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• The bill also alters membership of the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.
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• The bill alters the duties of a child.
• </c><00:47:46.520><c> care</c> child care teachers in a child care child care teachers in a child care
• The Maryland Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is renamed to be the Maryland Advisory

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• </c><01:28:21.280><c> This</c> management advisory committees. This management advisory committees.
• Sorry, I missed it. Representative Leechman: Yes. Representative Murray: Yes.
• This bill addresses the case where the state has custody of a child.
• </c> for the benefit of the child. for the benefit of the child.
• And in state has custody of a child.

Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar. The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language. House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.

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• The lottery drafted the rules that the Lottery Advisory Commission approved on February 13, 2026.
• Copies of the proposed rules were provided to each member of the Lottery Advisory Commission and the
• The Lottery Advisory Commission met a second time on April 10, 2026, and approved the rules after the
• a meeting, missing a floor vote that comes out, and it could be for legitimate reasons.
• a meeting, missing a floor vote that comes out and it could be for legitimate reasons.

Committee: Joint Administrative Rules Committee

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• That means it's going to be easy to miss cases if you don't know what else to look for.
• injure a patient or a child?
• in more missed school, missed work, and prolonged illnesses.
• It was a severely immunocompromised person who had gotten it in Mexico, a child again.
• It's called, 'This Is How a Child Dies of Measles.' Very, very heartbreaking.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2433, which would require insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to also offer them to people under 65 who qualify for Medicare because of ALS or end-stage renal disease, with enrollment periods and premium protections. Supporters, including patient advocates and an ALS patient, said the bill would improve access to needed coverage and transplant-related care and could have only a small premium impact. Opponents, including Blue Cross Blue Shield/AHIP, argued it would shift significant costs onto older seniors and shrink the Medigap risk pool. The bill was ultimately given a do-pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2593 would appropriate $1.5 million to the University of Arizona for the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line. The sponsor and physicians testified that the line helps providers quickly treat pregnant and postpartum patients with depression, psychosis, OCD, and suicide risk, and also supports pediatric mental health care. Supporters said it improves outcomes and reduces emergency and referral costs. The committee approved the bill with a do-pass recommendation by a 10-1 vote, with one member present. The committee also passed House Concurrent Resolution 2013, proclaiming June 2026 as Celebrate Life Month, after emotional testimony from a woman born with spina bifida and another supporter. Several members objected that the state should focus on concrete supports such as health care and family leave, but the resolution still received a 7-5 do-pass recommendation. House Bill 4010, creating a licensing and regulatory board for genetic counselors, also advanced 11-1 after testimony from genetic counselors and a cancer survivor who said licensure would protect patients and improve access. House Bill 2196, addressing pharmacy benefit manager reimbursement and dispensing fees, passed 11-1 despite opposition from PBMs and employers who warned of higher costs; independent pharmacies argued the bill would help them cover costs and stay open. The committee then adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 2182 requiring insurers and health plans to report claims denial and prior authorization data to DIFI, which would publish aggregated information and hold a later stakeholder review. Supporters said Arizona needs state-specific transparency data, while opponents called it redundant to federal CMS reporting; the amended bill passed 12-0. House Bill 2189, directing the Board of Nursing to update rules for licensed health aides and collect annual data, also passed unanimously after the board said it was already working on curriculum and implementation. The committee held House Bill 2813 and 2725, and began discussion of House Bill 2404, as the transcript ended.

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• That means it's going to be easy to miss cases if you don't know what else to look for.
• injure a patient or a child?
• school, missed work, and prolonged illnesses.
• It was a severely immunocompromised person who had gotten it in Mexico, child again.
• It's called, 'This Is How a Child Dies of Measles.' Very, very heartbreaking.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2433, which would require insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to people 65 and older to also offer them to Medicare beneficiaries under 65 with ALS or end-stage renal disease, with enrollment periods and premium protections tied to 65-year-old rates. Supporters, including dialysis and ALS advocates, said the bill would help a small population facing high out-of-pocket costs and could improve access to transplants and care; opponents argued it would shift costs onto older seniors and raise Medigap premiums. The committee recommended the bill do pass on a 12-0 vote. The committee also heard House Bill 2593, appropriating $1.5 million to the University of Arizona for the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line. The sponsor and physicians testified that the line helps obstetric and pediatric providers quickly consult on perinatal depression, postpartum psychosis, suicidality, and other mental health crises, improving outcomes for mothers, children, and families and reducing costly emergency and crisis care. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 10-1 vote. House Concurrent Resolution 2013, proclaiming June 2026 as Celebrate Life Month, drew emotional testimony from a young woman with spina bifida and another speaker supporting the sanctity of life. Some members objected that the state should focus on practical supports such as paid leave, child care, and health care access, while others supported the resolution as a statement of human dignity. The resolution passed the committee 7-5. The committee then approved House Bill 4010, creating a Board of Genetic Counselors and licensure standards, after testimony from genetic counselors and a patient advocate about the need for qualified counseling and better access; it passed 11-1. Later, the committee approved House Bill 2196, which would require pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse non-affiliated pharmacies at least their acquisition cost and pay a dispensing fee, and establish an appeals process. Independent pharmacists and their coalition said PBM practices are driving closures and unfairly favor affiliated pharmacies, while PBM and employer representatives warned of major cost increases and said the bill would interfere with private contracts; the bill passed 11-1. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 2182 requiring insurers and health plans to report claims denial and prior authorization data to DIFI, and then gave the amended bill a 12-0 do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee approved House Bill 2189, directing the Board of Nursing to update rules for licensed health aides and collect annual data, with the sponsor and board staff saying it would help implement routine ventilator care in the home; it passed 12-0. The committee then began hearing House Bill 2404, a strike-everything amendment on inter-facility transports for behavioral health patients, but the transcript cuts off before action on that bill.

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• This was especially important when sensitive information such as the presence of endangered species was
• The Rio Grande River system relies heavily on seasonal tropical storms, and the watershed missed the

Bills: SCR13 , SB1248

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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• . >> WE PROVIDE SUCH A HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES LIKE GOPHER TORTOISES, PANTHERS, THE
• >> YOU MADE ME MISS MY BEST FRIEND IN THIS PROCESS SENATOR KEVIN REIN WHO WAS KNOWN FOR GIVING HONEY

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• , and whether the child continues to be dependent. ...and return the child to the child's parent, or
• make a finding that the child continues to be dependent.
• It would just be better to allow her to turn over her child.
• It would just be better to allow her to turn over her child as part of the safe haven law.
• So we're not promoting people to abandon their child or give their baby up for safe haven.

Committee: Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met and first recognized Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, welcoming Arizona physical therapy leaders and students. The committee then took up several bills related to SNAP, health care regulation, child welfare, dementia services, and safe haven newborn surrender. SB 1334 would bar DES from seeking or renewing SNAP work-requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents unless required by federal or state law; supporters said it would curb administrative expansion and opponents argued it would reduce flexibility during high unemployment and harm food-insecure Arizonans. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-1 vote. SB 1333 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, with annual reporting, corrective action plans, Auditor General oversight, and possible funding penalties if targets are missed. After adopting a committee amendment changing reporting to quarterly updates and replacing a forensic audit with a special audit, the committee approved the bill as amended on a 4-1 vote. SB 1331 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in mandatory employment and training unless exempt; proponents said it would strengthen work expectations, while opponents and DES raised concerns about administrative burden and food bank impacts. The bill passed 4-2, with members explaining no votes due to child care, rural access, and food insecurity concerns. The committee also advanced SB 1162, which clarifies DHS’s role in licensing and monitoring health care institutions and, as amended, requires DHS and AHCCCS/Access to coordinate to reduce duplicative oversight and report periodically to the legislature; it passed 6-0. SB 1017, requiring additional signatures and witness verification on emergency informed consent forms for surgical procedures, passed 4-2. SB 1149, which adds reporting and procedural requirements for DCS periodic review hearings, passed as amended 5-1. SB 1249, designating DHS as the lead agency on Alzheimer’s and dementia and creating a state plan and services program funded through lottery monies rather than the general fund after amendment, passed 6-0. Finally, SB 1253 clarified that a parent may surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth without leaving and returning, and requires updated safe-haven reporting; it passed 5-0, after testimony from hospital and safe-haven advocates in support. The committee then adjourned.

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• We take up tab one presentation and discussion by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare on Child welfare
• We have the Grow Center Advisory Committee.
• Career opportunities include Child Protective.
• So it it really is a child specific situation.
• These are parents that that that took the child in.

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• but the actions of Doge are missed but the actions of Doge are disrupting<00:18:41.840><c> that</c><
• A CR would only exacerbate that uncertainty and endanger their livelihoods.
• I will miss her dearly.
• </c><04:15:23.479><c> welfare</c> last year reauthorizing child welfare last year reauthorizing child
• As a father of four, I believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home.

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• This Child Advocates Selection Committee has come together.
• A child or a family calling in to the Child Advocate for concern, assistance, or some type of issue would
• And I'm not a child welfare expert; I'm an attorney.
• But as I said, Brenda Donald is a child welfare expert.
• We had a foster child in the audience.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• </c><02:30:12.080><c> Good</c> Miss Trombbley and Mr. Coats. Good Miss Trombbley and Mr. Coats.
• 08.640><c> budget</c> don't believe the advisory budget don't believe the advisory budget committee<03
• I missed it, too.
• I missed it, too. &gt;&gt; Thank you. I missed it, too.
• Uh there's child care centers instance.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• </c> motor skills, and child development. motor skills, and child development.
• The child care center is full.
• The child care center is full.
• So, we are asking for bonding money to expand that child care opportunity.
• So, we are asking for bonding money to expand that child care opportunity.

Bills: HF4680 , HF4047 , HF4590 , HF3757 , HF3569 , HF4507 , HF4426 , HF4927 , HF4788 , HF4757 , HF4747 , HF3561 , HF4014 , HF4013 , HF4689 , HF4766 , HF4589

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• Um just uh anything else Mr. deputy that I missed from Miss Moore?
• </c> missed from Miss Moore. missed from Miss Moore.
• </c> explain why they missed the deadlines. explain why they missed the deadlines.
• </c><01:11:55.679><c> council</c> workers compensation advisory council workers compensation advisory
• <c> child</c><04:55:23.040><c> care</c> already maxed out a child the child care already maxed out a

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

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• We will miss you. I appreciate that. I'm not sure if I doubt that a little bit.
• No, we will miss you. Madam Chair. Yes. Do you have a real question? Great.
• Madam Chair, sir, I may have missed: is this a requirement of the federal government?
• I miss Florida. Yeah. I don't. I hate. Madam Chairman, Mr.
• child does, just like you do with your TV in your home.

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2308, which would prohibit a dental insurer or its holding company from owning interests in dental practices regulated by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill is meant to prevent vertical integration and insurer control over provider care, while Delta Dental opposed it, saying the measure would block nonprofit insurers from investing in clinics for indigent care and create divestment burdens. After discussion of possible exemptions and market-share caps, the committee passed HB 2308 on a 7-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 4001, as amended, which creates a licensing and enforcement framework for alternative nicotine products beginning in 2028, increases penalties for sales to minors, restricts youth-oriented marketing, and licenses manufacturers and distributors. Supporters, including the sponsor, Border Security Alliance, Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, and Vapor Technology Association, said the bill would improve supply-chain transparency and help curb illegal products and youth vaping. Opponents, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, argued it should instead use a full tobacco retail licensing model and that the bill’s enforcement structure lacks sufficient resources. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 6-1. House Bill 2873, as amended, was also approved unanimously. The strike-everything amendment allows a person or organization that filed a city or town referendum petition to withdraw it before ballot qualification, applies the rule retroactively to withdrawals filed on or after January 1, 2026, and bars tallying or canvassing votes for referenda with a withdrawal notice. The sponsor described it as a common-sense governance fix, and the committee gave it a 7-0 do-pass recommendation. The committee next heard House Bill 2408, which revises Arizona Board of Nursing complaint procedures, confidentiality, investigation timelines, expungement authority, and related disciplinary processes. Nursing board officials opposed parts of the bill, warning that changes to nursing education oversight and tighter deadlines could weaken patient safety and increase costs and liability, while the Arizona Nurses Association and several nurses supported the bill as a way to prioritize serious complaints, improve timeliness, and allow expungement in appropriate cases. After adopting the amendment, the committee passed HB 2408 on a 5-2 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 2342, which limits HOA restrictions on backyard shade structures, and House Bill 2323, which extends Arizona’s motor vehicle lemon law protections to lessees, both by unanimous votes. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 4010 on creating a Board of Genetic Counselors, with the sponsor and supporters describing it as a licensure and patient-safety measure; the transcript ends during testimony on that bill.

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• Hard data of this program's efficacy is missing.
• Hard data of this program's efficacy is missing.
• Hard data of this program's efficacy is missing.
• Chair Gomez said she appreciated the testimony from Miss Cox and that Miss Cox surfaced a lot of issues
• </c> farm um you know I've visited Miss farm um you know I've visited Miss bernhard's<00:51:20.240><c

Committee: House Taxes

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• This is a product of our child custody task force from the summer.
• And so someone says, well, you know, he's abusing my child or she's, you know, she's whatever.
• And the last thing I'll just say is this: it's kind of a big change for child custody.
• It's kind of a big change for child custody.
• , you know, abusing our child.

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• recommendation that the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority consider the tourism self-assessment advisory
• , malfeasance, or for unexcused absences in one year without requiring the recommendation of the advisory
• group, and that is because the advisory group expires on June 1, 2027.
• Madam Chair, this amendment makes a slight change, recognizing the fact that the advisory board will
• There is no place for child sexual abuse material in any system, especially in artificial intelligence

Bills: HB2325 , HB2481 , HB2503 , HB2397 , HB2278 , HB2417

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities

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• for income on our child care.
• This is not a child.
• And basically, I mean, I had a minor in possession when I was a child.
• A serious youthful offender is not a delinquent child.
• Okay, can you explain to me what is not a delinquent child?

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

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• I do miss the estimated tax statements a little bit, that these notices replaced.
• But I do miss having that opportunity to kind of have a quick snapshot and an example.
• I've never had anybody miss the October deadline.
• Am I missing one, Danelle? I thought there was one other. Yeah, these two.
• committee, or do we just want to bring the discussion to the main advisory committee?

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts. The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.