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• poock House Bill agenda representative poock House Bill 415<00:13:45.760><c> if</c><00:13:45.880><c>
• </c> you sir House Bill 415 is legislation you sir House Bill 415 is legislation that<00:14:40.600><c
• Sir, House Bill 390 does pass same on the House floor.
• 23:12.360><c> bill</c> which is for discussion only house bill which is for discussion only house bill

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 423, a prior authorization reform measure sponsored by Representative Kim Moser. A committee substitute was adopted to clarify that the bill’s prior authorization exemption program does not apply to Medicaid. Supporters, including the Kentucky Medical Association, said the bill would reduce red tape, improve transparency, and let providers spend more time on patient care. The bill would create a framework for insurers to establish a gold carding or waiver program for certain health services, exclude prescription drugs, prohibit retrospective reviews based solely on an exemption, and require annual reporting by the Department of Insurance and the Department for Medicaid Services. After questions about how exemptions would work and whether the bill addressed repeat prior authorizations, the committee voted to pass HB 423 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 415, sponsored by Representative Pollock and supported by AFLAC representatives. The bill was described as clarifying that health insurance coverage mandates are generally intended to apply only to primary major medical policies. With no substantive opposition or questions, the committee voted to pass HB 415 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 390 from Chair Meredith, presented with support from multiple insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance. The bill would move motor vehicle insurance verification data from the old system to the CAVIS database and shorten the reporting turnaround from 30 days to a ceiling of seven days, with the possibility of a shorter period by regulation. After brief discussion and no objections, the committee voted to pass HB 390 with favorable expression. The committee also heard House Bill 3 for discussion only, sponsored by Representative Neighbors and supported by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. The bill would require Kentucky Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for covered clinical services they already provide, aligning Medicaid with existing commercial insurance policy. Supporters argued it would improve access, especially in underserved areas, and could reduce emergency room use and improve outcomes; the bill was not voted on during this meeting.

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• with the same title, House Bill 5093.
• with the same title, House Bill 5094.
• House Bill 5094.
• Advertising, House Bill 5094.
• The House Bill, Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy, House No.

Summary: The House first suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition naming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse to the Judiciary Committee. It then took up two Ways and Means bills on election integrity: House Bill 76, renamed House Bill 5093, to protect against election misinformation, and House Bill 846, renamed House Bill 5094, to enhance disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Supporters said both bills were a response to AI-generated deepfakes and misleading election content, emphasizing transparency, disclosure, and protection of voters without banning political speech. Opponents argued the measures could be overbroad and raise First Amendment concerns, especially for smaller campaigns and organizations. House Bill 5094 was amended to exempt certain broadcasters and streaming services when paid to air materially deceptive election-related communications, and a separate amendment to move Massachusetts primaries earlier was rejected 131-25. Another amendment narrowing the bill’s scope was also defeated 145-12. After debate, House Bill 5094 passed to be engrossed by a vote of 153-3. House Bill 5093, which prohibits deceptive AI use in the 90 days before an election, also passed to be engrossed after debate and the defeat of amendments. The House also passed several engrossed local bills to enact: a Rockland charter amendment, a Williamstown senior property tax exemption measure, and a Rochester bill allowing continued employment of Fire Chief Scott Royal. Later, the House rejected Senate amendments on a teacher preparation and student literacy bill, declined concurrence, and appointed a conference committee. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Quincy public servant Arthur Tobin before adjourning until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• We'll start with House Bill 2173. Mr.
• Members, by a vote of 6 to 0, you pass House Bill 2090. Now we'll go to House Bill 2092. Mr.
• We're going to skip ahead now to House Bill 2693. Mr.
• We'll go on to House Bill 2138 next. Mr.
• Members, by a vote of three to two, you passed House Bill 2273. Last bill 2786. Last bill 2786. Mr.

Bills: HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2092 , HB2120 , HB2138 , HB2173 , HB2273 , HB2693 , HB2786

Committees: Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Keywords: retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes

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• Section 58 is from House File 671, not 617, as in the bill list. This is from Representative Hicks.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of House File 2434, omnibus bill.
• Next, I'd like to talk to you about important changes in this bill to the housing supports benefit.
• Next, I'd like to talk to you about important changes in this bill to the housing supports benefit.
• Next, I'd like to talk to you about important changes in this bill to the housing supports benefit.

Bills: HF2434

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• The Senate has passed 17 House bills returned with amendments and 20 House bills returned without amendments
• House bills report by committee: House Bill 4 by Rep.
• House Bill 1098 by Rep.
• House Bills on reconsideration.
• Next bill is House Bill 1257 by Representative Beham.

Bills: HR265 , HR266 , HR267 , HR268 , HR269 , HR270 , HR271 , HR272 , HR273 , HCR107 , HCR108 , HCR109 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HR257 , HR258 , HR259 , HR260 , HR261 , HR262 , HR263 , HCR105 , HCR106 , SCR30 , SB57 , SB157 , SB202 , SB237 , SB276 , SB450 , SB465 , SB501 , SB525 , HR3 , HR80 , HR197 , HR243 , SCR5 , SCR35 , HB4 , HB623 , HB944 , HB986 , HB1098 , HB1222 , SB34 , SB164 , SB172 , SB198 , SB208 , SB232 , SB281 , SB286 , SB317 , SB322 , SB334 , SB380 , SB385 , SB409 , SB417 , SB421 , SB430 , SB439 , SB447 , SB458 , SB510 , SB398 , HB646 , HR84 , HR188 , HR205 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , SCR2 , SCR20 , SCR24 , HCR6 , HB301 , HB359 , HB657 , HB675 , HB680 , HB727 , HB302 , HB819 , HB1257 , HB1258 , SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB40 , SB48 , SB55 , SB69 , SB75 , SB77 , SB78 , SB85 , SB102 , SB115 , SB133 , SB140 , SB148 , SB151 , SB165 , SB169 , SB170 , SB185 , SB197 , SB200 , SB217 , SB235 , SB278 , SB280 , SB291 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB330 , SB411 , SB416 , SB420 , SB436 , SB438 , SB449 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477 , SB489 , SB521 , SB45 , SB58 , SB71 , SB81 , SB92 , SB100 , SB109 , SB141 , SB156 , SB181 , SB203 , SB204 , SB205 , SB207 , SB213 , SB214 , SB216 , SB229 , SB257 , SB274 , SB290 , SB304 , SB374 , SB379 , SB396 , SB410 , SB425 , SB427 , SB429 , SB479 , SB522 , HCR72 , HB633 , HB603 , HB940 , HB251 , HB775 , HB998 , HB1191 , HB625 , HB1255 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , SB82 , SB89 , HB258 , HB842 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and several personal privileges recognizing visitors and special observances, including Transportation Day and a day without child care at the Capitol. Members also honored the Southern University Laboratory School track teams, early childhood educators, and later offered condolences and tributes, including a memorial resolution for Derek Butler’s family and birthday recognitions for members and staff. The chamber received Senate messages, committee reports, and introduced or adopted several resolutions and bills throughout the day. A major portion of the floor was devoted to retirement-system cleanup and funding bills, including Senate Bills 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, and 21. Members and authors explained these measures as technical changes to simplify contribution formulas, separate funding for COLAs and benefit increases from debt paydown, and update reemployment or benefit rules for retirees in various systems. Most of these bills passed with large margins after brief questions about whether they would affect automatic debt reduction; authors repeatedly said they would not stop debt paydown. Other measures passed on topics such as emergency vehicle procedures, international driving reciprocity with Ireland, seat belt use, port commission appointments, GOHSEP cybersecurity authority, storage facility rental rules, biomarker testing coverage, DNA sample collection procedures, and a law-institute bill on movable-property leases. The House also adopted HCR 72, the Jonas A. Feeley Act, which memorializes Congress to expedite research and treatment development for acute myeloid leukemia in honor of a deceased veteran, and H.B. 1258, which directs the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on handling unlawfully possessed sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Another notable bill, Senate Bill 200, created a process for expropriating property tied to foreign adversaries near military bases, with amendments allowing voluntary divestment before expropriation. Most measures were adopted by wide margins, with co-author votes taken on some resolutions and bills tabled or returned to the calendar when requested. The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 217, which would reduce the number of judges in Orleans Parish courts based on a statewide workload study. Supporters said the National Center for State Courts study showed Orleans had more judges than comparable parishes and that the bill would right-size the courts and save about $2.1 million. Opponents questioned the study’s methodology, the lack of Orleans delegation involvement, the counting of cases, the absence of uniform statewide clerk-of-court standards, and whether reducing criminal judges made sense given crime concerns. Despite the criticism, the bill was advanced after lengthy questioning, while the chamber continued to move other bills and resolutions forward.

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• from Nottaway for a motion on House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 975.
• I move that the House refuse to recede from its position on House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill
• Louis County said she understood that the bill should remain as is and that the House was unsure what
• Substitute for House Bill 2818 and request the Senate to recede from its position, and, failing that
• for House Bill 2818 and request the Senate received from its position and failing to do. for House Bill

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• I'm here to support House Bill 2429.
• So, yeah, please pass House Bill 2429. Thank you. Thanks, Jim. Yeah, please pass House Bill 2429.
• House Bill 2429 is integral to this solution.
• We're testifying in support of House Bill 2364.
• I think that's all testifiers for House Bill 2314, and we will open up the hearing on House Bill 2415

Bills: HB2429 , HB2171 , HB2314 , HB2364 , HB2415

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: behavioral health, youth support, mental health services, children's health, support services, foster youth, child welfare, education, mental health, dental care, habilitation centers, residential services, healthcare access, patient rights, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, fatalities

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• /c><00:20:11.000><c> 75</c> report the bill house file number 75 report the bill house file number 75
• /c><00:21:08.080><c> 81</c> report the bill house file number 81 report the bill house file number 81
• t house file 24 is a very simple house t house file 24 is a very simple bill<00:32:43.320><c> this</
• It is House File 25, is a supporting women bill, and it's a very simple bill.

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• The House bill relative to recess for elementary and middle school students, House No. 543.
• The House bill requiring the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages, House No.
• The House bill authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of
• House No. 4879, local approval received, and the House bill relative to advertising for justices of the
• House No. 5014 has been released by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.

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• House Bill 1291 house adopted thank you House Bill 1291 house draft<01:43:01.280><c> two</c><01:43:01.560
• House Bill 966 house adopted thank you House Bill 966 house draft<01:43:30.440><c> one</c><01:43:30.679
• House Bill 915, House Draft 1.
• House Bill 165 house adopted thank you House Bill 165 house draft<01:45:01.000><c> one</c><01:45:01.159
• House Bill 1283 house you final measure House Bill 1283 house draft<01:46:30.440><c> one</c><01:46:30.599

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The committee heard a series of transportation and public safety bills, beginning with HB 706, which would require skateboard users under age 16 to wear helmets. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, and the chair noted written support from AAA Hawaii, Kulani Medical Center for Women and Children, and several individuals. No opposition was mentioned, and the bill appeared to draw no questions. Members then heard HB 860, which would grant immunity to the state or county that repairs or maintains a street when ownership or jurisdiction is disputed. DOT and DLNR supported the bill, with county support from Maui and a Hawaii Island county representative, while the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed it. The committee also heard HB 1162, requiring applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to complete an approved basic rider course, with DOT support and a recommended amendment to exempt motorcycles used for training; the Public Defender asked about the current process, and DOT explained the bill was intended to improve safety given motorcycle fatalities. HB 1259, allowing speed-limit reductions within 10 mph of the current limit without an engineering study, also drew DOT support and support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and individuals. The committee next considered HB 1158, a governor’s package bill limiting civil liability for people who provide firefighting services with vessels at commercial harbors or roadsteads to gross negligence or wanton conduct. DOT Harbors said the bill was prompted by lessons from the Lahaina fires and was intended to encourage privately owned firefighting-equipped vessels to assist without hesitation; the Hawaii Harbor Users Group and an individual supported it. HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture, drew DOT support but strong opposition from the Public Defender, who argued the bill was overly harsh, would force jury trials, and could create sentencing problems; the Public Defender also said existing penalties were already significant. The committee then heard HB 1334, which would exempt donations of wild game meat, including axis deer, to charitable and nonprofit organizations from certain meat inspection and transportation laws; DLNR and multiple community and food-related groups supported it, and no opposition was noted. Finally, the committee took up HB 698 on animal cruelty, which would increase criminal penalties for various offenses. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing the cases are rare, enforcement is limited, and the proposed penalties—up to Class A felony treatment in some cases—were too severe; animal welfare advocates strongly supported the measure, saying cruelty cases are widespread, underreported, and under-enforced, and that stronger penalties are needed as a deterrent. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the bills in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• CS for CS for C.S. for House Bill 905 with one amendment and requests the concurrence of the House.
• has refused to concur in House Amendment 1-222-029 to CS for Senate Bill 524 and request the House to
• And the House has given a lot in this bill.
• And the House has given a lot in this bill.
• Subcommittee, and Representative Barrero, CS for CS for House Bill 399, a bill to be entitled an act

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• The House bill authorizing the Provincetown Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to acquire year-round
• The House bill relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of Edgartown, House No. 4186
• And the House bill relative to the charter and the town clerk in the town of Falmouth.
• Hatch Corner, House No. 3790. Question now is on passing the bill. As the Levina A.
• Hatch Corner, House No. 3790. Question now is on passing the bill to be engrossed.

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• Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 566, I call up the bill H.R. 1 with the Senate amendment thereto
• But let me be clear, House this bill.
• Speaker, my House Republican colleagues are doing by supporting this one big ugly bill.
• Speaker, my House Republican colleagues are doing by supporting this one big ugly bill.
• and now co-signed, it appears ugly bill and now co-signed, it appears by<04:48:00.718><c> House</c><

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• All right, so our first bill on the agenda today was going to be House File 1343, but I don't think the
• I moved that House File 1334 will be laid over for inclusion. Representative N to your bill.
• 1334</c><00:21:57.799><c> uh</c> support of house fire house file 1334 uh support of house fire house
• That's why we support this bill as amended as one of the many ideas needed to address affordable housing
• That's why we support this bill as amended as one of the many ideas needed to address affordable housing

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• Um, House Bill 1065 is a bill that we really support and is a priority bill for our association this
• Um, let me preface: I'm not here to reargue House Bill 631.
• > a</c> version of House Bill 631 included a version of House Bill 631 included a distinction<02:04:28.080
• 03:10:14.080><c> removes</c><03:10:14.640><c> the</c> House Bill 1496 as it removes the House Bill 1496
• This bill makes a mild change in state law about where the congregate housing can go... bill makes a

Committee: House Housing

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use. Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects. The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.

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• There being none, that bill will be reported favorably. House Bill 1234 favorably.
• House Bill 289 addresses this is...
• House Bill 394 is technical in nature.
• House Bill 394 is technical in nature.
• House Bill 330, Representative, Mr.

Committee: Senate Judiciary C

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• All right, I'm going to open up the subcommittee on House Bill 1598.
• Bill 1619 as we are opposed to House Bill 1619 as introduced.<03:34:33.520><c> Um,</c><03:34:33.840>
• bill 342 from committee on the house bill 342 from last<04:35:14.240><c> session</c><04:35:15.119><c
• Bill 1005 um and uh we support House Bill 1005 um with<05:27:45.920><c> contingencies.
• We were in strong support of House Bill 685 last year.

Committee: House Housing

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

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• </c><00:19:58.280><c> Bill</c> that we postpone action on House Bill that we postpone action on House
• Now we'll take up House Bill 935, which is an act relating to emergency management.
• House Bill 935, which Now we'll take up House Bill 935, which is<00:20:59.840><c> an</c><00:21:00.080
• And now we will take up House Bill 941.
• </c><00:23:16.480><c> Bill</c><00:23:16.720><c> 941,</c> And now we will take up House Bill 941, which

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• c><00:15:47.680><c> in</c><00:15:47.759><c> the</c> House Bill 324 be placed in the House Bill 324 be
• </c> is to remove House Bill 254 from the is to remove House Bill 254 from the table<01:20:25.040><c>
• /c> which was referred House Bill 357 an act which was referred House Bill 357 an act relative<02:06:
• </c><05:51:41.280><c> Bill</c> that amend as amended on House Bill that amend as amended on House Bill
• </c> report of autop pass as amended on House report of autop pass as amended on House Bill Bill Bill

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• When the agenda is House Bill 4995, counsel will explain the bill and move having it read.
• The bill will be reported. The next item on the agenda is House Bill 5214.
• The next item on the agenda is House Bill 4025.
• The next item on the agenda is House Bill 4025.
• Counsel will explain the bill and move having it read. House Bill 4602.

Committee: Senate Judiciary