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• percentage cap, or I was even thinking, if someone got a ridiculous— not, I won't say ridiculous— a double-digit
• ridiculous, not I won't say ridiculous, a, Someone got a ridiculous, not I won't say ridiculous, a double-digit

Summary: The committee first heard a Special Language Committee report from Senator McKee, who reported that the subcommittee adopted nine amendments related to Governor’s Letter 7 and 30, including amendments to HB 1005 and one sponsored by Senator Dismang. The committee then adopted the report and approved several items on the special language agenda, including HB 101 (Department of Corrections), HB 1017 (Department of Agriculture promotion boards), HB 1009 (Department of Public Safety), and SB 10 (Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Services). During discussion of SB 10, members questioned a $10 million unemployment insurance modernization item, and Commerce/DFA explained it was a continuation of existing funding rather than a new increase. The meeting then turned to the Treasurer’s budget, where members raised concerns about prior and proposed salary increases in the office, especially the size of raises for senior staff compared with lower-paid employees. Committee members repeatedly asked whether the new appropriation would be directed to the investment team rather than top administrators, and whether special language could cap raises or otherwise limit how the money could be used. The Treasurer’s representative said the office was willing to discuss caps and that no final decisions on raises had been made, but several members remained dissatisfied and emphasized the need for the Treasurer himself to appear. Representative Lundstrum moved to hold the Treasurer’s budget, and the committee approved the hold. After that, the committee referred items with special language to the special language process and then batch-approved a series of supplemental and reappropriation bills, followed by individual due-pass actions on multiple bills, including HB 1006, HB 1013, HB 1016, HB 1033, HB 1048, HB 1050, HB 1053, HB 1065, HB 1078, and several Senate bills such as SB 2, SB 14, SB 19, SB 26, SB 32, SB 42, SB 52, SB 53, and SB 74. Near the end, members discussed filing deadlines and the need to suspend rules for late special-language items, and Senator Irvin released a hold on HB 1064 before the meeting adjourned.

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• percentage cap, or—I was even thinking, if someone got a ridiculous, not—I won't say ridiculous, a double-digit
• percentage raise in 2025, that A double-digit percentage raise in 2025, that maybe they would not get

Keywords: 1204, all

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• to say that it's an absolute pleasure to join the Virginia Commission for the Arts and for the opportunity
• And so, again, thank you for the opportunity to speak.
• Targeted AAAs are invited to attend and learn more about this grant opportunity.
• As a reminder, this is not a public-facing grant opportunity. VCA is looking to directly fund...
• We have built a digital toolkit that is free and online.

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• Representative Way: Almost kind and gracious Father in heaven, we're grateful for the opportunity you
• missing, kidnapped children; SB 1549, ultralight vehicles; SB 1602, kinship foster care; SB 1649, digital
• And whereas together we have the opportunity to transform health care workplaces and systems, therefore
• And it also creates an opportunity to tear down some historic homes that are a threat to health, life
• It limits access to high-opportunity neighborhoods for working families and communities of color, while

Keywords: 1182, all

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• As you recall, as it relates to digital curriculum funding, it has been in the past on a first-come,
• I really appreciate the opportunity to look at this.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Okay, thank you. We have a question?
• And do parents with this also not have the opportunity for a private cause of action?
• Have the opportunity for a private cause of action? Mr. Chair. Thank you. Mr.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first considered a request to introduce RS 33-117, a bill from Rep. Levitt concerning charter school enrollment priorities. Levitt said the measure would give priority to children of charter school founders, siblings, and foster children, and then to active-duty Title 10 military families. The motion to introduce the bill passed. The committee then heard House Bill 599 on digital curriculum funding. Rep. Raymond said the bill would change the grant process from first-come, first-served to an as-needed basis, with the State Department of Education developing a rubric to define need and prioritize rural and underserved schools. Superintendent Critchfield described criteria tied to reading, math, college and career readiness, alignment with improvement plans, implementation and evaluation, and sustainability. Some members questioned the discretion involved, and the committee ultimately adopted an amended substitute motion to hold the bill in committee until the 19th. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 516, a cleanup bill related to last year’s law restricting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. Hawkins said the bill would strike leftover language that had become unnecessary after the bill was expanded to K-12 and was intended only to clarify the law. Supporters said the change would prevent confusion and ensure parental authority, while opponents warned it could create vague restrictions and conflict with CTE and other instruction. After testimony from Planned Parenthood, Idaho Family Policy Center, and questions from members, the committee voted to send HB 516 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.

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• Identify barriers to the adoption of automation and digital technologies, 2.
• This gives, I guess, you another opportunity to look and see what those results are. Okay.
• documented area of a criminal street gang or foreign terrorist organization, including physical, digital
• It also gives the audited party an opportunity to address findings after an audit and requires offices
• This is our opportunity to make it right. We believe in life in this state.

Bills: SB66, SB243, SB250, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB865, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1376, SB1442, SB1449, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1708, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1959, SB1965, SB2035, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2245, SB2269, SB2284, SB2310, SB2357, SB2419, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2550, SB2568, SB2595, SB2605, SB2608, SB2615, SB2717, SB2721, SB2753, SB2778, SB2841, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3029, SB3039, SB3044, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB2312, SB29, SB1238, SB1967, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2119, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB2514, SB2753, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2550, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB1266, SB1373, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB2891, SB2422, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards

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• said, and I was found in violation of a Realtor rule, well, the real story, which they had the opportunity
• Chairman, I appreciate the opportunity to bring it forward, and I'd be happy to answer any questions.
• verification measures to prevent minors from checking out sexually explicit material, including through digital
• verification measures to prevent minors from checking out sexually explicit material, including through digital
• I really do appreciate the opportunity to be here.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB 1130

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.

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• It gives the Attorney General the opportunity to tell a subdivision they're not under sanctuary policy
• And they actually do have some space adjacent to that, so for an opportunity for future expansion.
• encouraging the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board to invest selected state funds in digital
• to consider investing a portion of the general fund, budget stabilization fund, and legacy fund in digital
• The resolution suggests that emerging investment opportunities, such as cryptocurrencies and precious

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• goods, digital services, or other apps.
• acquisition of virtual currency, digital goods,<00:34:52.480><c> digital</c><00:34:52.960><c> services
• </c> goods, digital services, or other apps. goods, digital services, or other apps.
• </c> the opportunity to speak. Thank you. the opportunity to speak. Thank you.
• And I'm sorry I was out of the chamber so I didn't get an opportunity.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We appreciate the opportunity to continue today. Members of the committee, my name is Wayne Propst.
• We're also trying to finish the grant opportunities, the federal grant and state grant opportunities.
• Making more opportunity of that capital means that we have to Modernize this system.
• This is not just a bond; it's part of the infrastructure of opportunity in our state.
• I really like that because I think it's, you know, there are opportunities right now.

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• </c> state's opportunities. state's opportunities.
• </c> opportunity for all. opportunity for all.
• </c> opportunity to testify today. opportunity to testify today. Thank<00:36:11.760><c> you.
• Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments.
• </c> billion in new taxes right now, digital billion in new taxes right now, digital advertising<01:09

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

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• It is a piece, but it's just a piece of this bill, which we would have had an opportunity to talk about
• thing that this does is codify a public notification process, which includes mailers and posting digitally

Bills: SB1475, SB2049, SB1966, SB1531, SB80

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES

Summary: The committee considered several naming and transportation-related bills. Senate Bill 1475 renamed the I-35 Indian Hills Road interchange as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, and House Bill 1996 was the Senate’s Memorial Bridge naming bill; both passed without substantive opposition. Senate Bill 2049 required the Department of Transportation to notify the Transportation Commission before disapproving or making a surety claim against a contractor, with supporters describing it as an accountability and transparency measure; it passed after some questions about its purpose and sponsor. The committee also approved Senate Bill 1531, a cleanup measure related to the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ role in unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility, in anticipation of possible FAA rulemaking. The most extensive discussion centered on Senate Bill 80, a turnpike bill that updates statutory language, removes some unused or unbuilt route locations from statute, and codifies more formal communication with landowners, communities, and legislators. Members raised concerns about removing routes, the five-year design deadline for reauthorization, and whether the bill could slow future turnpike projects; OTA Executive Director Joe E. Kelly testified that the changes were based on updated infrastructure studies, that the five-year requirement only needed design to begin, and that the notification process would include mailers and digital posting. Senate Bill 80 passed after debate, and the committee adjourned, noting it was the final meeting of the session.

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• We have bills in this committee that people want to vote on, and we don't even get an opportunity to.
• I know that I was just doing some looking and it looks like Utah is expanding their digital currency,

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee first approved the minutes from March 17, 2026, then took up reconsideration of House Bill 750, the programmable money bill. Members debated whether to reopen the bill, with some arguing it had already received extensive hearing and others saying there had been missing senators and additional clarification was needed. The committee voted to reconsider, then heard again from Representative Heather Scott, who said Idaho Legislative Services Office staff had confirmed the bill did not interfere with the Uniform Commercial Code and that it would create a separate chapter for the new technology. She described the bill as a Consumer Payment Rights and Transparency Act intended to protect Idahoans from discrimination and “programming” of money. After discussion, the committee voted 6-3 to send HB 750 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 721, which would allow school districts to advertise bids for new public school buildings while permit review is still underway and would establish a 30-day initial permit review timeline for public works. Senator Taze and an Idaho Associated General Contractors representative supported the measure as a way to align school construction with other public works and reduce delays. The bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. House Bill 931, a trailer bill to HB 645 on portable benefits, was also advanced after Majority Leader Den Hartog explained it simply removed an unnecessary reference to the Idaho Department of Insurance; it too received a due pass recommendation. House Bill 929, sponsored by Representative Aaron Bingham, would allow insured patients to negotiate lower prices with providers before services are rendered and require insurers to count the negotiated amount toward deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. Bingham said the bill was aimed at lowering health care costs, especially for people with high deductibles, and that industry had not opposed it. Some senators questioned how it would work and whether it intruded on private contracts, but the committee ultimately voted to send HB 929 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. At the end of the meeting, Senator Zito attempted to move House Bill 745 onto the agenda, but the chair ruled the motion out of order, and the committee adjourned.

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• It also adds digital asset kiosks.
• And so I wanted to give them the opportunity, if they chose, to put on their driver's license a notation

Summary: The committee took up a series of House bills, adopting several PCS/committee substitutes by unanimous consent before hearing each measure. HB 3521, the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act, would consolidate money transmission law, add licensing for payment processors and digital asset kiosks, require Oklahoma licensure and home-state licensure, and raise certain fees; it passed 5-0. HB 4153 updated driver licensing language to reference Service Oklahoma instead of the Department of Public Safety and passed without objection. HB 3691 would allow applicants for a Class D license to self-certify medical ability to drive safely, addressing privacy concerns for a constituent with depression; it passed 6-0. HB 3045 expanded an existing prohibition on municipalities charging service fees for emergency responses to include fire departments, with an amendment exempting volunteer/rural fire departments; after discussion about taxing versus feeing for services, it passed 4-3. The committee also advanced HB 2977, which would let deaf or hard-of-hearing drivers voluntarily note that status on their license to help law enforcement during traffic stops; Service Oklahoma said there would be no fiscal impact, and the bill passed 4-0. HB 4408 would codify how the 780-781 Community Safety Fund savings are calculated, using a formula developed by LOFT and the court system; LOFT testified the language would make the calculation definitive, and the bill passed 7-0. HB 3152 would give Corporation Commission officers authority at ports of entry to arrest and transport violators with pending warrants within their current jurisdiction, reducing the need to call other agencies; it passed 7-0. HB 4058, with an amendment correcting “diver” to “driver,” would allow Oklahomans to add their blood type to a driver’s license as a voluntary option to raise awareness and potentially aid emergency care; it passed 7-0. HB 3982 would create temporary tags for commercial vehicles and extend tag periods for certain in-state and out-of-state vehicles to address registration delays; it passed 7-0. Finally, HB 3115 would change Department of Corrections director qualifications to require either certified peace officer status or 10 years of corrections experience, set the appointment term at five years, and limit removal to a two-thirds legislative vote; it passed after brief discussion. The chair noted this was likely the last Public Safety Committee meeting of the session before Senate bills are considered.

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• </c> you if you have an opportunity to visit. you if you have an opportunity to visit. Next.
• opportunities on the outside. outside. outside.
• The job opportunities are just massive for them on the outside.
• The job opportunities are just massive for them on the outside.
• </c> In parallel, we are investing in digital In parallel, we are investing in digital training<00:57

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel. General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline. The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• And also I want to take this opportunity to recognize we've got Hannah Burris.
• Patrick, does the department have an opinion or have you had an opportunity to assess this proposal?
• So I appreciate the opportunity to tell you why I brought this bill.
• In the very beginning, we wanted to narrow this down to give them an opportunity.
• So, out of the caution of not missing an opportunity to do what's right or an opportunity to do what's

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.

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• So, this is, with this work ahead of. us, we have an opportunity to put politics aside and be intentional
• An opportunity to stand with county officials and election workers who make our democracy possible.
• We find that that having those reports out in the public provides folks the opportunity to learn more
• There is no way to hack in digitally. If you could, could you explain the... tabulators do?
• Next black ink can be a random number up to 10, 12 digits. It's configurable by the county.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Does the organization receive direct notice and an opportunity to respond?
• Because when students lose their rights, everyone loses the opportunity to grow.
• Thank you, Senators, for the opportunity to speak.
• This is the opportunity to stop this bill.
• Thank you for giving the opportunity to speak again.

Bills: S0500, S0536, S0762, S1582, S1632, S1634, S1742, S1750, S1792

Keywords: security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety

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• Hello, and thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to speak today.
• So thank you for the opportunity to present SB 997. Laird. Laird, aye. Aye. Wahab. Weber Pearson.
• If you're opposed to SB 997, now's your opportunity. Going once, going twice. All right.
• Chair and members, thank you for the opportunity to testify here. My name is Ross Barker.
• It's limited, limited opportunities.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I also humbly thank you for this opportunity to lead this esteemed body of members in prayer as they
• to lead this esteemed body opportunity to lead this esteemed body of<00:01:26.920><c> members</c><00
• I appreciate the opportunity to present House Bill 282, known as Troy's Law.
• </c><00:18:49.120><c> to</c> But today we have the opportunity to But today we have the opportunity to
• Person or online digital training, to identify child abuse and neglect.

Keywords: 958, all