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• Chairman Ricks and Senator Adams, that varies from city to city.
• So you say a lot of these cities already allow this.
• You said most cities are already allowing this.
• To cities with populations greater than 5,000, which is very helpful because all of our cities that are
• Packer representing the Association of Cities, and I appreciate that there are a lot of cities doing

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard Senate Bill 1353, which would allow twin homes and duplexes in areas where detached single-family homes are permitted, while prohibiting local rules that would effectively block them through minimum lot sizes, parking requirements above one space per unit, or higher impact/utility fees than single-family homes. The bill was revised to remove impacts on HOAs and counties, and the sponsor said it is intended to expand housing options and homeownership. The Association of Idaho Cities said it was still finalizing a formal position but was likely to be neutral or supportive after working with the sponsor on amendments; a representative from Pacific Legal Foundation supported the bill as a way to reduce exclusionary zoning. Some senators raised concerns about local control, rental use, and whether demand exists, while others supported the idea as a way to add more affordable and multigenerational housing. The committee voted to send SB 1353 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1345, a State Tax Commission proposal to allow taxpayers to opt in to secure electronic communication instead of receiving certain notices by certified mail or first-class mail. The Tax Commission said the bill would improve efficiency, reduce postage and printing costs, and preserve taxpayer choice by making electronic notice optional and revocable through the Taxpayer Access Point system. Members asked about protections for older taxpayers, what happens if an email is missed or deleted, and how notice would be tracked; the sponsor said the system would remain opt-in and the agency could monitor delivery and follow up if needed. The committee voted to send SB 1345 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• Sanchez, by the City of St. Petersburg, by Senator Roussan.
• managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, as well as the names and telephone numbers
• David Cruz, on behalf of the Florida League of Cities.
• David Cruz, on behalf of the Florida League of Cities.
• The oversight to make sure that their inspectors are following the codes, are making sure that the codes

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of bills, mostly local claims and growth-management or permitting measures. SB 16, SB 14, and SB 24 were uncontested claims bills providing relief for injuries or damages involving the City of St. Petersburg and Miami-Dade County; each was described as settled or favorably reported by a special master, and each was reported favorably without debate. SB 288, a negotiated bill on rural electric cooperatives, was presented as a clarification to protect co-op authority over generation and power purchases while preserving consumer protections; it drew support from industry stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 830 created a public-records exemption for certain local administrators and their families’ personal information, citing threats against city managers, and it also passed favorably. The committee also considered several land-use and permitting bills. SB 1138 would create a registry of qualified professionals to conduct pre-application review for plats and development, aiming to reduce delays and backlogs; local government groups raised concerns about preemption and preserving quasi-judicial authority, but the bill passed favorably with one no vote. SB 168 expanded public nuisance law to include gambling houses, increased penalties, and authorized attorney’s fees and foreclosure of unpaid fees; it was reported favorably. SB 686 revised the agricultural enclave statute to create a public-hearing process for certain residential projects in urban service areas, with a sunset date later amended to June 30, 2026; conservation and planning groups raised concerns about local planning authority and public participation, but the bill passed favorably. SB 548, a growth-management and impact-fee cleanup bill, clarified plan-based methodology, extraordinary circumstances, interlocal agreements, and refund procedures for impact fees. Local government and development stakeholders testified that it would improve predictability while preserving flexibility, though some sought further refinement on fee increases and refunds; the bill was amended and then reported favorably. SB 1234 addressed building permits and inspections, including permit validity, small-project exemptions, temporary hurricane protection, standardized permit forms, and expanded use of private providers; county officials objected to reduced oversight, while builders and private-provider advocates supported the measure. After testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Jones requested to be recorded on several votes, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• We corrected some of the code terminology so that we believe it is code-compliant language.
• The primary function is to direct the Building Code Review Board to amend the existing code.
• comp all code compliant is code comp all code compliant language. language. language.
• review board to amend the existing code review board to amend the existing code.<01:39:41.280><c> A<
• A delayed effective date is code.

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• This is a century code that is almost a burden.
• Chairman Dressler, you know, usually I like to see things in Century Code that makes sense.
• And so we like to clutter Century Code with things that really don't make any sense.
• I just don't think it's a bad idea to keep it in the code just to keep track of this.
• But the 50-mile limit, that's a different part of code. To me, that's our new restriction.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on House Bill 1053 met to resolve Senate changes concerning a statutory cap on state highway mileage. Members discussed the history of the mileage limit, which was set in 1933, and whether keeping the cap in Century Code still served a useful purpose. House members were split between viewing the cap as an accountability and educational tool for future legislators and seeing it as unnecessary clutter because DOT already reports highway mileage and is separately limited by the 50-mile-per-year rule. DOT Director Ron Hanky testified that the department already tracks and reports mileage for budget and federal purposes, that the 7,700-mile cap is not especially useful to DOT, and that the department would prefer the cap be removed. He also explained how mileage is measured and noted several potential road additions that could be affected by the cap. The committee ultimately could not reach agreement. Representative Dressler moved that the House reject the Senate amendment, and the motion was seconded, but the roll call failed with a split vote: Dressler, Johnston, and Freilich voted yes; Hogan, Rommel, and Corey voted no. With no further motion, the committee adjourned and planned to reschedule another meeting.

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• the Transportation Code, they have no authority to enforce that code outside of a county in which their
• You have cities certainly here around the capital region that the city sits in more than one county.
• They may not enforce the transportation code.
• regardless of the city limits.
• I think the difference is the penal code is statewide. The transportation code is countywide.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Legislative code is easily broken like a pie crust, and legislative oath to the code is not honored.
• , or NAICS codes.
• The state building code comprises a number of model codes and standards.
• Many of your cities are self-insured, right? Is that correct? We do have self-insured cities.
• And some cities have...

Bills: SB6346, SB6347, SB6147, SB6246, SB5940, SB5882, SB6223, SJR8206, SB5762, SB5828

Keywords: millionaires tax, wealth tax, income tax, state revenue, tax reform, Washington estate tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, death tax, probate, decedent, gross estate, taxable estate, exclusion amount, tax rate, estate planning, heirs, beneficiaries, RCW 83.100, Department of Revenue

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• Whereas it's been available to cities within the incorporated area of a city or to counties in an area
• to, if the county tries to go ahead and create a CID within the city limits, the city has authority
• . ...difficult, especially for cities and emergency-type services within cities in terms of their high
• limit the ability for the city and county to increase the budget. ...limit the ability for the city and
• There'll be breadcrumbs for the larger city.

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• This legislation amends Idaho Code.
• So he entered the code for me.
• Idaho Code 18-708...
• 73-114, Idaho Code does define that there are two Section 73-114, Idaho Code does define that there
• I'm just looking at Idaho Code 30-21-102 definitions.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 9, 2026, then heard House Bill 860, a cleanup bill revising Idaho’s parental rights and 988/suicide-crisis-related statutes. Representative Ehart said the bill clarifies when schools, hospitals, and crisis responders may provide non-emergency first aid, emergency treatment, suicide-related follow-up, and evidence collection without parental permission, especially in cases involving abuse or when a parent may be the alleged perpetrator. Support came from the Idaho Medical Association, Idaho 988, and several youth testifiers who described being hung up on or harmed by current law; the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association raised a late concern about language affecting time-sensitive evidence collection in child sex abuse cases and proposed a narrow amendment. Despite that concern, the committee voted unanimously to send HB 860 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 680, which would require audio or video recording of all interviews of alleged child abuse victims unless good cause exists. Representative Skog said the bill is intended to protect children, improve the reliability of interviews, and aid prosecutions. Supporters included the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association and a virtual witness who said recording preserves the child’s statement and reduces repeated questioning. No one testified in opposition, and the committee unanimously sent HB 680 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 752, a bill creating criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully entering opposite-sex public restrooms and changing rooms, with listed exceptions for emergencies, maintenance, law enforcement, family assistance, and similar situations. The sponsor and supporters argued it protects privacy and safety for women and girls and aligns with existing sex-based facility restrictions; opponents, including transgender Idahoans, clergy, parents, civil rights advocates, and Planned Parenthood, said it would criminalize transgender people, invite harassment, and be difficult to enforce. Law enforcement representatives testified that existing trespass laws already address unwanted presence and that officers cannot reliably determine sex in the field. The bill drew extensive debate over enforcement, privacy, and safety, but the transcript ends before a final committee vote on HB 752 is shown.

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• board of appeals for State Building Code or state fire code disputes.
• board of appeals for State Building Code or state fire code disputes.
• board of appeals for State Building Code or state fire code disputes.
• board of appeals for State Building Code or state fire code disputes.
• codes State building codes original fire codes State building codes and<01:03:48.359><c> ordinances<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senators, this legislation amends Section 19 of Idaho Code.
• Another code cleanup DOGE task force bill.
• So that's one of the clarifications and amendments to this section of code.
• So the problem isn't in the zoning code.
• Half is distributed to cities, counties, and magistrate courts.

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c><00:03:58.159><c> road</c> partnerships with county and city road partnerships with county and city
• </c> uh on this just if you look at the codes uh on this just if you look at the codes the<00:47:28.480
• </c> we can spend just on that one code. we can spend just on that one code.
• </c> uh overprogrammed just on that one code. uh overprogrammed just on that one code.
• </c> &gt;&gt; being programmed I know in that one code &gt;&gt; being programmed I know in that one code

Keywords: 00:03 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:57 Capital Projects and Highway Plan 56:11 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met to hear the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s presentation on the governor’s 2026 capital projects budget and recommended highway plan. Secretary Gray and cabinet staff first thanked KYTC snow and ice crews, local road departments, first responders, utility workers, and others for their work during a major winter storm, then outlined the capital budget request. The cabinet said its facilities are aging, with about 35% at or beyond useful life, and that limited road fund revenues led it to focus mainly on maintenance, maintenance pools, aircraft maintenance, environmental compliance, AASHTOWare upgrades, state park road maintenance, truck parking, and reauthorization of several projects, including airport work and road projects. The cabinet said the governor’s budget includes about $22.8 million in state funds for the capital budget over the biennium, plus carry-forward language for maintenance pools and project reauthorizations to avoid losing federal funds. Members asked about repeated reauthorizations, cost increases, and whether projects should be restarted as new requests after carrying over for multiple budgets. The cabinet responded that budget office policy generally allows only one reauthorization before a project must be resubmitted, and said many delays are due to acquisition or other project issues. Members also questioned the basis for increased-cost line items and the $5 million request for commercial truck parking; cabinet staff said they could provide original project cost details and that many increases are inflationary, while the truck parking project is expected to use federal funds and is a cabinet priority. The committee also discussed the decline in road fund receipts, which the cabinet attributed largely to lower motor fuels tax revenue. The presentation then shifted to the 2026 recommended highway plan. Officials said the plan covers more than 1,300 projects over six years and anticipates about $9.5 billion in federal and state funding. They said the plan is intended to maintain existing assets, advance long-term priority projects, and honor prior commitments, including the Mountain Parkway, the Brent Spence Companion Bridge, and the I-69 Ohio River Crossing. About 40% of plan funds are dedicated to existing pavements, bridges, and guardrails, and officials cited a 61% rise in highway construction costs from 2020 to 2025 as a major challenge. To help offset those pressures, the cabinet is seeking $125 million from the budget reserve trust fund for the Brent Spence Bridge and release of a federal grant condition tied to the already appropriated $150 million for the I-69 crossing. No votes were taken at the meeting.

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• My name is Nori Gonzalez Garza, and I am the mayor of the city of Mission.
• More than 3, which can, which is consistent with the rest of the code.
• There's a section in the code 85.032.
• Yes, yes, when I, uh, um, where is that in the code? Paper code?
• Is there a paper code about wanting to be too emphatic about wanting paper?

Bills: HB311

Keywords: flood hazards, recreational vehicles, temporary dwelling structures, Texas Water Development Board, flood safety standards, emergency management

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• We're going to comply with the government code. So this is what this will do.
• I believe it was a mayor there, but by a city officer of the city logo for their own political communications
• it was a thing of. value belonging to the city.
• Similar outcome with section 3902 of the penal code.
• city badge if you're a PAC that's representing a police department.

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• </c> city of Saint Paul gets $82 million. city of Saint Paul gets $82 million.
• While some cities like Saint Paul have made changes to their zoning codes in order to allow more homes
• , many cities have not.
• It is funding to the and cities.
• </c> all our cities and all our counties. all our cities and all our counties.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Code section 320301.
• I think it's the right thing to do to be able to allow the cities and the municipalities, the cities
• The organization exists independently from the city and is not contracted with the city for provision
• The organization exists independently from the city and is not contracted with the city for provision
• The House members represent much larger districts than city council members and city commissioners.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations. The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.

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• And we don't have anyone to turn to in our city for help.
• An example: Our city hall was downtown in the historic district.
• And the city was unable to order them to get it down. It was kind of a suggestion.
• Having those better building codes, all those things will really help us.
• We've done that on our behalf and as a city.

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• Claire Sullivan on behalf of the cities of Mountain View, Redwood City, Thousand Oaks, Belmont, El Cerrito
• , and Foster City, in strong support.
• Sylvia Solis Shaw here on behalf of the city of Santa Monica and on behalf of the city of West Hollywood
• Kira Ross on behalf of the city of Stockton and the city of Glendale in support. Thank you.
• Good morning, Kira Ross on behalf of the city of Stockton and the city of Glendale in support.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard SB 456 by Senator Ashby, the Community Beautification Act, which would create an exemption allowing muralists to do commissioned mural work without obtaining a contractor’s license. The author and supporters said the bill would clarify existing law, preserve public art and placemaking projects, and still leave in place applicable safety, permitting, and contract requirements. Support testimony came from the City of Sacramento’s arts manager and muralist Jaya King, who described mural projects as fine art and community engagement rather than construction, and from numerous local governments and arts organizations, including the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County, Sacramento, Stockton, Glendale, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Riverside, Escondido, and the California Travel Association. Opposition centered on concerns that the exemption could weaken consumer protections in contractor licensing law. One member of the public argued that mural projects can involve construction-related work such as surface preparation and installation, and that licensing requirements, down payments, insurance, and background checks protect consumers and should not be bypassed. A representative of the State Building and Construction Trades also expressed concerns but said the author’s office had been engaged and a follow-up meeting was scheduled. Several committee members spoke in favor, saying murals are clearly public art and an important part of neighborhood identity and local culture. The chair and other members described the bill as a common-sense clarification that would reduce barriers for artists and cities seeking to permit mural projects. The committee then voted 9-0 to pass SB 456 and re-refer it to the Business and Professions Committee.

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• Title 63, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 63-725, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding
• And to be clear, this has no impact on cities in any way.
• I went to the city council, talked to them about it. I was ignored.
• If it is a monopoly, we have code in our book to deal with monopolies.
• Amending Title 67, Idaho Code, by the edition of a new Chapter 83, Title 67, Idaho Code to provide a

Keywords: 989, all

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• Green Acres, we are centered right between the city of Rathdrum and the city of Post Falls.
• The city of Post Falls currently has seven... ...The city of Post Falls currently has several deep sewer
• Both cities have been good partners with us in this shared space.
• I've called the cities. I've had words with the City of Post Falls.
• When we are moving our firefighters onto an incident code of some kind or an agreement code, we are removing

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• adding the words city and cities to the existing statute, which is 67-57-67.
• City and cities to the existing statute, which is 67-57-67.
• In this instance, all expenses will be paid by the cities.
• I don't live in city limits, but I did hear one city gave their mayor insurance for life.
• with other codes on initiative.

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