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• 00:22:16.400> already that 503A facilities are already that 503A facilities are already included
• facilities as well as 503bd facilities facilities as well as 503bd facilities which<00:22:27.520
• the rule. the rule.
• <00:27:07.760> Uh remove the requirement for rules. Uh remove the requirement for rules.
• they're allowed to suspend the rules they're allowed to suspend the rules<00:28:15.520> and<00

Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251

Keywords: military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR

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• THIS ALLOWS SELF STORAGE FACILITY OWNERS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN PUBLISHING NOTICE IN A NEWSPAPER AND ON ITS
• IF PASSED TO THIS BILL WOULD ALLOW FACILITY OWNERS TO CHOOSE AN INEXPENSIVE PUBLIC WEBSITE OPTION WITH
• RENTERS AND LANDLORDS WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO NAVIGATE DIFFERENT RULES IN DIFFERENT CITIES OR COUNTIES
• THIS BILL PROVIDES THE STATUTORY RULES TO ALLOW US TO GUIDE EVERYONE.
• WHERE THEY WHAT SOME OF THESE FACILITIES HAVE HAD LAYERS OF OWNERSHIP IN ORDER TO AVOID LIABILITY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You just have to have the rules in place to make that happen. I just want to point that out.
• Madam Chair, Representatives, they're working on drafts of those rules right now.
• I hear that there was a suicide at a facility in Albuquerque.
• in and did a full investigation of the facility.
• Representative Chatfield: Personnel on site at these facilities for these kids?

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• Their facility was much more home-like.
• Page 23: Why are the secure facilities not fully staffed?
• This can really differ from facility to facility, whether it's an animal-inclusive wing or maybe.
• Maybe it's just one room in a facility.
• Continuing to add co-sheltering facilities to that network.

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• In an acute facility, um, they're prepared to practice regardless of education level.
• And revising or creating rules from whole cloth.
• Legislation and rule and rule.
• So these issues are already in statute and in rule.
• Uh, we've also seen an uptick in, in, uh, site facility inspections.

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• The rules for today's hearing include no talking or loud noises from the audience.
• Comments on other issues will be ruled out of order, and the microphone may be disconnected.
• Please be aware that violations of these rules may result in disconnection.
• And in fact, this past Friday, I went to a facility that caters largely to seniors.
• Because my mom uses one, and she's been there for several years in a storage facility.

Summary: The committee heard several bills from Senator Umberg and Senator Allen, with testimony from supporters and opponents before roll-call votes were taken once quorum was established. SB 253, the annual State Bar fee bill, would keep fees unchanged while requiring two-year notice for substantial changes to the bar exam, including vendor changes, and returning to an older delivery method for the upcoming exam; it was presented as a response to recent State Bar problems and the February bar exam failure. SB 25, the Pre-Merger Notification Act, would require certain merger parties to provide California’s attorney general the same Hart-Scott-Rodino materials filed federally, so state antitrust review can occur in parallel with federal review; supporters said this would reduce delay and uncertainty, while members questioned whether it would add another layer of review. SB 36 would strengthen price-gouging enforcement after the January 2025 Southern California firestorms by requiring rental-listing platforms to report suspected gouging, expanding consumer and prosecutor remedies, and allowing warrants in housing-related cases; supporters said it would close loopholes, while opponents from business groups raised concerns. All three bills were later approved on roll call, with SB 36 and SB 413 placed on call before final passage and SB 253 and SB 25 moving forward on committee votes. The committee also heard SB 413, which would streamline access to juvenile case files in certain civil cases brought by or on behalf of the youth who is the subject of the file, allowing attorneys to use heavily redacted records without first petitioning the juvenile court. Supporters, including Los Angeles County counsel and county associations, said the current petition process is costly, slow, and routinely granted, creating delays in civil litigation and court congestion. Opponents, including the Youth Law Center, argued the bill would weaken longstanding juvenile confidentiality protections by bypassing judicial review and could expose sensitive information unnecessarily. After discussion about redactions, sealing, and the scope of access, the bill was passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote. Finally, Senator Wahab presented SB 436, which would extend the notice period for nonpayment of rent from three days to 14 days. Supporters, including tenant advocates, legal aid groups, and several local governments, argued the change would reduce unnecessary evictions, give renters more time to obtain assistance or a paycheck, and help prevent homelessness. Opponents, including apartment associations, property owners, and the California Association of Realtors, said the bill would burden landlords, especially small owners, and could unintentionally affect commercial leases; members also raised concerns about repeated late payment and the lack of stronger guardrails. The author said she would work on clarifying commercial coverage and safeguards, and the bill remained under discussion as the hearing continued.

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• CYFD as a residential treatment facility.
• As you all know, nursing homes are the most highly regulated facilities outside of nuclear facilities
• Are there any other facilities?
• The new detox facility is a new service line.
• Of children and the way the facility was set up.

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• and we can do it through rule in the House and Senate joint rules or we can pass legislation that requires
• It could be some OSHA rules in there.
• It could be Employment Training Administration rules in there.
• It could be some OSHA rules in there.
• It could be employment training administration rules in there.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Leadership Division of the Budget Section approved the prior meeting minutes and then received an update from Senator Jonathan Sickler on the Cash Management Board’s interim work under House Bill 1278. He said the board has reviewed state cash, investments, and liquidity across agencies and concluded the state’s overall mix of long-term and short-term assets is appropriate, with about $35 billion in total liquid assets and investments and roughly 89% in longer-term investments. He highlighted process improvements already underway, including replacing more than 500 six-month CDs with a special-rate savings account to reduce administrative work, and said the board sees opportunities to improve forecasting, automation, and statewide coordination. Members asked about whether the CD change would increase returns, how the Legacy Fund transfer for the homestead tax relief bill affected earnings, and whether more state cash could be consolidated or better managed through BND; Sickler and BND staff said those issues are being studied and may lead to legislation for the 2027 session. Representative Nathan Toman then updated the committee on the Task Force on Government Efficiency. He said the group has focused less on cutting dollars and more on defining metrics and asking how the legislature knows whether programs are working. The task force is pushing a standard set of questions for new or expanding programs—who is affected, expected outcomes, alternatives, how success will be measured, and full funding—and OMB has agreed to require those answers in future budget requests. Members discussed possible use of dashboards, program evaluators, AI tools, and possible rule or statutory changes to require performance measurement. Toman said the task force will continue meeting with agencies such as the courts, university system, auditor, HHS, Commerce, and ITD to identify workflow bottlenecks and potential efficiencies. Phil Davis of Job Service North Dakota gave a workforce update, reporting that North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.5% and labor force participation is about 68.7%, both well above national performance. He described Job Service’s 15 workforce programs, including H-2A housing inspections for foreign agricultural workers, the job placement partnership program with DOCR, WOTC, and other federal and state workforce efforts. Davis said the agency served more than 11,000 individuals in 2025, operates nine workforce centers, and tracks outcomes through quarterly and annual reporting. In response to questions, he said job openings data reflect only positions in the system and may understate actual hiring needs, that child care and other assistance programs could be better tied to employment outcomes, and that the DOCR partnership has shown strong results with lower recidivism and higher earnings. He also said the H-2A inspection workload is growing quickly and additional staffing or less frequent federal inspection requirements could help. Allen Knutson then presented S&P Global’s updated revenue forecast. He said oil prices have risen sharply since the prior month’s outlook, improving the state’s near-term revenue picture, though the economy remains volatile and agriculture is facing weaker commodity prices. Based on the updated forecast, total major tax revenues for the current biennium are projected to be about $89 million above the legislative forecast, and the next biennium could be about $500 million higher, though that estimate is preliminary and may change. He also walked through an alternate oil-price scenario showing significantly higher oil and gas collections and a larger Strategic Investment Fund balance if prices remain elevated. Members asked whether another forecast should be requested once oil markets stabilize and about tribal allocation changes in the alternative scenario; Knutson said additional updates are possible through OMB and future forecast cycles.

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• , home rule petitions have been local.
• Home rule petitions have been local.
• in a home rule petition serve the public good.
• Another Cambridge home rule that has passed unanimously.
• This home rule...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

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• So, under House Rule 3, I have examined and approved the Journal of the House of Delegates for Friday
• Motions and resolutions under Rule 39, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 40, are now in order.
• Are protected from predatory service providers while upholding the rule of law.
• So, under House Rule 51, the House has returned to the morning hour.
• So at the House Rule 51, the House has returned to the morning hour.

Keywords: March 09, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• The USDA is fast-tracking the construction of sterile fly facilities, incorporating rounds of feedback
• Our commission meeting in March adopted a rule that would allow for the issuance of a permit for the
• , along with the dispersal facility.
• We'll have restroom facilities, and then within 48 months, our target is to have that park open.
• So additional trails, restroom facilities, etc. Thank you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• PURSUANT TO STATUTE, AND FLORIDA RULE, OUR DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCEPTING HOTLINE CALLS AND
• THAT BRINGS US TO CURRENTLY WITH THE ADULT CERTIFICATION RULE.
• WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS RULE. THIS WAS FILED ON, TO SHARE WITH YOU AN UPDATE.
• WE DO ANTICIPATE THE PROPOSED RULE WILL BE FILED ON 2/28. THE NOTICE WILL BE FILED ON 2/28.
• TO THANK ALL THE SYSTEM PARTNERS THAT WORK WITH US ON CREATING THE RULE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority exists to lower the cost of health and education
• HEA, along with its rules and outstanding obligations, would be moved under the BFA, which would be given
• HEA, along with its rules and outstanding obligations, would be moved under the BFA, which would be given
• /c><00:05:17.000> along<00:05:17.280> with<00:05:17.440> its<00:05:17.600> rules
• do just that hea along with its rules do just that hea along with its rules and<00:05:18.160>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:03:32.080> or the juvenile detention facilities or the juvenile detention facilities or
• and facility staff while holding<00:03:59.120> account<00:03:59.519> facilities<00:04:
• <00:04:13.120> types, to all DOC license facility types, to all DOC license facility types
• though they apply to all facilities though they apply to all facilities which<00:04:33.040> is
• ,<00:07:08.880> we boarding crisis in our facilities, we boarding crisis in our facilities

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register. The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.

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• HB 2914, electronic monitoring health care facilities.
• H. 3.29-14, electronic monitoring health care facilities.
• For instance, we should improve our ethics rules.
• Legislators should have better conflict of interest rules.
• For instance, we should improve our ethics rules.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Okay, a few administrative matters and some hearing ground rules, et cetera.
• The facility goes down. The wastewater has to go somewhere.
• We have nine facilities in Massachusetts. I'm sorry.
• Battery fires are a growing danger to our workers, facilities, and the environment.
• That includes three recycling facilities, one organics processing facility, four hauling sites, four

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Committee rules.
• Today under House Rule 4, Section 13, House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that
• There are no substantive differences between the draft rules for our committee and the model rules distributed
• Our rules are the same as any standing committee in the House, so our rules have already been adopted
• One is facilities.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• First, some housekeeping rules in order to allow as many people as possible to...
• walk me through this cost-sharing portion because at some point the land use development is a home rule
• Child Care Facility Head Start program<00:25:53.039> preschool<00:25:54.039> kindergarten<
• <00:33:38.679> that uh Hawaii administrative rules that uh Hawaii administrative rules that
• Facilities Facilities um<00:52:12.160> like<00:52:12.319> to<00:52:12.440> move

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

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• Administrative Rules. I recognize Senator D's at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met on February 19th this week. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met on February 19th this week.
• and Transportation concerning the extension of rules pursuant to Act 781 of 2017 and Act 65 of 2020.
• All other rules were reviewed and approved and noted in this report. Mr.

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer, approval of the prior minutes, and a monthly revenue report from the Bureau of Legislative Research. The report showed gross general revenue collections up year to date and net general revenue above forecast, with the increase attributed in part to income tax growth, a fiscal-year shift, and lottery-related collections. Members asked no questions, and no action was required on the revenue report. Several subcommittee reports were then presented and adopted, including executive, administrative rules, game and fish/state police, hospital/Medicaid/developmental disability, occupational licensing, PEER, revenue, state insurance programs, and personnel. The executive report noted a waiver request for Jackson County School District construction services and an audit with no findings. The administrative rules report covered agency directives, rulemaking updates, and a few rules pulled for later consideration. The revenue subcommittee held one District 4 tire removal contract until its next meeting, while the state insurance subcommittee reviewed the EBD contract with Boston Consulting Group and approved pharmacy formulary and drug recommendations. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the State Insurance Department’s examination of pharmacy benefit managers, especially Navitus Health Solutions. Commissioners and staff explained that Navitus objected to producing certain claims data for self-funded plans, raising an ERISA preemption argument, and that the matter was being set for an administrative hearing, likely in April. Members questioned compliance, due process, and the implications of the objection, while the department said the state initiated the examination and was continuing to seek resolution. The committee also reviewed an Arkansas Teacher Retirement System agreement, with one member noting a potential conflict and abstaining. The meeting ended after members reviewed additional reports with no further action and adjourned.

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• Administrative Rules. I recognize Senator Dees at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met on February 19th this week. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met on February 19th this week.
• and Transportation concerning the extension of rules pursuant to Act 781 of 2017 and Act 65 of 2020.
• All other rules were reviewed and approved and noted in this report. Mr.

Summary: The committee met and opened with a prayer, then approved the prior meeting minutes and received the monthly revenue report from the Bureau of Legislative Research. The report showed gross general revenue collections up year to date and net general revenue above forecast, with the staff noting changes driven by casino gaming transfers, income tax growth, and a lottery-related collection. No action was required on the revenue report. Several subcommittee reports were then presented and adopted, including the executive committee, administrative rules, game and fish/state police, hospital/Medicaid/developmental disability, occupational licensing, PEER, revenue, state insurance programs, and personnel. Topics included a Jackson County School District cooperative purchasing waiver, rulemaking updates from several agencies, federal immigration and wildlife issues, SNAP and Medicaid waiver reimbursement rates, occupational authorization reviews, temporary appropriations and transfer requests, a tire removal contract held for later review, EBD pharmacy and medical drug recommendations, and personnel items. The PEER report also included questions to the State Broadband Director about a provider with delinquent property taxes; he said the provider would not be brought forward until the issue is resolved and that broadband grant payments are tied to performance milestones. The most extended discussion came during review of a State Insurance Department report on pharmacy benefit manager oversight. Commissioners and members questioned Navitus Health Solutions’ refusal to provide certain claims data for self-funded plans in an affiliate pricing examination. The department said the matter is being briefed and set for an administrative hearing, likely in April, and that the dispute centers on ERISA preemption and state authority to request the data. Members also asked about the status of the other PBMs under review and whether they had raised similar objections. After all reports were adopted or filed as reviewed, the meeting adjourned with no further business.