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• Um, House Bill 286, Vehicle Laws, Ignition Interlock System Program Required Participation.
• House Bill 286, Vehicle Laws, Ignition Interlock System Program Required Participation.
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Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• But there are programs that... ...what we value here in the state of Arizona.
• Let me re-say that: reduce the cost of insurance on motor vehicles and motorcycles.
• This bill was brought to me by a constituent who had leased a vehicle, and the vehicle went back for
• Representative Pamela Carter: And the vehicle went back for repair eight times.
• for purchased vehicles, simply adds the lessee for a leased vehicle so that they can have the same consumer

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Assembly Bill 1546 by Assembly Member Schultz and relating to vehicles.
• Assembly Bill 1756 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez and relating to vehicles.
• Assembly Bill 1756 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez and relating to vehicles.
• I rise today to present AB 1756, which extends an important off-highway vehicle pilot program for the
• Members, off-highway vehicle recreation is not just a pastime in Needles.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file. The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins. A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.

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• Its values, commitment to social justice and solidarity, and academic culture aligned with my values
• Its values, commitment to social justice and solidarity, and academic culture aligned with my values
• using clean alternative fuels and alternative vehicles.
• using clean alternative fuels and alternative vehicles.
• I agree education should be valued and elevated.

Bills: HB2689, SB5420, SB5868, SB5877

Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care

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• Its values, commitment to social justice and solidarity, and academic culture aligned with my values
• Its values, commitment to social justice and solidarity, and academic culture aligned with my values
• using clean alternative fuels and alternative vehicles.
• using clean alternative fuels and alternative vehicles.
• I agree education should be valued and elevated.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5828, which would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award levels for students attending private, not-for-profit four-year institutions. Staff explained the bill would set the awards at 90 percent of the regional and state college rate rather than 50 percent of the research rate, with an estimated fiscal impact of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and $18.6 million over four years. Testimony was largely in support from private college presidents, students, and school counselors, who said the bill would help low-income and first-generation students and preserve access and enrollment choices; some public college student representatives said they did not oppose the bill but argued that cuts to public-school aid should be restored first. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5911, which would prohibit DCYF from using benefits or funds of youth in extended foster care as reimbursement for their cost of care beginning in 2027, while requiring support for benefit management and payee arrangements and allowing protected accounts such as ABLE accounts. Staff estimated a net fiscal impact of $608,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $2.2 million per biennium thereafter. Testimony in support said the bill would end the practice of withholding SSI and other benefits from youth in care and better support disabled youth transitioning to adulthood. Members asked questions about fiduciary responsibility and representative payee arrangements. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several bills. It adopted Amendment Clark 350 to House Bill 2689, raising the required provider response rate for the child care market rate survey to 65 percent, and then reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 18-11, with two excused. It adopted Amendment H-3743.1 to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5395 on retrospective prior authorization denials and reported that bill out unanimously. It also adopted Amendment Pool 272 to Senate Bill 5420 and reported that bill out unanimously. For Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5496, the committee adopted several amendments clarifying scope and penalties but rejected amendments that would have delayed the bill or replaced it with a study; the bill was then reported out with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard amendment briefings on other bills, including 5981, 6026, 6160, 6184, and 6211, but deferred action on some items heard that morning.

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• </c><00:04:05.280><c> as</c> It was about establishing our values as It was about establishing our values
• if they're leaving their vehicle.
• if they're leaving their vehicle.
• if they're leaving their vehicle.
• if they're leaving their vehicle.

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• All trust lands shall be appraised at fair market value.
• Trust lands can't be sold for less than fair market value.
• The appraised value was just over $58 million, and the final sale price was The appraised value was just
• Minerals were valued more highly than single-family homes.
• Minerals were valued more highly than single family homes.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Joint Natural Resources and House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committees of Reference heard the Arizona Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also identified weaknesses in continuing-education verification and other sunset-factor areas, and the board agreed to implement all 21 recommendations. Board staff said complaint volume has risen sharply since the pandemic, that the board’s process is slower because every case goes through an investigative committee and then the full board, and that it has already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues and is adding tools to improve continuing-education audits. The committee then heard testimony from the board’s executive director and from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. The executive director emphasized the board’s public-protection mission, described the shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and said the board is working to improve efficiency through a new e-licensing system and staff training. Members asked about the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, complaint backlogs, and whether the board could do more to recruit rural practitioners; the board said it lacks direct recruiting authority but supports multiple licensure pathways and loan-assistance efforts. The veterinary association supported the board’s oversight and said it is also working on rural and large-animal workforce issues through partnerships and advocacy. The committee then voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next took up the Arizona State Land Department, beginning with the Auditor General’s presentation on the department’s sunset review and prior special audit. The audit found the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan since 2011, had sold more than 48,000 acres without an active plan, had allowed agricultural rental rates to go unchanged since 2006 despite market increases, and had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases or properly managed reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues created risks of lost revenue, reduced transparency, and public-safety hazards, and recommended 18 corrective actions in the main review plus 34 additional recommendations on other issues; the department agreed to most recommendations but declined to adopt a written policy for commissioner-initiated land sales. Commissioner Robin Sahid said the department is working through audit recommendations, has created a rules team, improved its customer portal, and is pursuing new policies on water use, transportation-basin leases, and disposition planning. Members questioned the department about agricultural leases, groundwater valuation, the Fondomonte leases and reimbursement for improvements, the canceled Coyotes land auction, backlog and processing times, and the use of consultants and administrative funds. The commissioner said the department had over 2,000 applications in queue when she arrived, that it has made progress reducing the backlog, and that it is conducting stakeholder outreach on water-efficiency standards and lease addenda. No final vote on the land department continuation was taken in the portion provided.

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• It is about standing up for dignity and compassion and the values we claim as Californians.
• I know firsthand the value we bring to this state and country.
• To target immigrants is not only unjust, it undermines the very values of the state of California.
• That shows where our values are.
• Let's talk about whether we value our immigrant communities.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a busy floor session with several procedural motions and bill actions. Members suspended rules to allow speeches and guests, withdrew AB 362 from Appropriations to the second reading file, and voted 41-13 to suspend the rules for that motion. The body also took up a number of items on the daily and third reading files, with several measures passed, retained, or moved to inactive file. The main policy focus was ACR 70, designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Assembly Member Pellerin presented the resolution with a personal account of losing her husband to suicide and urged greater use of 988, secure firearm storage, and open conversations about mental health. Many members from both parties and caucuses spoke in support, sharing personal experiences with suicide and emphasizing stigma reduction, access to care, and the importance of checking in on others. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, Senate amendments were concurred in, and suicide awareness pins were distributed to members. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 977 on Native American human remains, with unanimous support and a 68-0 vote, and to AB 1510, the Assembly PERS Committee bill, which passed 66-1. Members then adopted H.R. 65, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, after extensive remarks celebrating Filipino American history, labor organizing, public service, and community contributions; 63 co-authors were added without objection before the voice vote. Later, the chamber passed SB 81, protecting access to health care facilities from immigration enforcement, and SB 98, requiring schools and campuses to notify communities when immigration enforcement is present; both were framed as part of a broader package to protect immigrant communities and passed on urgency votes. The session concluded with debate on SJR 9, a resolution condemning mass immigration raids and defending civil liberties, which drew sharply divided remarks from supporters and opponents, with no final action shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Representatives, House Bill 500 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, an act relating to motor vehicles
• regarding the exercise of due care, and to provide for electric-assisted bicycles, human-powered vehicles
• of Representatives, House Bill 533 by the Transportation and Defense Committee, an act relating to vehicle
• We also want to recognize and thank the society's valued partners and sponsors, including the Foundation

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and moved through routine orders and referrals. Senate Resolution 114, concerning review and approval of temporary and pending State Board of Education and Career Technical Education rules, was introduced and sent to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. Committee reports advanced several measures: Senate Bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were reported out with recommendations to pass; Senate Bills 1242 and 1243 were also reported out to pass; Senate Bill 1241 was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment; House Joint Memorial 10 was held for one legislative day; and several House bills were received and referred to the appropriate committees. New Senate bills 1269, 1270, and 1271 were introduced and referred for printing, covering cloud seeding, labeling of alternative animal protein products, and rat abatement. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole on Senate Bill 1232, which deals with proceeds derived from criminal notoriety. Senator Nichols presented an amendment clarifying that the chapter applies to proceeds from criminal notoriety regardless of expressive content or medium, and deleting and replacing several definitions; the amendment was adopted after brief discussion. The committee then voted to report the bill back as amended without recommendation, and the Senate adopted that report. Senate Bill 1232 was referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for engrossing, and its amendments were sent there for printing. A special presentation followed from the Idaho State Historical Society in recognition of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, featuring the Declaration of Independence, the Brady Powder Horn, and the Idaho Admission Act. Senators and guests were invited to view the artifacts, and remarks emphasized Idaho’s historical connection to the founding era and statehood. During miscellaneous business, senators announced upcoming research project requests, a church service, and a tribal reception, and the Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.

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• We have some offices that have reported over $100,000 in returns quarterly for new vehicles, equipment
• And to this date on JFAC, we've seen no request for additional services, vehicles, troopers, funds.
• And one of the things I keep on hearing is that people should leave a firearm inside of a vehicle.
• We are going to value the views of Europeans over Black and Brown Americans.
• This new agency will work closely with these valued partners and neighbors now and into the future.

Summary: The House first approved the journal and then received several Senate messages, including enrolled bills and resolutions sent onward for gubernatorial action. It also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 516 after a lengthy debate over process and committee referral; members argued both that the bill had been handled through the rules and that it had been routed around the Education Committee and public input. The concurrence passed 41-23-6, and a later motion to send HB 516 to the Education Committee failed 20-45-5. The chamber then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 1254, which would allow chiropractors with a clinical nutrition certification to acquire certain vitamins, minerals, fluids, epinephrine, and oxygen for office use. Supporters described it as a narrow deregulation to reduce barriers and costs, while opponents said it expanded scope and raised patient-safety concerns. The bill passed the House 43-22-5 and was transmitted to the Senate. The House next debated Senate Bill 1247, a 287(g) immigration-enforcement bill requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for participation or explain why they could not. Supporters said it would strengthen immigration enforcement, bring federal reimbursement, and align with constituent concerns; opponents said it would impose an unfunded mandate, undermine local control, and force agencies into federal arrangements they did not want. After extensive debate, the House passed the bill 47-13-4. The House then moved to House Bill 621, a firearms/preemption measure affecting county buildings and courthouses, with supporters arguing it protected constitutional carry rights and opponents warning of major local costs and safety risks; debate was interrupted by a recess and continued when the transcript ended.

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• of the tax conformity legislation that the Governor filed earlier this year and places them into a vehicle
• costs to grow as we have not finished the winter yet, but we want to begin to pay for this in this vehicle
• Although there is value in the state conforming to these changes, if this irresponsible ballot question
• His example stands as a testament to the value of lifelong public service and dedication to one's community
• His example stands as a testament to the value of lifelong public service and dedication to one's community

Keywords: 995, all

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

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• And so it’s all coming together, but there’s also a lot of moving vehicles and moving parts to be able
• And so it's all coming together, but there's also a lot of moving vehicles and moving parts to be able
• I'm the director of the Institute for Advancing American Values at Boise State University.
• And so what we did was take the bulk of the funding that the Institute for Advancing American Values
• Andrew deserves all the credit for bringing these ideas through the Institute for Advancing American Values

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The America 250 and Idaho Advisory Council approved the April 6 meeting minutes and authorized two additional grant awards for the city of Eden and Elmore County, completing the Celebration Fund grant approvals. Staff reported that the fund now has a remaining balance of about $64,685, with most of the original $250,000 already distributed to local celebrations across the state. The committee also reapproved the treasurer’s $30,000 spending authority. Members received updates on the ambassador program, which now includes nearly 2,000 ambassadors across 170 cities, 44 counties, 50 businesses, 31 schools, and 23 veterans organizations. Treasurer Ellsworth highlighted strong turnout and publicity for recent events statewide, including museum programs, lectures, and community celebrations, and reported progress on the Liberty Bell restoration and carriage project, including a donated truck from Kendall Ford. The council also discussed the upcoming Liberty Grove designation in Payette and the continued display of quilts and other promotional materials. Secretary McGrane gave a detailed logistics update on the July 4 Capitol celebration, noting the event is about 75 days away and will include a veterans pancake breakfast, the Boise parade, a concert, booths, and space for protests at the old Ada County Courthouse. He asked to release previously reserved Capitol dates now that the main event date is set, and members agreed. He also said the committee is seeking private fundraising support through the Community Foundation and a dedicated IdahoA250.com link, with any contracts to be routed through the co-chairs. Andrew Finstuin of Boise State provided an update on the statewide higher-education civics initiative tied to America 250, describing course and program efforts at Idaho’s universities and colleges, including civic dialogue tools, Canvas modules, orientation workshops, patriotic music programs, civics badges, and community reads. Members praised the work as a lasting legacy beyond the 2026 celebration. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for 10 a.m. on the 4th and then adjourned.

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• a nationwide federation, members of the OKFRW collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer hours valued
• at millions of dollars... ...collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer hours valued at millions
• from an economic standpoint, if we were to charge $15 an hour, that's about $1.1 million of economic value
• There was one other vehicle, evidently, and obviously there will be an investigation, but a vehicle crossed

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• of the tax conformity legislation that the Governor filed earlier this year and places it into a vehicle
• costs to grow as we have not finished the winter yet, but we want to begin to pay for this in this vehicle
• Although there is value in the state conforming to these changes, if this irresponsible ballot question
• His example stands as a testament to the value of lifelong public service and dedication to one's community
• His example stands as a testament to the value of lifelong public service and dedication to one's community

Keywords: 1212, all

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• I value this annual opportunity to meet with you here in the chambers where you enact the laws we opportunity
• High-value civil cases before the district courts involving topics such as business disputes, debt collection
• Senate Bill 1224 by the Transportation Committee, an act relating to slow-moving vehicles, to provide
• exception, to make technical corrections, and to revise provisions regarding turning out of slow-moving vehicles

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the prior day’s journal, and then received the annual State of the Judiciary address from Idaho Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan. The Chief Justice described the courts’ workload and fiscal restraint, noting large increases in civil caseloads, continued heavy criminal and juvenile dockets, and the importance of treatment courts, mediation, self-help services, remote hearings, and court assistance officers. He also discussed modernization efforts in court technology, courthouse construction and security concerns, cybersecurity threats, civic education initiatives, and five judiciary priorities for the next three years: improving operations, strengthening public trust, ensuring safety, building workforce capacity, and using technology and data effectively. After the address was ordered spread upon the journal, the Senate returned to business. Senate Joint Resolution 102, proposing a constitutional amendment related to state trust lands, was introduced and referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. The Governor’s appointments of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Janet Lawler to the Commission of Pardons and Parole were received and referred to the appropriate committees. Two bills were introduced on first reading and referred for printing: Senate Bill 1224 on slow-moving vehicles and Senate Bill 1225 on presidential searches for state institutions of higher education. During miscellaneous business, senators announced that the next day’s floor time would shift to 11 a.m. for America 250-related activities, with a chairman’s lunch at noon. The Senate then adjourned until 11 a.m. the following day.

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 123 highlights the value of rangelands in the state.
• Wildlife vehicle collisions are significant and growing...
• Senator Burtenshaw: Wildlife vehicle collisions are a significant and growing problem in Idaho.
• , to establish a late fee for failure to renew vehicle registration within 30 days.
• The Motor Vehicles budget would be $39,432,500.

Summary: The Senate convened with 31 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. The body then moved through routine orders, including referral of memorials and resolutions and reports from standing committees. Among the items reported were several bills printed or enrolled, House bills referred to Senate committees, and messages from the House transmitting additional bills and memorials for referral. A major floor item was Senate Concurrent Resolution 121, which called for modernizing Idaho’s public school funding formula. Supporters argued the current formula is outdated, overly focused on inputs and adults rather than students, and should be redesigned to give local school leaders more flexibility and better outcomes. The resolution was adopted and transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCR 123 recognizing 2026 as the Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists, SR 118 supporting development of a state plan for kinship caregivers, SCR 124 supporting wildlife crossings to reduce collisions and protect wildlife migration, and SR 119 approving certain administrative rules from the Department of Agriculture and Idaho Hops Growers Commission, with one seed-related rule exception. The Senate adopted SJM 114 urging Congress to address problems in college athletics created by name, image, and likeness rules and transfer/agent issues. It then passed SB 1350, which authorizes optional cash rounding to the nearest five cents when pennies are unavailable; the bill passed 24-9 after debate over whether the change could lead toward broader cashless practices. The chamber also passed SB 1373, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for economic development and related agencies, after extended debate over across-the-board budget cuts, especially the impact on the state public defender system and constitutional indigent defense obligations. The Senate concluded with announcements and adjourned until the next day.

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• GIVEN THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE, THIS WILL BE THE RETURN OF VALUE IN TERMS OF THE MILITARY HAVING FAITH
• THE BILL IS BASICALLY A NOTHING ORDER AND COULD BE USED AS A VEHICLE FOR OPEN CARRY.
• A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION, MANDATORY BLOOD DRAWS FOR BOATING ACCIDENT SIMILAR TO WHAT
• THEY FOCUSED A LOT ON THE DEADLY ACCIDENTS AND WE ARE STIFF ON THE PENALTY VEHICLES.
• VEHICLE OR WHAT WE CALL VESSELS THE ABILITY TO CHANGE LIVES, ALTER LIVES AND IN LIVES AND WE NEED TO

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And do you have any specific equipment in your vehicle that might help you get home?
• And that is the value I believe of the Florida Highway Patrol.
• If you noticed, I want to be like Florida because we're ahead of the game vehicle barriers.
• That's been a good vehicle.
• Force of the vehicle of choice for Cerberus is probably the Chevy Tahoe.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Let us now pause for a moment of silence and reflect on the values that bind us together: compassion,
• strive to act with honesty, respect, and humility, to find solutions that recognize each person's value
• May we always remember Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and strive to uphold the values, dedication, courage
• and dedication courage uphold the values and dedication courage and<00:21:24.919><c> selflessness</c
• </c> education agreements to to be a vehicle education agreements to to be a vehicle for<04:46:10.280

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:53:50.000><c> of</c> you are able to drive that vehicle of you are able to drive that vehicle
• >> Well, again, you can't put a value on the child. So, I don't—not at all.
• >> Well, again, you can't put a value on the child. So, I don't—not at all.
• >> Well, again, you can't put a value on the child. So, I don't—not at all.
• </c> that there um there are better vehicles that there um there are better vehicles to<03:27:03.439>

Keywords: 1189, house, all