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• issue underlying this legislation is this: Two proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, control virtually
• We came to agreement among ourselves, but I learned today that the trial lawyers still have some issues
• whatever reason, they know... ...has dropped substantially, for whatever reason, they know, or they learn

Bills: SB1090, SB1293, SB1414, SB1429, SB1503, SB1536, SB1633, SB1724, SB1764

Keywords: savings and loan, technical correction, Arizona Revised Statutes, financial institutions, prohibitions, GPLET, abatement, tax incentives, local government, property improvement, central business district, insurance, settlement demands, time limits, third-party claims, regulatory compliance, initiative, referendum, ballot measures, petition circulators

Summary: The committee first approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1090. It then heard Senate Bill 1503, which would require pension fiduciaries and proxy advisory firms to act solely in the economic interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, prohibit ESG- or ideology-based voting, require disclosures and economic analyses in certain cases, and authorize attorney general enforcement. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect investors and align with federal action. Testimony was mixed: a policy witness supported the bill, while representatives of ASRS and PSPRS said they were neutral but raised concerns about added costs, operational burdens, reporting requirements, possible conflicts with existing fiduciary duties, and increased litigation risk. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1503 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1293, which would prohibit GPLET school-district revenues from being abated during the eight-year abatement period. Supporters argued the bill would protect school funding and reduce state aid backfill costs, and a Goldwater Institute witness said it would also reduce gift-clause concerns by limiting subsidies that shift costs to other taxpayers. City and economic development representatives from Phoenix, Mesa, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council opposed the bill, saying GPLET is an important redevelopment tool that helps finance projects in urban cores and that the change would reduce its effectiveness and slow revitalization. The committee adopted an amendment and then passed SB 1293 on a 4-3 vote. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 1414, which gives insurers 30 days to review and respond to third-party settlement demands in bodily injury claims. Insurance representatives supported the bill as a commercially reasonable timeframe, while the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association opposed it, arguing that 30 days would become a minimum and could delay settlements for injured claimants; members discussed a possible 15-day compromise. The committee passed SB 1414 by a 5-2 vote. It also passed Senate Bill 1633, which creates an income tax subtraction for capital gains from the sale of a primary residence after a five-year residency; opponents warned it would mainly benefit wealthy homeowners and cost the state tens of millions annually, while the sponsor said it could help housing turnover. Finally, the committee passed SB 1429, as amended, allowing Senate and House leaders to designate board members for the Arizona Commerce Authority, SB 1536, which lets municipalities consolidate multiple street-light improvement districts, and heard SB 1724, which clarifies when property splits or consolidations trigger a limited property value recalculation to prevent tax-base manipulation.

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• there other Real Time Crime Centers around the state that you're working with in making the statewide virtual
• And so those pilot projects are where we've kind of learned and tried stuff out so that now if we do
• I have another question that maybe Joey you can answer because I'm trying to learn, which is why I'm

Keywords: 996, all

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• and online services such as Pholx and Plume, which provide cross-sex hormones on the first, often virtual
• And praise God, I've been off medications for 31 years, learning how to manage.
• A patient may have learning disabilities or severe mental illness.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• Since it began, we have learned about the program and patients’ needs.
• Since it began, we have learned<00:44:19.520> about<00:44:19.680> the<00:44:19.920>
• program<00:44:20.240> and<00:44:20.560> patients learned about the program and patients
• learned about the program and patients needs.<00:44:21.920> Dispensaries<00:44:22.640> have
• <02:14:47.360> any<02:14:47.599> regulation virtually any regulation virtually any regulation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We did five public forums, three in person and two virtually.
• and<00:04:59.199> two forums, three in person and two forums, three in person and two virtually
• Those public forums were in virtually.
• And I learned just wear themselves out.
• And I learned today<00:59:59.200> some<00:59:59.359> people<00:59:59.520> are<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, we're all learning right here as we go a little bit. >> Good morning, Mr.
• So, we're all we're all learning<01:01:00.400> right<01:01:00.559> here<01:01:00.799>
• right here as we go a little learning right here as we go a little bit.
• We're ready to learn to work alongside you, other representatives, candidates, media, and families to
• We're<02:13:49.040> ready<02:13:49.199> to<02:13:49.440> learn<02:13:49.840>

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• to cut my teeth as a criminal prosecutor and learned about some of the struggles that are involved in
• about criminal prosecutor and learned about some<00:22:33.520> of<00:22:33.760> the<00
• In 2004, that was... my learned colleagues who are attorneys my learned colleagues who are attorneys
• We've learned a lot from innocent cases over the years.
• I learned about false confessions firsthand as a new homicide detective back in 1994.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I think what we're learning more about is that pharmaceuticals have a lot to do with it, and then just
• But one thing I've Learned recently, is there some kind of metric that DHCS has, or maybe it's through
• LEAs in the first learning cohort started submitting claims and receiving reimbursements in the fall
• I think we're definitely open to learning through this process to see what.
• We should take advantage of the lessons learned.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But if you don't learn from history, you're doomed to repeat it.
• Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about our commission and if you have any questions
• We're one of the oldest learned societies in the state as well.
• Texans and those that are brand new trying to learn all the great stuff about this state.
• I'd like to learn more about it, but would like to have kind of your thoughts on that.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Uh, we helped about 40,000 people across Wyoming learn how to fix everything from iPhones to tractors
• Um, unmute yourself and please introduce yourself and welcome virtually to House TRW. >> Mr.
• Um, unmute yourself and please introduce yourself and welcome virtually to House TRW. >> Mr.

Bills: SF0052, SF0024

Keywords: wildlife management, environmental restoration, funding, invasive species, aquatic ecosystems, native fish, habitat conservation, lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• the House amended it, it's not being sold and doesn't look like it's being close to being sold in virtually

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee considered a Senate amendment to a bill dealing with cell-cultured protein. The Senate Agriculture Committee explained that the bill had been “hog-housed” into a legislative management study because the original bill and a later version were not workable, federal rules were limited, and related litigation in other states suggested it was better to pause and study the issue. Members noted that the state already has Century Code language prohibiting advertising, sale, misrepresentation, and deceptive packaging of cell-cultured protein as meat, and that the original bill mainly added manufacturing language and a definition. Several members supported the study approach, saying the issue may be more appropriately handled at the federal level and that the bill may have been premature. They also commended the students who brought the proposal forward and encouraged them to continue their work, including on federal issues. One member emphasized the need to protect the state’s beef industry while agreeing to the study. A motion was made and seconded for the House to accept the Senate amendments. The clerk called the roll, and the motion passed with all members voting yes/aye. The House concurred with the Senate amendments, and carriers were assigned for both chambers before the committee adjourned.

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• Um, and over time what they learned was that just those treatments were unnecessary for their farmers
• c><02:53:35.279> they<02:53:35.600> what<02:53:35.840> they<02:53:36.000> learned
• over time what they what they learned over time what they what they learned was<02:53:36.560>
• And just imagine for one second a world without either one. there was virtually no requests in the there
• was virtually no requests in the five<04:07:00.560> years<04:07:00.720> they've<04:07:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Baltimore City, >> The alcoholic beverages subcommittee of the Baltimore City delegation will be meeting virtually
• Um, colleagues, Women's Caucus will have their virtual meeting this coming Monday at 4:00 p.m.
• It's virtual. Thank you. Any other personal guest announcement?

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The Maryland House met in session with 122 members present, received the journal, introduced several House bills and Senate Bill 37, and referred bond initiatives and executive nominations to committee. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. House Bill 146, concerning on-site wastewater system inspection and pumping requirements and implementation dates, drew extended debate. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and water-quality measure, while opponents argued it would add significant costs to home sales and rentals, especially in rural areas. After discussion of septic-system costs, enforcement, and the pace of replacement approvals, the bill passed 93-36. House Bill 220, dealing with individual water submeters, also prompted debate over a $1 monthly administrative fee and a provision affecting unpaid water bills in eviction proceedings; members clarified that the eviction language had been struck by floor amendment. Some members argued the bill could raise housing costs, while the sponsor said it mirrored existing electric and gas submetering law. The bill passed 95-34. House Bill 236 on blood-testing timing for contestants before the State Athletic Commission passed 130-0, House Bill 241 extending sunset provisions for state boards and commissions passed 130-0, House Bill 242 on unemployment insurance confidentiality passed 130-0, House Bill 259 revising the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund passed 120-10, and House Bill 308 on private mailboxes for associations passed 120-2. During the floor session, members also discussed septic-system policy more broadly, including the cost of inspections, the need for timely repairs, and whether government should intervene in real-estate transactions. One member explained that a floor amendment had removed a disputed provision from HB 220, which is why it did not appear in the reprint. The House also received a gubernatorial message with executive nominations, referred it to House Rules, and then heard committee and subcommittee announcements about upcoming votes, budget hearings, and caucus meetings.

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• and we've, uh, put a certain spirit into them that I get emails back from the public that say, I learned
• from the public that say I learned from the public that say I learned something<01:06:13.279>
• no<01:09:27.319> money<01:09:27.839> and<01:09:27.960> a every day for virtually
• no money and a every day for virtually no money and a lot<01:09:28.199> of<01:09:28.400> time
• I’d never heard of that program until you did, and I’ve learned more about it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met for an opening/orientation session in which members introduced themselves and explained their interest in the committee. Several members noted backgrounds in trucking, piloting, boating, motorcycles, road safety, or constituent concerns about transportation issues. The chair also noted several absent members and said the committee would first hear agency presentations before covering committee procedures. The Department of Safety gave the main presentation, outlining its seven divisions and how they relate to transportation policy and the Highway Fund. The assistant commissioner emphasized that Highway Fund revenue supports both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety, with collections coming largely from the road toll/gas tax, DMV fees, and the new electric vehicle surcharge. He also noted that 12% of Highway Fund revenues go to local road repair through the DOT Betterment Fund, and warned that the fund has had a structural deficit for several biennia, requiring General Fund transfers that may be uncertain this session. He said the department aims to provide data and fiscal context on legislation and fiscal notes. State Police then provided a detailed overview of its structure and operations, including the Operations Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau, and Justice Information Bureau. Testimony highlighted Troop G’s role in vehicle inspections, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, fraud investigations, and consumer complaint handling, as well as statewide staffing shortages. The division reported rising calls for service, motor vehicle stops, DWI arrests, and other arrests despite a vacancy rate of about 17%. It also described aviation, K-9, bomb squad, special events response, SWAT, narcotics, major crime, forensic laboratory, and other specialized units, with statistics on drug seizures, investigations, and lab workload. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• <03:50:09.680> 88 services L7 social emotional learning 88 services L7 social emotional learning
• Learning and Innovation Schools, 0.5 FTE, 4.3 FTE. 12.
• Learning and Innovation Schools, $12,514,568. 15.
• <04:47:00.160> Learning<04:47:00.480> Supports<04:47:00.878> Intervention Learning
• Learning Supports Intervention Learning Learning Supports Intervention and<04:47:01.680> Planning

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The committee and floor took up House Bill 1411, which concerned the Cover All Colorado program. Debate centered on whether removing the program’s cap would create an open-ended entitlement and add pressure to the state budget. Supporters and opponents argued over fiscal impacts, with several members saying the program had grown far beyond its original cost estimate and that the state needed to protect the budget and maintain a balanced plan. The bill was ultimately passed as amended. House Bill 1412 was then considered, authorizing the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to use statistical sampling and extrapolation to recover Medicaid overpayments in certain provider audits, including ABA therapy and non-emergency medical transportation. Sponsors said the measure would help recapture millions in overpayments tied to fraud, waste, and abuse, and noted safeguards such as strict benchmarks, internal audit review, and a third-party audit firm. An amendment striking the word “alleged” from the bill was adopted, and the bill passed as amended. House Bill 1413, which changes leave provisions for certain public servants, was also approved. The bill removes a statutory cap on how much sick leave state employees may earn, while leaving actual leave policies to departments and bargaining agreements, and increases annual military leave to align with federal law. Members described it as a modest employee-benefit measure in a year without across-the-board pay raises. The House also laid over House Bill 1410 until later in the day and received the committee of the whole report on a large slate of other bills. Later, Representative Richardson sought to reverse the committee’s action on an amendment to House Bill 1389, which involved the comprehensive human sexuality education grant fund, arguing the grant program should be repealed if it is no longer funded.

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• The funded early learning programs.
• They learn everything that the teachers are teaching is they're learning it from a computer screen.
• <01:51:48.719> out<01:51:48.960> of learn out of learn out of because<01:51:51.520>
• We're learning now.
• this is on science. we're learning now. this is on science. we're learning now.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I, yeah, I think that we've sort of learned some good lessons.
• I think that we've sort of learned some good lessons from what occurred with the PG&E bankruptcy.
• So I think that there were a lot of learnings from that and things that can be applied. Thank you.
• This is what we learned and this is how we improved. My son was in my tummy.
• This is what we learned and this is how we improved. My son was in my tummy.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the California Earthquake Authority’s SB 254 report and broader options for reforming California’s utility wildfire recovery system. The chair framed the discussion around the Palisades and Eaton fires, the scale of wildfire-related costs on utility bills, and the need to weigh trade-offs among survivors, ratepayers, utilities, insurers, and taxpayers. The first panel featured wildfire survivors William Abrams and Joy Chen, who described long delays in compensation, housing insecurity, and what they viewed as a system that protects utility shareholders more than victims. They urged greater transparency, clearer accountability for utility spending and safety performance, faster and fuller compensation for survivors, and reforms such as independent audits and better alignment of utility incentives with wildfire prevention and restitution. The second panel began with Tom Welsh of the California Earthquake Authority, who explained that the SB 254 report was intended as a broad inventory of policy pathways rather than recommendations. He described the report’s process, including stakeholder submissions, workstreams, and a convergence process, and outlined the current wildfire fund structure: utilities remain liable, the fund reimburses eligible claims after a covered wildfire, and the CPUC later determines prudency and possible reimbursement back to the fund. RAND’s Lloyd Dixon summarized compensation data, saying utilities paid about $38 billion between 2017 and 2024, with major shares going to injured parties, insurers, and public entities, while litigation costs and survivors’ own losses remain substantial. He noted that legal fees and delays reduce the amount survivors ultimately receive. Utility and public-interest witnesses offered differing views on the report’s pathways. PG&E’s Tyson Smith said the report shows inaction is the worst outcome and argued for community wildfire risk reduction, equitable allocation of catastrophe costs, and state-led resilience tools. LADWP’s Fernando Valero emphasized the vulnerability of municipal utilities and cities, and supported inverse condemnation reform, a state-sponsored liability insurance framework, damages and subrogation limits, and stronger insurance access. Consumer Attorneys of California’s John Fisk argued that IOU-caused fires are not natural disasters but the result of negligence and sometimes criminal conduct, and opposed reducing utility liability while supporting stronger oversight and audits. The Public Advocates Office’s Nathaniel Skinner focused on affordability, saying ratepayers already bear large and growing wildfire costs and warning against shifting more costs onto bills without measurable risk reduction and tighter accountability. Committee members then began questioning witnesses about what counts as measurable mitigation, how to define full and fair compensation, and how any fast-pay process should work.

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• and also to um uh expand the learning and also to um uh expand the learning lab<00:15:41.600>
• <04:09:50.880> no [clears throat] in 2011 at virtually no [clears throat] in 2011 at virtually
• I'm just trying to learn those lessons.
• I learn [clears throat] those lessons.
• I just learned trying to help.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Our job is to protect that learning and the people who are learning and the people who make it happen
• Our job is to protect that learning and the people who are learning and the people who make it happen
• > people<01:28:40.159> who<01:28:40.400> are<01:28:40.639> learning learning
• and the people who are learning learning and the people who are learning and<01:28:41.120> the
• You want them to learn. pretty similar. You want them to learn.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• I'm grateful for the community virtual.
• The kid learned the behavior from somewhere.
• The kid learned the behavior from somewhere.
• The kid learned the behavior from somewhere.
• <04:19:32.159> from looking backwards and learning from looking backwards and learning from

Keywords: 916, all