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• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption.
• Ending in .03H, it has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?

Summary: The Commerce Committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 1020, adopting an amendment and then a House Committee substitute before voting the bill do pass unanimously, 9-0. The amendment combined language from several other measures and policy changes, including removing a vehicle-inspection requirement for private passenger vehicles, preserving highway patrol authority to stop unsafe vehicles, addressing salvage titles and flood-damaged vehicles, changing online document submission language to make electronic filing optional, shortening a registration renewal option from five years to three, and removing a Montana LLC/property-tax workaround. Members briefly discussed how troopers would determine unsafe vehicles and whether the patrol’s authority was being codified or expanded. The committee then moved to the public hearing on Senate Bill 1576, which would reestablish a Missouri-Ireland commission with three gubernatorial appointees and three appointees each from the House and Senate to study and strengthen ties with Ireland. Senator Travis Fitzwater said the bill was intended to deepen an already growing relationship and support future economic and cultural cooperation, and several members voiced support, including comments about Irish heritage and economic development. One member clarified that the committee was hearing SB 1576 rather than a misidentified bill number on the fiscal note. After no opposition testimony, the committee returned to executive session and voted Senate Bill 1576 do pass unanimously, 8-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• going to be seeing four bills: House Bill 27, which also has a committee substitute that has been distributed
• we run late, and we miss meals or have to be very flexible, and so we appreciate you all. been distributed

Keywords: 996, all

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• We've made two distributions from the tribal health care coordination fund.
• This slide shows the total savings and distribution amounts that we've seen up to this point.
• As the program matures, distributions have increased, and the tribes are phasing in the use of these
• You can see the waiver distribution here.
• The age distribution, so of those approved applications, we have 61% between the ages of 0 to 17, and

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, this will take $3 million and distribute it along the current formula for town highway aid to all
• So, this will take $3 million and distribute it along the current formula for town highway aid to all
• So, this will take 3 million<00:09:26.320> and<00:09:26.400> distribute<00:09:26.839>
• and distribute it along the current<00:09:27.680> formula<00:09:28.240> for<00:09:28.440
• Distribute these resources through the Department's website and to primary care providers.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• The union also provided us with employer materials that were distributed during these campaigns.
• ><00:03:39.320> were with employer materials that were with employer materials that were distributed
• <00:03:41.800> And distributed during these campaigns.
• And distributed during these campaigns.
• <00:15:50.440> anti-union<00:15:51.000> materials, distributed anti-union materials, distributed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• goes through, there is a sum amount in the beginning of this section and then the proportional distribution
• Chairman. the proportional distribution in which the proportional distribution in which these<00:02:40.319
• , in your opinion, if a footnote said that the intent of the legislature is that those funds be distributed
• The distribution of CTE funds—unless it's directed specifically outside the funding model, I believe
• , in your opinion, if a footnote said that the intent of the legislature is that those funds be distributed

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• if you allow all these systems, they have their choices, how this whole water system and how we distribute
• ><00:17:33.679> water buying the water for their water buying the water for their water distribution
• plants,<00:17:35.440> they're<00:17:35.679> not<00:17:35.840> the distribution
• plants, they're not the distribution plants, they're not the districts<00:17:36.400> that<00:
• water in the state doesn't distribute water in the state doesn't break<00:19:08.799> down.

Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:55 Report of Committees 00:07:26 Orders of the Day/HB 419 00:09:02 HB 103 00:12:30 HB 276 00:37:54 HB 188 00:43:39 HB 189 00:47:11 HB 258 00:53:52 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:58:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:11:11 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:13:29 ConC/Rules Report 01:17:06 Adjournment 01:18:20, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. The clerk then reported a slate of bills on second reading, including measures on robotics, CPA recruitment, physical therapy, engineering scholarships, removal of unlawful occupants, rabies vaccinations, involuntary commitment, reading and language arts instruction, the education assessment and accountability system, grand jury service, cultured meat products, and the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council. Committee reports were received on several bills and resolutions, including bills on dissolution of marriage, licensed child care centers, video teleconference meetings, geoengineering, city franchises, trophy catfish, and House Joint Resolution 25 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. These favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 419 on the Kentucky Fire Commission, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 97-0. The sponsor said the substitute would expand the commission from 14 to 18 members, make four ex officio members voting members, allow excess funds to be used for firefighters’ cancer screenings, and cap administrative reimbursements at 5%. The House also considered House Bill 103 on water fluoridation programs, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 67-29. Supporters described the measure as removing an unfunded state mandate and making fluoridation a local option, while opponents argued it could harm public health and increase Medicaid costs. Debate focused on whether fluoridation improves oral health, the logistics and costs for water systems, and whether local governments or state health officials should make the decision. After passage of HB 103, the House moved to adjourn without objection. The transcript then begins consideration of House Bill 276 on keeping chickens on residential property, but no action on that bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• And that's just distributed straight to artists, everybody gets 50 cents.
• We're talking about distributing very small amounts of money to a very large number of people.
• Facebook, said her image and likeness were used without consent to develop, distribute, and monetize
• Facebook, said her image and likeness were used without consent to develop, distribute, and monetize
• My image and likeness were used without consent to develop, distribute, and monetize a not safer work

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.

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• The materials provided by our invited testimony have been electronic. distributed to all of our members
• funding in the account not appropriate elsewhere, was to be appropriated by the legislature for distribution
• the board are you prioritizing maybe a rural community might need the needs more, how does that distribute
• And the last item is one that's kind of personal to me since I ran. owned a couple of major distribution
• We've distributed over 100,000 copies. That's what Congressman McCaul read and invited me.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The next finding was about really distributed ownership of responsibilities associated with the Climate
• The next slide is also intended to illustrate how ownership of climate priorities are distributed across
• The next finding was about really distributed ownership of responsibilities associated with the Climate
• The next slide is also intended to kind of illustrate how ownership of climate priorities are distributed
• across these agencies. on the left-hand side. ownership of climate priorities are distributed across

Summary: The committee began with member introductions, then heard a presentation on a draft final report studying alternative funding mechanisms for sidewalks and related pedestrian infrastructure. Consultants said current local funding sources are insufficient, with most jurisdictions unable to complete planned sidewalk networks within 50 years. They evaluated four options: a sidewalk utility fee, a modified transportation benefit district sales tax, a new real estate excise tax option, and expanded stormwater fee use for ADA sidewalk ramps. The consultants recommended authorizing the modified TBD sales tax and new REET option, considering a sidewalk utility despite legal uncertainty, broadening any authorization to all pedestrian improvements, and not pursuing the stormwater fee option. Members asked about legal authority, fairness, revenue adequacy, and whether jurisdictions had been consulted; the presenters said state enabling legislation would likely be needed for a sidewalk utility and that fairness could be defined either by direct benefit or by need. The committee then received an update on the 2025 assessment of city transportation funding needs. The consultants reported that city transportation revenues have grown in some local and federal categories since 2019, but state revenues have remained relatively flat and smaller cities are especially affected by declining fuel tax revenues and limited tax bases. They estimated annual city transportation needs at $4.25 billion, average annual spending at $1.89 billion, and a funding gap of $2.37 billion, larger than in the prior study because of updated data, inclusion of system improvements, and higher preservation costs. Draft recommendations focused on reducing costs and improving efficiency, preserving and increasing state support, and expanding local funding options, including preservation-first spending, a permanent federal fund exchange program, streamlined review processes, better coordination with WSDOT, possible property tax flexibility, and exploration of new local tools. Members raised questions about design standards, the role of density and transit, federal compliance, and whether the report would identify specific consolidation or process changes. The committee also heard a project update on evaluating zero-emission vehicle and electrification programs funded by the Climate Commitment Act. Consultants said they had reviewed roughly 23 programs and projects across seven agencies and were now evaluating options to improve delivery, including process improvements, reorganizing programs, or consolidating governance and administrative functions. Early findings highlighted staffing shortages, duplication and variation across agencies, differing levels of risk, and the challenge of coordinating climate priorities across agencies with other core missions. Members asked about program outcomes, administrative costs, whether some programs should have exit strategies, and how to strengthen the EV Coordinating Council. Finally, WSDOT provided an implementation update on its new public-private partnership authority under SB 5801, saying work is underway to prepare governance, legal, policy, and organizational structures ahead of the January 1, 2027 effective date.

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• And that a copy of this resolution be distributed to the family of Oscar J.
• And that a copy of this concurrent resolution be distributed to OKC Spark and the AUSL.
• Those payments are distributed equally among all student populations, regardless of enrollment.
• legislature retains meaningful oversight rather than delegating broad investment and spending distribution
• Distributions of the earnings it will make are going to be prohibited until a billion dollars is hit

Bills: HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

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• Without objection, the minutes of February 10, 2026, are approved as distributed.
• year 2027 $255,500 in fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the state treasurer for distribution
• appropriates $2,457,100 from the State General Fund in FY 2027 to the Department of Transportation to distribute
• Rates $2,457,100 from the State General Fund in FY 2027 to the Department of Transportation to distribute
• $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the State General Fund to the Department of Public Safety to distribute

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• The compact is all but silent, however, about how that water is further distributed or used by the states
• They also didn't see the need again to distribute the water specifically between the two states because
• It was that because the compact was silent as to the distribution of water below Elephant Butte, we could
• It clarifies what happens with the distribution of water before Elephant Butte and what happens with
• The farmers paid for Kibayo, they paid for Purchase, they paid for all the canals, all the distribution

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• except for substations and transmission generation equipment, the utilities cooperative power distribution
• except for substations and transmission generation equipment, the utilities cooperative power distribution
• except for substations and transmission generation equipment, the utilities cooperative power distribution
• /c><00:37:04.319> power the utilities Cooperative power the utilities Cooperative power distribution
• systems are exempt from distribution systems are exempt from property property property taxes<00:37:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• First, extending the bill distribution timeline to two days can and will slow down the entire legislative
• Requiring additional time for bill preparation and distribution introduces unnecessary delays, and especially
• current one-day rule strikes a better balance between ensuring transparency and making... the bill distribution
• Requiring additional time for bill preparation and distribution introduces unnecessary delays, and especially

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• And when we look at the next audit and we see that we've distributed $93 million in grants without any
• The coalition also helped distribute the survey cited in the report, and we scheduled a follow-up meeting
• 2023 to 2025, the Broadband Office funded three consortiums, which served as the grantees, then distributed
• program received $92 million, representing 83% consortiums, which served as the grantees, then distributed

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.” In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models. In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.

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• All amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full.
• Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full.
• All amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full, hearing none.
• Without objection, all amendments that have been distributed will not be read in full.

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• would be up to the clerk or the custodian to ask for that identification before the record would be distributed
• identification before the record<00:13:35.800> would<00:13:35.960> be<00:13:36.839> distributed
• record would be distributed. record would be distributed. >> Okay. >> Okay.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Madam Chair, Representative Chavez, the way that the dollars are distributed to hospitals is based on
• So that is the way that the dollars are distributed through this program.
• Usually, they've had maybe $5 million to distribute.
• Enough eligible applicants, and again, eligible qualified applicants, to meet 50% of the distribution

Bills: SB101, SB21, HM52, HB132, SB14, SB20

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation

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• enrollment; architecture and construction, a 14% increase in enrollments; and transportation, distribution
• enrollment; architecture and construction, a 14% increase in enrollments; and transportation, distribution
• provide you with the funding models that we have for that that show exactly how those funds are distributed
• provide you with the funding models that we have for that that show exactly how those funds are distributed

Summary: The Higher Education Appropriations Committee met for its first meeting of the session and heard presentations focused on workforce education in the Florida College System and district technical colleges. Members introduced themselves and discussed their personal connections to higher education, then heard from Department of Education senior chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, South Florida State College president Fred Hawkins, and Pinellas Technical College representative Mark Hunt. O’Farrell outlined the department’s budget request, including increases for adult education, Florida College System program funds, workforce development capitalization grants, apprenticeship and teacher apprenticeship programs, Open Door scholarships, and CAPE industry certification funding. He emphasized record growth in enrollments, completions, dual enrollment, and program offerings, and described grant-funded expansion in fields such as health sciences, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and AI-related programs. Committee members raised concerns about whether current programs match actual labor-market demand, how artificial intelligence may reduce future human labor needs in some fields, and how the state should avoid unwarranted duplication of programs. O’Farrell said the department uses economic forecasts, employer demand data, and a CTE audit process to review programs and phase out those that do not meet performance thresholds. Members also asked for more detail on the teacher apprenticeship model, the transition from technical college clock hours to college credit, job placement and salary outcomes, and the LPN-to-RN pathway. O’Farrell said he would provide additional information later. Hawkins described South Florida State College’s rural service area, low college-going rates, and difficulty recruiting and retaining faculty and staff because salaries lag behind local market alternatives and nearby school district pay. He said the college has had to turn away students in high-demand programs due to staffing and operational limits, while also noting strong outcomes in nursing, dental hygiene, EMT/paramedic, and radiography. Hunt said Pinellas Technical College serves about 5,000 students annually, including many dual-enrolled high school students, and reported a placement rate above 90% and strong local economic returns. He said many programs have waiting lists and that additional operational funding is needed to meet demand, maintain equipment, and keep pace with salary and cost increases. The meeting ended after public comment was opened and no further business was brought before the committee, and the committee adjourned.