and it can be used for agriculture, ranching,

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

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• And we were able to capture it all for the book about America 250 in Idaho.
• Nice, and we were able to capture it all for the book about America 250 in Idaho.
• And, Mr.
• before, and the flag and the banner...
• And Kevin went way, way above and beyond.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes, and received a financial update showing about $75,171.57 currently unobligated in the commemoration fund, with additional money expected back after celebration invoices are finalized. Members also heard a detailed update on the America 250 ambassador program and related statewide events, including the Liberty Bell tour, the service challenge, to-go activity packs, community celebrations, and the planned Liberty Heritage Fountain. Testimony emphasized broad volunteer participation, donated in-kind support, and strong public turnout across Idaho communities. The committee then considered and adopted a motion directing all currently unallocated funds to be used for implementation of council-approved ambassador projects, coordinated through the ambassador co-chairs, the pro tem, and the speaker, with approval by the council co-chairs. The motion also requested that any leftover funds be considered for transfer to a savings account for America 300, subject to legislative action. Members discussed clarifying the motion’s language and the role of the co-chairs, but ultimately supported the spending framework. A subcommittee update highlighted the Boise Fourth of July/America 250 celebration, the Liberty Bell display and parade, the many volunteers and agencies involved, and the use of leftover water for wildland firefighters. The governor’s task force update reviewed other America 250-related events, including Spirit of America, the Twin Peaks Ranch State Park opening, the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo, and the Great American State Fair Showcase in Washington, D.C. The committee ended by scheduling its next meeting for August 18 and then adjourned.

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• I sit on finance, health and welfare, local and municipal, and executive committee in the Senate, and
• So then they come back and come back and come back and continue to get, and it's...
• So then they come back and come back and come back and continue to get, and that cycle continues because
• That's something that can be created so that that data is captured there and that we're not relying on
• need to do so that we can capture the data, get the information, get the awareness and the education

Summary: The task force met to review work under HCR 86 on African American suicide prevention, with members introducing themselves and approving the prior meeting minutes. Dr. Williams summarized survey-based findings from 94 university student respondents, explaining that the study focused on warning signs and triggers rather than suicide behaviors themselves. He said financial stress, stigma, and lack of institutional ownership were major themes, and argued that Louisiana needs mandatory reporting and broader suicide data collection because universities and other institutions often avoid reporting incidents, especially those occurring off campus. Dr. Thomas described current and potential prevention strategies, including gatekeeper trainings, 988 outreach, postvention policies, student-facing information on mental health resources, and adding 988 to student IDs. She also noted that the Office of Public Health already serves as a suicide data hub with real-time and death data, and should be included in any centralized reporting discussion. Members discussed how to balance new mandates with university concerns, with several agreeing that legislation is needed but should be developed with input from the Board of Regents and university leadership. The task force reviewed recommendations in the report, including a Louisiana Suicide Prevention Data Act, a centralized data hub, incentive-based reporting for colleges, modernization of the 2018 suicide prevention law, and possible tax credits or other incentives. Dr. McKee suggested that any reporting requirement should be framed to fit existing professional obligations and that training requirements for licensees could be added. The chair asked that revised recommendations and examples from other states be circulated before February 1, with the final report updated to say “confidential unless otherwise required by law.” No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned after the chair said he and Senator Boudreaux would consider legislation and, if needed, a resolution to extend the task force.