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• The legislation states that any person or entity that develops or deploys artificial intelligence in
• It's an exchange of promises between these entities.
• And also, would Mizzou be covered by this?
• Nonprofit is a designation under Missouri law of the type of entity that you are.
• Nonprofit is a designation under Missouri law of the type of entity that you are.

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 1850 and 1975, which was then voted do pass by a 16-0 roll call. The substitute was described as incorporating federal PBM-related transparency and audit provisions, including requirements intended to ensure fair audits, greater transparency for employers and patients, and protections for pharmacies so they are not reimbursed below drug cost and receive a fair fee. Members said the package was a compromise and a needed step because pharmacies are closing. The committee then heard House Bills 2318 and 2368, related to artificial intelligence and mental health. The sponsors said the bills are aimed at truth in advertising, barring AI platforms from marketing themselves as mental health professionals or therapy providers, while not banning AI use in health care generally. Testimony from supporters emphasized concerns about minors and adults relying on chatbots for mental health guidance and the need to protect consumers from misleading claims. The committee adopted an amendment adding social workers to the bill string, rolled it into a substitute, and voted the combined House committee substitute do pass 14-0. Next, House Bill 3313, described as an AOT bill from the prior week, was voted do pass 14-0 without discussion. House Bill 2745 was then amended and passed 14-0; the sponsor explained the changes would require a prompt physical exam for children entering foster care, allow a physician or nurse practitioner to perform it, try to continue existing developmental, behavioral, or emotional care when possible, and require biological parental consent before updating vaccines at the initial visit. House Bill 2463 also received a substitute to close a loophole involving referral payments when a prospective resident or legal representative cancels a contract, and the committee voted the substitute do pass 14-0. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 28, which would designate the last full week of April as Infertility Awareness Week in Missouri. The sponsor linked the resolution to broader efforts to expand fertility access, and supporters, including a patient sharing her infertility experience, spoke about the emotional and physical toll of infertility and the value of awareness. Finally, House Bill 2979, the Rural Missouri Rural Doctors Act, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued it would limit physician non-compete agreements to one year and five miles for nonprofit employers to improve rural access and physician mobility, while opponents from hospitals and health systems said the bill would weaken recruitment, hurt financially stressed rural hospitals, and create uneven treatment between nonprofit and for-profit employers. No vote was taken on HB 2979 in the portion provided.

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• Trial court facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often counties
• In that case, the counties or the other entity sharing the facility have to pay for their share of the
• Trial court facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often count.
• Facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often counties.
• In that case, the counties or the other entity sharing the facility have to pay for their share of the

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation held a hearing focused on courthouse facility funding and the Governor’s budget proposals for the judicial branch. The Legislative Analyst’s Office outlined the state’s courthouse funding structure, including the Trial Court Facilities Act, the main facility funds, the fixed county facility payment, and the heavy reliance on General Fund backfill. LAO also explained that the state’s construction funds were depleted after large transfers and declining fine-and-fee revenue, leaving a backlog of roughly 80 construction projects and more than 22,000 deferred maintenance projects statewide. Members and witnesses discussed the long timelines for capital projects, the need for reassessments, and the impact of inflation, CEQA, and site acquisition delays. Judicial branch representatives, including Justice Hill, Judge Moorman, and Judge Tapia, testified that courthouses across the state face serious seismic, ADA, security, and maintenance problems. They described cost-cutting efforts in design and construction, but emphasized that many facilities are aging and unsafe, with examples from Los Angeles, Compton, Ukiah, and other courts involving flooding, elevator failures, asbestos issues, and closures that disrupted thousands of cases. Judge Moorman highlighted the Ukiah courthouse replacement as an example of a project that is on time and on budget and would improve access, safety, and community services. Judge Tapia stressed that deferred maintenance in Los Angeles County alone exceeds $1.4 billion and argued that preventive maintenance is fiscally prudent because emergency repairs and closures are more costly. Committee members pressed the panel on how priorities are set, whether caseload and population growth are adequately reflected, how quickly projects can be accelerated, and what level of funding would actually meet statewide needs. The Department of Finance and Judicial Council staff explained that the county contribution is fixed and not inflation-adjusted, that acquisitions require willing sellers and can be delayed by CEQA and market conditions, and that the Judicial Council’s prioritization process was based on 2019 criteria that may need updating. LAO cautioned that any new General Fund commitment would require tradeoffs with other state priorities and suggested the Legislature decide what level of funding it is willing to support. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s budget proposals for courthouse facilities, which include backfill for the construction fund, selected new construction and judgeship-related projects, and major facility modifications such as the Orange County Central Justice Center and relocation of Los Angeles courtrooms from the Spring Federal Building.

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• And already, Idaho entities, state entities, local entities, have spent millions of dollars protecting
• For government entities, it's pretty clear what we're asking them to do.
• Most of them are covered by the exemptions. Law enforcement's exempted.
• Most of them are covered by the exemptions. Law enforcement's exempted.
• That's covered under the exemption of this bill.

Keywords: 989, all

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• In addition, we found some similar problems across all three entities.
• gaming, event wagering, and fantasy sports operators, and investigating complaints against various entities
• Chair, Representative, yes, and that's actually what I was going to cover regarding the conflicts of
• someone to do this, where I mean the UFC owns that, WWE I believe, and the rodeo is like all one entity
• This was a private entity. The CEO may well be terminated and may well be prosecuted.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• NO GOVERNMENT ENTITY HAS THE RIGHT TO MEDICATE US AGAINST OUR WILL.
• WATER UTILITIES ARE NOT SOCIAL WELFARE, THEY ARE NOT SOCIAL MEDICAL WELFARE ENTITIES.
• BUT ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES THE POWER TO NEGOTIATE AS WE CURRENTLY HAVE WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES WHETHER THEY
• THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR AN UPFRONT DEPOSIT TO COVER THOSE COSTS BUT IF A SPONSOR PLEADS POVERTY AND
• Gaetz: SENATOR, THAT'S COVERED UNDER EXISTING LAW.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I believe should also be covered by these provisions. Thank you, Madam Chair. I yield.
• </c><00:33:25.559><c> by</c> I believe should also be covered by I believe should also be covered by
• <c> already</c><00:46:11.319><c> have</c><00:46:11.559><c> uh</c><00:46:11.760><c> HP</c> another entity
• we already have uh HP another entity we already have uh HP 1020<00:46:13.319><c> that</c><00:46:13.480
• Representative Lowen continued that DHHL is the appropriate entity to do that, and that there is work

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I staff the Environment and Natural Resources Committee as well as this committee, and then cover the
• Certain state entities and private institutions have received funding in consecutive years, and some
• </c><00:11:54.680><c> and</c> to individuals entities and to individuals entities and organizations<00
• and then four different state entities and then four legislators<00:14:45.600><c> uh</c><00:14:45.839
• We can cover that later if it's in your presentation, but I didn't want to pass an opportunity if it

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> recognizing the gas taxes and covering recognizing the gas taxes and covering our<01:37:10.719><
• cover our road<01:37:18.000><c> costs.
• </c><03:46:59.279><c> makes</c> they the public or private entity makes they the public or private entity
• They cannot wear a face covering.
• "If they can't cover up, you're sadly mistaken.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All of that is covered in this bill. I like old buildings.
• I'm not sure if that would be interpreted to cover local smoke-free. I do know that...
• I think we have an inquiry maybe on a previous item, so we'll cover that.
• The dollars aren't coming out of these entities at all. The money is just GR.
• The dollars aren't coming out of these entities at all. The money is just GR.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Kelly will cover that in some detail as we bring her to the microphone.
• In this report, it covers a gamut of topics related to developing geothermal.
• We really encourage those entities. entities, if they believe there’s a geothermal resource available
• He's the private entity.
• It's the existing definitions covered. Okay. What has Nevada done? Texas, Madam Chair?

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• of the sponsoring entity.
• of the sponsoring entity.
• of the sponsoring entity.
• It is a separate entity.
• It is a separate entity. entity. entity.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• While screening mammograms are covered at no cost, follow-up diagnostic and supplemental imaging often
• And importantly, as the author mentioned, preventive screening mammograms are already covered without
• , the next step is to ensure that these entities are implementing these protections.
• One of them is around the definition of covered tool and the technology used in the covered tool.
• . ...to some clinician, if you're lucky enough to have insurance to get it covered.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, beginning with AB 2651 by Bonta, which would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd immunity thresholds. Supporters, including family physicians, PTA representatives, and medical groups, said the bill would improve transparency and help parents protect children and vulnerable family members. Opponents argued the data could be misleading, could identify medically exempt or conditional students, and might lead to stigma or discrimination. The bill was later moved out of committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with one no vote recorded on the roll call. The committee also heard AB 2123 by Aguirre-Curry on medical debt relief, AB 1570 by Wilson to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary breast diagnostic and supplemental imaging, AB 2201 by Berner to restore Medi-Cal eligibility and renewal flexibilities, AB 2448 by Berman to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care records, AB 2034 by Addis on food additive safety and transparency, and AB 2598 by Krell to require better notification of next of kin when a patient dies in a hospital. Each bill drew strong support from authors, advocates, and affected individuals, while some drew opposition from insurers, industry groups, or transparency critics who raised concerns about cost, duplication, implementation, or unintended harm. Several bills were moved forward on due-pass-as-amended motions, including AB 2123, AB 2201, AB 2448, AB 2034, and AB 2598. The committee also heard AB 2551 by Elhawary, which would require health plans to collect and publish data on how often enrollees must go out of network for behavioral health care and why. Supporters said the measure would expose access barriers and high out-of-pocket costs, especially for communities of color and people with language access needs; opponents said it would add another reporting mandate and might not solve provider shortage problems. Members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals and several described personal or district-level experiences with behavioral health access problems. The bill was then moved out of committee on a due-pass motion. The committee also took up consent items and other procedural motions, with multiple bills reported out and some placed on call.

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• </c> this wouldn't it be covered anyway? this wouldn't it be covered anyway?
• Um, you guys already covered that this would be covered just like any other consumer protection bill
• guys already covered that this would<01:50:08.960><c> be</c><01:50:09.040><c> covered</c><01:50:09.360
• But this does cover all app stores. So if a new app store came along, >> Yes, there it's covered.
• HB 1650 requires covered businesses to not send push notifications to covered minors between 12:00 a.m

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have 1,897 licensed Child Care entities that are now participating in QRIS.
• Many other agencies and other entities do allow it, and we just can't do it, so we lose people to that
• We have 14 teams around the state that cover 24 counties.
• Now, obviously that makes more sense because we mostly cover... makes more sense because we mostly cover
• Real briefly, we have 62 field offices that cover all 67 counties.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• This<00:48:05.520><c> is</c><00:48:05.680><c> covered.</c> This is covered. This is covered.
• </c> is only $15 to cover for the business. is only $15 to cover for the business.
• That would be helpful business entity. That would be helpful for<01:20:09.160><c> me.
• ,</c> accepted by public and private entities, accepted by public and private entities, so<02:05:00.880
• to cover.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think I covered all of this. Okay, I'm going to move on to the next slide.
• </c> I<01:10:07.040><c> think</c><01:10:07.320><c> I</c><01:10:07.440><c> covered</c><01:10:08.840><c
• </c> I think I covered all of this. I think I covered all of this.
• I covered most of this. there's the social ills run rampant.
• </c> that entity to recoup their investment. that entity to recoup their investment.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So, Senator Pearl covered a Okay, great.
• But the statute covers that.
• </c><01:00:34.480><c> serving</c> separate individuals or entities serving separate individuals or entities
• He described an entity approaching a homeowner and asking them to sign a document giving the entity the
• I think that really covers my remarks and so I appreciate the time.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance. Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island. Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.

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• Online is probably the biggest form of alternative learning experience, but ALE covers a lot, including
• They're talking to a computer entity, right, that is adopting a personality. So help me save lives.
• And we know how important it is that we're treating each entity that we have across our state fairly
• A pharmacy benefit manager or a publicly traded entity.
• And having it so limited into the language of the bill really doesn't cover all of the needs for all

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

Summary: The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote. The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation. The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.

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• group, regardless of where the entity. ...of income from all entities in the unitary group, regardless
• of where the entities are located.
• income than the domestic entities.
• They have some U.S. entities.
• If the entity has taxed in multiple countries, has profits in multiple countries as a single entity,

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Madam Witt, members, House Bill 2271 prohibits workers' compensation insurers covering firefighters from
• media platforms relating to minors who are account holders and outlines requirements for commercial entities
• media platforms relating to minors who are account holders and outlines requirements for commercial entities
• amended by the Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections, prohibits the state, its entities
• compensated and disqualifies Board of Adjustment members from participating in matters involving entities

Summary: The meeting was a lengthy caucus-style review of many bills and resolutions across multiple committees, with staff giving brief descriptions and most items placed on consent or third-read consent calendars. Topics included appropriations, commerce, education, government, health and human services, environment, public safety, and transportation. Measures discussed ranged from school policy and board continuations to housing, water, public safety, licensing, and election-related changes. Several bills were noted as strike-everything amendments or as having been amended in committee. A number of bills drew sponsor comments or brief questions. In education, members discussed bills on teacher strikes, school math placement, school meals, student clubs, bond election disclosures, and a proposed commission on student outcomes. In health and human services, members discussed nursing board rules, pharmacist testing and treatment authority, medical records timelines, opioid antagonist expiration dates, and a proposed constitutional amendment on the right to refuse medical mandates. In government and public safety, members debated funding and staffing issues for DPS and corrections, including a proposed public safety parity fund, as well as bills on county sheriffs, legal representation for DPS, and corrections oversight funding. There was also discussion of election and local government measures, including inactive voter list procedures, circulator disclosure rules, and committee termination filings. Other topics included housing affordability districts, development fees, historic-area middle housing exemptions, water and groundwater management, environmental compatibility siting, and trade-related commissions. One notable exchange involved HB 4044, where members debated whether using rainy day fund interest for public safety pay was fiscally responsible; supporters argued it was a practical way to fund raises, while opponents said it would weaken the fund and should instead be handled through the general fund. No roll-call votes were taken in the transcript, and most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or third-read consent calendars.