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• COMMITTEE SETS IN MOTION THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS OR NOTING THE OBJECTION IN THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
• I HAVE ASKED FOR COMPLIANCE ON RULE 120 AND AT THIS TIME THE AGENCY HAS STATED THEY FEEL DIFFERENTLY
• ON THE COMPLIANCE LEVEL.
• DISTRICT CODES DESCRIBE THIS RULE AS A PARADIGM SHIFT AND I THINK THAT WAS A SIGNIFICANT UNDERSTATEMENT
• IT WOULD MAKE SURE THAT EMERGENCY RULES WOULD BE PUBLISHED IN THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND I BELIEVE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• is a highlights that we'll present, but it does look at the essentials on health and safety, on compliance
• 00:51:10.960> on essentials on health and safety, on essentials on health and safety, on compliance
• ,<00:51:12.000> on<00:51:12.240> infrastructure compliance, on infrastructure compliance
• I'm going to tell you what we did and then I'll read the code.
• 05:30.000> the you what we did and then I'll read the you what we did and then I'll read the code

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But when it talks about complying with state and state building code and state fire code, the issue is
• , state building code and state fire code, state building code and state fire code, the<01:28:08.320
• and fire codes does it apply?
• code just like any other building that's built must meet those codes.
• Minnesota that are never built to a code Minnesota that are never built to a code because<01:33:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This proactive review is critical to ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes and preventing
• Under Government Code, currently these items require a four-fifths vote of the board.
• Senate Bill 1274 creates a new definition in state code to legitimize industrial cities.
• This code section was set in 2019 by Senator Walkowski's bill, SB 13.
• with existing building codes.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• THEY TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS CORRECTLY AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.
• I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS EXACTLY FOR A NOISE ORDINANCE BUT WAS UNDER THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES MUNICIPAL CODE
• SO IT WAS EITHER A ZONING VIOLATION OR SOMETHING LIKE A FIRE CODE VIOLATION BUT THE FINE WAS $20,000
• THEY ARE IN >> Chair: WHAT ABOUT IF THE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Sergeant arms and he's got code words if Sergeant arms and he's got code words if something<00:22:33.640
• need to be in Conformity and compliance need to be in Conformity and compliance with<01:59:51.599
• Requirements, and we're in compliance and conformity with federal requirements.
• Thank you very much. cost of compliance low allows us to keep cost of compliance low allows us to keep
• They do a conformity and compliance review. And so it's standard course for us to do that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have to deal with different regulations, for example, changing from the Uniform Building Code to the
• International Building Code, or at times we have new regulations coming from OSHA that we need to comply
• and misrepresentation for government contractors and subcontractors, mandates certification of compliance
• and misrepresentation for government contractors and subcontractors, mandates certification of compliance
• California government contracts, and companies that already receive federal contracts should be in compliance

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach. Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.

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• we applaud the improved definition of clinical supervision to fully identify the auditable billing codes
• codes for this service. service. service.
• agency compliance. agency compliance.
• for timely compliance with the requirements,<01:38:10.360> etc.
• And so we uh notice non-compliance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If non- if non-compliance significance.
• <00:43:23.280> with Minnesota's law into compliance with Minnesota's law into compliance with
• Code that we have to apply by.
• We compliance for work requirements.
• , comply, we will not be in compliance, comply, we will not be in compliance, and<01:32:29.280>

Bills: HF3439, HF3763

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MNsure, MinnesotaCare, disability determination, expedited eligibility, state medical review team, compassionate allowance, rare disease, home and community-based services, long-term care, managed care, county-based purchasing, eligibility redetermination, periodic data matching, death master file, Social Security Administration, program integrity, income eligibility, asset test

Summary: The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility. She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase. During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.

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• file their returns, and the fact that many times the Congress is going to make changes to the tax code
• One of their other things that they also are involved in is safety and compliance.
• We have raised our children with that as a moral code in our home because that's what honor means.
• It is a moral code to live an upstanding life with integrity.
• It is a moral code to live an upstanding life with integrity.

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration. On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.

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• And these reimbursement codes are based on zip code.
• based on reimbursement re uh codes are based on zip<00:23:29.280> code.
• So, you'll see in the bill zip code.
• So what reference to the zip code 35462.
• Shall be the rate applicable to the zip code 35462.

Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• resource services such as payroll benefit administration, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance
• Additionally, inconsistency in the definition of a license holder between labor code and occupation code
• One code defines a license holder as a person who is licensed while the other defines it as a person
• SB 1254 addresses these issues by making the definition of a license holder consistent across codes specifying

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• with these codes and other proper accounting procedures as noted on the screen.
• Accounting procedures for municipalities that are set forth in Arkansas code says the city and the city
• was in non-compliance with these codes and other proper accounting procedures as noted on the screen
• Also, when I established the pay.gov for Parks and Recreation, so now we have the QR codes in the windows
• So there is a posting of where they can scan the QR code and make the payment, or they can come to the

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It comes up every three years when the code changes.
• I've been involved with code making a panel that's a committee that's involved in going over the code
• It comes up every three years when the code changes.
• I've been involved with code making a panel that's a committee that's involved in going over the code
• When the code changes, I've been involved with over the previous years code making a panel that's a committee

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:52:44.480> by<00:52:44.800> statute is coded by statute is coded by statute >
• The code does by statute describe how you become a licensed behavior analyst.
• The code does by statute describe how you become a licensed behavior analyst.
• The code does by statute describe how you become a licensed behavior analyst.
• technically in the code as DRS. technically in the code as DRS.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Railen Tenno in support. compels compliance and there is uh there compels compliance and there is uh
• compliance, and unfairly burden<00:36:01.760> compliant<00:36:02.160> owners.
• And this is all due to a fact that an owner just refused to comply with code requirements.
• comply with code requirements. comply with code requirements.
• . non-compliance. non-compliance.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• manufacturer's ability to provide parts manufacturer's ability to provide parts and<00:31:23.760> codes
• and codes at that time? and codes at that time? >> Mr.<00:31:25.520> Shia.
• It compromises public safety, has a very real potential to risk non-compliance with clean air and emission
• It compromises public safety, has a very real potential to risk non-compliance with clean air and emission
• , or trade compliance organizations, or trade associations.<00:52:44.160> And<00:52:44.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Into fixing those things, you have to bring everything else up to code.
• And so we added language to the bill to look at zip codes that have the highest rate of unemployment
• We are innovative and solutions oriented at the division, but we are also very mindful of compliance
• Again, the layers of compliance and oversight are already happening internally.
• we're also reviewing on a regular basis with our compliance team and deputy of compliance.

Keywords: 909, all

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• But I guarantee you that there are laws in our code that were created to help someone because Deb not
• Because of you, we don't see heinous words, the R-word, contained in our code anymore.
• Originally, this just lived in a different place in the code. It was in a definition section.
• An act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to local school taxes.
• An act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to backflow.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• <00:58:06.600> President, compliance as specified. Mr.
• President, compliance as specified. Mr.
• <01:20:29.120> with<01:20:29.400> the puts the bill in compliance with the puts the
• It just puts the bill in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
• It just puts the bill in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 6, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, received an invocation from Pastor Shannon Watkins of Souls One Outreach Cathedral in Cumberland, and welcomed several guests and student pages. The chamber also announced the week’s schedule for the final days of session, including likely double sessions later in the week and a possible Saturday hold. Administrative items included the reading of House messages, a favorable executive nominations report that was special ordered for Tuesday, and the introduction of several House bills and Senate bills on the calendar. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 841, the Utility Relief Reducing Energy Load Information for Every Family Act. Senators discussed energy affordability, ratepayer relief, utility costs, data center growth, in-state generation, and the role of programs such as RGGI, EmPower, and the RPS. Supporters said the bill provides a comprehensive short- and long-term response, including consumer transparency and low-income relief, while critics argued it did not go far enough and should have included stronger relief or pauses on renewable energy mandates. After debate and several explanations of vote, the Senate passed SB 841 by a constitutional majority, 38-affirmative votes. Earlier in the session, Senate Bill 213 on state procurement transparency and procedures also passed with 40 affirmative votes. After SB 841 passed, the Senate took up House Bill 1532, a conforming companion to the utility relief measure. The committee offered an amendment to align HB 1532 with SB 841, the amendment was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed on third reading. Senators who explained their votes largely echoed the same themes from the SB 841 debate, with some emphasizing the need for more relief and others stressing the bill’s broader policy changes and regional energy-market constraints.