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• As background, the Public Disclosure Commission enforces provisions of the state's campaign finance disclosure
• As background, the Public Disclosure Commission enforces provisions of the state's campaign finance disclosure
• The bill covers three areas of disclosure, and I'll cover each in turn.
• The bill covers three areas of disclosure and I'll cover each in turn.
• Their personal information is exempt from disclosure.

Bills: SB5000 , SB5325 , SB6044 , SB6313 , SB6084 , SB6137

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday

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• And so, as well as our dam safety and flood hazard mitigation.
• </c><00:26:48.960><c> hazard</c> our dam safety and flood hazard our dam safety and flood hazard mitigation
• </c><00:28:11.919><c> The</c> Flood hazard mitigation grants. The Flood hazard mitigation grants.
• </c><00:28:18.000><c> Um,</c> provide for flood risk reduction.
• Um, provide for flood risk reduction.

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of unused land that's just sitting there as potentially beautiful park space that still serves the flood
• of unused land that's just sitting there as potentially beautiful park space that still serves the flood

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• along with other states, has experienced an increasing frequency of disasters, wildfires, droughts, floods
• . floods after wildfires, snowmageddons, and water system failures, the middle one is important as well

Committee: House Emergency Management

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That's part of why disclosure is here.
• That's part of why disclosure is here.
• That's part of why disclosure is here.
• This is a disclosure is part of it.
• </c><01:19:07.360><c> to</c> to as regulatory disclosure to to as regulatory disclosure to to<01:19:08.520

Bills: HF3878 , HF4131 , HF3796 , HF4097

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

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• These disclosures— These disclosures would be subject to SEC oversight and securities law anti-fraud
• Disclosures would cease when the entrepreneurial efforts of the fundraising team are no longer essential
• It would also provide for new, ongoing securities law-based disclosures from fundraising parties that
• to register and oversee centralized intermediaries and secondary market transactions, effective disclosure
• have disclosure about them.

Committee: Senate Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Digital Assets

Keywords: Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony

Summary: The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.

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• And as we worked, flood waters were rising across Kentucky.
• </c><01:08:39.799><c> waters</c><01:08:40.240><c> were</c> And as we worked, flood waters were And as
• we worked, flood waters were rising<01:08:40.799><c> across</c><01:08:41.200><c> Kentucky.
• And he wanted a full hour of our time, even during this week's active flood disaster response.
• in cases of flooding like we had<01:19:41.440><c> in</c><01:19:41.520><c> '22?

Bills: SB8

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• or confidentiality agreements. disclosure or confidentiality agreements.
• Did I understand you to say they're signing non-disclosure agreements? You are recognized.
• agreements. from requiring their employees to sign non-disclosure agreements.
• And that is the non-disclosure agreements.
• I'd like to begin with a non-disclosure agreement.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

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• Just disclosure. Because why? Because it did happen with the read.
• It's just transparency and disclosure.
• I guess my question, this type of disclosure will allow you to see what.
• disclosure?
• But again, this is just a disclosure bill, you know. That's what they agree with it.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first heard opening remarks from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein and CMS Medicaid Director Dan Brillman, who discussed ongoing federal-state collaboration and praised Louisiana’s work on Medicaid and health system reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 1214 by Chairman Miller, which would create an Office of State Healthcare Facilities within LDH to centralize oversight of five state-operated inpatient facilities. LDH said the bill would streamline administration, combine shared services, add no new FTEs, and improve care and outcomes for vulnerable residents. Members asked about capacity and waiting lists at the facilities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee next considered House Bill 1041 by Representative Ghali, a medical-freedom bill aimed at prohibiting denial of access or discrimination based on “medical intervention status.” After amendments were adopted, the bill was narrowed to exclude K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, health care facilities, and tuberculosis-related actions, while keeping existing school outbreak exclusion law in place. Supporters, including patients, nurses, physicians, and advocacy groups, testified that mandates during COVID caused coercion, job loss, and harm, and argued for bodily autonomy and informed consent. Opponents, including the Louisiana Hospital Association, American Lung Association, and Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said the amendments addressed some concerns but warned the bill could weaken outbreak protections for children; after debate, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 414 by Representative Chenevere, which closes a loophole in background-check law by barring hiring of certain direct-care workers with substantially similar out-of-state convictions that would disqualify them in Louisiana. Amendments clarified the definition of covered workers, removed licensed ambulance personnel, and addressed documentation and third-party screening. The Attorney General’s office said the bill is intended to protect vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries from people with serious criminal histories, and supporters from disability and EMS communities backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee began House Bill 786 by Representative Egan, which would prohibit managed care organizations from using extrapolation to determine provider audit overpayments or recoupments, requiring decisions to be based on actual claims. Members discussed a proposed amendment preserving the Department of Health and Department of Justice’s ability to use extrapolation in fraud investigations under existing law, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

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• Louis County who would like to share her experience. without a non-disclosure agreement in without a
• non-disclosure agreement in place. place. place.
• </c> have signed these non-disclosure have signed these non-disclosure agreements<00:09:04.440><c> in
• </c> made of signing a non-disclosure made of signing a non-disclosure agreement<00:11:01.839><c> was
• :23.360><c> by</c> non-disclosure agreements signed by non-disclosure agreements signed by anyone<00:

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• All we're saying is, I'll be honest, what they wanted was automatic disclosure.
• about the disclosure and where that<00:30:36.080><c> can</c><00:30:36.240><c> lead.
• </c> policy reason behind the disclosure? policy reason behind the disclosure?
• Because it doesn't seem like a full disclosure of discovery.
• </c> like a full disclosure of discovery. like a full disclosure of discovery.

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division A

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

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• In many cases, especially in my community, where you have seasonal flooding, you have individuals who
• And again, you know, living and representing the Shalish Basin that sees a lot of flooding and a lot
• It can result in uniformity across borders, but I think it also risks proliferation of flood policy.

Bills: HB2428 , HB2399 , HB2087 , HB2629 , HB2483 , HB2477

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: life insurance, policy lapse, policy cancellation, nonpayment of premium, premium grace period, lapse notice, termination notice, third-party notice, third-party designee, beneficiary protection, consumer protection, insurance regulation, insurer notice requirements, policyholder, beneficiary, Washington RCW, insurance code, unintentional lapse, coverage continuation, premium delinquency

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• By far, the most common approach has been a disclosure requirement.
• These disclosure requirements are similar to those that you see for campaign finance, in that they're
• Texas also enacted HB 149, which requires specific disclosure of AI use and prohibits developers from
• They revolved around their deepfake disclosure requirements for materials used in political messaging
• There's also transparency and disclosures when AI is being used.

Committee: House House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Summary: The Arizona House Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee met for an informational presentation from Adam Cook Hook of the National Conference of State Legislatures on recent AI policy trends across the states. He described how legislatures are creating AI-focused committees, task forces, inventories, and impact assessments, and how states are also using AI in government operations and procurement. He noted that all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and D.C. introduced AI bills in 2025, with NCSL tracking more than 1,200 measures and nearly 200 enactments across 45 states. Much of the discussion focused on deepfakes, elections, and synthetic media. Hook said 26 states have enacted laws regulating AI in political messaging, usually through disclosure requirements, while some states have prohibitions near elections. He also discussed laws addressing sexually explicit deepfakes, nonconsensual intimate images, and protections for performers’ name, image, and likeness. Members asked about the best state models for protecting AI-generated likenesses and how parody and satire affect such laws; Hook said courts have struck down some deepfake laws as overbroad, especially where they lacked parody exceptions or allowed broad private rights of action. Hook also highlighted broader AI legislation in healthcare, education, workforce training, and public-private innovation efforts, including regulatory sandboxes and state-run AI tools. He summarized comprehensive AI laws in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, and flagged legal issues such as privacy, copyright, bias, liability, and transparency. Committee members asked about the growth of AI policy, the role of NCSL, and practical uses of AI in government; Hook said interest has grown rapidly since public release of tools like ChatGPT and that NCSL is still adapting its internal AI work. No bills were heard or voted on, and the meeting ended with the chair thanking the presenter and adjourning.

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• have, I believe it's around the technology component, and when those are renewed, it's kind of a disclosure
• Please take up Tab 1, senators, on penalties for late-filed disclosures or statements of financial interest
• if the reporting individual filed his or her financial disclosure late, but before the maximum automatic
• received in past years a waiver of an automatic fine relating to the late filing of a financial disclosure
• The financial disclosure process are transparency compliance goals for our public officers and employees

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So this this amendment is just about disclosure. Thank you for answering my questions.
• This is about disclosure. Bill, thank you, sir. Senator Eckhardt for what purpose?
• So your amendment requires, along with the the disclosure of the reason for cancellation, they must.
• I don't… It's not about disclosure, it's about sunshine.
• Non-disclosure of these criminal records can help survivors move forward. in their lives, which is why

Bills: SJR57 , SCR8 , SB8 , SB14 , SB24 , SB108 , SB112 , SB125 , SB213 , SB251 , SB315 , SB318 , SB371 , SB378 , SB379 , SB472 , SB487 , SB502 , SB513 , SB565 , SB621 , SB650 , SB689 , SB707 , SB710 , SB761 , SB763 , SB815 , SB854 , SB875 , SB896 , SB916 , SB925 , SB958 , SB961 , SB965 , SB973 , SB987 , SB990 , SB995 , SB1006 , SB1018 , SB1019 , SB1024 , SB1026 , SB1146 , SB1194 , SB1198 , SB1253 , SB1330 , SB1343 , SB1362 , SB1379 , SB1497 , SB1498 , SB1527 , SB1532 , SB1547 , SB1596 , SJR36 , SJR12 , SJR57 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SCR8 , SB565 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB504 , SB925 , SB995 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB815 , SB1379 , SB1497 , SB1499 , SB1498 , SB241 , SB304 , SB621 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB686 , SB112 , SB371 , SB204 , SB609 , SB670 , SB502 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1362 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB987 , SB1539 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB985 , SB965 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB24 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1215 , SB1532 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB650 , SB583 , SB673 , SB213 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB378 , SB1343 , SB608 , SB487 , SB955 , SB957 , SB988 , SB990 , SB1019 , SB1021 , SB1120 , SB251 , SB958 , SB761 , SB541 , SB315 , SB379 , SB1018 , SB1737 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB125 , SB599 , SB1330 , SB53 , SB916 , SB896 , SB1352 , SB973 , SB785 , SB710 , SB472 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB1547 , SB961 , SB1038 , SB513 , SB578 , SB711 , SB746 , SB942 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB1738 , SB108 , SB8 , SB318 , SB507 , SB533 , SB689 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB1198 , SB1146 , SB763 , SB667 , SB1059 , SB617 , SB1567 , SB503 , SJR37 , SB16 , SB310 , SB311 , SB396 , SB505 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1470 , SB264 , SB924 , SB1029 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1569 , SB1697 , SB1376 , SB1228 , SB519 , SB878 , SB1350 , SB462 , SB1535 , SB827 , SB1585 , SB207 , SB1207 , SB1619 , SB1396 , SB920 , SB1484 , SB1273 , SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• of unused land that's just sitting there as potentially beautiful park space that still serves the flood
• of unused land that's just sitting there as potentially beautiful park space that still serves the flood

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee met with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 832 by Senator Allen. The bill would update the statute governing the Upper Los Angeles River and tributaries working group to reflect its ongoing role, require it to meet at least annually to report on implementation of the revitalization plan and possible amendments, and adjust membership to better reflect current district boundaries and representation, including adding the Los Angeles City Council member with the most Upper L.A. River miles in their district. Senator Allen and April Bird of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, the sponsor, said the working group’s 2020 revitalization plan identified 300 opportunities and projects, with 18 currently underway, and that the changes were intended as a minor administrative update to improve geographic representation and regular oversight. There was no opposition testimony. Senators discussed the prior meeting schedule and the need to codify annual meetings, and Senator Stern expressed support and asked to be added as a coauthor. Senator Laird moved the bill, and the committee voted 6-0 to pass SB 832 to the Senate Appropriations Committee. After the vote, the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• Disclosure is prohibited without patient consent or a special court order.
• For example, HIPAA permits disclosures without consent for treatment, payment, and health care operations
• Part 2, on the other hand, requires consent for disclosures for TPO.
• Part 2, on the other hand, requires consent for disclosures for TPO. TPO.
• Part 2, on the other hand, requires consent for disclosures for TPO.

Summary: The committee met with Senators Garcia and Simon excused and heard a presentation from FDLE Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard on homicide and violent-crime investigations, focusing on access to blood evidence, toxicology, medical records, mental health records, and the legal limits imposed by Florida law, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2. He explained that autopsy evidence collected by medical examiners is generally available to law enforcement, while hospital records and mental health/substance abuse records usually require subpoenas, court orders, or consent, which can delay investigations. He also discussed the difference between DNA testing and toxicology testing, the role of warrants and probable cause for living suspects, and the special rules that apply when a suspect is deceased. Members asked detailed questions about what toxicology panels include, whether medications can be tested for, how medical examiners review prior medical history, and whether FDLE tracks data linking violent crime to mental health issues or follow up with regulators after incidents. Pollard said the agency follows investigative leads where relevant, but regulatory follow-up depends on the circumstances. He also discussed behavioral threat assessment and management, and said risk protection orders have been used effectively to prevent violence and can lead to court-ordered evaluations and services. The committee then shifted to crime lab capacity and turnaround times. Pollard said the average DNA turnaround time was 208 days for some evidence, with anything over 30 days considered backlog, but that sexual assault kits are prioritized and generally handled much faster, with rush cases sometimes completed within 24 hours. Members expressed concern about delays in unsolved violent and sexual assault cases and asked what resources would help reduce backlog; Pollard said additional analysts would improve turnaround times. The meeting concluded with thanks to the presenter and adjournment after Senator Bernard moved to adjourn.

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• <c> page</c><00:17:16.679><c> eight</c> Representative Souza, Madam Speaker, I'd like to make a disclosure
• Thank you for the disclosure.
• please proceed my brother is disclosure please proceed my brother is the<00:17:35.520><c> vice</c><00
• /c><00:17:43.280><c> you</c><00:17:43.440><c> for</c><00:17:43.640><c> the</c><00:17:43.840><c> disclosure
• </c><00:17:44.600><c> there</c> OHA thank you for the disclosure there OHA thank you for the disclosure

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• That list includes internal government use, disclosures required by federal law, disclosures to consumer
• registry, disclosures to local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, disclosures subject to a
• reporting act disclosures required to the sex offender registry disclosures to local state or federal
• Disclosures pursuant to 17A to A7 of the code.
• Then the only time that disclosure would be required by federal law would be...

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• changed or closed; and much of the documentation has either been lost, destroyed, or fallen victim to flooding
• It would provide law enforcement with mandatory disclosures they can use to put human traffickers behind

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and reviewed a broad agenda including credit card fees, event ticketing, music therapy licensure, senior psychologist licensure, CPA pathways, school mental health licensure, and a bill regulating alternative healing therapies. The chairs explained hearing logistics, including three-minute testimony limits and submission of written testimony, and noted that more than 70 people had signed up to testify. Legislators and advocates were heard out of order throughout the day. A major portion of the hearing focused on credit card surcharge and interchange legislation. Restaurant owners, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, NFIB, and other small-business witnesses supported bills allowing merchants to add convenience fees and, in one proposal, preventing card companies from charging fees on tax and tip portions of transactions. They argued that swipe fees are a major and growing cost, especially for restaurants, and that Massachusetts is one of only two states that bars surcharges. Opponents from the Cooperative Credit Union Association, the Electronic Payment Coalition, and the Electronic Transactions Association warned that the proposals would create compliance burdens, fragment the payment system, raise legal preemption issues, and disrupt a system they described as efficient and secure. The committee also heard competing testimony on ticket transferability and ticket resale. Supporters, including the National Consumers League and Sports Fans Coalition, said bills on ticket transferability would protect consumers who cannot attend events and would increase competition and savings in the secondary market. Opponents, including United Musicians and Allied Workers and theater owners, argued that mandatory transferability would weaken artists’ and venues’ ability to prevent scalping and predatory resale, and that some ticket sellers should be exempt from the broader ticketing regulations. Separate testimony supported music therapy licensure, senior psychologist licensure, and new CPA education pathways, with witnesses saying these measures would expand access to care and strengthen the workforce while maintaining professional standards. The hearing also drew extensive opposition to S.261 on alternative healing therapies, with practitioners and clients arguing it would overregulate spiritual and holistic practices and was not an effective response to human trafficking concerns.